S. Patrick Baggette, II

***** *. **** ******, #*** ( Independence, MO 64055 (

acofu4@r.postjobfree.com 913-***-****

Chief Financial Officer and General Legal Counsel with Over 15 Years

Experience and Strong Skills in Strategic Planning, Business Management,

Financial & Accounting Administration, Risk Management, Cost Containment,

Leadership, and Development.

Diligent ? Enthusiastic ? Dedicated ? Goal-Oriented

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS

EXPERIENCE COUPLED WITH JD DEGREE, BS IN ACCOUNTING, AND ACTIVELY

LICENSED ATTORNEY IN MISSOURI AND KANSAS WITH AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE

LAW BEFORE US TAX COURT.

. Exceptional business management acumen involved in strategic planning,

resource allocation and coordination, leadership techniques, and methods

to improve operational performance.

. Solid knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices,

financial markets, banking, and analysis and reporting of financial data.

. Sound comprehension and practical application of laws, legal codes, and

government regulations to interpret for business situations, examine

legal data, draft and negotiate legal documents including contracts,

business agreements, leases, capital purchases, and billing disputes.

Career Achievements

CORPORATE FINANCIAL & BUSINESS OPERATIONS

. Oversaw all accounting systems including accounts receivable and payable,

payroll, fixed assets, and notes payable and prepared and maintained

financial statements, cost analysis, and forecasting models for $38

million technology firm serving automotive industry.

. Assisted in installation of data management committee, directed all

financial audits and independent valuations of company, facilitated

financing, negotiated and drafted all agreements, and oversaw collection

matters prior to sale of $38 million company.

. Initiated external audit and valuation engagements to improve financing

options, implemented internal accounts receivable collection process

reducing losses to 0 and led internal network conversion for global

enhancement of communications of $38 million company.

. Installed LEAN/TPS manufacturing systems resulting in driving downward

trend in cost of goods sold by 2.5% month over month and 5% reduction in

waste for metal fabrication shop with $13 million in annual sales.

. Managed $6.5 million relocation of 48,000 square foot physical plant

including all phases of financing, site acquisition, construction,

relocation, and installation of plan and support systems; assisted in

acquisition of all capital equipment.

. Led company through substantial growth of approximately 11.5% market

share, 100% year over year revenue increase, 20% return on sales, and

recognition by Inc 500 two (2) consecutive years.

. Planned physical plant relocation which increased capacity to expand

product line leading to immediate 20% increase in topline revenue while

reducing costs of goods sold by about 5%.

. Maintained corporate profit and loss responsibility and operating

budgeting process utilizing rapid, high-growth model and cost control

systems to contain and reduce overall costs by 14%.

. Directed all phases of accounting software system conversion from

QuickBooks Enterprise Edition to Sage Acc-Pac requiring complete

integration with 2 major databases and cross-platform real-time

communication for mission critical triggers.

Leadership

. Managed, mentored, and motivated team of up to 9 financial and

administrative employees including controller, billing clerks, accounts

payable and receivable clerks, human resources managers, receptionists,

and legal associates.

. Utilized participative and task focused leadership approach to creatively

and collaboratively explore solutions while maintaining focus on speed

and efficiency.

. Facilitated job-specific training and have provided company-wide

presentations to management and associates on legal and accounting

issues.

. Conducted and participated in recruiting and staffing functions,

employment interviews, hiring decisions, performance evaluations,

disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations, edited employee

handbooks, and defined job functions.

Professional Experience

ATTORNEY AT LAW MARCH 2012 - PRESENT

S. Patrick Baggette, II - Attorney at Law. Independence, MO

Chief Financial Officer / General Counsel April 2009 - February 2012

VinSolutions, Inc. Overland Park, KS

Chief Financial Officer / Internal Counsel July 2006 - April 2009

ICF Industries, Inc. Pleasant Hill, MO

Chief Financial Officer / Internal Counsel January 2003 - July 2006

Best Floors, Inc./American Oil, Inc. Independence, MO

CFO/e-commerce Manager / Internal Counsel October 1999 - January 2003

DST output - Financial services Division Kansas City, Missouri

internal Auditor / Counsel May 1997 - April 1999

Wolfe Automotive Group Kansas City, Missouri

Education

JURIS DOCTOR

University of Missouri Kansas City, MO

Bachelor of Science in accounting

Auburn University Auburn, AL

Selected Professional Associations

. Member, Board of Directors, ICF Industries, Inc., 2012 - Present

. Member, Board of Directors, VinSolutions, Inc., 2009 - 2012

Technology

. PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, POWERPOINT, PUBLISHER, AND

ACCESS

. Highly skilled in Sage Acc-Pac, Global Shop, and QuickBooks Enterprise

accounting packages

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