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Greater Chicago Area

Provide Financial Controller, Human Resource and Operations Management functions along with IT support and Marketing Services including simple graphic art and print services to small and medium sized businesses on an independent contractor basis.

Chicago, Il

A boutique investment banking business focused on capital raising (debt and equity), principal investing, buying, operating and selling companies, workouts and turnarounds. In addition to Controller/Operations functions, I provide research and financial modeling for deals in progress as well as IT support.

..taken charge of the books. All that is accounting is mine...and then some. At SquarePlanet, we believe that every opportunity needs to be maximized. Whether it's loving on our clients or developing great work, we do everything we can to always be awesome. And yes, that even includes keeping the books up!

Chicago, Il

At AlterEgo AV, our purpose is to create transformative platforms that allow brands and people to connect with their audience in extraordinary ways. From creative strategy to technical execution, our full range of capabilities make us a unique one-stop-shop for all your event production needs.

2015-Present - The Honest Edge, Inc, Chicago, IL2016-Present - PawPaw Holdings, LLC, Chicago, IL2022-Present – The Joinery Studios LLC, The Joinery LLC, Crocket LLC, Chicago, IL

Chicago, Il

Chris Carey & Co., has built a solid reputation for artistic sensibility, dedication to detail, and exemplary customer service. Working with owners and architects to deliver custom home renovations, CC&Co has been called "a model for how to handle a client."Build Well Good People Doing Great Work for 30 Years!!

Takohl Design specializes in creating beautiful custom jewelry that has the ability to capture the love and emotion that people feel for each other and translate it all in magnificent personalized jewelry. Award-winning designer, Tammy Kohl caters to the wants and specifications of her clients and has the ability to create some of the finest custom jewelry imaginable. I provide financial management and IT support for Takohl Design - the leader in unique Chicago jewelers and personalized jewelry.

Chicago, Il

CBCI is a highly regarded consulting practice for the global food industry, helping clients develop new products, reverse engineer competitive offerings, and improve their brand strategy and marketing support. This is a highly creative chef-driven business, requiring superior people skills and teambuilding to ensure that the artistic energies of its workforce are harnessed in tandem with the commercial imperatives of efficient operations, accurate accounts, and a smoothly running IT infrastructure.

Buffalo Grove, Il

A wholesale packaged frozen foods company. Acted as forensic accountant and turnaround specialist after Controller left company in a state of disarray. Rebuilt and re-engineered financial systems and established stable administrative environment. Trained employees to operate in the new environment.

Chicago, Il

Provided financial management and HR support in highly creative artistic environment.

Greater Chicago Area

Helped run the family business, a wholesale produce company with sales of over $70 million. Administered weekly payroll for 75 employees, union and non-union. Coordinated and directed all healthcare benefits programs. Streamlined “back office” function and administered warehouse and distribution facilities.

B.S., Liberal Arts, Concentration: Human Resources

Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies