Assist with the implementation of consulting and workshop programs for start-up and maturing businesses in a change environment. Create cash flow statements and cash and accrual basis financials. Mentor/Consultant for the SBA's Emerging Leaders Program with 20 businesses that have demonstrated growth potential and management expertise >>> 3 years service with this program. Webinar producer/presenter for nation wide webinar on Cash Flow and Budgeting for the Inter City Capital… Show more Assist with the implementation of consulting and workshop programs for start-up and maturing businesses in a change environment. Create cash flow statements and cash and accrual basis financials. Mentor/Consultant for the SBA's Emerging Leaders Program with 20 businesses that have demonstrated growth potential and management expertise >>> 3 years service with this program. Webinar producer/presenter for nation wide webinar on Cash Flow and Budgeting for the Inter City Capital Connections. Developed and presented workshops for Veterans and their families. Assist with funding for the SBDC program via meetings/grant prep with banks, State and Local agencies. Develop and presented workshops for start-ups and growth companies related to all aspects of managing an organization. Show less

Senior level finance executive available to assist your organization in moving to the next level. My education, experience and skill set afford you the opportunity to temporarily add a level of management and staff assistance that all organizations require as they move thru growth stages. My Advantage: I provide my clients with a sustainable growth oriented solution and remain in contact for tune-ups as required.Areas of expertise include Interim CFO, Controller, system implementation… Show more Senior level finance executive available to assist your organization in moving to the next level. My education, experience and skill set afford you the opportunity to temporarily add a level of management and staff assistance that all organizations require as they move thru growth stages. My Advantage: I provide my clients with a sustainable growth oriented solution and remain in contact for tune-ups as required.Areas of expertise include Interim CFO, Controller, system implementation project management, change management, 3rd party funding and more - please see summary above. Willing to travel and undertake engagements requiring extended terms and complex solutions. I enjoy solving problems and implementing solutions in conjunction with all levels of management and staff, assuring that the results are workable and sustainable. I am flexible and ready to discuss your circumstances and opportunities. Show less

Romeo & Juliette is the manufacturer and world wide distributor of sheepskin boots under the brand names BEARPAW, and PAWZ and Attix atheletic shoes. Responsibilities include the oversight of production, shipment, warehousing and distribution of all products sold by R&J. Additionally, responsible for all finance and administrative duties within the organization.Implemented ERP system to track all Domestic and International operations including sales orders,PO's, production & shipping… Show more Romeo & Juliette is the manufacturer and world wide distributor of sheepskin boots under the brand names BEARPAW, and PAWZ and Attix atheletic shoes. Responsibilities include the oversight of production, shipment, warehousing and distribution of all products sold by R&J. Additionally, responsible for all finance and administrative duties within the organization.Implemented ERP system to track all Domestic and International operations including sales orders,PO's, production & shipping schedule tracking, warehouse functions, distribution, accounting and management reporting. First year of implementation yielded a reduction of customer chargebacks 60% ($3M). Increased gross margin by eliminating Chinese agents (10% of production cost) and capturing VAT refund previously retained by agents (14% of production cost). Established Chinese management operations to replace agents and control production. Net savings of 20% thus taking GM to over 40%. Reviewed in-house staffing requirements and upgraded the customer service, production/distribution and accounting departments via replacements and new position additions. Show less

Created financial models and pro formas, compiled supporting documentation and coached firms resulting in successful VC, IPO and bank fundings. Pre and post acquisition due diligence and audit prep resulting in a $1M acquisition purchase price reduction. Upon disillusionment of Packard Bell-NEC, consolidated and reconciled accounting records, negotiated payment of outstanding accounts receivable, arranged for continuing warranty service on products in the field and sold real assets.

CALSTAR is a provider of air ambulance services with $50M annual revenue and 11 California bases. Implemented Quantum (industry specific) general ledger and accounts payable systems and interfaced with existing inventory system. Compiled data for the installation/intergration of aircraft maintenance system. Project manager for ROIP (radio over internet protocol) system utilizing Cisco IPICs technology. Tower spaced leased; radios, repeaters and routers installed, tested, documented and… Show more CALSTAR is a provider of air ambulance services with $50M annual revenue and 11 California bases. Implemented Quantum (industry specific) general ledger and accounts payable systems and interfaced with existing inventory system. Compiled data for the installation/intergration of aircraft maintenance system. Project manager for ROIP (radio over internet protocol) system utilizing Cisco IPICs technology. Tower spaced leased; radios, repeaters and routers installed, tested, documented and interfaced with dispatch communications. Show less

Selected and installed accounting and reporting systems for a start-up medical laboratory. Profitable entity with revenues of $14M and a market value of $40M upon my departure. Responsible for all accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, vendor interaction, purchasing and warehousing. Created and installed automated inventory/purchsaing system.

$15M personnel screening service that grew to a $250M entity with the acquisition of a TSA contract. Developed internal policies, programs and reports to comply with the U.S. Goverment contract. Prepared payroll and expense reconcilations and assured appropriateness of billings.

Upon my arrival, this $10M hybrid hospital/medical lab was bleeding $250K/Mo. in cash. Within 90 days, cash flow was positive and location profitable. Corrected billing deficiencies, established accounts receivable collections procedure, cut excess manpower/expenses, created management reports, passed external audit, prepped and assisted in due diligence for VC funding and hired permanent CFO. Upon my departure, revenues were $50M with profits in the 20% range.

CFO, VP Finance, Asst Corp Secretary. Grew this independent medical lab, affilated with regional hospitals, from a $10M business to $140M in revenue and a 21% profit margin. Took company public raising $17M and completed a $40M debenture offering and $80M in bank loans. Successfully integrated 27 acquisitions, each yielding an average of 40% to the bottom line while maintaining a minimum of 10% internal sales growth annually. Supervised regional controllers, corporate billing and human… Show more CFO, VP Finance, Asst Corp Secretary. Grew this independent medical lab, affilated with regional hospitals, from a $10M business to $140M in revenue and a 21% profit margin. Took company public raising $17M and completed a $40M debenture offering and $80M in bank loans. Successfully integrated 27 acquisitions, each yielding an average of 40% to the bottom line while maintaining a minimum of 10% internal sales growth annually. Supervised regional controllers, corporate billing and human resources. Produced 10K's, 10Q's and NASDAQ reporting requirements. Upon reimbursement declines, reduced monthly spending $2M per month. Show less

West Region Finance Manager - Developed operational review that increased this $140M region's profitability from 4% of revenue to 14% in one year. Responsible for financial statement analysis, development and inplementation of expense reduction/control programs and supervised accounts receivable and collection efforts.Corporate Controller - Responsible for all accounting and payroll functions for this $500M operation. Selected and implemented financial and reporting systems in place until… Show more West Region Finance Manager - Developed operational review that increased this $140M region's profitability from 4% of revenue to 14% in one year. Responsible for financial statement analysis, development and inplementation of expense reduction/control programs and supervised accounts receivable and collection efforts.Corporate Controller - Responsible for all accounting and payroll functions for this $500M operation. Selected and implemented financial and reporting systems in place until 2006 and the Corp was $6B. Consolidated three merged laboratories, creating newly formed entity. Show less

Various accounting and finance positions at various locations through-out the country to include Corporate Controller at Consolidated Biomedical Laboratory, Financial Analyst at the Corp. Research Center, Construction Accounting Supervisor for projects valued at more that $150M and Staff Accountant and Production Clerk.