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Led the financial and acquisition efforts of a turnaround company, improved its financial condition and positioned it for sale, which was the critical objective of this interim position. Responsible for the treasury, public reporting, acquisitions and investor relations activities of the organization. Directed the accounting and administration staff. • Achieved significant cost savings by driving all financing, investor relations, treasury and acquisition efforts and eliminating… Show more Led the financial and acquisition efforts of a turnaround company, improved its financial condition and positioned it for sale, which was the critical objective of this interim position. Responsible for the treasury, public reporting, acquisitions and investor relations activities of the organization. Directed the accounting and administration staff. • Achieved significant cost savings by driving all financing, investor relations, treasury and acquisition efforts and eliminating redundant positions.• Attained the critical mass needed to effect the revitalization strategy by acquiring one public and one private company.• Completed a multi-million dollar equity financing.• Placed an under-performing subsidiary into Chapter 11.• Established the accounting and control procedures for an investment in El Salvador.• Identified a buyer and am currently negotiating the sale of the company. Show less

Sacramento, California

Responded to the depressed commodity environment by merging the financial and administrative activities of two regional subsidiaries representing assets of $960 million and sales in excess of $500 million per annum. Restructured the treasury, accounting, office services and information systems in three countries and the planning group for nine discrete production centers in two countries. Merged the Mexican, Canadian and United States financial and administrative groups with a 50 percent staff… Show more Responded to the depressed commodity environment by merging the financial and administrative activities of two regional subsidiaries representing assets of $960 million and sales in excess of $500 million per annum. Restructured the treasury, accounting, office services and information systems in three countries and the planning group for nine discrete production centers in two countries. Merged the Mexican, Canadian and United States financial and administrative groups with a 50 percent staff reduction, achieving payback within one year. Show less