Mike  Splane

 

(408) 998-9729                                           352 N Ninth St                                    San Jose CA 95112

splane_m@cob.sjsu.edu                    www.cob.sjsu.edu/splane_m

 

QUALIFICATIONS: My greatest strength is in leading teams and creating innovative management structures to efficiently and effectively solve problems. I’m experienced in accounting, consulting, MIS, and general management, with a keen interest in working with startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurial companies.  I’m also a skilled instructor with strong writing and presentation skills.

 

EDUCATION:

MBA – Emphasis in Entrepreneurship                                           San Jose State University   2004

Graduated Summa Cum Laude                                                  3.91 GPA

Finalist – Outstanding Graduate Student Award        

Finalist – 2004 Silicon Valley Business Plan Competition

Graduate Assistant  - Silicon Valley Open Source Research Project

BS - Business – Management Information Systems                      San Jose State University   2001

Graduated Summa Cum Laude                                                   3.97 GPA

Finalist – Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award

Received Accenture’s Academic Excellence in MIS Award 2001

 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

Instructor                  College of Business - San Jose State University                      2002-Present

Hired in the spring of 2002 to teach an existing course in Microsoft Office applications, I found the class wasn’t meeting student needs so I redesigned its content and focus. My skills as an instructor have gotten steadily better and the students really enjoy the new course. I work at creating a fun and comfortable environment for them to learn. Their comments and ratings show how effective my approach has been; I’m the highest rated professor in my department.

 

Controller                                 The Plaza Suites – Silicon Valley                                    1993-2004

Oversaw all accounting and payroll functions, established new accounting systems, prepared budgets, and enforced fiscal controls. Installed a new operations software system and a new payroll system. Served as key member of a strong management team for an award-winning hotel, including Quality Inns national “Hotel of the Year” award in 1995.

 

Controller                                  Radisson - San Francisco Airport                                    1992-1993

My most challenging assignment, I had to repair and rebuild an entire accounting system. Restructuring sales incentives worked well, increasing revenues by 50% annually. Installing new systems reduced the administrative costs of three unions and four health plans. Setting up a POS system in the restaurant reduced order-processing time and improved sales volume by 30%. Tightening of inventory controls to cut waste improved profitability by 10%.  Establishing new internal control systems eliminated the substantial fees previously paid to outside accountants.

 

Controller                                  Biltmore Hotel – Santa Clara                                          1991-1992

Highlights included hiring and training a completely new accounting staff. The hotel was sold and I managed the transitional accounting procedures. Trained F&B managers in pricing, purchasing, inventory management, and cost-control procedures.

 

Controller                                  Sheraton Hotel - Concord                                               1990-1991

Highlights included suggesting a new marketing approach that generated modest revenue gains, working on the team that negotiated union contracts, computerizing inventory control systems in both the Purchasing and the Food & Beverage departments.

 

VOLUNTEER WORK

Coordinator – 2004 Silicon Valley Neat Ideas Fair

Steering Committee Member – Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship

Performed consulting work for four small business startups

Past Treasurer and Board Member – Northern California Chess Association