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Telementum Global, founded in August 1997, is a leading-edge enterprise renowned for its strategic acquisitions, including Speck, LLC in San Mateo, CA, and Tech-21 Enterprises in London, UK, as well as its inclusion of Alphacomm Enterprises with a presence in Atlanta, Dallas, and Seattle. Backed by McCarthy Capital, Telementum forges partnerships with wireless carriers, national retailers, and distributors to engineer bespoke wireless accessory solutions. As one of the preeminent solution providers in the US, our unparalleled industry acumen, avant-garde manufacturing approach, and comprehensive supply chain distinguish us from our peers.I was recruited to drive growth through organic opportunities and acquisitions while positioning this wireless accessory manufacturer for a major private equity (PE) event. I oversee M&A and rapid organic revenue expansion efforts, direct all Finance, Treasury, Accounting, IT, HR, Purchasing, and Supply Chain functions, and serve on the Board of Directors.Impact:• Closed the Tech 21 acquisition in May 2024 with 2nd acquisition projected to close in August 2024.• On track to close the first debt syndication for the company in September 2024.• Positioned the company for sustained margin growth and an increase in free cash flow in 2024.• Increased EBITDA margins in 2023 through strategic international expansion, new product line launches, and enhanced eCommerce platforms. • Led company to best year on record in 2022, with exceptional top-line revenue and EBITDA margin. Successful integration of Speck resulted in exceeding synergy targets by $10M and expanding house brands and retail channels.• Delivered back-to-back record-breaking years (2020 & 2021) that drove topline revenues and increased EBITDA margins through new cost controls and manufacturing strategies each year.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Recruited back to company to lead the development and expansion of the Corporate FP&A team in support of our Un-carrier business transformation. Responsible for enterprise-wide operating, capital and cash flow planning, monthly forecasting and five-year planning models. Develop presentations and analyses to inform the Board of Directors on company’s performance and strategic direction. Manage short- and long-term cash flow projections. Lead a team of 175 comprised of directors, managers and analysts in support of all Corporate departments, Revenue, Marketing, Retail & Care Operations, and enterprise consolidations for a $40B+ revenue plan and a $30B+ annual operating plan.• Leader in the acquisition efforts of Sprint to ensure financial alignment & synergy targets are defined & executed upon deal closure leading to over $46B (NPV) value unlock over 5 years.• 2018 Record Breaking & Industry leading financial results with an 11% increase in EBITDA to $12.4B & record free cash flow up 30% to $3.6B achieved through a highly engaged financial team whose operational leaders have ensured results were translated into financial success delivering a 162% company bonus payout. • Assumed leadership of the Office of the CFO to drive consistent analyses or both internal & external communications. Strengthened Finance & Accounting Team culture through team building, cross functional projects and development opportunities. • Delivered $11.2B Adjusted EBITDA in 2017 driving on-going project of re-examining and transforming our cost structure. Produced record breaking free cash flow of $2.73B along with an overall company bonus payout of 171%. • Delivered industry leading financial growth in 2016 of $10.6B Adjusted EBITDA & 12% revenue growth to $27.8B thru strong alignment & cooperation between operations & finance teams that properly balanced growth and profitability while still beating shareholder & analysts’ expectations, including a quadrupled stock price since IPO.

Waltham, Ma, Us

Brought on board as the business partner to Senior Leadership Team and Regional GM to strengthened revenue growth of Americas region after 2 years of sluggish sales and margin declines. Directed all Accounting / FP&A functions for Thermo Fisher’s multi-site operations in the US, Canada and South America, including 10 manufacturing sites with $900M+ in annual sales (60% of division sales). Led a total Accounting/Finance staff of 75 including 4 Controllers and 4 Finance Directors. • Achieved 2013 targets with revenue growth of 5% and EBITDA expansion of 210 bps despite strong headwinds in the healthcare segments and increased competition. Met 2012 target with 100 bps EBITDA margin expansion and 4% revenue growth in the face of healthcare segment slowdown and government budget reductions. • Rebuilt Finance team to support stronger price analytics and new business opportunities such as: entering an emerging business segment; capital equipment sales to increase revenue stream potential by $3M; and building a new manufacturing plant in Brazil as part of an emerging market strategy with $100M estimated growth over 3 years. • Improved gross margins (35% in 2012 to 43% at end of 2013) through targeted price increases, new customer acquisition, and focus on procurement activities along with manufacturing best practices.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Directed financial/capital planning, forecasting and strategy associated with Operations & Revenue (Retail, B2B, National Retail Partners, Supply Chain, Customer Care, Local Marketing, Web/Telesales). Led 50 financial analysts, managers and directors. Oversaw a $7B/year operating budget and $300M in capital. Evaluated potential acquisitions, partnerships, new products/services, and capital expenditures such as new stores and internal projects to enhance customer experience.• Drove rigorous P&L management and restructured/strengthened Finance and Operations functions/teams to support growth, particularly in the retail segment, in a highly competitive industry,• Delivered a 6% EBITDA CAGR over 4 years through aggressive revenue and OPEX management, including rationalization of store operations and customer traffic.

Elk Grove Village, Il, Us

Privately held food manufacturing based in Chicago, IL.

Basel, Baselstadt, Ch

Novartis AG is a Swiss-American multinational pharmaceutical corporation based in Basel, Switzerland and Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Mobile digital communication company

Burbank, Ca, Us

The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios complex in Burbank, California.

Mba, Finance

B.S., Accounting & Management