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Los Angeles, CA, US

Entourage offers luxury transportation services for discerning individuals and high-profile events. With over 20 years of experience, we have provided transportation for more than 200 red-carpet premieres, dozens of awards shows, and numerous global music tours.We prioritize safety, privacy, and punctuality. Our security measures and trained professionals.

• Dynamic leader driving all financial operations, M&A, legal, risk management, administrative, and human resources for a thriving $35 million subscription and e-commerce startup.
• Led the buying team in developing a gross profit plan across various revenue streams that led to annual incremental gains and a reduction of suppliers.
• Designed innovative products and streamlined processes that dramatically improved client retention, reduced customer acquisition costs (CAC), and optimized all Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) and Annual Recurring.
• Achieved an impressive 11% revenue growth while strategically decreasing operating expenses (OPEX) by 12%, resulting in a remarkable 15X increase in net income.
• Developed and executed strategic initiatives that successfully drove a 17% surge in e-commerce revenue.
• Led comprehensive due diligence processes and engaged in high-level private equity discussions, successfully negotiating debt agreements that resulted in a 5% reduction in the cost of funds. Created compelling.

• As a Fractional CFO and operations consultant, I specialize in delivering executive-level financial leadership to start-ups and scaling businesses. I excel in developing and managing annual budgets, enhancing financial.
• Spearheaded collaboration with investment bankers to design and implement robust reporting and due diligence processes, successfully facilitating the sale of a $300MM manufacturing company.
• Expertly negotiated manufacturing and delivery agreements for overseas apparel production, achieving landed costs that were 5% lower than prior arrangements.
• Developed a comprehensive five-year operating plan and innovative revenue growth strategies, driving the expansion of a $10 million womenswear brand.
• Realigned the general ledger, instituted effective cost controls, and created dynamic management reports for a retailer, resulting in a remarkable 15% increase in revenues and a significant 24% reduction in operating.

• Led the development and management of an omnichannel luxury menswear company's long-term P&L and operational strategies. Supervised daily retail operations, Human Resources, and IT for a dynamic organization with $10MM.
• Developed a highly effective, gross profit-driven compensation system for the sales team, driving a remarkable 23% increase in sales while reducing compensation expenses by 9%.
• Achieved a 20% reduction in annual operating expenses by implementing standardized practices and strategic vendor partnerships across all departments and functions.
• Spearheaded the creation of a cutting-edge e-commerce solution that boosted sales by 30%, enhanced the client experience, and streamlined operating costs.
• Engineered operational dashboards that empowered store managers to gain deeper insights into key business metrics, resulting in increased revenues and a 20% reduction in time spent off the sales floor.
• Established a standardized reporting platform that effectively measures performance against strategic plans and long-term objectives across various physical and virtual locations.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• I drove the timely delivery of monthly and annual management reports, expertly managed the annual budget and monthly forecasts, and proactively identified growth opportunities across 15 high-net-worth markets. I.
• Led FP&A, management reporting, business intelligence, client and product profitability, and strategic planning for a $600MM financial services organization with confidence and precision.
• Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement a groundbreaking risk-adjusted loan profitability model, boosting pricing and capital allocation accuracy by over 5% for a $22B.
• Fostered a strong consultative relationship with the CEO on long-term strategic plans, marketing, and office network initiatives, successfully driving a 10% reduction in annual expenses and a 6% increase in revenue.
• Expertly developed and implemented Business Intelligence scorecards, dashboards, and metric decks that significantly enhanced management's understanding of the P&L and critical business metrics.
• Partnered closely with the investor relations team to craft compelling narratives that effectively communicated quarterly and annual performance to stakeholders.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Finance, General