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Atlanta, GA, US

Created and delivering the "perfect" mix to accompany the multitudes of tequila options which have exploded in the past decade. Hand Crafted, Pure & Simple, Small Batch, All Natural, EZ Drinking.

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Startup of franchised business processes to deliver repair service to Atlanta fitness industry.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Managed budget instruction, communication and coordination between FP&A group and Field Controllers. Implemented SAP integration into the Budget and Financial Reporting process. Applied new cost structure and organizational updates into SAP and managed information flow with functional users.

Duluth, Georgia, US

• New position created to support and control AGCO’s strategic increase in new product investments on a global basis ($350M annually, 20 worldwide sites). Reported in a matrix organization to Senior VP Engineering.
• Delivered financial analysis of new product programs and control systems to monitor 500+ ongoing projects. Identified risks/opportunities to senior management for decisive actions.
• Coordinated global development and rollups of forecasts, annual budget and strategic plan for review and prioritization of activities to support business initiatives.
• Analyzed performance of business indicators to improve accountability and business decisions, enabling Senior Management Product Committee to review progress of product introductions from design-to-launch.
• Coordinated the Board Presentations for significant projects and review of Capital Requests.
• Completed ad hoc requests for analysis and process improvements for product introduction.

Duluth, Georgia, US

• Selected to oversee worldwide financial and accounting functions of high-growth division ($650 million), a combination of direct distribution and dealer distribution of a full-line of agricultural equipment to.
• Developed and managed financial reporting, forecasting and planning on a worldwide basis.
• Supported senior management driving aggressive growth plan and improved after-sales service while maintaining acceptable risk.
• Restructured division's product and distribution strategies.

Duluth, Georgia, US

• Selected by both Chairman and CEO to lead the post-acquisition integration of the financial area for this $320 million business, the market-share leader of agricultural spray equipment. Business involved manufacturing.
• Achieved $30+ million cost reduction in assimilating the acquisition.
• Implemented key financial plans, measurements and controls to allow aggressive completion of turn-around situation and significantly improve accountability of mid-level managers.
• Transitioned employees of acquired company into AGCO management style, focus and culture.
• Relocated accounting department of 33 employees from Minneapolis to a rural location hiring 27 new employees.

Duluth, Georgia, US

• Directed the overall accounting, analysis and planning functions of the North American machinery and parts distribution operations. Reported to VP Chief Accounting Officer, with a dotted line to Senior VP Sales &.
• Partnered with marketing/sales executives in overall business analysis, both day-to-day and strategic in nature.
• International experience in Canada and Mexico markets, as well as dealings with Brazil and Western European affiliates.
• Financial executive for integration of post-acquisition implementation teams.

Duluth, Georgia, US

• Directed the strategic and annual operating plans, financial analysis/reporting, general ledger, cost accounting, and accounts payable for a $220 million parts distribution division. Managed five direct reports with a.
• Designed financial reporting system that revised forecasts and compared to annual budget each week.
• Reduced month-end closing from 20 days to 4½ business days.
• Key member of taskforce to streamline integration of multiple acquisitions in high-growth acquisition period of AGCO infancy.
• Senior Finance Partner in development of Mexico parts market.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Responsible for development and direction of all accounting, finance, budgeting, purchasing and warehousing functions of highly seasonal $15 million direct mail division of ConAgra. Reported to President and managed seven professionals with staff of 10-50 employees. Promoted from ConAgra Internal Audit Department.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Responsible for all phases of review and evaluation of internal controls and operating procedures for various operating units of a $24 billion diversified food company. Executed comprehensive review of over 100 different operations of production, merchandising and distribution facilities in addition to centralized corporate functions. Supervised other.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Finance And Accounting