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California, United States

Alamo, California, Us

Construction Accounting & Administration Services and Consulting. Analyzing organizational environments, and designing the processes required to achieve balance, harmony and functionality in the workplace. It all begins with an understanding of what the client wants to achieve with their company. Together, we envision the Big Picture, and then formulate the strategic plan. We work together then to implement that plan and finally we observe, control and modify according to results achieved. With over 20 years of managerial experience in a variety of industries I have come to know Excellence in Customer Service. Customer Service begins with each and every person in the organization, and I teach teams how to maximize their service levels in everything they do from basic accounting systems, human resources, risk management, treasury/asset management and more. The bottom line results are obvious.

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

Successful implementation of cloud based accounting system integration, with establishment of new accounting structure to manage growth across multiple locations and divisions.

Martinez, Ca, Us

38-years of installations ; solar support systems, standard carports, solar-ready carports, & covered RV canopies. Today, baja Carports is recognized nationwide for our Solar Support Systems™ explicitly designed to support solar panels. We see the future of baja Carports solar support systems [solar carports and solar-ready carports] as no longer being an amenity or for that matter, an afterthought for down the road installments, but a standard in building and property development.

Broomfield, Co, Us

Helped to coordinate the Finance, Accounting and Project Controls teams for the Joint Venture between MWH and Webcor on the new wastewater treatment facility for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission known as the Biosolids Digester Facility Project, or BDFP.

Fremont, Ca, Us

Managing the Chapter 11 Re-Structuring of the Nation’s largest residential roofing company. Developed and implemented a turn-around plan based on historical gross margin profitability, then eliminated under performing operational divisions either via sale or closure. Implementing new ERP system to streamline information system functionality across 6 states and pairing down G&A expenses to appropriate levels. Transitioned the Ch 11 from an initial orderly winddown plan into a sustainable ongoing concern with an entirely new equity group that emerged from Ch 11 via 363 Sale in Feb 2021.

San Francisco, California, Us

$1 billion annual volume mix of 9 entities including commercial general contracting, concrete construction companies, interior finishing company, management services and equipment services. Accomplishments: Led M&A team in analysis & negotiation of vertical integration project. Repaired a fractured relationship between Operations and Finance/HR departments. Orchestrated vertical expansion Start-up Company’s enterprise software system. Devised accurate data extraction process workaround for financial reporting system deficiencies.

San Francisco, California, Us

$14 million combined twin entity non-profit budget. Responsible for all accounting functions, human resources, risk management, treasury, real estate & facilities, information systems. Accomplishments: Negotiated $5 million credit line. Sourced and negotiated purchase and take-out financing of commercial real estate for operations. Managed tenant improvement construction. Served on Finance Committee, Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Retirement Plan Committee and Technology Committee. Monthly presentations to two Boards of Directors. Developed and managed staff of professionals.

Commercial Real Estate Development entity tied to Principal Builders. Accomplishments: Produced Lease vs. Buy analysis. Sourced, negotiated, arranged financing and managed commercial property acquisition. Successfully navigated SBA loan process. Managed commercial property.

San Francisco, California, Us

$70 million Commercial Tenant Improvement Contractor. Responsible for all accounting functions, human resources, risk management, treasury, legal, information systems and all administrative services. Accomplishments: Drove successful software conversion process including the design and mapping of new general ledger account structure. Conceptualized and managed new information systems network design and implementation. Personally assumed hands-on responsibility for all accounting, human resources, administration and IT transactions as a direct result of recession driven personnel reductions. Creatively managed cash-flow during the economic downturn ensuring the survival of the firm and some of its subcontractors. Rebuilt support staff as business escalated.

Start-up Multi-Family Residential Commercial Construction and Management firm. Accomplishments: Personally launched the firm by designing and establishing all ERP systems, contracts, financing, procedures, personnel and risk management processes to support $100 million worth of work in place. Worked directly with multi-family residential developers. Managed project close-outs and change management.

Concord, California, Us

$4 billion revenue Commercial Construction firm. Responsibilities included accounting and financial administration, risk management, contracts & claims processing. Management of 18 month rolling budget. Accomplishments: Redefined and streamlined subsidiary work-flow process via department cross-training. Managed subsidiary ERP conversion. Coordinated and secured the refinancing of $450 million worth of corporate real estate holdings across the Western United States. Initiation of formal subcontractor/vendor pre-qualification system. Created and implemented subcontractor claim management process thereby successfully closed millions of dollars in claims to strengthen gross profits and working capital. Championed inter-departmental working relationships and organization wide team building.

$100 million General Contractor and Real Estate Developer specializing in Multi-Family and High-End Single Family Residential Construction. Responsible for all accounting functions, human resources, information systems, insurance & bonding, legal & administrative functions. Accomplishments: Designed and implemented complete IT network system with successful accounting software conversion. Established exceptional insurance and surety program which enhanced sales by protecting clients as well as contractor and added capital and bottom line profitability of the company. Trained project management teams in cost-budget variance analysis to drive a stronger gross profit. Prepared and won California tax credit award for low-income housing development project. Successful defense of IRS audit.

$15 million General Contractor specializing in Commercial/Industrial Design Build, Insurance Repair and Single-Family Residential construction. Responsibilities included management of all administration and support services; accounting, MIS, human resources, contracts, customer service, asset management, and strategic planning. Accomplishments: Implemented new Fleet Management program. Created financial reporting and forecasting system to track and forecast profitability of multiple projects by Project Manager. Spearheaded negotiation of long-standing contractual legal issue resulting in successful settlement.

Commercial Real Estate Development linked to Antrim Engineering. Accomplishments: Sourced, financed and secured multiple properties for commercial mixed use light industrial development in the San Francisco Bay area. Led FP&A function. Participated from financial and contracts perspective in build-outs, leasing, sales and property management.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Finance & Economics