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Frisco, Texas, Us

Here, I was recruited for a key C-Suite role, bringing financial and business expertise to drive growth and scalability in a rapidly expanding start-up within the luxury corporate gift sector. Additionally, I lead financial and accounting operations, develop financial strategies, ensure fiscal responsibility, and support the company’s growth ambitions. I act as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive Officer.➥Manages an outsourced accounting team and directly oversees two team members➥ Establishes and enforces stringent financial controls, managing daily, monthly, and annual accounting and treasury operations.➥Delivers strategic financial insights for investor presentations and board meetings, facilitating informed decision-making and driving growth initiatives.➥ Works closely with Operations and Merchandising teams to enhance fulfillment performance and effectively manage a $10M merchandising budget.➥Conducts capital raises, successfully securing ~$1M in interim funding by leveraging financial expertise and investor relations skills to strengthen the balance sheet.➥Oversees lender reporting and debt oversight, ensuring compliance with financial covenants and reporting requirements.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

I was recruited to lead the corporate financial strategy for a major radio broadcasting entity, reaching 245 million listeners weekly across 434 stations in 89 markets. Additionally, I managed the 2022 budget amidst financial challenges during COVID-19, guiding the organization through strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting to advance the business.➥Executed organizational restructuring and implemented hiring freezes by mid-2022 in response to budgetary constraints.➥Identified and leveraged revenue opportunities, generating over $500K within the first three months.➥Created detailed business plans, evaluating competition, ROI, risks, and performance metrics to ensure resource allocation aligns with strategic objectives.➥Worked with the Senior Vice President of Operations to streamline workforce restructuring, maintaining operational effectiveness.➥Partnered with the Chief Revenue Officer to enhance the accuracy and transparency of sales forecasting.➥Revamped financial operations to emphasize strategic advisory, fostering partnerships across all business units.

Jersey City, New Jersey, Us

I reported to the Chief Executive Officer at a top private equity-backed marketing services firm serving global brands across 47,000 retail locations in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, I managed a team of 8 domestic and 25 international direct reports, overseeing media operations and financial management.➥Directed the media placement team, managing advertising budgets for print and newspaper channels for clients including Michaels, Five Below, and Dollar General.➥Deployed SAP and Tableau analytics tools to improve operational efficiency and enhance decision-making.➥Managed pricing, production coordination, and distribution logistics to ensure clients received precise advertising placements.➥Negotiated multi-million-dollar contracts with leading media companies to enhance advertising reach and cost efficiency, achieving over a 20% reduction in costs and annual savings surpassing $10M.

I performed as a key C-Suite executive and principal advisor to the CEO at a private equity-owned firm, steering strategic initiatives and ensuring the organization’s financial health. Additionally, I managed a P&L exceeding $50M and directed all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. ➥Oversaw operations in finance, accounting, treasury, manufacturing, production, IT, HR, legal, digital strategy, and product launches. ➥Formulated and implemented detailed financial strategies, overseeing forecasting and budgeting processes, and aligning annual budgets with strategic goals to propel organizational growth.➥Negotiated and obtained a multi-million-dollar debt facility with financial lenders.➥Led financial planning and analysis efforts while managing the financial evaluation of mergers and acquisitions for the parent private equity firm, providing insights into business performance and future potential.

New York, Ny, Us

New York, Ny, Us

Bachelors Of Science, Finance / International Business

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Accounting And Finance