David Cary Email & Phone Number

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

General common sense.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

IT Foundation Management Software

Sugarland, Tx

Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Neon Systems, publically traded on the NASDAQ. Oversaw the conversion to Sarbanes Oaxley compliance as well as helped the eventual successful sale of Neon to Direct Data Technologies.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

i2 Technologies provided business process optimization software, which grew out of its supply chain optimization product. The software was based on Eli Goldratt's Theory of Constraints. In 1992, i2 had revenues of $1.5 million with 15 employees; by 1999, the company had grown to approximately one-half of a billion dollars in revenue, with about 3,000 employees and offices in 27 countries. Before i2, few had heard of supply chain management. Now it is a household word.Member of founding management team responsible for all fiscal aspects of the business, the establishment of corporate policies and procedures, development of compensation, incentive and benefits plans, management of facilities and lease negotiations. Provided guidance in product positioning and pricing, and marketing communications documents to assure quality and conformance to product capabilities. Chief negotiator for all major strategic alliances, reseller agreement and large customer contracts. As one of a five member Executive Team, participated in setting the strategic direction for the company and supporting near term growth through operational efficiencies.•Planned, led, and executed the Initial Public Offering of i2 Technologies, Inc. which which closed at a market cap of $1 billion and provided the subsequent marketing message. •Executed a Secondary offering of $145 million to strengthen the balance sheet. •Responsible for the financial, tax, human resources, and legal aspects of $250 million in acquisitions. •Experienced in managing intellectual property to protect the company position from infringement and litigation. Personally led the company in a successful defense in two intellectual property infringement suits brought about by competitors. •Negotiated majority of i2 customer contracts and had primary signing authority

Denton, Tx

Presented day long workshops to financial professionals, mostly in Texas. The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is a not-for-profit network of professionals benefiting the University of North Texas in Denton.Certificate: Advanced Presentation Skills (1994)

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

"Starred" in television shows which explained the practical aspects of finance functions. I was responsible for creating the script and all supporting materials, as well presenting the material to a camera.The backdrop was a rarefied atmosphere of tall walnut bookcases, full of solid books. The floor (out of camera range) was a concrete warehouse floor with stamped out cigarette butts.Westcott Communications specialized in creating video television shows broadcast via satellite.

Arlington, Tx

ComputerLand (turnaround situation) was a $150 million/year computer retailer and service provider covering Texas. Recreated the accounting, treasury and human resource procedures which had been lost. The company was in danger of losing its financing because of the lack of records. Severe employee morale challenge.

Las Colinas, Tx

The Thomas Group was a consulting firm specializing in manufacturing environments. It focused on the reduction in Cycle TimeManaged all aspects of finance, accounting, and tax related issues for the company from Frankfurt to San Jose. Developed and implemented the value-based pricing model used as the cornerstone for company growth.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Responsible for creation and delivery of class materials. Delivered mostly to the MBA students but also undergraduate students of the SMU Cox School of Business. Subjects discussed include Negotiations, Bank Financing, Going Public, and Compensation Plans.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Southmark was a publically traded real estate-based financial services company, which last reported $9.2 billion in assets. As Division Controller, was responsible for divisional financial reporting, and management of billions of dollars in limited partnership cash and investments. Responsible for advising company through a turn-around situation. Helped acquire two $100 million divisions, then brought them through Chapter 11.

Dallas, Tx

General Portland, Inc. (GPI) is a cement manufacturer with some aggregate mining. Cement manufacturing is an intense form of process manufacturing. At the time, GPI was a subsidiary of LaFarge Corp and had $1 billion in assets.I was Accounting Manager and responsible for the general financial reporting of the Trinity Division with three cement plants, one quarry, and several aggregate pits.

San Francisco, Ca

Financial Auditor based in San Francisco, CA

Us Military Posts In Central America

Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. (Forest Gump was in the 2nd Battalion, otherwise exactly the same). First response straight-leg infantry, mountain troops. Ft. Lewis.Within 24 hours of being deployed to war in "a sandy desert environment" but the other side changed its mind. Bravo Company, 193 Infantry Brigade. Mechanized infantry specializing in jungle warfare and air mobile assaults. Ft. Clayton. Deployed to war once, which was short lived.Expert RiflemanGraduate: NCO AcademyGraduate: Jungle Operations Training Course (twice)Graduate: BRC WarfareGraduate: Arctic Combat SurvivalRifle Sqaud LeaderForward Observer: 81 mm morters.MOS: 11 Bravo 40 (Infantry)Secret clearanceRemember St. Crispin's day.

Program On Negotiation For Senior Executives (Pon)- Joint Program Between Harvard And Mit, Negotiation

I served as the chief negotiator of a software company, and so pursued this skillset.

Mba, Business, Cum Laude

I completed this degree while supporting a wife and child. I finished early.

Bs, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance ProgramMy degree is in Business: Concentration.

Aa, Business, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Treasurer: Student BodyAssociates in Business. Also member of student government.