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Montpelier, Vermont, United States

The State of Vermont’s Tax Department is a government run agency that collects over $4B in annual revenue.- Lead a team of five tax examiners. Team manages multiple programs including real estate transfers, insurance, cigarette and tobacco, malt and vinous, and fuel taxes; annual tax revenue exceeds $300M.- Managed a 25% increase in revenue in FY22 without additional personnel. Actively involved with hiring and training new employees. Created on-boarding program. Modernized e-filing… Show more The State of Vermont’s Tax Department is a government run agency that collects over $4B in annual revenue.- Lead a team of five tax examiners. Team manages multiple programs including real estate transfers, insurance, cigarette and tobacco, malt and vinous, and fuel taxes; annual tax revenue exceeds $300M.- Managed a 25% increase in revenue in FY22 without additional personnel. Actively involved with hiring and training new employees. Created on-boarding program. Modernized e-filing (MeF) vendor approval process. - Lead education and training sessions, both internal and external. Attend tax conferences. Show less

Montpelier, Vermont, United States

- Provided in-depth analysis and auditing of complex returns, with crossover responsibility for all tax types including corporate and business income and personal income. - Actively interfaced with taxpayers and various internal departments to define and administer current laws. - Researched and developed tax forms, regulations, and technical bulletins. Addressed potential legislative changes.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Halco Lighting is a privately held lighting manufacturer purchased by Summer Street Capital Partners in January 2016.- Held P&L responsibility for $10M start-up LED luminaires product line.- Directed sales and marketing efforts, sourced new products, negotiated cost and payment terms with vendors.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Lake Champlain Tax is a privately held tax preparation business affiliated with H&R Block.- Accurately prepared 100+ individual and small business income tax returns.

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Austria-based Swarovski is a leading brand in high-end lighting fixtures.- Held P&L responsibility for a $6M portfolio with worldwide sales growth of over 30% in 2012.- Led the start-up of Swarovski Lighting Centerpieces and Crystal Palace, two new product collections focused on unique designs and LED lamping technology for both residential and commercial applications.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Cooper Lighting provides lighting, LED, and control solutions to commercial, industrial, residential, retail, and utility markets. It is now a business unit of Signify, a world leader in lighting.- P&L responsibility for a $200M portfolio with 70K SKUs; it was the largest segment in the company. - High level financial analysis included inventory control and product cost reductions. - Led education and training sessions, visited key accounts, supported trade shows, and published… Show more Cooper Lighting provides lighting, LED, and control solutions to commercial, industrial, residential, retail, and utility markets. It is now a business unit of Signify, a world leader in lighting.- P&L responsibility for a $200M portfolio with 70K SKUs; it was the largest segment in the company. - High level financial analysis included inventory control and product cost reductions. - Led education and training sessions, visited key accounts, supported trade shows, and published articles. Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Held P&L responsibility for a $60M portfolio with 12K SKUs that included both national and NYC-focused brands. - Directly involved with company-owned plants in Mexico and China and sourcing products from the Far East.- Led an engineering team of five professionals who were responsible for product development.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tyco Adhesives was a $325M division of Tyco International. The business was purchased by Berry Plastics in 2006.- Held P&L responsibility for two market segments with total sales of $65M.

Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

Lightolier was a $350M division of Genlyte Thomas Group and is now owned by Signify.- Held P&L responsibility for a new lighting segment that exceeded $6M and was originally released in 2001.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

- Research Assistant | Accounting Department, D’Amore-McKim School of Business

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Management

Education record

- Enrolled Agent (EA) | IRS | 2022 - Green Belt Certification | The Vermont Agency of Administration | 2018 - Six Sigma Green Belt.