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Tasked with substantially growing a manufacturing, retail and wholesale construction products company with 9 retail locations and 6 distribution centers in the Southwest US including CA, AZ, NV, NM, and TX with manufacturing and corporate facilities in Tucson. The company manufactures windows, patio doors, wardrobe mirror doors, residential and industrial skylights. CFO responsibilities added in Nov. 2019. Created motor freight transportation company vertically integrating logistics. Revenue X 2, EBITDA x 4 since joining firm.

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MEC Financial Partners, is a multi-discipline financial services company providing Fractional CFO services and sourcing investment capital to primarily small and medium size businesses.• Contributed valuation, due diligence and integration support of Oceaneering International’s $230 million acquisition of C&C Technologies, a world-wide survey and data mapping company. Interaction with all levels of Oceaneering and C&C to develop and execute both strategy and cost rationalization/synergy plans with weekly progress reporting to Oceaneering Executive Mgmt.• CFO for independent E&P Company (PEG owned) with functions including budgeting, forecasting, financial management, acquisition analysis, hedging, financial reporting, audit and banking relationships• Fractional CFO for Benefits Consulting Company (Houston, TX) assisting with deal structure and post-integration accounting, forecasting and reporting following acquisition of local competitor

Cleveland, Ohio, Us

* Evaluated investment opportunities for Maxus Capital Group, specializing in C&I lending, Equipment Leasing, Structured Finance and Investment Banking focused on SMEs * Managed client relationships and contributed to firm’s business development generating over $100 million in funding opportunities* Developed financial models and executive summaries for group review/approval

Created entities with outsourced manufacturing and distribution of specialty oilfield products as well as provided on-site construction management of offshore production facilities.

Charged with growing small construction management consulting company into thriving international entity providing project management and consultancy, construction management, inspection, and regulatory compliance services to oil/gas industry. Clients include Shell, Chevron, Eni Petroleum, Helix ERT, Nexen, and many others. Led efforts to expand strategically and geographically, and drove business development, marketing, safety, and quality initiatives. * Grew EBITDA 20% within first year of hire by managing cost coupled with targeted rate increases. Second and third year revenue increased by 28% and 55%, respectively. In 2 years, customer base expanded 3 fold from 12 to 36. * Landed work order from Energy Partners, Ltd. for safety/environmental energy project that expanded to $600K from initial value of $200K.* Expanded into Marcellus (Pennsylvania, West Virginia), Bakken, and Eagle Ford (South Texas) shale areas and added Regulatory Compliance service line following BP oil spill in Gulf of Mexico. * Fostered quality/safety culture, minimized errors, and reduced non-value activity by creating quality system (Q-Pass) and field safety checklist (Safepass), introducing new systems and procedures, and standardizing workflow.

Larose, La, Us

Promoted in 4 months from CFO to CEO to turn around failing marine business into a modern, thriving 250+ employee and growing marine transportation company (owned by hedge fund Elliott Management) serving the oil/gas industry primarily in Gulf of Mexico. Diversified services and operations via M&A. Developed marketing strategy that increased company’s profile and reputation in the marine industry. * Grew revenue X 2+, and EBITDA X 5 from 2005 to 2007. Reduced SG&A expenses from $5.5MM in 2005 to $5M (10%) in 2006.* Negotiated term loan financing with combined value of $70MM with Merrill Lynch Capital and $18MM revolving credit facility with PNC. Negotiated financing with Caterpillar Finance for $20MM 4-vessel build program to diversify service offerings.* Led multiple merger/acquisitions and related operational integration.- Executed $26MM acquisition of offshore supply vessel company (including negotiations of financial terms with Merrill Lynch Capital) and $35MM acquisition of second OSV company (5-vessel fleet plus land in expansion of offshore supply vessel division). Purchased 80 ft. offshore tug vessel and 195 ft. dive support vessel ($3.2MM combined purchase price).* Further reduced amount of maintenance on overall fleet by divesting older tonnage. Sold 600 ft. Articulated Tug and Barge for $6MM and 3 1970’s vintage offshore tugs for combined price of $2.3MM.* Reorganized departments with focus on customer service, employee feedback/retention, higher margins, and accountability. Reduced downtime and increased utilization of vessels by upgrading maintenance department.* Emphasized commitment to safety - Company improved total recordable incident rate from 2.67 in 2006 to .74 in 2007. Reduced annual insurance premiums by $500K (15%) while earning trust of London insurance group.

Leidschendam, South Holland, Nl

Directed financial and government reporting, tax, purchasing, and corporate development functions for a $100MM operating company providing primarily offshore survey services to the oil/gas industry. Company served GOM and Caribbean Rim, Mexico, and Trinidad. As Campaign Coordinator for the Fugro Companies, raised nearly $100K for United Way of Acadiana (Voted to Hall of Fame).* Provided strategic and valuation analyses of M&A targets or divestiture of holding portfolio- Conducted study that led to acquisition of $1.5MM software developer.- Completed regional financial integration including employees, assets, and contracts of Thales GeoSolutions (€147MM value of entire acquisition worldwide). Acquired new product line and assets utilized in Brazil, Trinidad, US and Canada. - Coordinated $16.5MM regional asset sale of 12 ROVs and related equipment from US, Trinidad, Mexico, and Canada, and transfer of personnel/contracts to Oceaneering International, Inc.* Collaborated on multi-year bids to large customers and provided labor/overhead analysis to government customers. Negotiated $3.2MM contract with U.S. Corps of Engineers. * Saved $250K annually with redesigned workflow processes with emphasis on procedure standardization and cycle time reduction. Reduced DSO from 65 to 50 days and invoicing cycle time from 6 weeks to less than 1 week.* Project-managed company-wide conversion from Oracle Financials 10.5 to project accounting application * Converted financials from Dutch GAAP to IFRS 2 years ahead of requirement.* Established transfer pricing strategy and successfully defended company against IRS transfer pricing audit.

Houston, Texas, Us

Promoted to Controller of Schlumberger’s fastest growing business segment (Canada/Alaska Division Wireline & Testing; > $100MM revenue) providing production and evaluation services for E&P. Provided financial reporting, cost analysis and management for a total of 10 district offices in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Alaska. Managed financial function for Canada and Alaska operations with accountability for Alaska revenues, costs, payables, receivables, and cash flow. Reviewed contracts and master service agreements, planned tax strategies, analyzed/provided recommendations on acquisitions, prepared quarterly rolling profit plan, and managed costs for maximum profitability. * Ensured that adequate internal controls and data integrity were properly maintained following business software conversion from AS400 in-house program to SAP R/3. * Delivered significant savings via elimination of redundant accounting and HR functions by establishing shared services for Canadian Financial Center supporting 6 operating divisions. * Negotiated/secured favorable lease for Schlumberger of Canada headquarters Previously as Corporate Financial Analyst at Schlumberger Wireline & Testing in Paris, France, conducted worldwide financial consolidation and reporting for $2.3B division. Delivered significant tax savings worldwide by effectively managing non-operating P&L (management reporting) and $160MM R&E cost & risk sharing agreement. Analyzed and reported monthly currency exposure from over 20 currencies to corporate treasury for hedging purposes. Interfaced with Division and Unit management in UK, UAE, Venezuela, US, and Indonesia. Provided FP&A for executive team.Prior to these roles, based in Houston, held various Controller positions in Schlumberger manufacturing organizations including downhole tools, perforating shaped charges, wireline and industrial and scientific cables.

Mba, General Management, Finance

Post Graduate Finance And Accounting (M&A/Consolidations/Audit)

Mba Program, Operations Management, Human Resource Management

Bs, Finance