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Chicago, IL, US

Buffalo Grove, Illinois, US

Largest Illinois-based residential solar installation company.

Des Plaines, IL, US

ISO certified manufacturer of products for sample preparation and analysis

Glenview, IL, US

• Directed medical accreditation organization’s financial transition - from spinoff to restructuring to growth to successful merger.
• Designed and directed creation of organization’s financial systems.
• Managed financial aspects of negotiated settlement with former sister entity.
• Created organization’s financial reporting process and KPI.
• Worked with CEO and Board to support merger negotiations and manage transition to new entity.

Oak Lawn, Illinois, US

• A premier Chicagoland ophthalmology practice dedicated to offering superior eye care services that protect and improve the vision quality of our patients.Family Eye offers full comprehensive eye care including cataract.
• Integrated new acquisitions and service lines into business structure.
• Evaluated acquisitions, expansions, new product lines, new locations and M&A offers.
• Improved accounting processes, internal controls and payroll systems.

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• Cybersecurity risk management SaaS platform. Chicago Innovation Awards nominee. Successful acquisition exit.
• Created financial and organizational structure to scale startup company.
• Restructured accounting system, financial reporting and back-office functions.
• Worked with clients to deploy the company’s cyber risk management platform and developcustom applications.
• Designed and executed a CRM-based sales and onboarding system for registering client vendor networks. Exceeded enrollment targets by over 200%.

• Private equity owned optical holding company - international eyewear designer/wholesaler OGI operating under six brand names, as well as optometry/retail locations under the Spex name. Successful acquisition exit of.
• Restructured accounting workflows and monthly close process. Reduced close time by 80% while improving data integrity, financial analysis, GAAP compliance and financial reporting.
• Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI) program to track essential business metrics. Tied KPI to business strategy, staff goals and reviews, as well as departmental workflows.
• Implemented SAP Business One and BOARD BI software for 28 P&Ls across 4 entities.
• Systematized new retail store development process. Accelerated new store rollouts while lowering impact on daily operations.
• Served as Interim Director of Human Resources and Director of Payroll for 3 companies.

Secaucus, New Jersey, US

• Brought international chain of early childhood development centers to the Chicago market
• Developed unoccupied territory, winning 15 sales awards in 6 categories. Largest domestic grand opening in company’s history.
• Directed company accounting, finance, facilities, HR, CRM, risk management, and IT.
• Created new financial analysis models to track key performance indicators (KPI). Improved business processes and financial reporting.
• Three-time elected President of organization representing owners in 20 countries.
• Played key role in the company’s worldwide strategic brand repositioning and core programs update, the company’s most significant changes in 25 years.

• Held multiple Finance roles during $1 billion legacy consumer electronics manufacturer’s transition to a profitable $250 million design and distribution organization.
• Provided financial analysis and support to division heads, c-level management, and Zenith’s parent company, LG Electronics.
• Supported company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy and restructuring with sales and profitability analysis, cost allocations, and expense analysis.
• Led Finance portion of company Project Review meetings. This process rated proposed capital projects and new product developments by cost and financial return, optimizing limited resources.
• Managed budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, sales analysis, consolidations, general accounting, and financial analysis.Held four titles: Finance Manager, Finance Manager - Sales, Finance Manager - Technology.

Ba, Economics

Ms, Accountancy/Business

High School Degree