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Kansas City, Missouri, US

Implemented an ERP system and integrated with other key systems.Created inventory process improving efficiency and effectiveness.Product profitability analysis increased revenue $1.4M and cash flow of $1M.Reduced administrative expenses by 20% with automation.Financial reporting to the board and outside investors.

Bentonville, Arkansas, US

Lead for analysis and strategy for the Money Center business.Member of team that negotiated MoneyGram contract. Potential $100M increase in profitability.

Privately held consulting firm.Provides financial, accounting and operational expertise to clients including Advent Financial Services, Applebee’s International, Inc. and A.J. Manufacturing.

Nashville, TN, US

Strategic leadership for team of seven; recruited, trained, mentored and motivated staff.Directed critical accounting and financial functions including planning, budgeting, forecasting, costing, ad hoc analysis and reporting to senior executives; managed budget of $1 Million.Partnered across the organization on executive-level business planning.Identified.

Financial and accounting leadership of team providing financial control and reporting, cost accounting, analysis and budgeting for restaurant operations.Delivered monthly performance review and ad hoc reports to executives including recommendations for improvements in operating efficiency leading to improved restaurant profitability.Analyzed company.

Overland Park, Kansas, US

Led team of seven supporting Business Customer and Sales Support ($350M annual expense)Responsibilities included financial control and reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis of capital investments (investments of $250k to $35M)Recognized twice for excellent performance

Mba, Finance/Accounting

Bachelors, Economics