1. HARRY ELAIHO
4580 Cattail Lane
214-861-5523 (cell) Denton Texas 76208 harryelaiho@coca-cola.com
www.linkedin.com/in/harryelaiho/
PROFILE
Finance
Finance – Marketing – Business Planning
Adaptable skilled leader with proven records developing teams in forecasting, sales analysis,
new initiatives, and strategic planning. I have demonstrated success in streamlining processes,
managing assets and inventory. Have proven success in training, managing costs in high-stakes,
face-paced environments. Expertise lies in marketing strategy, finance, creativity, strong
commitment to quality improvement, world class customer service and accountability that
exceeds organizational goals. Collaborative leader known for building, training, and mentoring
high performance teams. Ambassador for change, growing economic profit and creating a more
competative portfolio for Coca-Coca Refreshments. Provide senior leadership with advise and
solutions to improve business results.
CORE COMPETENCIES
SAP Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning
Project Management
Supply Chain Management
Process Improvement
GAAP
Data Analysis
KPI’s/training
Process Controls Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Current MS Suite
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Lead team of 15 direct reports. Impact: Recognized with best in class; first place in product
placement competition with Coca Cola Vending.
Lead Regional Business Strategy: Team established strategy to increase current market
share expanding our portfolio. Impact: 50% Market expansion and Channel development in
12 months.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
CPA (Candidate) 2016
University of North Texas
Masters of Science: Audit and Financial Accounting. 2015
Bachelor of Science: Accounting. 2011
Dallas Community College
Associates in Science. 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Merchandising Planning Analyst
Coca-Cola Refreshments, In 2007-Present
Dallas, TX
Develop strategies, tactics and analysis of merchandising KBIs validating cost parameters are met
while ensuring appropriate levels of world class service are provided to internal and external
stakeholders.
2. Provide Strategic Analysis & Support for Sales Center Leadership directors, managers, supervisors
and 11 Sales Centers across the Southern Region.
Execute strategies and managed operating expenses stay within budgets.
Cooler Delivery Senior Route Driver
Coca-Cola Refreshments, In 2002-2007
Dallas, TX
Selected as Full Service Manager in charge in the absence of primary Manager.
Lead a team of 15 direct reports in competition with an impact of first place award for product
placement.
Technical Operator/Sales
Coca-Cola Refreshments, In 1990-2000
Dallas, TX
Managed all production activities. Trained and supervised (x direct reports) production team.
Supported seasonal incremental sales deliveries during non-peak period for the sales team.
Senior SalesRepresentative/SalesManager/Finance Manager
Coca-Cola Refreshments, In
Dallas, TX
Developed business strategy that led to 50% Market Unit expansion and channel development.
Lead, trained, and mentored sales team on world class execution of customer service.
Introduced startup operations, and growth opportunity for new products within our line impacting a large
gain in market share
Built and sustained strategic partnerships for multiple stakeholders.
Developed, forecast, and managed market analysis to increase profit margin.