Chris Holland Email & Phone Number

United States

Student mentor Carroll Business Academy

Arlington, Texas, United States

United States

As a volunteer mentor, we provide free business advice and education to aspiring entreprenurs and existing business owners helping them reach their goals. We help clients solve problems, make businesses more productive and assist with business plans.

Dallas, Texas

SPARK! is a Dallas non-profit whose mission is " TO INGNITE THE SPARK OF CREATIVITY INHERENT IN ALL CHILDREN". Check us out at www.sparkdallas.org. A great experience for your kids!

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

VolunteerNow, founded in 1971, is one of the largest and most active volunteer centers in the country. The primary mission is to recruit volunteers, including individuals, corporations and civic and faith-based groups, to serve nonprofits and their clients throughout the North Texas area. Was responsible for Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Human Resources & Administration as well as for Operations of Donated Goods Discount Depots (retail), veriFYI (criminal background checks) and Community Service Restitution programs.

Greater St. Louis Area

Partnered with CEO and CFO to review the systems and processes used to service major retail customers. Identified significant opportunities for ongoing savings plus a potential for a recovery of prior costs of approximately $1,000,000 as well. Company is in the process of implementing my proposed changes and starting the recovery process.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Partnered with CEO to lead Harold’s through restructuring, then bankruptcy filing. Maintained company & employee focus to maximize realized value from assets. Worked with the company, its lenders, legal counsel, liquidators and other professionals. Actively managed pre- and post-petition cash flows. Liquidated inventory, fixed assets, intellectual property, etc. Set up D.I.P. financing with senior lender. Completed reporting for US Trustee.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Senior leadership role during one of the longest runs of profitable growth in retail with 8 consecutive years with sales growth of over 12% per year and an earnings growth CAGR of over 28% per year! Financial leader for Merchandising and Marketing. Responsible for risk management, FP&A, treasury, investor relations, pricing, Sarbanes Oxley roll-out, etc. Experienced in sourcing, distribution, logistics and light manufacturing as part of my financial role.

Greater Atlanta Area

Franchisor of specialty retail import and gift stores. Spin-off from previous company, Munford, Inc. Created financial systems and process for new stand alone entity and secured necessary working capital credit facilities.

Greater Atlanta Area

Retail conglomerate with several specialty retail divisions, convenience food stores & gasoline marketing and refrigerated warehouse operations. Started as store manager trainee and progressed to SVP of NYSE Retailer!

Greater Atlanta Area

Manager