" Creating a Culture, not just a Process! "As the CFO or COO, I build professional and profitable business cultures. I accomplish this by using two primary tools. The first is a personally modified version of Root Cause Analysis. This allows me to solve problems quickly and efficiently. The second is the implementation of my vision of Excellent Customer Service. It is a philosophy that winds its' way through every corner of the company. An innovative leader with a record of designing and implementing strategies that exceed corporate goals and objectives for start-ups and established companies including The Backe Group, Federated Investors and Rockwell International.Specific strengths include turning around underperforming operations; embracing new technology and emerging markets; and communicating across all organizational levels. Diverse industry experience includes media, publishing, financial services, non-profits and aeronautics.Select accomplishments include:• Turned Dorchester Publishing from failing company to attractive acquisition for Amazon. • Achieved profitability, successfully selling Dorchester Media. • Took Backe Digital Brand Marketing from operating in the red to operating in the black. • Reduced the number of jobs going over budget 90% at Backe Digital Brand Marketing. • Enhanced customer service significantly at Federated Investors. • Reduced error rate and employee turnover to zero in Corporate Accounting at Federated.Specialties: P&LStartupsTurnaroundsProfit ImprovementRestructuring OperationsStrategic Planning Sales & MarketingProduct DevelopmentRegulatory ReportingOfficer & Board Member
Listed skills include Strategy, Strategic Planning, Management, Start Ups, and 28 others.