* General business planning, forecasting and strategic planning* Manage relationships & data exchange of critical business partners (bank, surety, insurance broker, auditor, benefits administrator, etc....)* Capital investment planning, procurement & financing* Business process design and change management* Executive accounting & finance management - Manage staff of seven - Cash flow and working capital management* Manage outsourced I.T. environment* Personnel development

VP FINANCE/OPERATIONS, Promotional Marketing Division (2000-2004) Managed the planning, pricing/contracts, purchasing, warehousing, accounting & finance, logistics and facilities functions comprised of four direct reports and departments consisting of 65 associates. Participated heavily in client prospecting, relationship management, and contract negotiations. VP FINANCE, Corporate Express Specialty Group (1999-2000)(Comprised of: ASAP Software, Document & Print Management, Promotional Marketing and Call Center Services)Facilitated strategic planning and business modeling, coordinated quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting and evaluated and advised on monthly financial performance. REGIONAL CONTROLLER, BT Office Products (1996-1999)Coordinated profit improvement and investment reduction initiatives, developed & maintained A/R and inventory performance optimization plans, performed financial modeling.DIVISION CONTROLLER, BT Office Products (1991-1996)

THE WESTERN GROUP ………1984-1991(A St. Louis based $100-million specialty commercial contractor with 35 branches nationwide)DIVISION CONTROLLER……….…1987-1991GENERAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER……………1984-1987