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Palm Harbor, FL, US

Clearwater, FL, US

Koozie Group’s proud legacy of connecting people to positive brand impressions dates back over 100 years! Throughout our history, we’ve leveraged innovative designs, strong brands and world class U.S. based manufacturing and decoration capabilities to make products customers are excited to give andproud to keep. Headquartered in Clearwater, FL, we are a.

Cape Coral, Florida, US

Legacy Education Alliance, Inc. (LEA) is a leading provider of educational training seminars, conferences and services. Founded in 1992, Legacy Education Alliance, Inc. is a global company dedicated to providing quality financial education with headquarters in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. With more than 150 employees and nearly 60.

DEI Holdings, thru its Sound United and Directed divisions, is the largest North American designer and marketer of premium home theater loudspeakers, and consumer branded vehicle security and remote start systems.

Boca Raton, FL, US

Twin-Star International is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of multi-functional home furnishings focused on integrating electronics with furniture into products such as electric fireplaces, a/v furniture, stoves & heaters, among others. Please visit our web site at www.twinstarhome.com for more information.Immediately upon hire, I led the.

New York, US

A $1.5B global property and casualty insurer. Provided short-term support for Ironshore to strengthen the financial organization in anticipation of the company to go through a transaction. Developed comprehensive department structure. Laid out standards, processes, controls, reporting and compliance requirements as part of an IPO/transaction readiness.

US

• A $2 billion Industry Leading Excess and Surplus (E&S) Insurer (subsidiary of Nationwide Insurance)Moved finance and business structure into a customer-centric model. Met critical market conditions, set strategic.
• Optimized product profitability and delivered $60M in new net income. Scottsdale needed updated ROI measurement tool. Analyzed needs and developed data based strategic plan based on product performance to better.
• Directed leadership development focused on professional growth, creating opportunities and enhancing the role of finance within the business. Resulted in top quartile engagement and 98% associate retention for 3 years.
• Initiated business modeling efforts to establish company, brand and product growth and profitability goals for the next 3-5 years. Resulted in creation of initiatives to strengthen market presence and customer impact.

Phoenix, AZ, US

• A $450 million Nasdaq (SUNN) electronic manufacturing services company. Private Equity portfolio company.Directed all Financial and Strategic Planning activities as a member of the senior leadership team of the company.
• Led financial turnaround of PE backed company. Renegotiated contracts with banks and largest customer while driving improved operational efficiencies. Turned $90M loss into $15M profit in 1 year while expanding credit.
• Refinanced $45 million asset-based line of credit with major global banks at more favorable terms as a result of enhanced confidence from our bank partners in the leadership team. Subsequently negotiated new $100.
• Saved $50 million annually by directing restructuring including closing 4 facilities and reducing headcount while improving internal controls over financial and operational reporting.
• Enabled Company to generate in excess of $100 million in operating cash flow over 2 years by implementing strong asset management disciplines, including developing a tighter integration between sales forecasting and.
• Hired and developed entire corporate finance team immediately after being hired in conjunction with corporate office move from Denver to Phoenix.

• $1.7 billion NYSE industry leading manufacturer of removable storage drives and media including the Zip Drive.Provided financial leadership for all product lines, global sales, marketing and forecasting activities. Led.
• Drove $100 million in cost reductions through product repositioning and rationalization.
• Acquired world-class manufacturing facility in Malaysia and led rationalization efforts to reduce costs by 20%.
• Improved product profitability by over $20 million through price elasticity analysis and channel cost reduction.
• Generated 75% increase in sales forecast accuracy and cycle-time reduction through process mapping and re-engineering efforts.
• Launched business modeling efforts to establish company and product profitability goals and cost targets. This initiative led directly to strategic decisions regarding product portfolio management and site.

Boston, MA, US

• GE Silicones is a $1 billion global manufacturer of over 4000 silicone products for the chemical, personal care, automotive, electronics, consumer and construction industries.Manager -- Materials and Logistics (1995.
• Increased on time delivery 25% while reducing overdue backlog 67%.
• Led creation of improved outsourcing process, reducing premiums by over 30% and number of suppliers by 25%Finance Manager -- Operations (1993 - 1995)Provided financial leadership for all operations areas, including.
• Created and led capital budgeting and productivity program initiatives. Improved inventory reporting and developed innovative approaches to maximize income from inventory cost management.
• Led generation of over $40M in cost reductions, 6% variable cost productivity per year through global variable cost productivity program discipline and process focus.
• Initiated Capital investment council managing over $70M budget with 250 distinct projects.

Boston, MA, US

• GE Tungsram/GE Lighting Europe was a $400M JV between GE Lighting and the Hungarian National Bankas a result of a GE acquisition in late 1990.Finance Director -- Sales, Marketing and Technology (1991 - 1992)CFO for GE.
• Drove 50% increase in revenues while reducing product costs by 40-70% by developing comprehensive operating reviews focusing on growth, cost control and asset management business process improvement.
• Implemented cash flow forecasting systems integrating operations from 15 countries across Europe and the Americas.
• Created strategic initiatives including: capacity planning and product-line and customer profitability, product-line technology roadmap and investment strategy and capacity planning and global rationalization.
• Reduced finance headcount by 60% through skills training, personnel upgrades and systems automation.

Boston, MA, US

GE's vehicle for executive development. This organization consciously selects top young talent from all functions, exposing them to a wide variety of financial, operational and strategic assignments.Staff Auditor through Senior Audit Manager (1987-1991).Rapid growth through ranks of Audit Staff to top managerial responsibility for teams of up to 15.

Boston, MA, US

GE Nuclear is a $700M power plant construction, parts and service business.Hired into industry leading GE Financial Management Program (FMP) Training. Earned top honors in all courses. #1 in Class (of 200)

Bs - Business, Finance

Mba Equivalent, Finance And Financial Management Services