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Wineshipping.com, LLC is a shipping and fulfillment service provider to wineries.Accomplishments and responsibilities include:Delivered backlogged 2013 review and 2014 audit, and closed all open perioods within first 5 months.Deliverd 2015 audit on time during Q1-16.Created an envirionment of timely and accurate monthly financial reporting.Developed detailed financial reporting packages for board of directors and bank.Caught up all open reporting and covenant requirements wirh Comerica Bank.Deliverd detailed financial plan (budget) on time during Q4-15.Prepared and presented materials for all board meetings and drafted all meeting minutes.Managed a broad range of financial functions including financial planning, forecasting, accounting, tax, treasury and risk management, Also responsible for all aspects of human resources.Assisted CEO with the recruitment of Company's first technology executive to manage the company's ERP implementation / solution.Assisted CEO with vendor selection for new ERP solution.

Walnut Creek, Ca, Us

Cytosport, Inc. was a $370 million manufacturer of sports nutrition products.Accomplishments and responsibilities included:Spearheaded a broad range of financial functions including financial planning, forecasting, accounting, tax, treasury, risk management, and human resources.Contributed as a member of executive team which successfully negotiated and executed the $450 million sale of Cytosport Holdings, Inc. to Hormel Foods Corporation.Provided transitional services to the divested unit, and ensured that back-office processes, and shared services were seamlessly transitioned and integrated with the acquiring organization.Managed due diligence functions in reference to mergers, acquisitions, and IPO related activity.Guided the company through insolvency by negotiating a $35 million credit facility with Wells Fargo that was increased to $70million to support growth and expansion of the company.Created, implemented and managed company's first formal planning cycle, monthly close cycle, bonus program and delivered its first budget.Responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting, daily treasury management, and provided guidance and leadership to the finance and human resources organizations.Prepared and presented materials for all board meetings and drafted all meeting minutes.Worked closely with external auditors, investment bankers, commercial banks, investors and board members.

Century Theatres, Inc. was a $500 million movie theater operator.Accomplishments and responsibilities included:Managed a complex and comprehensive workload that included strategic financial planning, accounting, tax, treasury, risk management, HR and IT.Contributed as a member of Executive Team to successfully negotiate and complete the $1.05 billion sale of Century theatres, Inc. to Cinemark USA, Inc.Prepared and delivered presentations to rating agencies, lenders, and potential acquiring companies, and executed divestiture plans, with emphasis on transaction and separation readiness.Converted company from a Delaware corporation to a California corporation saving the company millions of dollars of escheat exposure related to gift certificate sales.Negotiated a fully syndicated $435 million Senior Secured Credit Facility comprised of a $75 million6 year revolving Credit Facility and a $360 million 7 year Term Loan B as part of a recapitalization, with the support of Morgan Stanley and Bank of America.Generated sales tax savings in excess of $2 million per year through implementation of a sales tax abatement strategy.Provided executive oversight for the circuit wide roll-out of Automated Teller Machines resulting in incremental pre-tax income of $1.5 million annually.Provided executive level oversight for the corporate IT function, and served as member of steering committee.Oversaw a $6 million process flow technology initiative which consisted of 22 projects that yielded significant savings.Organized confidential information memorandums, and managed all associated due diligence.Primary administrative responsibilities revolved around timely and accurate financial reporting, daily treasury management, and providing leadership to direct reports that included: Sr. VP - Corporate Controller, Sr. VP - IT, Sr. VP - General Counsel, and the Office Manager.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts, Accounting