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Apply financial expertise to various industries: manufacturing, construction, technology, service, real estate, retirement living and professional sectors. Services include: accounting, financial reporting, business planning, projections, process improvement, measurement tools, software selection/implementation, agreed-upon procedures and profit maximization. Ability to acquire additional knowledge; enjoy a challenge! Sample engagements and results:Brought financial statements current that were two + years in arrears, projections, analyzed breakeven point, corrected process that led to $1+ million misstatement of accounts, and worked with tax attorneys to get tax relief;Challenged costs for multi-million dollar construction projects. Identified and recovered $1 million in over-billings, streamlined processes and suggested improvements for future contracts;Spearheaded ERP purchase for lifestyle community with several needs: accounting, retail, restaurant, and website/e-commerce components and which would allow for future growth and expansion. Total cost of ownership (software and training) in years 1 to 5 estimated at $200k;Implemented financial reporting system (cash to accrual conversion and job-costing), discovered and recovered $75k embezzlement, restructured debt to significantly reduce borrowing costs and improved profitability; andArbitration support for company being challenged for accounting practices during post-purchase earn-out period. Determined source of unusual fluctuations and supported company position. Advanced Excel techniques used to identify prior entity practices that contributed to unusual fluctuations and inflated earnings.

Real Estate Brokerage: Marketing, Sales, Negotiation

Small business fundamentals / advanced topics: business entity types, buying / selling businesses, planning, management, leadership, motivation, financial statements, capitalization / financing techniques, technology, marketing, and legal. Sharing real-life experience with young entrepreneurs and flaming their desire/excitement.

All aspects of real estate business: business planning, processes, prospecting, marketing, financing, negotiating, and sales. Hold an Ohio Real Estate Broker’s license and multiple designations. Achieved numerous awards and recognition. Member of Keller Williams Results First Realty, Associate Leadership Committee, comprised of top company agents; focus to give direction and leadership, improve profitability and processes. Chaired Technology Committee; implemented technology advantages to the benefit of the company/agents

Started new division/business venture for RHI in the Dayton market. The focus of RHI Management Resources was to provide experienced project financial professionals with companies in need of high level accounting and financial expertise. Targeted positions included: CFO’s, VP Finance, Controllers, Tax Directors, and other Senior Financial Professionals. Primary responsibilities included: hiring, consultant identification and development, client development, direct project sales and networking.

Barco Group, an international technology company based in Belgium and listed on the Belgium exchange. Barco Graphics manufactured large format printing devices and prepress software for the packaging market. Barco Graphics N.A. was the North American marketing, service, and installation division. Reported to Vice President/GM in U.S. and International Controller in Ghent, Belgium. Supervised staff of 12. Ultimate responsibility for financial statements, contract negotiations and administration, credit, order administration, litigation, sales support, and process improvement team leader.

All aspects of real estate, including: listing, negotiations, and sales. Numerous sales achievements. Designations Earned: Graduate Realtors Institute, Certified Residential Specialist, and Accredited Buyer Representative.

Multifaceted organization invested in real estate development and resale, manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare. Brunner provided venture capital and other financing for projects with total assets in excess of $600 million. Varying responsibilities included: Supervision of staff, implementation of more efficient and effective accounting systems, purchase and installation of PC computer system, hardware and software maintenance, cash flow projections and analysis, financial statements, and various special projects.

“Big Four” international auditing, tax, and consulting firm. Diverse client base that included financial, manufacturing, service, distribution, high-tech, and construction industries. Responsibilities: Planning and management of audit engagements; financial statement preparation including disclosures; Micro-Computer coordinator; consulting engagements (feasibility studies, due-diligence, and organization studies); EDP and internal accounting control reviews; and practice development.