www.sohnen.com/WhoIsSohnen.aspxFounded in 1971, Sohnen is one of the largest and most technologically advanced consumer product refurbishing companies in the world with operations in the U.S and in Mexico. www.sohnen.com Led and managed the accounting, finance and MIS teams at both the US and Mexico locations.● Re-engineered business processes in manufacturing and distribution to increase production yields and labor efficiency by over 15%.● Upgraded the entire MIS system from a custom non-relational database system to a custom Oracle based system.

www.linkedin.com/company/sigmanet/about/Largest VAR of computer hardware in California, also providing a wide range of enterprise IT services and solutions to major corporations. www.sigmanet.comDirected and managed all operational and strategic aspects of the Finance & Accounting Group, and the MIS/Applications Development Group of this rapidly growing company. Managed all business insurance, health-care insurance, profit-sharing and other key programs. Established and administered the company’s offshore software development program• Project Leader – implemented Great Plains Enterprise ERP system under budget and ahead of schedule. • Implemented e-commerce strategies to enhance B2B revenues by 16 percent.• Negotiated a $15M working capital line of credit to finance rapid growth on very favorable terms.• Spearheaded and managed the entire building acquisition, financing and relocation process for the company to a much larger 96,000 sq.ft. facility.• Proposed and negotiated a multi-million dollar sales tax sharing program with the City of Ontario.• Improved business profitability by 20% over 2 years by re-engineering business processes and workflow in all functional areas – reducing transaction costs and improving staff productivity.• Reduced DSO from 51 to 42 days by improving AR processes, by broad electronic integration with and co-opting key customers.

www.snapware.comRapidly growing pre-IPO multi-divisional consumer products company selling to major retailers worldwide with over 100 private investors. www.worldkitchen.com/snapwareReporting to the President/CEO and the Board of Directors, led and managed all financial, accounting. MIS and administration functions for both the automotive and houseware divisions of the company. Developed overall strategic plan, including detailed annual financial and tactical plans for both divisions. Participated and made presentations at every company Board meeting. Managed investor relations and made presentations at every annual shareholders meeting. Managed all risk management aspects of the company including business, health and D&O insurance including all corporate legal issues with outside counsel, including patents and trademarks. Managed the corporate stock options and warrants programs.• Developed relationships with investment bankers and VC’s. Raised over $4.5 million in capital through private placements of debt and equity.Prepared offering memorandum and MD&A.• Established a sales, marketing and distribution subsidiary in Holland. Board member of subsidiary.• Key player in negotiating and establishing product licensing agreements in Japan and Europe for product distribution. • Improved gross margin by 3.5 percent by realigning contract manufacturing and improving purchasing methods. ● Reduced operating costs by over 3 percent through staffing improvements, improved inventory and receivable turns, and automation of the order fulfillment process using EDI.• Project team leader in a major complex IS implementation using Epicor/DataWorks ManFact encompassing 16 business applications from Sales Order processing through General Ledger. • Lead player with our investment banker First Security Van Kasper in finding, negotiating and closing the sale of the automotive division of the company to a large corporate group.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/promartinc/Designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative consumer houseware products sellingto major national US retailers. www.promartinc.comManaged through a staff of six all accounting, financial, MIS and operational functions at this company serving major retailers throughout North America and several foreign countries.• Developed with the CEO and VP of Sales & Marketing, corporate strategic and marketing plans.• Restructured several departments and expanded operational infrastructure for aggressive growth.• Established and administered a Maquiladora manufacturing subsidiary in Mexico.• Established in-house policies and procedures for meeting the special needs of major retailers including the set-up and implementation of EDI systems.