CHRIS E. SUMMERS13533 Venicia Way Draper, UT 84020

801-755-3126 chris.summers@msn.com

SUMMARYSenior finance and business management professional with expertise in financial planning and analysis, business evaluations and international management. Extensive experience in the global mining, consumer goods and technology industries. Unique strengths include complex cash flow modeling, strategic planning and analysis and team leadership.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pro-Analyst Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah 2013-PresentPrincipal AnalystPrimary responsibility for strategy and daily operations of multi-national company. Completed and ongoing analysis for firms in several dynamic industries, including:

• Mining & Mineral Processing • Financial Services • Real Estate• Psychology • Education • Technical Services

Nyrstar, Vancouver British Columbia 2012-2013Business AnalystResponsible for financial analysis for seven zinc mines throughout the Americas Played a key role in strategic reviews of a Nyrstar’s operations. Financial analysis resulted in

significant increases in planned EBITDA and Free Cash Flows. Detailed cash flow modeling. Development of key procedures to enable consistent processes across mine sites. Key player in planning and forecasting processes.

Rio Tinto, Salt Lake City, Utah 2005-2012Principal Analyst 2010-2012Reported to the General Manager, Finance. Responsible for the analysis and valuations of major capital projects ranging from $800 million to over $5 billion. Led the valuation process for Rio Tinto Copper’s acquisition of one of the largest undeveloped

copper resources in the world (South Gobi Desert, Mongolia). Enabled the company to confidently move to a majority ownership position based on the analysis I provided.

Took on a lead risk champion role and presented several key projects to the investment committee. Prepared risk analysis for a complete understanding of the risks related to each project and received requested funding in excess of two billion dollars.

Mentored and developed junior analysts for a growing team.

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis 2008-2010Period end management reporting and analysis, preparation of quarterly and annual strategic plans, reporting on the Copper group’s internal controls. Designed and implemented management reporting systems and strategic planning processes for a

newly created product group resulting in clear and concise information for management decision making.

Led the annual budgeting cycle with detailed analysis and reporting to the executive team Increased control of the product group’s accounting and reporting functions by creating relationships

with shared services to transfer responsibility to the group.

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Rio Tinto, Salt Lake City, Utah Continued

Principal Advisor, Business Evaluation – Kennecott Utah Copper 2006–2008Responsible for capital project evaluations, investment committee proposals and post investment reviews for one of Rio Tinto’s largest copper projects. Recruited and trained a highly capable Business Evaluation team while designing and implementing

project prioritization and approval processes. Taught basic financial valuation techniques to six sigma green belt candidates and provided on-going valuation support to black and green belts resulting in the ability to prioritize business improvement projects by the valued gained.

Senior Financial Analyst, – Kennecott Utah Copper 2005–2006Responsible for financial analysis of forecasts, long-range plans, annual operating plans and monthly management reports. Directed design, implementation and maintenance of variety of systems used for financial reporting. Designed and implemented a fully functional cost model used to account for all transactions and

inventory movements for Kennecott Utah Copper. This model was used as a basis for global implementation of SAP throughout Rio Tinto

Oversaw the financial planning and reporting of the largest process shutdown and rebuild for one of Kennecott Utah Copper’s largest processing facilities.

City Creek Mortgage, Salt Lake City, Utah (Financial services) 2003-2005

Production Partner (50% Owner) 2003-2005Created reporting systems, customer databases and managed operations of a successful mortgage company.

The Dannon Company, Salt Lake City, Utah (Global consumer goods company) 2002-2003

Business Unit Controller 2002-2003Managed two hundred million dollar trade budget. Responsibilities included analyzing, reporting, and reconciling promotional spending; working with customer base on promotion planning; and enforcing financial controls through audits and constant communication with sales team.

Schiff Nutrition, Salt Lake City, Utah 1999-2002

Senior Analyst / Director of Business Development 1999-2002Responsible for sales forecasting, monthly reporting, category management and sales presentations using syndicated data and in house research.

Iomega Corporation and 3Com Corporation, Utah 1992-1999

Sales Analyst – Iomega Corporation 1997-1999Financial planning and analysis for Zip drive product line

Senior Analyst / Credit Manager – 3Com (Acquired US Robotics / MHz) 1992-1999Several progressively senior roles in accounting, credit management and cost analysis

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EDUCATION/ADDITIONAL TRAININGMBA, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, UT

BA, Accounting, Utah State University

Other Courses and Seminars: Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator 2015

Ore Body Knowledge / Strategic Mine Planning 2010 ENS – Professional Negotiation and Influencing 2011 Colorado School of Mines – Mineral Economics 2010 Six Sigma Greenbelt 2007 Operations Leadership Development Program - Rio Tinto / Duke University 2006