★ Began service as the CFO and developed into an expanded role as CEO of the new Analytics Solutions Network subsidiary to provide business intelligence and data analytics services to digital innovation clients.★ Established best practices, industry standards, tools and reporting to guide and direct the prioritization of investments to achieve financial targets.★ Oversee corporate finance, risk management, IT, facilities, HR and administrative support functions.★ Introduced a system of financial reports, controls and practices to achieve a 15% gain in profits through intelligence allocation of resources and capital investments.★ Led the adoption of internal controls to ensure global, federal, state and local regulatory compliance for financial/tax reporting.★ Advised executive leadership on the financial impact of long-term strategies, programs and regulatory affairs.★ Drove the development and deployment of a client management system servicing over 1,500 accounts and achieving a 50% increase in ROI from improved client retention and cross-selling.★ Heightened cash flow and investment returns through processes to improve days to collect by 50%.

A demonstrated record of success and achievement at this full service software solutions provider, starting as the Chief Financial Officer and assuming an expanded scope of responsibility as CEO of the new Analytics Solutions Network subsidiary, which provides business intelligence and data analytics services to Digital Innovation clients.As Chief Financial Officer, recruited to take the company to the next level, establishing best practices, industry standards, tools, and reports to provide guidance and direction to the prioritization of investments while achieving all short and long-term financial targets. Effectively manages all facets of Corporate Finance, Risk Management, IT, Facilities, Human Resources and Administrative Support functions for the company. Credited with introducing a system of financial reports, controls, and practices that have sparked a 15% gain in profits through intelligent allocation of resources and capital investment projects. Pioneered the adoption of internal controls to ensure compliance with global, federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting; maintains accountability for all tax compliance issues, including VAT, GST, and income tax filings, as well as intercompany transactions and policy. Serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, counseling executive leadership on the financial impact of long-term strategies, programs, and regulatory affairs. Spearheaded the development and deployment of a client management system governing the servicing of over 1,500 accounts, yielding a 50% increase in ROI resulting from improved client retention and cross-sale opportunities for a diverse roster of companies that includes Seton Hospitals, Healthcare Corporation of America, and the State of Mississippi. Improved corporate cash flow and investment returns through a series of process improvements that improved Days to Collect by 50%.

★ Reduced costs within operations and IT without reduction in services for the government-sponsored mortgage finance company with an accountability for $1.2BN in annual spend.★ Drove a three-year financial management strategy to improve accuracy/transparency of financial data.★ Designed and implemented performance metrics to guide budgeting, forecasting, expense analysis and benchmarking in addition to financial reporting.★ Reduced processing cycles by 50% through the consolidation of month-end close/accrual processes, and eliminated 50% of contract labor expenses, lowering over $10MM in costs by $50MM.★ Recouped expenses of 130 staff positions, generating $25MM in savings and renegotiating vendor contracts, providing an additional $20MM in savings during the first year.★ Implemented initiatives to strengthen the effectiveness of the corporate finance team.★ Served on the Investment Decision Committee, leading the inclusion of the total cost of ownership into all business cases, enhancing project governance, improving project spend and increasing contractor management.

★ Promoted to a position of increased influence, authority and accountability to transform the culture and heighten collaboration between several internal groups.★ Led the restructuring and centralization of vendor management and procurement in collaboration with the legal department.★ Reduced hard and soft expenses by 20% through procurement consolidation.★ Implemented policies and internal controls to enhance compliance and raise quality.★ Led the creation of new disciplines to include project finance, reporting, data management and project management, and drove the deployment of financial tools and resources.

★ Oversaw multiple areas of the IT division, including finance, accounting, governance, risk and compliance, HR and administration, serving as an agent of change to lower costs, improve productivity and mitigating risk in the organization with a $1BN annual spend.★ Successfully defined performance metrics and benchmarks to quantify progress, and instituted financial controls for improved compliance/accountability.★ Reduced IT operational costs by 10% through outsourcing and captured over $1MM in annual savings through an automated vendor management system.

★ Oversaw the implementation of a vendor management system for contingent labor, resulting in 20% first-year hard cost reductions and soft savings via improvements in processing/reporting, online requisitions, candidate quality, onboarding and rates.★ Devised a new vendor management process to improve delivery and performance.★ Led the screening, hiring and training of a new management team.★ Designed a framework for vendor management to include SLAs and performance scorecards.

★ Directed functions within budgeting, planning, reporting and expense management for the financial and banking service provider.★ Defined the organization's approach to cost containment within facilities, real estate development/construction, leasing, IT and procurement.★ Reduced expenses associated with energy use, water consumption and waste disposal.★ Managed budgets and financial requirements associated with the purchase of new facilities and construction projects, developing a database of corporate properties and preparing capital improvements through collaboration with financial partners.★ Negotiated key terms of legal documents supporting a portfolio exceeding $300MM in real estate leases, acquisition and dispositions as pertaining to entitlements, tax incentives and air rights bonuses.★ Reviewed the company's IT assets to develop strategy on the adoption of wireless, telephony and advanced A/V business models.★ Drove new open-plan and collaborative workplace environment.

★ Managed corporate finance and accounting, including A/P, facilities oversight, HR and managerial reporting for IT functions for the leading financial services organization.★ Gathered and compiled financial data into reports for review by senior leadership.★ Introduced automated solutions and improved controls to increase reporting accuracy/quality.★ Planned and administrated a $200MM annual expense budget.★ Designed and implemented financial policies/procedures.★ Managed professional training and mentoring programs.★ Established and oversaw relationships with external vendors for contract labor, reducing spend by $7MM in the first year.