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SUMMARY |
High-energy manager with strong international work experience. Keen financial acumen focused on results. Aggressive problem-solver and decision-maker with the ability to set realistic priorities and initiate viable course of action to attain goals. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to relate well with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds. Proactive leadership style skilled in cross-functional team building that generates revenue and promotes efficient and profitable operations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
CONSULTANT 2004 - Current
Syncata Corporation, Long Beach, CA Director of Finance (June 2005 Current)
Independent Consultant Various dental clients (2004 Current)
THE SINGLETON COMPANY,
West Los Angeles, CA 2002 - 2003
Vice-President of Operations/Finance
· Responsible for day-to-day operations including accounting, systems and human resource functions.
· Acting Vice-President of Sales for one year.
· Cross-trained staff to promote efficient use of resources.
· Initiated formal 5 year business plan.
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Currently member of the Board of Directors.
CANDLE CORPORATION, El Segundo, CA 1994-2001
Manager, Business Operations
Support El Segundo, CA (2000 - 2001)
Responsible for establishing and implementing business guidelines.
· Established licensing and pricing methodology in conjunction with the business units.
· Maintained business partner relationships.
· Revamped Contracts department tools to integrate with order entry system resulting in savings of 10 man-days per month.
· Overhauled the Worldwide Sales Policy Handbook to correspond with current business practices and presented the Policy to worldwide sales.
Sales Administration and
Contracting Manager Europe, Paris, France, (1997- 2000)
Responsible for all revenue recognition issues for product, maintenance and service revenue relating to Europe, as well as ensuring all deals are financially and legally compliant with company standards.
· Established and managed the European Sales Contracts Department. Defined department structure, standardized contract and pricing guidelines for direct sales, telesales, distributor and business partner channels; implemented such guidelines within each channel; and hired and trained staff as required.
· Created and implemented tools to provide consistent deal analysis, contract preparation and monthly revenue projections.
· Worked with Corporate Senior Management to standardize worldwide business practices.
· Member of the European Management Team.
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CANDLE CORPORATION (continued)
Business Operations
Manager North America Central Region, El Segundo, CA, (1995- 1997)
Supervisor- Financial
Services, El Segundo, CA, (1994-1995)
Worked directly with the U.S. Central Region Sales force in structuring sales transactions totaling $47 million in 1996 revenue (top selling region in the U.S.).
· Created an alternative product licensing methodology based on customer demands for increased licensing flexibility. Over $70 million in additional revenue has been generated via this licensing method.
· Negotiated sales contracts as required.
· Established financial and contractual operations in new Brazilian subsidiary.
· Instrumental in reorganizing the North American Contracts department from a clerical processing department to a professional department analyzing financial and contractual terms. This reorganization resulted in improved sales transaction quality and consistency in deal analyses.
SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, Culver City, CA 1988-1993
Production Accountant
(1993-1993)
Prepared and monitored $600 million in production cash flow reports for senior management. Reviewed production cash funding deals and above-the-line term deals, discussed cash requirements with senior management, and reviewed production reports.
Corporate Audit
Principal (1990-1993)
Corporate Audit Senior
(1988-1990)
Provided senior management with appraisals of Company operations based on a review of internal controls and reliability of such controls; the accuracy and reliability of financial and operational information; and the effective and efficient utilization of resources to maximize profitability.
· Detected over $1,000,000 in recoverable Licensing fraud.
· Developed a more efficient billing system for the Sony Pictures Studios.
· Installed a fixed asset accounting system for the Sony Pictures Studios.
· Redesigned Columbia TriStar Home Videos Licensing accounting system to improve efficiency.
CIGNA PROPERTY & CASUALTY COMPANIES, Los Angeles, CA 1987-1988
Financial Analyst
Prepared month-end financial reports and analyses of monthly fluctuations for senior management.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Los Angeles, CA 1984-1987
Staff Accountant
Provided accounting and auditing services to various sized privately and publicly held clients, and developed audit approaches and supervised staff in audits of Fortune 500 companies.
EDUCATION |
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Honors: Member, Beta Alpha Psi national honorary accounting society
LICENSES |
California State Certified Public Accountant 1986