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Sterling, VA, US

Ashburn, VA, US

Rockville, MD, US

Recruited to enhance the analytical, reporting and control capabilities of a rapidly growing privately-held company. Partner with ownership to significantly increase the profitability of the business through M&A as well as organic means.

Herndon, Virginia, US

Part-time role for IT integration and engineering services firm facing significant cash flow challenges. Developed financial package, including detailed weekly and monthly cash flow projections, for submission to potential financing partners; worked closely with CEO to evaluate working capital financing options.Coordinated due diligence process associated.

Recruited to establish/enhance infrastructure for rapidly growing privately-held company. Managed accounting, finance, contract management, pricing and IT functions. (Serves on Executive Board).Advised CEO on all strategic and operational issues; worked collaboratively with all levels and departments to provide analytical support and achieve company.

Gouda, Zuid-Holland, NL

Newly created position focused on building a presence in the federal market. (Served on Board of Directors).Realized $250K in 1st year revenue with $3M in 3rd year projections by developing and implementing business plan to provide fiber optic communication equipment for military applications in subsea & terrestrial robotics.

Gouda, Zuid-Holland, NL

Newly created position to direct sales, marketing, engineering and manufacturing operations for U.S. business. (Served on Board of Directors).Reversed 11% decline in 2005 revenue to generate 4% sales increase in 2006 by restructuring sales and marketing organization. Reduced manpower costs by 26% by restructuring engineering and manufacturing operations.

Responsible for accounting, finance, investor relations, HR and IT functions for global supplier of advanced video surveillance solutions. (Served on Board of Directors).Advised CEO on all strategic and operational decisions, and regularly interfaced with Board of Directors, key shareholders, and potential investors.  Worked with CEO to conduct earnings.

Recruited to lead financial group of company facing NASDAQ delisting and potential bankruptcy. (Served on Board of Directors).

Plano, TX, US

Brought on to build financial infrastructure for start-up online business created from merger of liveprint.com and Kinko's Inc. Supported new business and product initiatives by working with senior management.Raised profit margins from 10% to over 40% and boosted growth margins by 25% through pricing strategy development and close collaborations with.

Recruited by investors to direct all financial and administrative functions.Prepared analysis to valuate common shares against company’s ISO plan; managed relationships with external auditors, outside counsel, and banks.

Directed all finance, fulfillment and warehousing activities for start-up division of Time Warner and direct marketer of reference books for education market.Managed $2.5 million expense budget, three direct reports, and three indirect reports located at fulfillment and warehousing sites in Indianapolis, IN and Richmond, VA.

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Bachelor Of Science, Accounting