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Sparta Township, Nj, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

New York, Us

Simultaneously operated as the CFO of a $150M+ B2B business overseeing the strategic financial reporting & direction; and President, Events of a $20M+ portfolio overseeing the strategy, vision and execution. Direct responsibility for the Finance team included FP&A and the Corporate Controller. Direct management oversight for the Event portfolio included over 50 events across a diverse industry set with conferences, tradeshows and awards programs. Managed over 80 employees (onshore and offshore) with two direct reports in Finance and 8 direct reports in Events. Built a first-rate Finance team and transitioned the finance function into a strategic partner for the CEO, leadership team, PE partner, BoD, lenders, debt rating agencies and third parties. Oversaw all financial reporting with the goal to provide actionable, reliable intelligence and KPIs. Maintained a consultative approach with the leadership team and partnered to identify P&L opportunities and savings. Successfully completed a refinance of long-term debt from a syndicated loan into a unitranche term loan working directly with potential lenders, PE partners and management in financial presentations. Managed the financial oversight and fiduciary responsibilities to the Company employees regarding the 401K plan offers, pension funding, and health care plans. Built a global Events team from three distinct groups in the US, UK and Canada. Developed centralized functions in marketing, sales, programming and operations. Created Event Director roles to oversee awards, US & international legal events, regulated events and ultra-high net worth focused events. Managed over 50 events across multiple industries including legal, regulatory, consulting and real estate in formats ranging from awards dinners, to conferences and tradeshows. Grew the portfolio nearly 30% while focusing on the largest most profitable events and grew the two largest events by nearly 50%. Spearheaded approximately $2M in new product launches.

New York, New York, Us

Entrusted with full fiscal accountability, developing and managing budgets, latest estimates, and forecasts. Creates and spearheads the strategic initiatives across and within the company’s multiple business lines, encompassing seven brands that include magazines and related websites with combined circulation of more than 500K and six conferences that attract more than 8K attendees and offers hundreds of continuing education program hours. Effectively managed the $6 million Chemical Information Services division, which housed an online chemical procurement database; reorganized its sales structure in preparation for its divestiture in 2011. Reports to the President and interacts directly with the Board of Directors, equity and debt partners, and interested third parties. Leads a team of more than 50 with eight direct reports including marketing, sales, production, editorial, logistics, custom publishing, program development, and audience acquisition / development.

Alphen Aan Den Rijn, Nl

Rapidly promoted to Director of the company’s $52 million Tax & Accounting Book Division, with P&L accountability for approximately 500 print and online publications, journals, newsletters, and CPE programs. Developed the vision and strategy that drove growth for the products within the portfolio, identifying opportunities to increase sales and customer retention across the product line. Championed new product development and strategic partnerships. Targeted key acquisitions and aligned internal resources to streamline processes. Chaired multiple strategic project teams related to integrated workflow solutions. Led more than 50 direct and indirect staff in the delivery of the finished products in print and online. Collaborated directly with functional areas across Wolters Kluwer, including order management, fulfillment, sales, marketing, and technology to implement growth strategies.

Recruited into this general management and sales role with the mandate to open, develop, and manage a new office. Built the office performance to nearly $1 million. Personally generated nearly $500K in sales over two years, leveraging technical background. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of recruiters and researchers.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & Accounting

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science