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Fractional C Level services for manufacturing, early stage or non-profit organizations.

Greensboro, Nc

Joined management team as finance director, bringing experience in managing working capital and inventory control. Industries is a manufacturing/ assembly operation for the visually impaired. Exciting period for a mission driven organization

Complimentary financial skills for an established management team. Early focus on cash management, restoring relationships with suppliers, reduced monthly close by 20 % by modifying procedures and timing. Liaison with prospective lenders in refinancing debt efforts.Worked closely with owners and M&A for marketing company for sale, due diligence process and successful conversion with acquiring company

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Scale Finance LLC provides part time and temporary financial management expertise for companies and non-profit organizations in North Carolina, Florida and Washington DC. I work within a client service team, providing financial and consulting services with the client's accounting staff. Served as interim controller for a growth stage company in management team transition.

Arnold CxO Services provides experienced financial services and executive management talent in strategic budgeting approach . Currently working with non-profit organizations and distribution companiesRecent project =documenting and designing Operations and Financial procedures for a startup wholesale business.Project management lead for technology evaluation and selection for non-profit organizationFractional CFO assignments with 2 non-profits in quantifying Strategic Budgeting and sustainability models

CED is the largest membership organization for entrepreneurs in the US. As their fractional CFO, I lead financial management functions, such as budgeting, monthly reporting analytics and coordinating the annual audit with independent CPA firm. Worked closely with Finance Committee and Board of Directors as the organization expanded services and entered a capital campaign

Obtained company's first credit facility during 600% revenue growth; streamlined financial reporting, reducing professional fees by 50%

Recruited to fill new position based on experience with them as a client .Emerging company experiencing 300% growth from 07 to 08. Joined company for demonstrated skills in cash managment, long range planning, supply chain management and experience in policies and procedures for growing companies. Revised cost accounting standards for more timely reporting, reduced Days Sales Outstanding in receivables. Position eliminated in April due for cost savings cue to slower rev growth.

Recruited to Ampco based on my experience with them as a client. Lead project for ISO Certification, obtained in October 2008; leader for inventory control monotoring, working with staff as Company shifted sales emphasis from distributors to end users; Coordinated with Executive Management in Switzerland in business planning

Joined Miller Cooper Client Accounting Services, quickly developed role in Temporary CFO / Controller roles for Miller Cooper Clients. Over 86% chargeable in niche position as well as working with private companies' financial statements and tax consulting

Chief financial officer role for manufacturers and marketing company during various transitional phases: • A company in the tobacco industry was in a turnaround status. I negotiated termination settlement with union labor, outsourcing manufacturing to US contractor. Managed cash flow for locations in Virginia and Washington. • Served as VP and CFO for privately held company post sale to national distributor. Sold company revenues approximately $15million. • Director of Finance for marketing startup in first year. Established operating procedures and internal controls for the firm’s two locations in Virginia. • Contractor for General Electric Financial Affiliates- insurance regulatory reconciliation. Led team for international project for web-based regulatory reconciliation system. Contract extended twice to retain me during the assignment. • Recruited by RSM McGladrey for business development staff for Mid Atlantic region - generated over $400,000 in proposal opportunities and over $120,000 in closed business. Position eliminated in local practice merger.

Full time business development efforts for Richmond (VA) office. In first year, lead to over $400k in proposal opportunites, closed business on over $125k. Position eliminated in local merger

Joined non-profit organization operating 5 public television stations and 1 non-commerical radio station as first Treasurer as full time staff. Promoted to Vice President in 1994, Executive Vice President in 1996. P & L responsibility for all stations; Corporation equity increased by 12% during period there.

Joined legacy firm AM Pullen in 1975; promoted to partnership in McGladrey Hendrickson & Pullen in June 1984. Client Service Partner for Richmond VA location. Audit partner for non-profit practice, manufacturing and medical privately held business

Bs, Business Administration - Accounting

Activities and Societies: Busn. Manager, University YearbookEarned 50% living expenses while carrying full academic course load

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