Type Of Business:
Manufacturing company
Marketing Area:
International
Major Product/SVS:
Precision fluidics instrumentation and devices, including ultra-high pressure liquid chromotography for the analytical instrumentation, pharma, biotech and IVD markets
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading; Gourmet Cooking; Figure Skating; Auto Racing; Performing and singing Italian folk songs; Spending time with her two young daughters
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Accounting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with Honors
Affiliations Awards:
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Children's Names:
Maxine, Danielle
Charity:
School Site Council Parent Representative; School District Student Advisory Council Member; Officer, Parents Club; Board Member, Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club; Church Finance Council
Number Of Years In Profession:
21
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her flexibility and willingness to do whatever is needed for the team's success; her desire to continue to learn; high intelligence coupled with common sense; drive to constantly improve and accomplish things; innate leadership; and high energy.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after changing her mind about her career path from a doctor to an accountant, because her father taught accounting, and persuaded her by saying that even if she was a doctor she would need some business sense.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Catelani Howard's expertise is in being an energetic, proactive and strategic business and financial executive, with an optimistic attitude and excellent business acumen derived from years of experience, and bringing the breadth of her experience, motivational skills and leadership style to every situation.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Providing leadership and managerial support to the managers of operational accounting, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, and facilities; Budgeting; Strategic planning; Forecasting for $55 million manufacturing sites; Leading multiple teams across four manufacturing sites for cross-site harmonization of policies and procedures in the areas of accounting operations, commercial finance, customer management and operational savings
Education Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Catelani Howard aspires to be general manager of a company.