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Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

Vista Care is a private for profit business focused on improving the lives of people with disabilities. It operates over 50 programs in five states. By providing excellent care to our customers we hope to double the business in size through both organic growth and acquisitions .

Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area

Private multisite medical business with four operating divisions. The largest operating division is a genetic medical lab. Since my hiring revenues have grown 275% and earnings 1,525%.Responsible for all aspects of accounting, finance, and human resources. Hired and developed an accounting team a 33% reduction in cost that oversaw a significant increase in business and complexity. The team successfully had no audit points despite the books never being audited before 2020. Sit on the… Show more Private multisite medical business with four operating divisions. The largest operating division is a genetic medical lab. Since my hiring revenues have grown 275% and earnings 1,525%.Responsible for all aspects of accounting, finance, and human resources. Hired and developed an accounting team a 33% reduction in cost that oversaw a significant increase in business and complexity. The team successfully had no audit points despite the books never being audited before 2020. Sit on the Board of two joint ventures and Managing Manager for one acquired company. Revenues grew from $16MM in 2019 to $98MM in 2022 making Diversified Medical the 8th fastest growing company in South Carolina. o Worked with multiple financial entities to finance growth while not giving up equity and eliminating debt. Restored financial confidence in the company both internally and externally. o Negotiated settlements with vendors for balances from prior year payables to reduce outstanding payables and improve credit ratings. o Provided leadership and guidance across the organization to achieve goals. o Implemented product costing allowing us to expand profitable lines and either raise prices or exit unprofitable lines. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Operated as Interim Controller to solve problems, provide leadership, and to stabilize the accounting processes and systems. The client was Morgan International, whose North and South American business sales were $365MM.Primary responsibilities included closing the books after upgrading closing process, reduce closing schedule, train replacement, and document all changes.After finalizing original mission asked to work with the Director of Continuous Improvement to develop a global… Show more Operated as Interim Controller to solve problems, provide leadership, and to stabilize the accounting processes and systems. The client was Morgan International, whose North and South American business sales were $365MM.Primary responsibilities included closing the books after upgrading closing process, reduce closing schedule, train replacement, and document all changes.After finalizing original mission asked to work with the Director of Continuous Improvement to develop a global multi-step restrucuring pla. Successfully co-developed and implemented plan that increased earnings before taxes and interest by 25.6% Show less

Greater Greenville, Sc Area

Led company performance focusing on order fulfillment process including: sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing, facilities/engineering, strategy, and product development.• Organized and implemented strategy to successfully start-up Bubba Tool. Acquired team and organized company by its two distribution channels of direct sales and ecommerce sales. Achieved $4MM in annual sales in less than two years of business operation. • Met customer needs by developing a… Show more Led company performance focusing on order fulfillment process including: sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, manufacturing, facilities/engineering, strategy, and product development.• Organized and implemented strategy to successfully start-up Bubba Tool. Acquired team and organized company by its two distribution channels of direct sales and ecommerce sales. Achieved $4MM in annual sales in less than two years of business operation. • Met customer needs by developing a distributor network of over 200 companies. Negotiated and acquired top tier pricing at over 100 of the distributors. Show less

Simpsonville, Sc

General Equipment and Supply sells refurbished tools and equipment to large mechanical, electrical, and construction contractors throughout the US and South America. Led company performance focused on order fulfillment process, manufacturing, and supply chain management.• Achieved record sales and EBITDA performance by leading transformation to an open and collaborative culture for an integral strategy, improving teamwork, aligning resources and goals to establish a framework of… Show more General Equipment and Supply sells refurbished tools and equipment to large mechanical, electrical, and construction contractors throughout the US and South America. Led company performance focused on order fulfillment process, manufacturing, and supply chain management.• Achieved record sales and EBITDA performance by leading transformation to an open and collaborative culture for an integral strategy, improving teamwork, aligning resources and goals to establish a framework of accountability, and improving organization effectiveness. • Increased productivity 141% in two years by reducing warranty claims by 81% and rework by 90% leading to a 36% cost reduction. Achieved this by reconfiguring the plant floor, establishing job work instructions, implementing employee technician system, and employee attendance point system. Show less

Simsonville, Sc

Global manufacturer focused on converting land-filled tires into oil, steel, and carbon fiber using the pyrolysis manufacturing process. Led financial analysis and reporting, capital raises, strategic planning, budgeting, cost accounting, internal controls, receipts, disbursements, payroll, and financial systems for manufacturing.• Identified global low cost manufacturer and negotiated long term licensing agreement developing revenue streams for intellectual property usage, equipment… Show more Global manufacturer focused on converting land-filled tires into oil, steel, and carbon fiber using the pyrolysis manufacturing process. Led financial analysis and reporting, capital raises, strategic planning, budgeting, cost accounting, internal controls, receipts, disbursements, payroll, and financial systems for manufacturing.• Identified global low cost manufacturer and negotiated long term licensing agreement developing revenue streams for intellectual property usage, equipment purchases, and company owned manufacturing facilities.• Acquired financing by negotiating binding letters of intent with both customers and suppliers. Show less

Richmond, Va

Private equity owned multi-site $80MM vertically integrated manufacturer of steel and plastic shopping carts. Led corporate turnaround by implementing corporate strategy to move the business to profitability in less than ninety days.

Simpsonville, Sc

Private equity owned $25MM vertically integrated manufacturer of industrial felts and engineered components. Designed and implemented overall operation reengineering project that increased EBITDA by 200% allowing investors to sell the business profitably three times during my tenure.

Greensboro, Nc

Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and ERP system implementation. As a member of the business improvement team, co-developed program that eliminated unfavorable variances of $1MM per month.

Simpsonville, Sc

Formerly Part of Holvis Group AG and James River Corporation. Global public multi-site $1.4 billion manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for diapers, tampons, and baby wipes. Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and global pricing/capacity strategy for nine facilities in the US and Europe. Lead role in two sales processes including target identification, data room construction, and book design. Nominated and won James River Corporation "Silver Key" given annually to the… Show more Formerly Part of Holvis Group AG and James River Corporation. Global public multi-site $1.4 billion manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for diapers, tampons, and baby wipes. Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and global pricing/capacity strategy for nine facilities in the US and Europe. Lead role in two sales processes including target identification, data room construction, and book design. Nominated and won James River Corporation "Silver Key" given annually to the top ten employees in the company. Show less

Hartsville, Sc

After completion of management training program responsible for budgeting, standard costing, and product pricing. Designed a program consolidating facilities increasing division net income by 32%.

Mba, Finance And Economics

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma

B.S., Accounting, Marketing & Finance