Privately held industrial startup.- Lead debt and equity fundraising efforts including a SAFE and Series B round, securing financing to support project and working capital needs.- Developed comprehensive financial models supporting cash flow projections and valuation. - Designed and implemented processes for accounting controls and financial reporting, as well as financial analysis and KPI’s.

Private equity owned manufacturing company specializing in premium private label sauces and condiments for top tier grocery retailers, with manufacturing locations in Maine and Vermont, privately held until 2017.Chief Financial Officer (March 2014 – October 2022)Chief Operating Officer/VP of Operations (April 2018 – January 2022)- Lead activities leading to a successful sale of the company to private equity in 2017.- Lead and performed key activities for acquisitions, including due diligence, financial modeling, and business integration including ERP and systems conversion.- Designed and implemented comprehensive financial reporting, analytical processes and KPI’s to drive business performance across sales, manufacturing, and supply chain activities, directly resulting in improved EBITDA margins, reduction of working capital requirements, and increased cash flow.- Raised a combined $40MM in debt facilities, including negotiation of rates, structures, and covenants.- In addition to finance and accounting responsibilities, directly managed operations, supply chain, human resources, and IT for two manufacturing facilities over a period of four years.

Privately held building materials and hardware distribution company with ~$150MM in annual sales, exited to a strategic buyer in 2014. Chief Financial Officer/VP of Treasury- Lead key activities resulting in a successful sale of the business to a strategic acquirer in February 2014.- Implemented software tools and processes to improve gross margin analytics and operational KPI’s, directly resulting in EBITDA growth and increased cash flow.- Successfully negotiated multiple financing facilities totaling $30MM, including funding for working capital requirements, equipment, and the stand up of a second 200K SF distribution facility.- Developed the finance team into a critical strategic function, providing comprehensive, actionable analysis to enable improved, data driven decision processes.

GE Equipment Services, a GE Capital company offering structured financial lending, leasing, and operational consulting services to large and medium businesses across Western and Central Europe.Director of Business Development, Capital Markets (December 2005 – January 2008)Manager, Structured Finance (October 2002 – December 2005)- Lead and/or supported cross-functional/cross-cultural teams engaged in various corporate development projects including acquisitions as well as structured finance transactions. Activities included financial analysis and valuation, identification of synergy opportunities, due diligence, and transaction structuring involving multiple third-party financial institutions.- Regularly developed and presented proposals to senior executives in both the US and Europe, securing approvals and supporting the execution of multiple transactions in various countries.

A publicly traded telecommunications and technology company formed as a joint venture between Qwest Communications Inc., and KPN N.V., to develop high-speed fiber networks and data centers across Europe.- Directed the capital budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis process for all operating locations, managing and partnering with functional leads in multiple countries to manage an annual budget of ~€500MM.- Part of a small cross-cultural corporate finance team responsible for all activities related to capital fundraising and mergers/acquisitions, including due diligence, valuation, and financial modeling.