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Schaumburg, Il, Us

Founded in 1981 and based in Schaumburg, Illinois, RTM is a national engineering firm licensed in 50 states with over 350 employees in18 offices coast to coast. The firm goes beyond a typical consulting role and serves architects, developers, and owners to produce sustainable designs, construction quality, and streamlined schedules on each project. Engineering services include Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Civil, Structural, Commissioning, Technology, Acoustics, & LEED Design (Sustainable Design). Their partnerships ultimately improve each client’s business beyond a single-project scope.

Burr Ridge, Il, Us

Glendale Heights, Illinois, Us

A $100 million consumer products repackaging and distribution company selling nationally branded trial/travel and convenience sized products to the convenience store and travel channels. The company was owned by Weinberg Capital Group, a Cleveland-based private equity firm, prior to culmination of a liquidity event that gave investors a 4x cash-on-cash return at a 12x multiple during the COVID crisis (sold to a strategic buyer, Lil’ Drug Store Products). Oversee six departments (Finance, Operations, HR, IT, Customer Service, QA) of a private equity portfolio company with 150 employees. Manage the day-to-day financial and operational functions while working closely with the CEO, private equity firm, and seven-member Board of Directors on strategic initiatives to ensure growth.

An entrepreneurial business advisory firm.Provided entrepreneurial CFO services to companies. Areas of service included: advisor to CEO, strategic business planning, ERP software review, cost reductions, financial reporting/planning, financial analysis, working capital management, contract negotiations, internal control development, budgeting and forecasting, and project and staff management. Worked closely with owners, CEOs, and private equity firms to implement business and financial improvements.

Vernon Hills, Illinois, Us

A $150 million privately held group of five product-oriented companies in two distinct industries: educational learning aids and laboratory supplies managed by second generation family owners. The companies specialized in diversified marketing, sales, and overseas buying strategies.Provided strategic direction on finance and accounting, operations, corporate planning, IT, HR, and infrastructure. Drove P&L accountability using documented metrics, proven best practices, rigorous bottoms-up forecasting processes, and creation and implementation of compensation programs. Reported to Group Chairman/CEO while directly supporting division Presidents/CEOs and managed a staff of 57 with eight direct reports. Served as the sole shared resource between the five entities.

Sterling, Il, Us

A $650 million organization operating through two distinct business sectors, promotional products and brand marketing. The company was public and is now privately held.Corporate officer accountable for strategic planning, finance, and accounting. Led the largest business division's finance and accounting, operations, and IT departments. Provided accounting guidance and support to 20+ entities, including domestic, European, and Canadian operating units.

A former premier Big 4 public accounting firm with global operations.Provided business and accounting consulting to mid-size to large public and private companies across a wide range of industries, including communication, contracting, distribution, health, manufacturing, printing, restaurant, and transportation.

Bs, Accounting - High Distinction

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