CFO, financial and operational executive with experience in small to large advertising agency environments with concentrations in professional and direct to consumer healthcare as well as consumer products and services. A business partner to the CEO.Exceptional relationship builder; relating well with all levels, internally and externally. Collaborative, practical and calm under pressure. Develops trust and respect of staff, agency and clients. Ability to attract, develop and retain talent. Reputation for business acumen and sound judgment. Foresight to look beyond the numbers and align agency business needs to achieve multiple competing goals including: maintaining appropriate resource levels along with competitive remuneration; investment spending for growth while sustaining profitability. Specialties include financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, client revenue and contract negotiations as well as financial and operating system conversions.