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Ridgeland, Ms.

Directed 7-person executive team to coordinate activities of 1,800 employees. Crafted business strategies and presented recommendations to the Board of Directors. Oversaw business planning, financial management and reporting, as well as stakeholder relations. Guided operations to drive revenue, reduce costs, and optimize assets for combined tractor/trailer fleet of 4,800.

Oversaw team of 15 through assessment, planning, and execution of corporate acquisitions and divestitures. Collaborated with CEO, CFO, and COO, as well as senior financial advisors, to identify opportunities, prepare valuations, develop strategy recommendations, and craft assimilation road maps. Guided operations of target organizations between initial agreement and final closing. Managed annual operating budget of ~$3M

Led 5-person team of senior level financial directors to manage financial reporting and controls as well as to coordinate business acquisitions. Oversaw planning and execution for integration of newly acquired entities. Directed licensing activities and high-level negotiations. Reported to CEO