THOMAS GRAY

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Strategic Savvy Executive

Operations, Financial Management and Fundraising

* Motivated business executive *Visionary and entrepreneurial leadership * International

accounting

*Problem solver * Successful track record of bringing positive change * Board

development

*Proactive; customer service oriented *Well organized * Supply Chain Management

*Develop strategic alliances * Lead management initiatives * MBA Executive

*Excellent problem solving skills * Focus on sustainabili ty, cost recovery, and efficiency

* Proven team leader * Experienced in a high-growth environment

*Excellent communication skills * Create and implementing innovative and progressive financial systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NoFo Grow Co. 2009 –Present

Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer

Developed boutique investment fund matching socially responsible investors with sustainable farmers

Successfully launched NoFo LoCo (low cost line of credit for small businesses on North Fork)

Provided cash management solutions for small businesses and funding alternatives for family businesses

Catholic Medical Mission Board 2005 –2011

Sr. Vice President Operations and Chief Financial Officer

Directed short and long term business strategies; Cultivated critical business partnerships; responsible for all

financial management of $300M inclusive of GIK (gift-in-kind)

Provided leadership resulting in growth of over 250% in GIK donations over 3 year period

Implemented global accounting system providing appropriate internal controls for decentralized accounting in

10 countries

Recouped 100% of federal funds disallowed in prior year A-133 audit

Developed appropriate tracking systems and internal controls for the distribution of over $1Billion in assets

(cash & pharmaceutical products)

Led operations, monitoring and evaluation of organizations international product access and donation

programs

Led large cross-functional teams (60+ staff)

Responsible for distribution of high-value goods to 109 countries; disease areas included: trachoma

(neglected tropical diseases), oncology, HIV/AIDS and malaria

Services for the Underserved 2003 - 2005

Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Collaborated with the President to strategize and implement corporate restructure of eight (8) corporate

entities

Developed the finance team to meet the needs of the organization’s long term goals and objectives

Successfully led acquisition of three (3) organizations

Leveraged relationships with banking institutions resulting in more than doubling borrowing capacity to

$100M

Refinanced 12 properties with tax exempt bonds dramatically improving cash flow

Worked closely with outside legal counsel to strategize negotiations with three different unions successfully

obtaining significant concessions

Restructured Facilities Team and instituted preventive maintenance program resulting in cost savings for forty

(40) properties throughout New York City

Responsible for changing IT environment from Nortel to AD Exchange allowing for less dependency on

outside vendors for technical support

MEDIA JELLY, INC. 2000 - 2003

Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Developed policy and directed and coordinated human resources activities; oversaw and coordinated efficient

operation of communications, IT, and office systems; and coordinate efforts of the administrative staff.

Administered and oversaw all financial and operating functions for New Media Start-up company

Developed contacts in the legal and investment banking community

Promoted the organization in financial markets to secure investment in company

Played an active role in setting company's vision as part of a senior executive committee

Partnered with the CEO on the strategies and execution of the vision, mission and business plan

Identified, evaluated and executed financial transactions to fund emerging business opportunities

Provided structure to internal financial, accounting and administrative systems during rapid growth

Analyzed wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan

Led departmental managers in preparation of personnel forecast to project employment needs

Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs

Maximized office productivity through proficient use of appropriate IT systems

Engenderhealth 1997- 2000

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Developed policies and directed financial, administrative, and information systems operations for

international non-profit agency with a $50M operating budget. Responsibilities included:

Established, negotiated and managed complex financial deals, debt, real estate, and licensing agreements in

20 countries.

Developed standard operating procedures for expansion into 20 countries

Managed geographically diverse organization and created cohesiveness in the organization during period of

rapid-growth

Played lead role as member of senior management team in the day-to-day operations and long term

strategic and business planning

Supervised staff of 20 in finance, budgeting, accounting, internal audit

Supervised 18 administrative services staff providing human resources, Information Tech and facilities

Developed extensive budgeting, planning and forecasting system

Designed effective cost structures for product lines and services on a global basis

Implemented web-based system tracking sales and purchasing resulting in improved inventory control

Advised and assisted Finance and Personnel Committees of the Board of Directors in setting policy

Led conversion of three independent accounting applications to integrated financial management system:

determined specifications, selected software, designed chart of accounts, established start-up and operating

procedures, supervised implementation

Education and Assistance Corp., Inc. 1987 -1996

Director of Finance and Administration

Directed financial operations for social service agency with $20M million operating budget and staff of 450

Administered defined benefit pension plan with $10M in assets

Supervised staff of 10 in accounting, collections, and financial management, and 5 in office management,

data processing, information systems, communications, and personnel services operations

Oversaw third-party reimbursement from Medicaid, Medicare and insurance companies

Conducted search, selection and conversion to new financial management system: initiated internal and

managerial controls with new systems for integrated financial and program planning, cash management and

cash flow forecasting, purchasing and inventory control

Coordinated headquarters move from three office sites to one 40,000 square foot facility

Directed search and selection of new medical coverage for staff, achieving 20% reduction in benefits expense

EDUCATION

St. John’s University, NY, MBA, Finance, 1992

St. John’s University, NY, Bachelor of Science, Finance, 1988

OTHER

Partnership for Quality Medical Donations 2008 - 2011. Board Member -A growing public-

private partnership of the pharmaceutical industry and leading global non-profit healthcare

organizations; leverage over $3B in industry donations with global policymakers

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