STRATEGIC LEADER BLENDING OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL EXPERTISE FOR BUSINESS SUCCESSAs a Senior Operating and Financial Executive I have consistently performed as the key right hand to many CEO's assisting in the formulation and implementation of strategic initiatives. I have implemented strategies that both increased revenues and reduced costs resulting in increased operating margins. With an open and friendly demeanor I have had great success in developing key strategic alliances and opening up new business opportunities. Through prior leadership roles I have seamlessly bridged the interface between operations and finance groups.My career encompasses over 30 years of diversified business experience and 20 years at executive and senior level management roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer. I have served as the CFO for 2 public companies. I have been recognized for executing strategies yielding significant financial results for emerging companies such as CTN Media Group, and Fortune 500 corporations such as MGM/UA, Turner Broadcasting System and MTV/Viacom. Previous supervisors have described me as a strategic minded executive who formulates vision, motivates managers, and establishes strategies in order to execute the vision.I have a collaborative, communicative leadership style with a proven success rate of financial and organizational results. I have repeatedly been selected to lead new initiatives or to provide expertise on critical missions. I was selected as the executive charged with the relocation and integration of LA based Turner Entertainment Company into CNN's operations in Atlanta following Turner's acquisition of the MGM film library. Areas of Expertise:*Strategic Planning*Forming Strategic Alliances*New Business Development*Managing Budgets and P&L's*Deal Evaluation and Negotiation*Team Leader and Builder*Product Marketing and Distribution*Operational Excellence*Financial Controls