Bruce Samuel Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn

Project assignment to help this start-up company with their accounting, budgeting & reporting procedures.

Minneapolis, Mn

- Managed Company’s Information Technology department- Implemented a Project Tracking system for prioritizing & managing projects as they moved through the department (evaluation, scheduling, testing & deployment)- Managed implementation of an iPad application for the Company’s largest client- Integrated processes with a new vendor that expanded market capabilities for the Company’s software application- Managed team of five (2 internal staff and 3 overseas Developers)

Bloomington & Burnsville, Mn

- Managed Company’s monthly closing process and enhanced analysis & reporting on financial results- Evaluated alternatives for business insurance & office equipment lease that lowered expenses for the Company- Managed successful conversion to a new telephone service provider- Managed team of four (2 managers and 2 administrative staff)

Edina, Mn

- Successfully integrated the financial functions of Martin Bastian Productions into BI Worldwide- Trained Martin Bastian staff on new systems, process and procedures (financial & personnel)- Developed model for forecasting and analyzing monthly labor revenue for a major client- Analyzed and reported on monthly financial results for the department- Managed two Business Analysts

Minneapolis, Mn

- Responsible for the financial, payroll, HR and administrative functions for the Company- Created, analyzed and delivered job-level P&L reports to help improve Company profitability- Provided crucial financial support that helped the Company survive the economic recession of 2008-2012- Delivered essential financial and tax planning support for asset acquisition by BI Worldwide

Minneapolis, Mn

- Established and managed the financial, HR and administrative functions for this start-up Company- Successful completion of $8.0 million fund-raising from more than 80 investors- Part of leadership team that planned, managed & successfully executed a business model conversion (from B2C to B2B)- Created, analyzed and delivered job-level P&L reports to help improve Company profitability- Part of the leadership team that determined strategy for Company sale and provided information to investment bankers, CPAs and legal advisors

Minneapolis, Mn

- Established and managed the financial, HR and administrative functions for this start-up Company- Managed operations for a Company that grew to 180 employees and 6 offices (4 international)- Part of Senior Leadership Team that determined strategy and direction for the Company- Created, analyzed and delivered client & product-line P&L reports to help improve Company profitability- Part of the leadership team that determined strategy for Company sale and provided information to investment bankers, CPAs and legal advisors- Managed team of six (3 managers and 3 administrative staff)

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Bought, sold, leased & provided maintenance support for jet engines & APU's;Maintained relationships with key support vendors (external);Maintained strong relationships with internal customers (Engineering & Operations):Reported to Procurement Director & Department VP.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Accounting