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$140 million manufacturer of custom-made outerwear and athleisure garments for global brands.

The $150 million company supplies major fast food chains, distributors of restaurant supplies, and retailers in the U.S. market with disposable plastic and paper food serviceware. Took the Company public on Nasdaq and raised over $20 million with an IPO in Nov. 2015. * Dual role of CFO and head of US operations.* Presented Company's value proposition.

U.S. based CFO for $30 million Chinese company listed on OTCQB. Responsible for SEC reporting, investor relations, capital-raising, GAAP conversion, annual audits, and corporate finance. Developed export business for animal nutrition products from China to North and South Americas and Africa. Sourced agricultural products from Latin America for import to.

Senior executive reported directly to President on developing strategies to turn around sales and profit, while overseeing accounting and payroll.  Conducted a value stream mapping that resulted in a streamlined pricing process to improving average RFQ response time 57% from 7.5 days to 3.2 days. Prepared comprehensive product line proposals and sales.

Elmsford, NY, US

 Achieved 45% sales growth in 2010 by redesigning compensation structure to motivate sales team, and championing company-wide bonus plan focused on reaching growth targets. Increased cash flow through a 16% Improvement in credit and collections effectiveness within 10 months by focusing on customer satisfaction and motivating staff to reach targets..

Charenton Le Pont Cedex, FR

Relocated to New Jersey to integrate Essilor's finance and marketing functions at newly acquired subsidiary, Nassau Vision Group. Generated $13 million incremental profits by launching industry's first customer loyalty program, increased premium lens sales by 32%. Improved order processing efficiency and reduced operating cost through creating and.

Charenton Le Pont Cedex, FR

 Grew premium lens sales by 36% at participating retail eyecare practitioners, in a flat market, by launching a high tech, electronic eyewear dispensing system. Generated $5.6 million incremental revenues through introducting premium sunwear lens products and computer eyewear, trained sales force and customers on new technology. Enhanced company image.

Charenton Le Pont Cedex, FR

 Assumed full p&l and operations responsibility of $6.2 million contact lens division with eight production facilities and 67 employees, and accelerated profits growth from 8% to 29% in one year. Raised eyewear frames profit margin from 27% to 35% by strengthening vendor relations and negotiating lower costs. Achieved 10% market penetration in one year.

Charenton Le Pont Cedex, FR

Built and managed a team of five business analysts and four cost accountants to support sales, marketing, and operations. Shortened financial close cycle 60% in one year by automating costing and inventory reporting systems. Saved 300 work hours per month by streamlining disbursement process on material procurement.

Charenton Le Pont Cedex, FR

 Reduced inventory 24% and inventory discrepancy from 15% to less than 2% within one year by developing and implementing physical and cycle counting SOPs.

Parsippany, New Jersey, US

 Won a $50 million annual supply contract from largest competitor, Owens Corning, and convinced them not to increase capacity; through intense negotiations, financial modeling, and ROI projection. Saved over 40 work hours per month by creating an automatic freight vouchering and disbursement system. Shortened travel expense reimbursement from two weeks.

Parsippany, New Jersey, US

 Projected the economics, including cashflow and capital requirements of major expansion projects resulting in construction of two $45 million plants, doubled company revenue. Increased premium sales mix 40% with $3 million profit impact by recommending new product introduction strategy focused on product mix elevation. Saved $1 million state income tax.

Parsippany, New Jersey, US

Consolidated company financial statements while handling corporate accounting functions. Implemented company-wide accounting system conversion.

Mba, Marketing, Finance

Mpa, Master Of Professional Accounting

Bba, Marketing