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Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, Ca

DRIVING CORPORATE SUCCESS WITH BUSINESS ACUMEN AND FINANCIAL INSIGHTCo-founder of start-up: leading English-Latino-themed motion picture production and distribution company focused on domestic and global Hispanic market. Prepared business plan for initial financing from venture capital and private equity. Planned, staffed and led operations including sales of home entertainment, domestic television, VOD, and international licensing. Implemented and ran film acquisition, distribution and production; legal, sales, IT, HR and finance. Oversaw debt financing structures with banks. Served as liaison with board, legal counsel, auditors, and investors. Coordinated due diligence for mergers and acquisitions and library asset valuations. Managed 30 employees in five departments.

Los Angeles, Ca

Planned, staffed and led corporate accounting, finance, IT, human resources and distribution functions. Established home entertainment division and international footprint. Financial responsibilities included general accounting, budgeting, cash management, internal/external reporting, banking, vendor relations and contract negotiations. Liaison with the board, legal counsel, auditors, and investors. Prepared financial packages and reports for Board of Directors, investors and banks.

Hermosa Beach, Ca

Founded company to capitalize on finance mergers and acquisitions in various industries during this period. Oversaw financial and administrative duties. Served as interim CFO/COO of publicly traded client National Lampoon, Inc., with responsibilities for cash flow, business development, human resources and operational and financial policies and procedures. Negotiated foreign and domestic distribution rights, managed legal and vendor agreements. Leveraged client brand to build internet revenue, drove SEO strategy. Functioned as CFO for second client, focused on financing, due diligence, and preparation of audited consolidated financial statements.

Irvine, Ca

Hired to guide company to profitability. Planned, staffed and led corporate accounting, finance, IT, human resources and distribution functions. Responsible for cash management, internal/external reporting, banking, vendor relations and contract negotiations. Liaison with SEC, NASD, board of directors, legal, outside auditors, investors and analysts. Coordinated due diligence on potential mergers and acquisitions. Managed staff in four departments.

Santa Monica, Ca

Planned, organized and developed corporate finance and accounting function for four start-up US subsidiaries. Consolidated various companies and prepared them for IPO in the German stock market. Established financing for film production, formulated financial controls and procedures, and developed financial projections in preparation for IPO. Supervised staff; provided accounting expertise and all financial projections for German investment bankers to prepare company for IPO on the German stock market (Neurer Market).

Marina Del Rey, Ca

Senior finance executive and member of management team charged with improving finance and operations. Managed financial elements of turnaround business plan, including debt and equity financing, financial controls, general accounting and reporting, banking, investor relations, vendor negotiations, MIS and HR. Cultivated and maintained strong banking and venture capital relationships Oversaw a 20-person team. Spearheaded implementation of ERP and LAN systems.

Burbank, Ca

Recruited by former audit client to manage all financial controls. Responsible for accounting, budgeting, reporting, financial analysis, revenue and forecasting, project financing, auditing banking, and asset valuation of acquisitions. Negotiated off-balance-sheet financing with banks and third party investors.

Los Angeles, Ca

Joined as staff auditor and advanced rapidly to senior auditor in the entertainment audit practice. Managed relationships with SEC clients. Consulted on, planned and managed annual audits, and supervised and trained staff. Performed audits/reviews of loan and investment portfolios and SEC filings, including 10Q and 10K reports. Supervised accountants and consultants per engagement.