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United States

Currently, providing Interim and Fractional COO/CFO Consulting Services. Networked into these roles by former colleagues based on change management skills and ability to establish operational/financial goals while executing at the speed of light. ✔ DENNIS Uniform, Portland, OR. Interim CFO and Chief Strategy Officer role: Secured $20M in additional capital for private equity refinancing, using the funds to scale distribution and invest in technology for manufacturing efficiencies. Negotiated commercial leases that reduced brick-and-mortar real estate footprint by 15%, saving $1.5M.✔ Texas Book Company, Dallas, TX. Tasked with integrating a carve-out acquisition quickly while introducing a strategy for accounting and finance roles. Assignment evolved into being invited as an External Board Member for the parent company. Completed ESOP financing and compliance with bank and new shareholders.

Peoria, Illinois, Us

Managed over 500 employees with full P&L responsibility and overseeing Financial Services, IT, Real Estate, HR, Marketing, and Safety/Police. Established an inaugural 5-year campus-wide facilities deferred maintenance plan. Restructured $150M of capital by converting debt from variable to public fixed bonds in October 2021, capitalizing on historically low interest rates and saving an estimated $53M over 15 years. Successfully negotiated terms for 120+-member union contracts with Teamsters, IUOE, and Benevolent Association of Police. Reduced substantial IT and deferred maintenance financial risks by converting approximately 60% of proprietary technology applications to sustainable platforms.

APEX MEDIA (Amazon, Private Equity, and Entrepreneur ownership)Financially accountable for 33 entities (US & International) with $400M in revenues of a multisite e-commerce international retailer (B2B and B2C). An end-to-end supply chain logistics and distribution of textbooks, eBooks, and consumer electronics. Tasked with completing a large transaction with Amazon and Private Equity in the textbook e-commerce space. CEO needed a partner who could quickly gain trust and credibility with private equity partners, Amazon, and bank(s) while being attentive to growth opportunities. Amazon’s deal consisted of a $120M structured credit facility with Private Equity. Reported directly to the CEO in all roles with full P&L responsibility. Managed IT and conducted regular cybersecurity assessments. Promoted to President to lead the Amazon business unit and manage IT, Finance, and Marketing functions. Within six months, hired effective personnel and rebuilt dynamic pricing algorithms. Directed a proprietary strategic selling opportunity (Co-Op Program) that expanded Amazon sales by 25%.

Chicago, Il, Us

A supply chain logistics, manufacturing, and SaaS business model. Identified a new customer channel in the co-mail printer industry, led a vertical integration that required a $50M investment in hardware and printers, managed financial modeling for the investment, secured $50M in new capital funding from investors, and achieved a 50% revenue increase and doubled EBITDA within two years. Decreased ERM financial risk while increasing gross margin 6% by implementing Lean practices/adding visual controls. Led the M&A roll-up strategy from candidate identification through due diligence, resulting in two acquisitions that boosted gross margin by 14%, improved EBITDA from negative to positive, and secured $20M in capital for manufacturing expansion.Earlier Financial Experience: CONTROLLER, Paper Source, Private equity-owned manufacturer, e-commerce, specialty retailer with 300% growth over two years. TREASURER AND STORE OPERATIONS, The RoomPlace, a Private Equity-owned retailer with 30% footprint growth within two years. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Footprint Solutions, (formerly Prism Retail Services), an in-store merchandising and metrics feedback solutions company. Acquired and integrated a New Store Setup division within 60 days, doubling revenues and profits CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Martin Brower, largest McDonald’s food service distribution partner, positioned for Chipotle launch. INTERNATIONAL AUDIT MANAGER, Kraft Foods, led due diligence and acquisition roll-up strategies in both US & Latin/South America. AUDIT AND TAX, PwC

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Executive Mba

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Accounting And Business/Management