Todd Howe Email & Phone Number

East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, United States

Western Massachusetts

Broadcast High School Hockey games on Bear Country 95.3, simulcast on Frontier Community Access Television with Play-by-Play Announcer Chris Collins. Announced Greenfield High School's 2019 Division 3A State Championship Game.

Holyoke, Ma And Warminster, Pa

*Summary*Manage financial operations and human resources of subcontracting manufacturer of medical devices and aerospace parts*Specifics*Significantly improved accuracy of inventory valuation based on improvement of inventory procedures and costing analysis in first three monthsReduced on-site external audit hours by 40% by creating audit book with work papers and supporting documentation and analysis in first yearUpgraded monthly margin analysis and facilitated management meeting tasks to improve margin by 10% in first two yearsEliminated annual physical inventory by implementing daily cycle counts resulting in cost savings and improved accuracyResponsible for daily cash management and planning, including negotiating vendor terms and utilizing cash discounts, increasing company marginsManaged annual employee meeting discussing health benefit options and answering employee questions and concernsImproved management review of key data by discussing their needs and developing weekly reports and analysis

West Springfield, Ma

*Summary*Board Member of committee organized in 1967 to recognize achievements of high school hockey players in Western Massachusetts which also awards $4,500 annually in scholarships*Specifics*Founding Sponsor of Kevin J. Major Award, Division IIIA MVP, awarded annually to top player in division with $500 scholarshipWorked with committee to annually determine award winners and host banquetScouted high school games throughout regular season and state playoffsReported on high school hockey games, schedules, news, and points of interest on Facebook page Search for Bessone-Awards-Banquet on Facebook

Leeds, Ma

*Summary*Manage financial operations of $32,000,000 manufacturer and wholesaler of artist’s materials and office supplies*Specifics*Controlled cash management, analysis, forecasting of cash needs and collections, and corporate lending strategiesDeveloped financial statement projections for annual review and analysis of financing needs for potential acquisitionsCreated weekly one page lift-up reports for review of orders, shipments, payables, receivables and manufacturingDirectly supervised four staff accountants and oversaw the activities of the entire accounting group Directed cross-training of staff accountants to reduce staffing by 25%, increase productivity and reduce down-timeHandled daily cash management, including signing checks, borrowing funds and timely responses to vendor inquiriesApproved all purchase orders, managing proper inventory levels and future cash requirements

Amherst, Ma

*Summary*NCAA Division I Ice Hockey Goal Judge*Specifics*UMass goal judge from their debut in Division I hockey until the elimination of goal judgesWorked Ice Breaker tournament in 2008 at Agganis Arena (UMass vs Michigan State)Worked Inaugural Frozen Fenway game at Fenway Park in 2010 (BU vs BC)Worked Frozen Fenway game at Fenway Park in 2012 (UMass vs UVM)

Greenfield, Ma

*Summary*Assistant Head Coach for Varsity high school hockey program*Specifics*2007-2008 Inaugural Western Massachusetts Division IIIA Champions2004-2008 Fay Division regular season champions for four straight seasonsRan website for all of Western Massachusetts high school hockey

Montague, Ma

*Summary*Acting Chief Financial Officer for companies ranging from $200,000 to $4,000,000 annually*Specifics*Created financial statement packages for debt refinancing and new financing for future expansion plans.Designed and implemented database for staff to respond to customer inquiries in seconds, rather than hours.Completed annual and 12-month rolling budgets with automated spreadsheet analysis, reviewed on a monthly basis.Reviewed monthly financial statements with presentation to Presidents, Board of Directors and ownership.Developed internal audit procedures and completed work papers to save time and money on annual CPA’s reviews.Acted as internal auditor to ensure company policies and control procedures were adhered to and complied with.Facilitated annual planning meetings for setting short and long term goals on an annual basis.

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Graduated Cum Laude; Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society; Dean's List; Northeast 8 All-Academic Team.

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