HydroWorx develops and manufactures aquatic therapy pools near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The entrepreneurial business consists of passionate people committed to innovating and servicing products that improve the lives of patients and athletes throughout the world.

•Successfully initiated a startup venture to liquidate excess equipment, optimizing asset utilization and minimizing waste.•Strategically obtained tax credits, driving significant cost savings and bolstering the financial position of the company.•Designed and executed innovative marketing strategies for trade shows, including booth design and merchandise selection, resulting in increased brand visibility and consumer engagement.•Spearheaded the implementation of technology solutions to enhance access to hunting blinds, enhancing customer experience and satisfaction.•Collaborated closely with the marketing team to ensure alignment of merchandise selection with brand identity, fostering brand recognition and customer loyalty.•Orchestrated the setup of two highly successful trade shows, implementing a targeted marketing process to categorize consumer types and tailor marketing efforts, accordingly, resulting in an impressive 82% increase in leads generated from show to show.•Demonstrated exceptional collaboration skills by effectively partnering with external vendors, ensuring seamless execution of projects and initiatives.

•Oversaw all aspects of a diverse real estate portfolio, including Commercial Warehouse and Manufacturing Facility and an investment property that is in the process of being sold off as separate deeds and a strip mall with 6 units, optimizing owner and business tenant occupancy for sustainable revenue streams.•Managed common area maintenance fees and tenant coordination, ensuring upkeep of shared spaces, consequently enhancing property value and tenant satisfaction.•Led a project to convert single deeded strip mall into deeded condo units, navigating complex regulatory requirements and collaborating with stakeholders, resulting in increased property value and marketability.•Facilitated property acquisitions, negotiating agreements and overseeing closings, achieving significant cost savings of over $6 million in interest by strategically selling one condo unit at a higher price.•Implemented stringent rent collection procedures and managed legal actions, ensuring timely payments and resolution of tenant disputes, thereby minimizing financial risks and maximizing cash flow.•Conducted comprehensive financial reporting and analysis, optimizing cost management and ensuring financial viability of properties through strategic decision-making.•Contributed to property valuation and investment decisions, achieving target prices and maximizing 51% increase on return on investment for acquired units.•Demonstrated effective leadership and project management skills, achieving objectives with no direct reports while maintaining a high level of operational efficiency in a dynamic real estate environment.

•Led initiatives to identify and implement cost-saving measures, resulting in a 15% reduction in operational expenses and improved profitability.•Provided oversight for General Management operations, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.•Managed turnover processes, implementing strategies to minimize attrition and optimize workforce productivity, resulting in improved employee retention rates.•Developed a comprehensive business plan incorporating SWOT analysis, marketing research, and strategic initiatives to drive business growth and capitalize on market opportunities.

•Established comprehensive company-wide metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making across departments.•Crafted a 10-year strategic sales plan, restructuring territories to increase market share by 30% within three years.• Implemented a robust communication platform, enhancing transparency and collaboration through quarterly manager meetings and Monday.com utilization.•Led the integration of a Lean Manufacturing System, resulting in a 20% increase in employee productivity. •Directed operational teams, driving a 15% reduction in production costs and a 10% increase in output.•Negotiated restructuring deals with lenders, ensuring financial stability and investor confidence.•Managed EEOC complaints and legal correspondence, reducing liabilities by 90% and preserving company reputation.•Collaborated with external legal counsel to ensure legal compliance and safeguard company interests.

•Directed the development and execution of strategic initiatives to promote sustainability, collaborating closely with the production manager to integrate environmental practices into operations.•Spearheaded marketing efforts by working with the sales department to implement a mass mailer system, focusing on email automation and sales pipeline management to enhance customer engagement and response times.•Achieved a significant reduction in customer response time, decreasing from 15 days to 4 days, through strategic process improvements and effective leadership.•Oversaw comprehensive financial reporting and analysis for multiple divisions and acquisitions, providing insights to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.•Managed and mentored a diverse team of accounting professionals, ensuring productivity and efficiency across a 75% remote workforce.•Led the implementation of costing methodologies and continuous improvement practices, resulting in streamlined financial reporting processes and enhanced decision-making capabilities.•Successfully executed air quality remediation projects in response to COVID-19, prioritizing employee safety and project deadlines.•Drove the development of a new solidification process aimed at reducing costs by up to 20% through innovative automation and efficiency measures. •Collaborated with branch General Managers to optimize financial performance, implementing action plans to improve gross margin and EBITDA.•Established logistical key metrics for operational divisions, enabling proactive decision-making and performance evaluation.•Implemented a Capital Project process and played a key role in ERP implementation and rollout, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.•Acted as a liaison with external auditors, bank representatives, and vendors, facilitating efficient audit activities, financial management, and cost-saving initiatives.

•Directed all financial reporting and analysis for divisional month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financials, providing comprehensive reports to division and corporate finance.•Implemented a new inventory process, achieving an impressive success rate of 0.5% fluctuation in inventory write-offs without perpetual inventory.•Managed all cost accounting functions, including setting new standards, implementing price changes, and navigating market fluctuations.•Collaborated closely with the Division COO and Director of Operations on transportation analysis, warehouse and inventory control process improvements, and establishment of real-world financial analytics for non-finance professionals.•Worked with project managers to evaluate IT, warehouse, production, and logistical equipment upgrade projects, developing business cases for approval by ownership and the board of directors.•Oversaw all division assets and achieved a $60k year-over-year reduction in depreciation expenses through effective management of sold and scrapped assets.•Contributed to the wage and culture team to promote company culture and values, setting performance goals for employees and supervisors tracked via a pay-for-performance scorecard.•Developed divisional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with a focus on reducing labor expenses and improving performance, aligning with company goals and objectives.

•Directed all financial analysis and reporting for plant month-end financials, acting as a liaison between the plant and corporate finance departments.•Led hourly labor budgeting and forecasting efforts for the entire plant, securing buy-in from area managers on overtime, absenteeism, and casual hourly labor.•Collaborated closely with Area Managers and Director of Operations on delivery, cost, and hourly labor analysis, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.•Analyzed production schedules and coordinated with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) team to accommodate changing delivery schedules.• Conducted regular shop floor walks to gauge operational pulse and solicit feedback on finance-business partnerships, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.•Partnered with Engineering to establish Process Change Notifications and collaborated with Operators on workflow content, ensuring smooth implementation of changes.•Worked with Corporate FP&A on implementing new IASB regulation (IFRS 16) for leases site-wide, minimizing company exposure and ensuring compliance.

•Established robust reporting structures for Board of Advisors, ensuring comprehensive financial oversight.•Implemented new reporting systems for NextGen Transport, optimizing transportation operations.•Expanded over-the-road trucking services, diversifying market presence nationwide.•Implemented collaborative reporting systems with department heads to enhance decision-making.•Minimized financial risk, resulting in a 20% increase in cash flow for capital expenditure.•Led financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions, conducting due diligence and risk analysis.•Developed cost accounting procedures, leading to a 15% profit margin increase.•Established cost accounting standards, driving a 55% increase in profit margins.•Managed ERP integration to Oracle, ensuring seamless transition and analytics.•Presented financial results and strategies at semi-annual board meetings.•Negotiated contracts and equipment leases, achieving a 20% reduction in costs.•Oversaw insurance matters and policy negotiations for both companies.•Integrated payroll and HR systems, reducing manual transactions by 50%.•Managed banking relationships and working capital lines of credit.

•Completed Global Consolidation Package, encompassing overseas entities and domestic operations with foreign currency.•Partnered with global accounting departments (UK, Ireland, and Singapore) to ensure accurate representation of fiscal financials.•Conducted ERP system testing and implementation, specifically with Oracle and financial dashboards.•Collaborated with marketing, sales, and manufacturing to strategize on financial impacts and cost reduction, saving an average of 10-15% annually.•Developed comprehensive fiscal policies (GAAP, Financial Wrongdoing, Revenue) reducing company exposure by 50% while maintaining customer-oriented sales vision.•Mentored departments on data entry, fostering more accurate growth profit representation.•Analyzed data to drive forecasting, budgeting strategies, internal controls, process improvement, and Lean Manufacturing.•Provided support to IT and sales on financial reporting, dashboards, budgets, forecasting, and actual sales.•Reduced accounts 30 past invoice terms from 20.2% to 1.23%, managing over 10,000 customer accounts billing over 100 MM annually.•Audited and improved travel expenses, resulting in a 15-20% reduction by collaborating with vendors and negotiating supply contracts.•Reconciled accounts to general ledger, involving accounts receivable, capital project assets and funds, subsidiary domestic and international companies, and the Capital Corporation.•Developed internal controls and procedures for customer accounts, revenue generation, and expense reimbursement, ensuring compliance.•Engaged in direct communication with bank representatives for cash management and annual public-style GAAP Audit with audit personnel.

• Planned, executed, and lead operations in a combat zone with zero safety incidents• Assisted interdepartmental agency in currency counterfeiting detection and investigation• 100% on-time delivery through an ever-changing environment outside the Continental U.S.• Responsible for over $4MM in on-hand cash for 5 different currencies• Leader and trainer of 25 to include standard work and continuous improvement• Operational PPE Trainer for Chemical and Biological environments