A professional services firm with a reputation for excellence in client service and project execution. We provide a unique blend of consulting services, as well as retained and contingent executive search. We have consistently exceeded our clients' expectations in assisting them in specific analytic and accounting requirements and excel in identifying candidates to fill executive, senior, and middle management needs.

Tatum provides C-level operational expertise to help you resolve strategic, financial and technology issues.Tatum is the largest Executive Services firm in the U.S., with 37 offices nationwide that offer executive, consulting and search services. We focus on optimizing the Office of the CFO, helping organizations facing challenges or transition due to:> Performance issues> Mergers, acquisitions or exit> Rapid growth> Infrastructure constraints> Leadership skill or capacity gapThe Urgency of NOW Tatum is known for the velocity with which we respond to our clients needs, and we call our consulting services VELOCI-T solutions for the C-suite. As operating executives we take a pragmatic approach that accelerates results and achieves strategic objectives.

Managed the transition of Countrywide global operations to the Bank of America global team

CITH, Inc. developed proprietary computer software designed to provide a flexible and effective platform providing tools to originate and service mortgage loans in the United Kingdom. > Managed the cost effectiveness of the development process - a $125 million project> Ensured the cost were capitalized in accordance with GAAP and applied to the P&L appropriately> Ensured revenues were collected from the client and that they were recognized in accordance with GAAP> Provided strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, risk control, performance to plan, and all other aspects of financial management

> Developed overall financial and operational strategies for 25 offshore businesses, including operations in India, United Kingdom and Costa Rica> Managed all banking, treasury, audit, financial planning, reporting and financial strategies internationally> Responsible for the financial strategies involving the Greenfield development of a 5,000 employee operation in India, 500 employee operation in Costa Rica and 2,000 employee operation in the United Kingdom resulting in $250 million in cost savings and $40 million in additional earnings

UKV, Inc. provided the first artificial intelligence software, designed around residential real estate, in the United Kingdom. The company provided a step-change in the process of determining adequate and accurate property values for the purpose of underwriting a mortgage loan.> Provided material oversight of the operation on both the operations and financial sides> Provided all strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting, treasury, financial reporting, risk control and all other aspects of finance and accounting

CU Shopper was a privately held, personal loan processing and retailing company designed to work with Credit Union's to provide their members with access to retail goods and services.> Maintained overall financial and operational strategies for the business.> Trained, lead, and evaluated finance and accounting, information technology, and administrative support> Worked closely with vendors, debt holders, investors and customers> Secretary to the company

> Developed and established strategic alliances and partnerships.> Evaluated prospective new products and business opportunities including merger and acquisition candidates and manufacturing/supply contractors. > Lead negotiator of team that reduced manufacturing costs by $5+ million.

Pharmanex, Inc. developed, manufactured, and distributed dietary supplements to retail outlets throughout the US (Walgreens, Walmart, Target etc.)> Directed finance, accounting, and operations functions for start up dietary supplement division. Supervised Controller and 5 accounting specialists as well as Purchasing Agent, Warehouse Supervisor and team, and Operations Specialist> Conducted various analyses for prospective investors, prospective acquirers, and auditors> Negotiated, established, and managed contract manufacturers> Introduced strict purchasing and cost controls, improving inventory position

NDN was a partnership company formed by Prudential California realty, Jon Douglas Realty, Fred Sands Realty, and Moore Data Systems to provide an advanced computerized property location tool for agents throughout Southern California. > Designed and brought to market a fully integrated Multiple Listing Service computer package> Redefined organizational structure, clarified corporate objectives and streamlined operations. Reduced operating expenses by $500+ thousand and staff by 33+%> Renegotiated supplier and provider contracts, reducing expense by 30%> Selected and supervised IT team that created a unique, Windows-based graphical user interface

> Directed controllers and their staffs in offices in northern and southern California.> Collaborated on overall corporate strategies. Developed and implemented processes and controls in financial, administrative, and operational areas. Improved accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. > Reduced overhead expenses. Eliminated overtime cost. > Improved service quality, morale, and customer service quality.

Boral Concrete Products, USA manufactured concrete and clay roofing tile from six facilities scattered throughout the US.> Managed accounting, warehousing, risk, human resources shipping and receiving, purchasing treasury> Provided financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting, expansion plans, Board presentations (Secretary), consolidation plans> Developed and implemented plans to reorganize and consolidate 2 plants in Texas, bringing the facility to profitability within 4 months > Prepared analysis and successfully championed expansion from 2 divisions in California to 6 divisions nationwide> Led in the reorganization of West Coast operations, improving profitability by $12 million > Conceived and oversaw construction of a centralized warehouse, reducing parts costs by 25%> Selected and implemented IT system utilizing nationwide WAN> Co-designed standardized operations and financial software applications which were adopted throughout the company