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Redwood City, Ca, Us

Emeryville, California, Us

West Hollywood, California, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

Directed all financial and operational activities of $10M multi-channel retailer of women’s sustainable fashion apparel. Partnered with CEO and Board of Directors to develop business plan for stabilizing and turning around financially challenged business.- Selected new 3PL partner and successfully implemented move of distribution center, significantly improving customer experience- Rebuilt company’s merchandise planning function, including staffing key roles and developing new reporting and analysis tools, leading to much more informed inventory buys- Navigated analysis of transition from domestic internally managed production processes to overseas full package sourcing model- Established operational foundation to enable entrance into new wholesale channels of distribution, including Stitch Fix and Amazon- Implemented new Order Management System, allowing ecommerce orders to ship from retail stores- Created new bottoms up financial model inclusive of 3 Year Plan, Annual P&L and Balance Sheet Forecasts, and 13+ Week Cash Flow forecast- Secured new line of credit, including over advance, as well as new partner for company credit card- Partnered with Board and investors in navigating two rounds of recapitalization of the Company. Managed cap table and 409A valuation

San Mateo, Ca, Us

Led all financial aspects of Speck Products, a $150M wholesale distributor of protective cases for electronic devices. - Responsible for sales and margin forecast and analysis, inventory management, and investment choices. - Drove month-end close, monthly forecasts and annual plan- Developed appropriate inventory reserve along with corresponding inventory liquidation strategy for product that ages with related devices sold by other parties- Reviewed all initial pricing, rebates, allowances, and other sales programs and well as set costing targets for product development to ensure products sold in would meet targeted margins- Developed customer level sales forecast, incorporating various booking programs from wholesale customers- Implemented significant cost reductions throughout the organization, specifically in fulfilment and distribution costs, sales organization costs, T&E, and promotional events

San Mateo, Ca, Us

Denver, Co, Us

Created new Retail Real Estate Finance department, managing all VF retail real estate financial analysis across multiple brands, including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Icebreaker, Dickies, and Kipling.- Developed methods to track effectiveness of real estate negotiations across VF real estate portfolio and across major landlords (Simon Property Group, Westfield Group, General Growth Properties, Brookfield Properties, Macerich) - Led the creation and implementation of multiple tools to improve the efficiency of the real estate team- Designed methods for estimating new or relocated store sales to enable effective lease decision making

Denver, Co, Us

Lead all financial aspects of lucy activewear business, an $85M vertical retailer and wholesale distributor of high performance women's activewear. - Partnered with President and management team to set business strategy and develop related long range financial plans- Lead creation of annual budgets and monthly forecast, including detailed sales plans for all channels, gross margin analysis, and investment decisions (ie. marketing, technology, ecommerce, staffing, inventory, capital)- Manage strategy and financial evaluations for retail real estate transactions

Denver, Co, Us

Served as liason between Brand Finance teams and VF Corporate management to communicate and evaluate financial results, growth initiatives, and restructuring activities- Assessed best practices and benchmarked performance of Outdoor and Action Sports brands to create consistency and streamlined reporting practices- Prepared business model and options for integration of the lucy business into VF Outdoor

San Francisco, California, Us

Managed finance department for a $50M multi-channel retailer of luxury home furnishings, gifts, and jewelry. Worked with company executives and investors to successfully recapitalize and refine the business model for profitability.- Directed general ledger, financial reporting, credit management, accounts payable, inventory, sales tax, and FP&A functions- Worked with CEO and CFO/COO to recapitalize the company via various rounds of venture capital and a new line of credit- Managed cash flow and banking relationship- Developed various operational procedures to ensure controls were in place to protect the company's assets and provide meaningful information- Implemented significant changes in the supply chain process, including the transition away from a third party fulfillment provider.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Directed accounting function of $120M online and catalog retail public company focued on the gift market. - Improved effectiveness and credibility of accounting department by hiring new team, establishing appropriate job functions, implementing process and controls, and completing thorough review of all aspects of the financial statements.- Managed all general accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, and inventory accounting. Provided hands on training to staff.- Managed cash and investments, including obtaining a new line of credit and forecasting daily and weekly cash needs- Managed external audit process and quarterly reviews

Denver, Colorado, Us

Led general accounting, financial reporting, and FP&A for The North Face, a wholesale distributor and retailer of high performance outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear.- Developed and continually enhanced annual budget, monthly forecast, and monthly reporting process. Owned all financial models and developed key financial assumptions in support of the company's business plan- Directed activities of 10 person accounting department, including G/L, inventory, A/P, payroll, and A/R- Supported product management teams with analysis of product pricing, costing, and resulting margins- Determined business needs and requirements related to implementation of two new computer systems- Compiled and presented due diligence information for various potential buyers of the company. Upon completion of sale to VFC, implements all aspects of VF accounting, planning, and reporting practices.- Prepared 10K's and 10Q's and managed external audits

Worldwide, Oo

Gained a broad business background through financial audit engagements for a variety of clients with an emphasis on large multinational public companies- Planned audit engagements, developed audit approaches, evaluated controls and coordinated engagements with clients- Prepared and analyzed financial statements and footnotes to ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements- Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff accountants- Identifed and researched complex accounting issues and documented conclusions