Jeff Jones, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Decatur, Texas, Us

Leader and strategist for a leading innovator in western and casual footwear. As CFO, responsible for all accounting and financial reporting functions. As Vice President of Finance and Administration, responsible for multiple departments including Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customer Serivce and Human Resources. Also works closely with outside legal on all matters related to Twisted X. Twisted X is a rapidly growing company in western and casual footwear. Twisted X provides great comfort with beautiful and functional design to create a great footwear. A sponsor of Tough Enough To Wear Pink (www.toughenoughtowearpink.com), a promoter of Breast Cancer awareness and support, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (www.vfw.org), an organization devoted to support our nation's veterans as well as providing scholarship opportunities for America's youth and the Navy Seal Danny Dietz Foundation that provides financial assistance to members/veterans of all military branches and First Responders.

Durango Consulting Solutions offers in-house staff training, executive and career coaching and speaking engagements to organizations. I provide both an overview and tested processes to improve performance, empower people and increase the success of the individual and organization.For more information, contact me at jjones.dcstx@gmail.com

Abilene, Tx, Us

Provide student direction and assistance on coursework, guidance and grading for a course in the Masters in Conflict Resolution program for ACU.

Union City, California, Us

Managed sales and relationship with a Top 5 account and two other key accounts to increase Ariat exposure and drive sales with 20+% increases. Work with customers by maximizing sales of Ariat products using intensive sales analysis at retail and wholesale levels, monitoring inventory opportunities and marketing opportunities in stores and online to the end consumer. Represent customers at major events including National Finals Rodeo, United States Team Roping Championships and other national and local events.

Assess and create strategic solutions for leading manufacturer of custom living quarters horse trailers. Implement solutions for internal efficiency, better cash flow and preparation for growth.Key Accomplishments:Negotiated marketing opportunities in new markets to expand customer base and sales.Reduced outstanding receivables by 30% and reduced days to pay for largest dealers.Implemented systems and procedures to reduce error rates and for quicker training.Instrumental is reducing conflicts leading to higher morale and better operations.

Serve clients as a business advisory partner for financial, operational, sales and training needs. Assess needs of owners and key stakeholders and develop plans to improve processes and outcomes. Keynote speaker and trainer at management events and in-house training programs.Key Accomplishments:Created cash flow planning tool allowing company increase gross margin over 5% with better pricing plan.Implemented system of tracking and ordering inventory improving delivery time by 50% leading to better cash flow.Outlined a training process to allow for delegation of assignments creating an expansion of seminar offerings and revenue.Assisted company with reorganization reducing payroll and improving efficiency and utilization of resources.

Decatur, Tx, Us

Leader and strategist for a leading retailer in the western lifestyle/equine enthusiast market. Leader of retail operations, accounting, human resources, information technology departments and directed all legal issues. Key Accomplishments:Implemented training systems in retail operations that led to 19.5% annualized growth with consistent increases in net income.Increased employee longevity from 7 months to over 5 years reducing unemployment taxes and training expenses.Negotiated sales of marketing/sponsorship opportunities at our offsite training facility.Created and led multi-departmental team through the selection and implementation of $500k ERP system.Developed and led in-house leadership development program to prepare for future growth, build morale and give employees tools for individual success.Structured legal aspects of new entities and joint venture partner reducing outside legal and accounting fees and insuring liability and internal interests were met.Negotiated and structured agreements with banks and benefit providers to create best options and value for company and employee needs.Negotiated with 3rd party partner to reduce outbound and inbound shipping costs by 20% over a 3 year period.Oversaw organizational needs and demands for a company that grew over $25 million in revenues in 18 years.

I wrote a bi-monthly column and articles on the areas of leadership, management, training, goal-setting, budgeting, information technology, human resource management and conflict resolution. I also wrote periodic product reviews after interviewing manufactures and users of the product.

I was a columnist and contributing editor writing on leadership, retail management, information technology and product reviews.

Led accounting and IT departments for a high growth home health care provider.Key accomplishments:Implemented accounting systems and processes for entity that grew over $17 million in 3 years and increased employee headcount from 35 to 700 during that time.Implemented IT systems and processes to create better documentation and record-keeping in over 50 locations using internal staff and 3rd party vendors.

Houston, Tx, Us

Prepared tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts. Involved with municipal and privately-owned company audits and litigation support.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Conflict Resolution And Reconciliation

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Accounting