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Polestar Management Group (PMG) provides customized financial services to small businesses owners on an as needed basis. As businesses grow, so does the financial and accounting complexity, and it becomes more difficult to get a clear understanding of how your business is performing. Accurate and timely data is critical to making good financial and business decisions. PMG works with your existing staff and helps identify problem areas for improvement as well as areas of strength that can be targeted for growth through a hands‐on guided approach.PMG tailors programs to your needs whether that is a few days per month, a 1‐day per month engagement, or a one‐time special project.Signs that a business owner could benefit from a conversation with PMG• Business is generating revenue growth but profitability is lagging• Financial statements are not timely or accurate• Business is struggling to meet bank covenants• Cross‐department collaboration in support of company and customer needs is inadequate• Company is undertaking a project that could have a major impact on the business• Business is implementing new accounting software• Owners want to increase the value of their businessSPECIALTIESFinancial management services, P&L management, private equity, M&A, accounting due diligence, operational leadership, finance strategy, business development, operational finance, investment structure, investors due diligence, state contracts, financial practices, tax practices, accounting practices, banking relationships, cash flow, operations, inventory flow, product development, job costing, pricing strategy, growth strategy, strategic planning, bank covenants, business valuation, strategic acquisitions, company sales, profitability analysis, profitability trend estimate, funding, business acquisition strategyFINANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THESE INDUSTRIESTechnology, Software, Criminal Justice, Medical Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing

Jersey City, New Jersey, Us

Polestar Capital is a private equity firm that has diversified its capital across a range of service, information technology and software companies. Over 20 years actively managing private equity investments and corporate finances. Prior to founding Polestar in 1994, was the vice president of Amoco Venture Capital Corporation (AVCC), a subsidiary of Amoco Corporation (now BP Amoco). In 1994, in conjunction with a partner, purchased AVCC, a $25 million venture fund, and spun it out from BP Amoco and subsequently formed Polestar. Responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring investments, management of the firm, fund raising, and sitting on a number of the firm’s portfolio company boards.Prior to AVCC, began career at Amoco in the corporate Treasury Department preparing analyses and recommendations for senior management on corporate financings, project financings, leasing, foreign exchange risk management, and over $4 billion in domestic and international diversification opportunities.SPECIALTIESFinancial management services, P&L management, private equity, M&A, accounting due diligence, operational leadership, finance strategy, business development, operational finance, investment structure, investors due diligence, state contracts, financial practices, tax practices, accounting practices, banking relationships, cash flow, operations, inventory flow, product development, job costing, pricing strategy, growth strategy, strategic planning, bank covenants, business valuation, strategic acquisitions, company sales, profitability analysis, profitability trend estimate, funding, business acquisition strategy

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Core Technology Corporation (Core) is focused on information sharing and software solutions for law enforcement and the criminal justice system.Responsible for the investors due diligence and structuring of their investment in Core. As COO, responsible for the overall strategic direction of the company and directing the day to day operations.Actively engaged other members of the senior management team to facilitate cross‐departmentcollaboration in support of customer needs, oversaw the sales team including marketing initiatives,customer proposals and RFP responses. Responsible for setting company product offerings and pricing.Negotiated customer and vendor contracts including State of Michigan contracts. In role as CFO, responsible for managing Core’s financial, tax and accounting practices and banking relationships.SPECIALTIESFinancial management services, P&L management, private equity, M&A, accounting due diligence, operational leadership, finance strategy, business development, operational finance, investment structure, investors due diligence, state contracts, financial practices, tax practices, accounting practices, banking relationships, cash flow, operations, inventory flow, product development, job costing, pricing strategy, quality control, growth strategy, strategic planning, bank covenants, business valuation, strategic acquisitions, company sales, profitability analysis, profitability trend estimate, funding, business acquisition strategy

Fisher Solutions LLC is a medical services company. Responsible for the day to day operations and part of the new client acquisition team. Fisher Solutions has been providing asset management programs for high‐value diagnostic and therapeutic equipment to the health care community for over 20 years.SPECIALTIESFinancial management services, P&L management, private equity, M&A, accounting due diligence, operational leadership, finance strategy, business development, operational finance, investment structure, investors due diligence, state contracts, financial practices, tax practices, accounting practices, banking relationships, cash flow, operations, inventory flow, product development, job costing, pricing strategy, growth strategy, strategic planning, bank covenants, business valuation, strategic acquisitions, company sales, profitability analysis, profitability trend estimate, funding, business acquisition strategy

Viewpoint Mobility LLC (VPM) manufactured wheelchair accessible minivans using Toyota, Honda and Chrysler vehicles. The company’s product designs were crash tested and converted compliant with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration.I joined this organization after an abrupt team member departure. I quickly learned the company’s ERP system Vantage and kept the company’s cash flow, operations and inventory flowing.Worked with engineering and sales on product development initiatives to ensure VPM developed valuable solutions for its customers in a cost effective manner. Also worked with the plant manager and purchasing on job costing and pricing decisions. Actively managed the quality control personnel to ensure a safe and quality product went out the door. In conjunction with the sale of Viewpoint to BraunAbility was part of the implementation team for integrating lean manufacturing at the facility. Responsible for negotiating bank lines including interest rate swaps, overseeing financial operations, and negotiating OEM and retail dealer chassis purchase agreements. In addition, directed the sale of a portion of the company to a hedge fund and the subsequent repurchase at a discount during the hedge fund industry’s liquidity crunch.Instrumental in the eventually sale of VPM to the largest company in the Mobility space, BraunAbility.SPECIALTIESFinancial management services, P&L management, accounting due diligence, operational leadership, finance strategy, business development, operational finance, investment structure, investors due diligence, financial practices, tax practices, accounting practices, banking relationships, cash flow, operations, inventory flow, product development, job costing, pricing strategy, quality control, lean processes, growth strategy, strategic planning, bank covenants, business valuation, strategic acquisitions, profitability analysis, funding,

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba In Business Economics

Master Of Business Administration - Mba In Finance And Accounting