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Archdale, North Carolina, Us

I report directly to the CEO and have been a key contributor in providing leadership related to sales, operations, and financial administration of the company while also retaining prior CFO responsibilities. During this time, I have developed/implemented strategies that have driven revenue/profit growth and optimized manufacturing, distribution, sales, and financial performance for North America operations and subsidiaries. • Led strategic planning/execution to achieve the revenue/growth targets for North America by creating the 5-year plan covering sales organization restructuring, HR hiring & compensation policies, $1 million plant expansion, market positioning & digital marketing platform, ERP migration to SAP, and project management development. • Launched a new sales division that generated sales 300% growth in first year to $12.8 million (2019). • Generated growth each year of $42 million revenue and $2.0 million EBIT (2016); $44 million revenue and $5.0 million EBIT (2017); $52 million revenue and $5.7 million EBIT (2018); $65 million revenue and $7.9 million EBIT (2019); and projected $70 million revenue and $8.2 million EBIT (2020). • Cut $2.0+ million in operational costs in two years by developing/executing an “Economic Contingency Plan” through staff/salary reductions, numerous production efficiency improvements, and renegotiating contracts/fees. • Anticipated fallout from the Covid pandemic well ahead of government “Stay-At-Home” mandate and implemented a strategy that maintained Vecoplan’s operational impact, workplace safety, and profitability. • Designed the new Direct Incentive Compensation Plan, creating a more results-driven, incentivized culture among employees and allowing better cost control based on revenue/corporate earnings. • Currently overseeing the ERP system implementation/migration from ProAlpha to SAP.

Archdale, North Carolina, Us

I was promoted as an executive team member to develop/implement financial strategies to overcome significant challenges during the recession, preserve/protect company assets, improve transparency in financial reporting, and establish the foundation needed for the company to emerge from the recession as a stronger organization. Managed accounting, HR, IT, and administrative staff including nine direct reports. • Assisted in turning around the company from $25 million in revenue and a $2.3 million profit loss (2009) to $44 million revenue with $5.0 million EBIT in 2017. • Improved reporting capabilities by converting from QuickBooks to the new ProAlpha ERP. • Conducted due diligence for potential mergers/acquisitions resulting in purchasing controlling interest of VMW. • Implemented Bottom-Line Strategic Management Intuitive that transformed the mindset of all managers/employees to ensure any cost, action, or activity created a positive ROI.

Archdale, North Carolina, Us

I was recruited into this director role and was successful in protecting financial assets, implementing new accounting/inventory systems, improving internal reporting practices, managing budget, implementing cost controls, and overseeing Financial Reporting, Accounting, and HR Departments.

Waregem, West-Vlaanderen, Be

I was promoted six times, holding positions as Coordinating Controller, Director of Financial Reporting, Controller, Financial Director, Financial Reporting/Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, and Cost Accountant. During this time, I coordinated financial reporting, accounting, information systems, cost accounting, employee benefits, market positioning, capital request approvals, performance/variance reviews, $40 million budget administration, forecasting, and HR for 12 North American business units with $150 million revenue and $25 million EBIT. • As Coordinating Controller, reported to CFO of Gamma Holding NV (traded on Dutch exchange) and was instrumental in consolidating numerous tasks from 12 business units to optimize synergies and cut costs for the US group. • Developed tax planning strategy for North American operations that transferred interest payments to Europe at a 3% tax rate, a 27% improvement over the 30% dividend effective rate. • Recovered $3 million in prior tax payments by utilizing Research & Development tax credits. • Strategically stored inventory in low tax states, creating a large reduction in home state tax liabilities. • Managed seven employees in the US and five in Mexican and Venezuelan subsidiaries. • Oversaw acquisition and implementation of reporting/HR systems into Mexican and Venezuelan production plants.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting

Master Of Business Administration - Mba & Masters Of Health Administration