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Concepted, launched, and successfully grew profitable, award winning interior design firm. • Executed entire enterprise operation developing and implementing strategic and operational business plans, financial analysis, budgets, sales and design initiatives resulting in profitable growth. • Through strategic research and analysis, I identified profitable new target markets, developed marketing campaigns, and increased revenue by 35%. • Formed strategic alliances with non-competitive industry partners increasing revenues by 40%.• Maintained excellent client relationships leading to renewal business and referrals.• Was approached and served as subject matter expert contributing to publications related to interior and outdoor living design industry trends.

Member of the Executive Leadership Team working directly with the President. Provided strategic planning, analysis and execution of operational process improvement initiatives, financial and budgetary accountability and Human Resource direction. Managed $10M budget with multiple locations.o Increased cash flow $300K+. Analyzed and evaluated use of third-party providers. Realigned resources transitioning to internal team with no increase to existing staff or budget.o Enabled operational change essential to a $150K reduction in HR costs. Performing an evaluation of Human Resource activities, identified areas for improvement, cost savings and increased efficiency. Developed new business initiatives and fostered employee engagement.o Managing fleet of 50+ vehicles performed cost, utilization and operational analysis identifying operational deficiencies and under-utilization. Cut costs 30% and reduced fleet size over 10%.

Key Executive Team member providing strategic business planning, operational leadership, and financial management ensuring successful plan execution. Financial Impact• Conducted comprehensive analysis of revenue opportunities to increase sales by $1.5M, with no increase to head count or budget and profitability an additional $600K through tighter performance and financial monitoring. • Examined staff utilization, identifying an opportunity to refocus and realign internal resources, increasing cash flow by over $100K. • Analyzed and executed improved financial reporting and P&L management with consistent financial monitoring and oversight. • Analyzed invoice process revealing critical deficiencies and inconsistencies in policies and procedures resulting in lost revenue. Developed a comprehensive plan to improve procedures capturing maximum revenue.Operational Improvements• Improved cash flow $200K within 14 days after a thorough analysis of existing policies/procedures to identify deficiencies. • Within 60 days, streamlined and improved essential IT processes, clarified key job descriptions, and launched a culture of excellence by improving communication, collaboration, and mutual respect.• Launched corporate wide meetings providing an open platform for discussions, team building and technical training sessions to increase product knowledge and application.• Introduced a marketing disciple by collaborating with President and sales staff to identify a plan for increased brand awareness, new marketing initiatives, and targeted outcomes. • Successful IT Systems Conversion. Identified critical issues in both IT operations and security. Conducted due diligence to select a Qualified Technology Partner and developed a comprehensive technology plan to convert IT systems to cloud computing (SaaS) maximizing productivity and security. Conversion took less than eight hours with no down time to customers and minimal disruption to staff.

Strategically focused Senior Executive Leadership Team Member with expertise in operations, strategic planning and execution, finance, leadership, process improvement and functional integration. • As a member of this team, collaborated with the CEO/President and Senior VP developing and executing the strategic vision and plan. • Delivered improved P&L management through consistent financial and operational monitoring and oversight of the corporate headquarters and three branch offices. • Identified and directed vital transformational change initiatives leading to system productivity efficiencies for optimal performance and profitability, maximizing existing talent to support continuous company growth and change. • Attained top performing talent and retention through mentoring, recognition and training.• Established and maintained strong trusting relationships with bank executives and legal counsel.

Established short and long-term strategic business plans and forecasts including market areas of optimal performance and profitability, leading to adjustments in the business plan and marketing strategy resulting in achievement of the profitability goal. • Performed strategic cost and profitability analysis allowing for targeted responses to changes in the marketplace. • Prepared, executed and analyzed financial statements, and developed and monitored budgets for the corporate headquarters and branch offices. • Collaborating with IT, led staff through multiple technology transitions adopting emerging software that improved systems and operational efficiencies leading to increased productivity without additional talent acquisition. • Planned and directed two large physical relocation projects ensuring flawless transition without interruption to operations, including a feasibility/cost analysis of each move for the CEO.

Responsible for oversight of Accounting, Payroll, Human Resources, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits and Support Staff. Provided customized financial reports including cash flow analysis, revenue projections and profitability reports. Negotiated contract renewals for all vendors, insurance policies and office leases. Implemented and administered the 401k plan as plan fiduciary.

Diploma, Interior Design

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