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Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, Us

River Grove, Il, Us

Private-PE owned (The Orion Group) Midwest provider of electrical, plumbing and interior and exterior services. I was promoted to find and execute a sale transaction to a private equity company. I led a team of 100+, overseeing Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Field Operations and IT Services. We build a collaborative team that was successfully sold and is growing its footprint to become the leading self-performing facility maintenance company.

River Grove, Il, Us

As CFO and head of Operations, I oversaw an amazing group of team members that focused on organic and inorganic growth. Over a 3-year period, we increased revenues by 15% and gross profit by 30%, via implementing real time gross profit monitoring, better management of dispatched service technicians and re-engineering the ERP system. During this time, we identified two acquisition targets and merged them into the existing model.

As the CFO of a startup in a phase of awaiting funding, I played a pivotal role in steering the financial strategy. My responsibilities encompassed contract negotiation, identifying and implementing efficient accounting software solutions, and implementing rigorous cost control measures. I was relentless in my pursuit of funding opportunities, showcasing a commitment to the company's financial sustainability and growth potential, even in the face of uncertainty.

As a key leader of the executive team, I was responsible for all finance and operational functions across multiple distribution centers. I assessed and built finance and operations teams to create a strong alliance that fostered collaboration and teamwork while rebuilding a strong and efficient operation ERP/accounting platform powered by PowerBi and Tableau. I played a pivotal role in two company transactions, resulting in successful sales to Fedrigoni and Bain Capital, as well as integrations of new add-on sister companies.

Chicago, Il, Us

As CFO/COO, I oversaw all Finance & Accounting, and operations functions of Institute. I led the finance, human resource and Administrative staff. I served as Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Higher Learning Commission in preparation of Self Study Report. During my time there, I streamlined accounting processes and reduced close time by 80%, restructured the fixed income portion of the endowment by transitioning from separate holdings to pooled funds, resulting in higher yielding profits, and implemented a new accounting and ERP system.

Carrollton, Tx, Us

As the proud owner of a self-employed sales company, I achieved exceptional results by generating over $1 million in revenue within a single year. My journey as an entrepreneur is marked by a commitment to honesty, integrity, and a deep dedication to both my team and customers. I established an inspiring and motivating work environment that fostered personal and professional growth within my team. Furthermore, I firmly believe in the importance of actively listening to customer needs and making their satisfaction a top priority. My career is a testament to the power of trust, teamwork, and customer-centricity in driving business success.

Chicago, Il, Us

My experience as the Executive Director of Finance and Operations at the Copernicus Center has encompassed a comprehensive approach to financial management. From implementing better accounting systems, creating and managing budgets, and maximizing revenue from signature events like the Taste of Polonia, to securing grant funding and overseeing cost-cutting initiatives and remodeling and expansion projects, I have played a central role in ensuring the center's financial health and continued growth while preserving and celebrating our cultural heritage.

I managed all accounting functions. I led the implementation of streamlined reporting processes designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy. My primary focus was on optimizing cost structures to drive improved bottom-line results, aligning financial strategies with the organization's goals and fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and performance excellence."

Responsible for daily control of company's daily cash activities as well as month end close process.

Responsible for providing monthly financial reports to Senior Management and board of directors. Provided President a monthly case sales report comparing prior year sales and budgeted sales. Oversaw company's daily cash activities. Team leader in annual budget preparation. Prepared a monthly sales analysis for each sales manager. Created a training manual for Concur expense reporting and worked with IT in training over 150 sales people and managers.

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Responsible for the company's equity accounts including accounting for stock issuances, stock purchases, dividends, etc. to ensure timely reporting to the NYSE.

Responsible for preparing monthly account analysis on various insurance accounts, as well as all monthly financial reporting for the company, including 10Q and 10K reports for SEC filing. Responsible for creating annual budgets for Risk Management and General Merchandise departments. Analyzed insurance costs of the company as part of the year end audit process.

Responsible for managing the preparation of Federal and State tax returns for Expatriate individuals working on large engagements such as Waste Management and Baxter International.