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United States

Putting business, construction and financial experience in your corner to simplify real estate transactions. My credo is as simple as F-I-S-H... anchored in FAITH, bound by INTEGRITY, focused on SERVICE and tempered with HUMOR. Let me "catch" you a real deal!

United States

Providing coaching to business leads and end users pre and post go-live of OpenAir's PSA solution. Facilitating adoption of best practices and company specific customizations to ensure a sustainable implementation.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Steering process improvements for Corporate Services group at CSI.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Bringing my expertise in project finance with professional services organizations and establishing the PFA role at Focal Point Data Risk. Focal Point offers the next generation in risk management by leveraging industry-leading expertise in cyber security, identity governance/access management, data privacy/analytics, internal audit and hands-on training.The Project Financial Analyst team bridges the gap between business unit leaders, their delivery executives and the accounting function. As the Lead PFA at Focal Point, proactive financial management becomes another hallmark of the company's delivery protocol and client experience.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

As a member of the executive team, responsible for the complete Finance function at Astadia . Driving Astadia into new levels of consultancy services and rapid growth. Leading a dynamic team in accounting, reporting, forecasting and planning resulting in a value-added function to the overall operation.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Director of project finances as adjunct to CFO, influencing business strategy and reporting metrics. Partner with delivery teams to manage each client engagement from concept to completion. Assist executive team in planning, forecasting and realizing the corporate vision.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Proficient in Astadia's engagement information systems, assisting Practice Line VP's and Engagement Teams in developing superior engagement management and economics. A key player in increasing Astadia accountability and client service results.

St Augustine, Fl

Full charge Accounts Payable for North Florida region, including Federal Reserve, wire desk and reconciliation duties. Assistance to Facilities and Special Asset management. Acquired Bank Financial Management diploma, May 2013.

Abingdon, Md

 Oversaw transformation from general contractor to construction manager in response to market and needs of clientele. Orchestrated initial computerization of field (remote) operations, including transition from mainframe to networking backbone. Aside from improved operational efficiencies, communications and access to real-time data, the upgrade dramatically improved the company’s project management abilities and significantly differentiated the firm from capabilities of the competition. Expanded and standardized job cost accounting, financial and government reporting. Instituted budget and financial controls. Streamlined the payables/receivables/payroll functions. Eliminated debt financing through daily working capital management, cash flow forecasting and strategic investing. Interface with external auditors. GAAP awareness/CPA accreditation minimized fees expense and increased in-house capabilities including internal controls and tax reporting. Mentored employees --- former payables clerk is now company Controller.  Service to the Board of J. Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc. advising on key financial, marketing and management decisions.  J. Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc. is a major construction management firm, with upwards of $100,000,000 annually of work under management.