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Fullerton, California, Us

Gori is a dynamic, technology-driven logistics company that's redefining the way shipping is done. Backed by venture capital and fueled by innovation, we've built a robust network of partnerships with the leading shipping carriers. Our team of experts leverages cutting-edge technology to optimize every aspect of the shipping process, ensuring efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.

Woodland Hills, California, Us

8020 Consulting is a company of over 100 finance and accounting consultants providing interim and project-based support to client companies. Provided finance, strategy, and accounting leadership to management and private equity investors for client companies with revenues from $150M to $750M including leading cookware, vitamins and kombucha companies.o Hired five employees including two Vice Presidents to build team for ongoing 125% revenue growth.o Negotiated with credit card provider to increase limit by 560% and brought in new software, automating AP.o Improved leadership relationships and served as bridge with private equity to improve finance/accounting.o Structured proactive approach to improve cash and inventory, resulting in > 400% increase in cash balance.o Managed the development of a bottoms up budget to capture an over 100% increase in adjusted EBITDA.o Provided departmental continuity despite loss of 50% of finance and accounting staff including CFO, Directorof Finance, Controller, and Assistant Controller. Hired permanent employees with cultural and skills match.o Optimized close calendar to decrease close time by 50%, giving leadership team time to react to financials.o Progressed an insurance claim – adding a full category of recovery and resulting in an increase of over 700%from the first estimate to the final resolution. Managed insurance policy review to capture $300K in savings.o Prepared in-depth analysis of Cost of Goods Sold for variance analysis and new product development.

City Of Industry, California, Us

Made Goods is a rapid growth (40% CAGR) middle market luxury furniture/furnishings wholesale company selling to designers and retailers. Provided finance & accounting leadership for 4 furniture/furnishings brands and ancillary real estate & retail companies.o Designed cross-functional budget process to drive record 2020 sales and profit with 42% EBITDA growth.o Built 13-week cash flow model, increasing cash by 143% and allowing expansion of headquarters by 120%.o Moved banks to enable PPP loan and increase credit line by 100%. Achieved PPP full forgiveness of $1.9M.o Analyzed cost-benefit to close underperforming Chicago showroom and expand Dallas showroom.o Worked with third parties to manage valuations and quality of earnings exercises to value the company.o Revised and improved bonus and 401(k) structure to simplify and better retain personnel.o Optimized close process – decreased close time by 65% including income statement automation.

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Gb

TechnipFMC is a $12B global oil and gas technology company, resulting from the merger of Technip and FMC Technologies in 2017. Provided finance leadership for one global product line and finance and accounting leadership for two subsidiaries.o Directed finance to transform subsea motors business from R&D organization to commercial sales from Shell in Brazil, Eni in Angola, and LLOG in the Gulf of Mexico. Decreased annual EBIT loss by 83%.o Managed control software division split from legacy acquisition to separate P&L, capitalized on newproducts, and achieved year over year revenue growth of 42%.o Led two SAP implementations to integrate acquisitions into corporate ERP and processes.o Rebuilt forecast for global product line to engage and educate leadership, drove expectations to prioritize significant revenue opportunities, and achieved costs lower than 2018 budget.

Irvine, California, Us

Panasonic Avionics is the industry leader for in-flight entertainment and rapidly growing (17% CAGR) $2B international division of $108B Panasonic. Provided finance leadership for departments including Engineering, Software Applications, Quality, Rapid Deployment Modification (RDM), Administration, Corporate Sales and Marketing, Media and Creative Services, PMO, and OEM.

Hawker Beechcraft is a private equity owned (Goldman Sachs/Onex), $3.5B manufacturer of business and military aircraft. Provided finance leadership for $350M product line of flagship, $20M business jets.

Provided finance leadership for $200M cost reduction initiative and managed $300M cash balance.

Litigation consulting division of Am Law 100 law firm – supported attorneys and Fortune 500 clients with finance, accounting, & economic analysis.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Ford Motor Company is a global $160B manufacturer of automobiles. Land Rover and Jaguar are luxury brands that were owned by Ford.

Litigation consulting division of Am Law 100 law firm – supported attorneys and Fortune 500 clients with finance, accounting, & economic analysis.

Master Of Business Administration, Finance And Accounting, High Distinction

Bachelor Of Science, Economics, Barrett Honors College, Magna Cum Laude