Henry R. Mandell, CPA, MBA

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Moorpark, California 93021

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Entrepreneurial financial executive with inter-disciplinary experience in accounting, finance, operations and business affairs. The common thread to this diversified experience is that it has been in dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environments, on a global basis. A solid track record of effecting cost savings, profitability enhancement, risk mitigation, value generation and team building in dynamic business environments.

EXPERIENCE

Tatum LLC, Uriel Partners, Los Angeles, California.

Partner, Chief Financial Officer, 2009 to Present

Professional services firm that provides hands-on leadership to stabilize distressed situations, lead transformation or to build sustainable growth and value. Key engagements included:

Specialty financial services company 2013-2014

Increased margins by 4% through revamped claims management.

Implemented budgeting and reporting processes to strengthen financial management

Oversaw the development and completion of a long delayed ERP system.

Start-up e-Commerce luxury good company 2012-2013

Overhauled product development and sourcing saving $600,000.

Developed metrics for financial, logistics and web operational performance

Right sized and re-positioned company for sustainable growth.

Practice management, business development and entrepreneurial coaching 2009-2012

The Christian Audigier Companies (Ed Hardy), Culver City, California

Chief Financial/Operating Officer, 2006 to 2009

A collection of companies engaged in the design and global distribution of Ed Hardy and six other clothing lines, as well as its online and brick and mortar retail operations.

Built operating structure to support profitable growth from $15 million to $300+ million in three years, where little structure or discipline existed previously.

Full responsibility for financial reporting, forecasting, accounting and strategic planning

Transitioned European distribution from third party to in-house. Oversaw all international operations, consolidated European financial operations, transfer price and Forex

Spearheaded rollout and ongoing financial management of 20 brick and mortar stores

Developed and managed metrics for margin, inventory turn, variances and labor efficiency

Managed investment banking, cash management, HR, IT legal and business affairs

Evaluated new business opportunities. Mitigated risk through analysis and focused effort

Managed an initially cash constrained environment while balancing working capital needs

Mentored and developed a young, relatively inexperienced team

Spatializer Audio Laboratories, Inc., Santa Clara, California

President, Chief Financial Officer, 1998 to 2006

Publicly traded software licensor to multi-national consumer electronics manufacturers.

Engineered and executed a turnaround plan that took the Company from a $500,000 monthly burn rate and impending bankruptcy to profitability with 15% return on sales

Refocused business toward its core capabilities. Collaborated with audio engineers to bring to market several new audio enhancement technologies for the PC and cell phones

Closed key international licensing deals with Apple, Samsung and Sharp.

Managed key customer, investor, regulatory and board relationships

Prepared all SEC reporting, Offering Memoranda and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance

Sold company to DTS, Inc. for a successful exit

The Sirena Apparel Group, Inc., South El Monte, California

Executive Vice President, CFO and Director, 1990 to 1998

A $55 million publicly traded apparel manufacturer selling to 3000 stores

Led the financial turnaround of the company that converted a $5 million annual loss into a $3 million annual profit. Grew revenue from $17M to $55M over four years

Successfully led the IPO and secondary offerings and prepared related SEC reporting.

Led the team that opened a Mexican manufacturing facility. Hired financial staff, outlined reporting requirements, researched tax and held bi-weekly status calls

Spearheaded an in-house manufacturing efficiency initiative that added $750,000 profit

Media Home Entertainment, Inc., Culver City, California

Sr. Vice President, Finance and Administration and Director, 1985 to 1990

Videocassette distributor owned by $1B U.K.-based Heron International

Developed financial infrastructure to drive growth from $25 million to $165 million within five years. Installed rights acquisition feasibility process and disciplined decision-making.

Oak Industries, San Diego and Los Angeles, California,

Director, Finance and Accounting, 1982 to 1985

A Fortune 500 NYSE Pay TV service provider and entertainment producer

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Los Angeles, California

Senior Corporate Auditor, 1981 to 1982

Arthur Young and Company, New York, New York

Senior Staff Accountant, 1978 to 1981

EDUCATION

M.B.A., with high honors, San Jose State University, 2003. Emphasis in global strategy

B.S. in Management, magna cum laude, Syracuse University, 1978

Certified Public Accountant (NY #41759 inactive), Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma

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