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CFO on a part-time or contract basis and provides financial consulting services. CFO in; telecommunications, manufacturing, media, software, medical and other industries. Led the process to raise funding for several entities. Provide financial leadership, cash flow planning, profitability analysis, M&A advisory services, strategic planning, management advisory services, develop methods to increase profitability and analyze capital expenditures.

Leads management finance and accounting seminars offered by state CPA societies nationwide for corporate managers and CPAs. Courses led include; Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Metrics Management and Ethics. Created multiple webinar courses on Crowd Funding.

Led the finance function for an award winning energy management startup. Managed the process that successfully secured a contract to sell to the US Department of Defense.

Founded a footwear brand featuring a functional, highly marketable patented technology. Recruited a complete management team with seasoned industry leaders, a Board of Directors and consultants. Created and developed the brand and trademarks. Sourced production, directed business development, established logistics, engaged the sales force and established distribution and sales channels. Led product design, production planning, and marketing. Solicited sources for funding and licensing proposals. Products protected by thirty two (32) utility patents.

Corporate DevelopmentManaged the team to execute all M&A activity, acquisitions, equity investments, joint ventures and divestitures. Transaction size ranged from $2 million to over $1 billion. Directed all daily activities including ROI maximization, client relations, negotiations and financial structuring. Presented recommendations to senior management and the Board with key information on hundreds of speculative transactions. Significant exposure to high tech investments and joint ventures in e-commerce and IT. Initiated and led the profitable transaction to invest $15 million in carclub.com.

Managed a team that focused on strategic planning of all business units within the corporation. Led the sale of several business units. Led numerous acquisitions, joint ventures and equity investments. Most lucrative transaction resulted a $400 million profit, an equity investment in and joint venture with Nova Information Systems.

Mba - Fuqua Scholar (Top 15%)

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