Elliott’s Tn. Boot Co., LLCSenior Financial Manager Operating Committee Member (current)Recently joined privately owned wholesaler retailer with 10 sales locations and very active e-commerce site as Controller and Senior Financial Manager. Hired to provide mentoring for family members going through generational ownership transition. Responsibilities include establishing a financial culture supporting and improving continued financial success.• Implemented first ever in-house financial G/L and monthly financial statements which focused management on several profit enhancement expense reductions opportunities.• Implemented new card payment system significantly reducing expenses • Developed cash flow forecasting emphasizing inventory rationalization and optimizing mark down strategies increasing operating earnings• Managed the financial transition to new powerful P.O.S. and Accounting systems providing the visibility to increase operating earnings. Implemented independent review and analysis of package freight contracts and costs with probability of saving the Company significant expenses.

Providing consulting services to clients of GRG

Startup manufacturer of cruising motor yachts for customers with full appreciation of luxury cruisiResponsibilities encompassing manufacturing operations, sales & marketing, financial operations, and administrative management including human resources, legal, and risk management with full P&L responsibility.•

$5.7B leading global manufacturer and marketer of recreational products including boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards equipment with 27,000 associates.Group President at Sea Ray Boat Group [ Edit ] Consumer Goods industry Group President Sea Ray BoatsJanuary 1985 – January 2002 (17 years 1 month) Full P&L responsibility for $1B in sales, including two subsidiary boat companies, Boston Whaler and Baja Performance Boats. Managed joint venture yacht sales locations in France, Brazil, and Thailand in addition to distribution arrangements with dealers and distributors in 85 countries. Directed transportation division in management of domestic and international logistics. Negotiated domestic and international transportation agreements.Grew Sea Ray Group from $265M to $1B in 7 years, including 29 consecutive quarters of year over year increases in sales and operating earnings.Doubled sales from $50M to $100M and earnings from breakeven to 10% pretax in three years through acquisition of Boston Whaler.Doubled new product development at Sea Ray from $10M to $20M to better capitalize on changing customer group by targeting of larger, more profitable vessels. Increased market share from 18% to 30% and operating margin 4% during leadership tenure via execution of strategic initiatives.Developed Management Operating System for production factories reducing labor content of production saving millions in labor costs.Participated on Operating Committee and assisted Chairman and CEO in establishing corporate vision, goals, and policies.

Practice specialities included realestate development, hospitality and health care. Associate SEC Reviewing Partner. National Casino Gaming Partner

Practice specialties: Hospitality, Real Estate and Healthcare