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As Chief Controller for America's oldest auction house, drive financial strategy, accounting best practice and financial business operations. Financial oversight responsibilities include collaboration with our international partners primarily located in Europe, strategic recommendations for growth & divestiture, as well as tactical oversight of financial accounting, financial targets, and budgets. Singularly responsible for developing and administering internal controls to ensure that the company’s accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles. This leadership role involves day to day C-level interactions, financial operations oversight of over 60 employees, and stewardship of strategic vendor relationships. Responsibilities include:● Direct enterprise financial planning and budget management functions● Oversee development of five and ten year business plans for the company, working with the board, executive team, & departmental managers to drive consensus● Establish short and long range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures● Oversee daily accounting operations, preparation of company financial reports, & analysis of operating results against budget● Assist with the preparation of the quarterly reviews and tax returns● Conduct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements

Assist customers in navigating the complexities of federal, state and local income tax codes applicable to individuals and businesses. Advise on tax considerations that assist with almost any tax situation, including securities, retirement, home ownership, rental properties, health expenses, interest & penalties, and more.

A senior consultant in the credit card division of JP Morgan Chase responsible for business analysis of credit card technology functions. Developed and maintained a thorough understanding of the needs of the business and associated customer groups, building a bridge between business and technical perspectives. The role involved working closely with clients and technology groups to capture business requirements to propel business transformation, as enabled through technology.

Key catalyst transforming the business data landscape to significantly enhance business reporting capabilities & key performance indicators. This role involved significant customer interaction with major customers, troubleshooting problems with the software, and developing customized reporting solutions. Database Analyst for this health care information company, selling software to health insurance companies covering the lives of over 40 million Americans.

Consultant on Database and Reporting projects for MEDecisionConsultant on Database and Testing projects for Prudential Insurance

Founder & President of MDB Asset Management Corporation, establishing equity mutual funds based on capital appreciation models. Founded the company, managed all acquisitions & investment decisions, and built an experienced staff to deliver a high performing portfolio of mutual funds.● Delivered excellent investment performance over an eight year period compared to the Lipper averages (36.56%, 27.7%, 30.82%, -4.18%, 22.45%, 31.30%, -7.7%, 25.30%) ● Founded the company by acquiring the investment rights to several underperforming mutual funds and propelled turnaround to make the funds amongst the top 20% performing capital appreciation funds● Acquired the investment advisory rights to additional funds and consolidated them into the mutual fund complex● After successfully growing the company, negotiated the sale of the business for a substantial profit and retained portfolio management oversight during the transition

Specialized in identifying, structuring, and closing deals for stock rights offerings, which were used as a financing option for publicly held companies in weak financial condition.Structured and negotiated multiple multi-million dollar rescue financings Conducted strategic analysis of potential clients and performed due diligence for clients