Senior Operations leader responsible for the day to day and long term success of a 117 square foot multi temp food service distribution facility.Personnel: Ensure a motivated and trained staff follows industry and company specific good manufacturing practices(GMP's) while safely operating electrical material handling equipment (MHE) in accordance with company and OSHA standards.Property, Plant and Equipment: Forecast MHE and delivery vehicle requirements to ensure projected revenues will be supported while maintaining the highest services levels possible. Negotiate and monitor the performance of third party contracts that maintain the mission critical systems and components which includes; Freon refrigeration, high speed insulated doors, dock levelers, HVAC, security, electronic MHE, and commercial delivery vehicles. Procedures: Oversee weekly staff meetings and monitor the quarterly completion of 1 on 1 performance reviews to ensure expectations are defined, progress is monitored, and timely corrections are made.

Senior financial leader driving efficiencies throughout organization by collaborating with other senior team members to set strategies and monitor progress.Senior Team member with direct responsibility for financial reporting, credit, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control, quality assurance and profit management (pricing and earned income).Direct responsibility for facility information technology and payroll prior to their transition to a centralized model.Coached others to meet and exceed their goals by establishing strong and trusting relationships.Leveraged existing and new technologies to improve reporting speed and accuracy.Key stakeholder in numerous initiatives including SAP integration, health and safety compliance, and pay band equity.SOX Compliance including internal control over testing and quarterly certifications.Liaison with government with regard to property, retail, and payroll tax compliance.SalesForce CRM roll out supporting 115 commissioned and non-non-commssioned sales reps

Prepared and maintained general ledger reconciliations for entire organization.Prepared and published weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports to head office.Prepared and published internal financial and non-financial reports of varying complexity to multiple levels of the organization.Worked with key stakeholders to improve our internal reporting and tailored them to meet users specific needs.Provided working papers for department managers to assist in the annual profit plan. Compiled their data and submitted to head office.Monitored key performance indicators including inventory receiving values, sales margins, accounts receivable days, and accounts payable days to ensure company objectives were being met.Compiled and submitted data to head office for annual income tax reporting.Spearheaded the companies casino license renewal process.As an Accounting Supervisor I assumed the role of supervising the staff accountants and accounts payable department.As a Controller I had the added responsibility of accounts receivable and payroll.As a Director of Finance I had the added responsibility of inventory control.

Assisted customers in selecting various home decor products; flooring, wallpaper, shelving.I worked there part time while attending the University of Middle Tennessee.

Search, secure, and dispose of IED's and ordinance on land and water.

Attached to Commander Fleet Air Base CaribbeanAssigned to Anti-Submaring Operations CenterSupported flight operations of patrol aircraft conducting training and search missions in the Caribbean Ocean. Duties included aircrew brief, de-brief, and safety of flight duties.