TWK Consulting Services provides strategic CFO/VP level Finance and Human Resource experience on a consulting/contract basis for small, medium and growing companies.Specialty area includes the Flooring Industry with experience in almost all areas of retail flooring. Experience with Rollmaster Software implementation and maximizing benefits of the system in everyday operations.

RETAIL FLOORING COMPANY WITH TWO RETAIL LOCATIONS AND AN ONLINE BUSINESS; Recruited by President and CFO to manage all accounting and finance functions, develop operational processes, and implement a fully-integrated ERP computer system. Work directly with Board of Directors.Supervise AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, period-end close, and financial reporting. Oversee financial planning, operating budgets, analysis, job costing, cash flow, and human resources. Manage 8 direct reports (accounting, purchasing, distribution) and 30 indirect reports (sales and installation).Converted stand-alone POS system to a fully-integrated ERP system 60 days ahead of schedule and 10% under budget. Developed SOP documentation and trained all staff.Established inventory control for 3,500 sku's. Achieved immediate 5% reduction of lost terms, inventory shrinkage and costing errors by improving processes.

Financial Accountability / ProfitabilityImproved bottom line profits over 20% by identifying expense reduction opportunities, realigning jobs, maximizing employee performance, and negotiating insurance and rents.Improved margins by 12% through analysis of pricing and profits. Analyzed sales reports to ensure volume purchases for fast-moving products and to discontinue sales of lower margin items.Collaborated with Sales Manager in training staff on best practices that improve margins.Reduced returns and allowances by creating a vendor system that ensured reimbursement of damaged material.Cut costing errors by implementing a computerized estimating program that improved bid accuracy.Significantly improved all lending relationships; secured and managed company lines of credit.Human Resources / People ManagementCreated job descriptions for all positions in the company. Designed annual employee reviews, a merit pay system, harassment training, and a discipline and termination process.Cut workers' compensation expenses by over 20%.PROCESSESReduced operations staff by 60% by analyzing existing operations, and improving systems and processes.Centralized accounting functions such as AP, AR, and payroll. Implemented automatic timekeeping, consolidated bank accounts, monitored reconciliations, and established internal controls. Established intercompany transfers, bar coding, and work orders for distribution and logistics. Expansion (4 new retail locations)Developed timelines to be used from signing of leases to store openings. Negotiated with vendors and suppliers on phone systems, computer and network setup, alarm systems, and warehouse racking.Participated in the selection and training of new staff.Integrated all cash, accounting, operations functions, and internal controls within the corporate structure.Achieved 30% reduction of inventory by developing a centralized inventory with transfer system to stores.

Established procurement system for new computer system. Developed safety stock, created lead times, and established inventory analysis. Handled purchasing, inventory management, and return functions for 2,000 SKUs.

Hired, trained, and managed 80 employees. Established internal controls for over $150K per week in revenue. Developed training programs that reduced shrinkage by 10%. Created 2-month training program for Store Manager trainees.