Working member of Client’s Sarbanes-Oxley Executive Committee. Aided in the implementation of and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley for several client companies. Specifically, prepared narratives of processes, identified key controls, performed walk through of the processes and oversaw remediation where needed. Successfully implemented Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley. Worked in concert with the client’s independent Certified Public Accountants, as member of a project team on specific aspects of implementation of Section 404. Also perform other financial assignments as needed.

Reported to President/CEO of this national company in the Electronic Security Industry.• Brought company into compliance with covenants of lender’s loan agreement salvaging a $10 million line-of-credit while securing an additional $1.2 million in financing for acquisition of new computer system. • Coordinated financial aspects of implementation of a new computer system. Re-designed accounting system including restructure of general ledger resulting in a 25% reduction of the number of general ledger accounts needed and a 50% reduction in time required closing books monthly.• Installed budgeting/forecasting system and cash management system to further enhance financial control.• Responsibilities included lender relations and negotiations, cash flow, cost control, corporate planning, forecasting, and budgeting. Also responsible for accounting, human resources and purchasing departments. Supervised staff of 10.

Reported to COO of this public, multi-subsidiary, Internet Travel Company.• Hired to complete the re-construction of two years of general ledgers, to coordinate a two-year audit of the financial statements and to bring the company into compliance with its Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements.• During re-construction of general ledgers identified $13 million that was illegally transferred off shore by previous management.• Coordinated relocation of corporate headquarters to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, elimination of West Coast operations and absorption of the company into the owner’s cruise line operation saving the company in excess of $400,000 per year. Declined offer of personal relocation to Florida.Responsibilities included SEC compliance, cost control, timely preparation and review of GAAP basis financial statements, budgeting, forecasting and other traditional financial and accounting duties and functions. Supervised staff of 6.

Reported to the CEO of this public, multi-subsidiary real estate development/mortgage lending company.• Oversaw financial growth from $3 million in assets to over $250 million in assets and $55 million in sales. • Responsible for GAAP and SEC reporting and compliance individually for the parent company and over 25 subsidiaries and affiliates. Responsible for outside annual audits for these entities.• Responsible for financial and accounting aspects of taking the company public including coordination with independent accountants, attorneys, underwriters, valuation consultants and rating agencies. Served as liaison between company and SEC, stock exchange and the press. Coordinated stockholder relations, preparation of annual report to shareholders and annual meeting.Managed Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Human Resources, Investor/Stockholder Relations, Taxes, Risk Management, MIS and Purchasing departments. Supervised staff of 25.