Strategic and financial leader with broad experience spanning telecommunications, distribution, remanufacturing, wholesale trade, retail service, and publishing organizations. Focused on process improvement and resource management in order to achieve growth and profit goals. Innovative, influential, Chief Financial Officer uniquely experienced in distressed company financing, turn around management, bottom-line profitability and shareholder value.Analytical thinker who evaluates profitability, identifies opportunities, and implements plans. Solid history in leading change and improving financial operations. Focused on turning data into information providing value to every area of the business. *********************************************************************************************************PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:Highest standards of integrity.Solid work ethic, dependable with a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and results orientation.Strong problem solving, creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations. Inspires others through words and actions.Proactive communicator.Leads by example with a roll-up-sleeves work attitude..Specialties: - Process Improvement- Mergers & Acquisitions- Optimizing Cash Flow- Cost Control & Containment- Contract Negotiations- Business Development- Tax Planning & Reporting- Business Policies & Procedures- Strategic Planning- Financial Management & Reporting- Financial Budgeting & Analysis- Banking Relationships- Risk Management- Supervise A/R, A/P, and Payroll- Internal Control Compliance- Oversight of HR and IT