I work with a wide variety of start-up and established companies in growing their business, attaining their business goals & objectives and ensuring their profitability. I provide extensive experience and advanced expertise in all facets of a business including Accounting, Finance, Operations, Human Resources and Information Technology. I am a reliable and vital partner to businesses that I service.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Handpicked by CEO to structure business for efficiency, profit, and increased market shareHelmed financial, IT, and operational improvements critical to rapid growth and emergence as global distributor, taking CIO- and COO-level roles in addition to CFO charter. Set all financial controls, IT improvements, HR standards, and P&L strategies. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP✔ Formed first rolling 5-year financial and operating plans for actual vs. forecast results.✔ Created annual projection as input to revenue forecasting and budgeting; issued first growth forecasts, including modeling for product volume and cost scenarios.✔ Handled legal ramifications—decreasing product returns and distribution issues by reviewing contracts.COST & OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES✔ Managed inventory levels and turns of ~ $10M, with first controls crucial to growing distributor volume (30 to 80).✔ Increased inventory turns with improved forecasting and production processes; aligned purchasing and receipt timelines for efficiency.✔ Monitored millions in sales performance and formulated P&L for promotions.✔ Increased supply chain ROI via logistics and workflow optimization; drove down freight costs with negotiations.✔ Issued directives to Operations VP on manufacturing costs / efficiencies.FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP✔ Quadrupled working capital, negotiating revolving line of credit and changes to bank terms allowing continued growth.✔ Secured $1.5M equipment line, plus better interest rate, increased A/R and inventory advance rates, and collateral cap elimination.✔ Cut A/R turnover and bad debt with automated payment notices; reduced product returns with improved reporting.✔ Administered $5M daily cash flow; established accounting controls, financial reporting policies and procedures, CPA year-end audit, and government agency / bank / insurance audits.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Set company up for effective financial controls, operations, tracking, and efficiency by taking on IT infrastructure-building, systems projects, and technology direction in addition to CFO charter.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT✔ Held authority for all IT software changes, database integrity, financial reporting development, technology upgrades, and corporate / information security.✔ Spearheaded $1M in ERP implementations, leading package evaluation / implementation for key projects as Project Sponsor and Leader for MFG-PRO and QAD solutions.✔ Launched first custom reporting suite and executive dashboard tools for monitoring operations.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Set HR policies and negotiated staffing agency contracts / markups—dampening costs throughout growth from 60 employees to 200. Managed business insurance contracts and renewal pricing.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬HUMAN RESOURCES LEADERSHIP✔ Hired executives (SVP, VP, other critical roles) with CEO; attracted and retained talent due to reputation as CFO.✔ Strengthened cost controls with first Travel & Entertainment policies and expense capitalization procedures.✔ Addressed all employee disputes; updated HR handbook in compliance with state and federal laws.

▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Created and presented P&L statements from customer, product category, & channel perspective. Developed and designed financial reporting, including performance analyses; issued recommendations for profit improvement based on analysis and review of financial statements.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Additional experience as Director of Finance, IT, and HR for International Beauty Design,Inc. (IBD)

Structured Accounting, Finance, IT & HR Departments. Automated Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Financials. Implemented BPCS on an AS400. This was a fully integrated ERP system. Assumed position of HR Director from the owner of the company. Updated personnel & payroll systems for the company.