Worldwide Shelters provides disaster relief and transitional shelter to victims displaced by manmade and natural disasters around the world. As COO, responsibilities included finance, accounting, manufacturing, distribution, legal, HR, and business development. WWS began as a for-profit entity, but moved to a charity status in late 2009. Was responsible for all aspects of setting up the charity, from legal filings to IRS applications. In 2010, led the distribution of over 10,000 shelters to Haiti following the January earthquake.

Served as a business partner to the President, Senior VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, and VP of Managed Services. Drove direct revenue, pricing, and contract compliance for more than $1B in revenues. Reported directly to the division President. Developed the division’s strategy as well as budgets. Assisted in the implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Directly oversaw the Finance, Accounting, IT, and Customer Service Departments. Led the development of all accounting, legal, treasury, and taxation during the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico. Joined forces with the company President to execute the relocation and rebuilding of sales, marketing, and sourcing teams from Illinois to Maryland. Led Sarbanes-Oxley implementation, ensuring all requirements. Developed and presented the division strategy; prepared budgets.

Directed all aspects of cost accounting, productivity reporting, and excess/obsolete inventory management. Represented the finance team in building the manufacturing and distribution strategies during rapid growth and integration of a major acquisition. Provided financial projections.

Located in Moscow, Russia. Led the Finance and Logistics functions at the McDonald's manufacturing and distribution facility located in Southwest Moscow.

Clients served included manufacturing, banks, government, and not-for-profits.