Anne L. Wakeman Email & Phone Number

Western New York

-COO transition began Oct 2018 with FT responsibilities Jan 2020 while continuing CFO duties currently-Developed sustainable business plan through the Pandemic working with shareholders-Reports directly to Company’s shareholders and the Board of Directors. -Responsible for development of corporate strategic direction with Shareholders, Operations, Sales, Technical teams-Coordinated Pandemic Response Team including on-site environment changes, protocols and financial relief (PPP/ERC)-Presents twice yearly Product, Operations & Financial Presentations to Board-List of Duties available

Western New York

-Responsibilities for CFO continue through current COO position-Coordinated financial operations management and modernized Financial Reporting to ERP-IT Infrastructure: Management champion to update Company’s Infrastructure. Outsourced tasks: asset management (devices, server and network warranties), Security Monitoring (antivirus, windows patching, third party patching), Data Protection, Server Performance, etc.-Project Management Champion with internal team and vendor software specialists to train, test and implement the new ERP system i.e. manufacturing and financial reporting -Division Sale Due Diligence i.e. carve-out statements, contribution margins, coordination with attorney re transaction close and to ensure sale holdback (10%) was received, etc.

Western, New York (Rochester, Buffalo)

-Internal Audit Roles (2012-2015): Significant Manufacturing Internal Audit experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) audits focused on revenue recognition, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, intercompany accounts, reserves, allowances and journal entries. Bank Internal Audit experience focused on Credit Administration,Treasury and Regulatory audits. -Accounting Roles-Interim US Financial Accounting Manager.(2014). Executed monthly financial close & documented accounting operations. Interacted with Americas Regional financial/accounting personnel, International Management & Reported to US Finance Director.-Operational Roles: Interim Executive Director (2012) envisioned and realigned the Agency’s operations to meet financial realities of NYS Non Profit operations. Reported to the Board of Directors reporting on process improvements in Agency Operations, Finances, Employee Performance, Strategic Planning and Donor Relationships. Fulfilled contract with a request to continue.-Contract & Grant Management Consultant: (2008-2012) Developed firm to support Non Profit Senior Management and Board of Directors. Worked extensively with Funding Agencies including NYS Department of Health, Health & Human Services and NYS Children & Family Services. Provided qualitative and quantitative responses to funding agencies and external audits.

Rochester, New York Area

-Increased analytical and statistical analysis skills with multiple years’ experience and obtainment of Certificate in Market Research, while performing analysis and project management. -Projects were consultative in nature working with all levels of operations teams. -Quantitative and qualitative studies included global branding, new product innovation, new business acquisition and customer satisfaction studies, competitive intelligence internal communications and business case justifications. -Project Management included vendor selection, problem definition, measurement and scaling decisions, statistical analysis (correlation, regression & factor analysis), report review & revisions, presentation to management and various stakeholders. -Received Eastman Kodak “CMO Inclusion and Diversity Award” for Outstanding Leadership.

Rochester, New York Area

-Progressive internal audit career with expertise nurtured through multiple years of experience and obtainment of New York State CPA license. -Positions rose to include Assistant to the Director and Audit Project Manager. -Managed numerous complex projects concurrently, drove internal control issues to management’s attention at all levels. -Successfully led international audit teams in Asia, Europe & Latin America. Adjusted management style for cultural differences and trained international staff on corporate audit standards. -Minimized corporate risk as international and U.S. audit locations were consolidated through innovative practices with the annual operating/audit plan. -Experience with Lean Six Sigma concepts and work products through manufacturing and supply chain audits. -Experience included complex entities and business cycles such as US government (GSA), special investigations, revenue cycle, financial reporting, medical claims and executive compensation audits. Department Liaison to two large manufacturing units, one of which focused on government contracts and required security clearance.

Rochester, New York Area

-Each year evaluated 220+ transactions totaling over $35M in new financing, which represented the largest analyst workload. -Reputation for timely performance, thorough evaluation and excellent communication. Received frequent positive recognition from management, field marketing and district leasing managers. -Executed complex transactions successfully. Integrated extensive customer negotiations, legal consultation and in-depth financial analysis. -Developed and presented credit training for District Leasing Managers at Regional Sales Meetings, which was comprehensive and well received. Earned exemplary recognition from Sales Management Executives.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting

Corporate Accounting concentration w/ additional classes taken thereafter for CPA license

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Finance/Business