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Cypress, California, United States

• At Happy Brands, I've had the incredible opportunity to lead our evolution into a dominant omnichannel market leader in the world of planners, stickers, and scrapbooking supplies. My role involves steering the.
• Revenue Growth: Led initiatives that significantly increased annual revenue streams, driving substantial financial performance improvements across the organization.
• Omnichannel Strategy Implementation: Successfully transitioned to a seamless online-offline retail model, which significantly improved our customer reach and satisfaction.
• Global Market Expansion: Expanded our distribution channels internationally, significantly growing our customer base and diversifying our market presence.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Overhauled our logistics and partnership models to cut costs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Crisis Management: Navigated the company through the COVID-19 pandemic with strategic foresight, ensuring continuity and growth during unprecedented times.

Greater Los Angeles, California, United States

• At Goodwill Southern California, I managed a broad spectrum of operations across retail, donation centers, and service offerings. My focus was on driving expansion and enhancing program efficiencies, which ensured.
• Program Expansion: Led the expansion of core programs, significantly improving service outreach and operational capacity.
• Innovative Service Initiatives: Created and implemented new programs that increased support for disadvantaged groups, strengthening our commitment to the community.
• Strategic Operations Management: Directed strategic planning and execution, enhancing operational and HR practices.
• Regulatory Adherence: Maintained high compliance with evolving regulations, upholding organizational standards.
• Operational Efficiency Improvements: Identified and enacted critical enhancements, boosting organizational efficiency.

San Francisco, California, United States

• During my tenure at TRX Training, I played a crucial role in aligning financial strategies with our corporate goals, contributing significantly to the company’s growth and operational success.
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Formulated and executed financial strategies that bolstered the company’s growth, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Operational Excellence: Led diverse teams in streamlining operations and improving service delivery, enhancing overall business performance.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• CFO at Sun Capital owned medical device company, Revenues of $500M. Charged with the financial turnaround of The Scooter Store, I tackled significant fiscal challenges through strategic restructuring and vigilant.
• Financial Turnaround: Executed a comprehensive restructuring plan that effectively addressed a $30M cash flow deficit, reinstating financial stability.

• Recruited to lead a team of 40+ professionals focused on Finance, Information Services, Inventory Planning and Allocation, Distribution, and Real Estate. In September 2010, promoted to Interim Chief Executive Officer.
• Implemented company-wide expense and cash forecasting, tracking and accountability
• Successfully restructured Anchor Blue’s cost structure resulting in savings of $8.5 million on an annualized basis
• Raised $3.25 million in capital from Sun Capital
• Completed full ERP implementation using SaaS model, postponed rolling out to stores due to bankruptcy filing.
• Currently managing Chapter 11 filing as Chief Restructuring Officer

• Spearheaded marketing and sale of company assets. Drafted offering memorandum with equity partners and financial institutions. Delivered key acquisition presentations to Board of Directors and prospective strategic.
• Concluded sale of Papyrus wholesale business, and purchase of American Greetings’ retail business in April 2009.
• Completed full ERP implementation including rollout of 320 integrated store POS systems.
• Negotiated 3 separate bank facilities, and 2 preferred stock issuances.

• As VP of Finance, led internal Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Insurance departments. Oversaw company stock administration. Protected company trademarks. Counseled business unit management to strengthen forecasting.
• Reduced monthly close time from 4 weeks to 5 days.
• Instituted new General Ledger reconciliation process to ensure financial statement accuracy.
• Decreased company DSO from 85 to less than 35 days.
• Compartmentalized financial reporting and planning.
• Saved $100K+ per year via aggressive travel vendor negotiations.

• Director of Treasury (2004 to 2005)Selected to head worldwide cash forecasting, accounts payable and receivable, and collections functions. Controlled $1.6B investment portfolio. Administered stock repurchase and.
• Saved $250K annually via improved cash forecasting process.
• Renegotiated existing insurance program
• Boosted quarterly cash flow forecasting accuracy to within 4% of actuals.
• Mitigated $300M in currency exposure via innovative foreign currency hedging model.Financial Controller - America’s Financial Planning and Analysis/Revenue Provided comprehensive financial support for company’s most.
• Enhanced revenue forecasting accuracy by introducing standardized forecasting templates and forecasting tracker resulting in improved predictability of the America’s.

• Based in the United Kingdom, chosen to formulate global financial analysis, accounting, budget, and decision support for 3 multi-national business units producing $400M+ in revenue. Monitored corporate financial.
• Created accurate forecasting process for $200M Customer Support division.
• Earned reputation for clear financial vision and strong leadership
• Honored with “Achiever Club” sponsorship from senior management.

San Jose, California, United States

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Zoology

Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi Fraternity