NICK ARROYO

954-***-**** – acsdso@r.postjobfree.com

FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE

Progressive executive leader, organizational strategist, and trusted advisor, with significant operational experience. Driver for operational and financial efficiency who establishes controls, procedures and core metrics that optimize team performance and profitability improvements. Serve as the finance partner for the “C” team so they can focus on running the business. Expertise in Technology Companies and Start-ups. Key qualifications include:

Corporate Vision and Strategic/Operational Planning

Social Media Expertise

Superior knowledge of TDM and VoIP networks

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Contract Negotiations and Management

Marketing and Sales Planning

SEC/SOX/FINRA Regulatory Compliance

Cost Reduction and Profit Optimization

Cloud Technologies, SaaS, CRM, & BPO

Team Building & Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

7/13 – Present Future Telecom, LLC

Director Accounting/Finance & Carrier Services

International VoIP Terminations Company focused on niche wholesale markets.

Implemented Accounting & Finance KPI’s focusing on Gross Margins and Collections. Increased margins by 15% in the first ninety days and reduced write-offs by 99%.

Evaluated and implemented an online accounting software package (Quick books), that provides instant performance information on the enterprise activities to the leadership team.

Simplified the contract negotiation and interconnection process to less than a week, while increasing the quality of the network and reducing exposure of the company.

9/12 – 6/13 BullsnBears.com, Inc. – OTCBB: BNBI

President & CEO/CFO

Public company developing a social media platform focusing on the Financial Community.

Hired by the board to determine feasibility and develop the enterprise going forward. Developed & implemented business plan changing the direction of the company including all required filings with the SEC, FINRA and related regulatory agencies. Authored PPM and Regulation D filings.

Raised over $500k in initial 90 days.

Presented Company and Social Media Platform strategy at the National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with an audience of more than 300 attendees. NIBA has over 8,800 registered representatives that currently manage over $76 billion in assets.

Designed and created corporate web site. Implemented accounting systems and controls, SOX, and was able to complete a three year adjustment free audit. Maintained Corporation current with the SEC including 10K, 10 Q’s, and related 8K’s.

5/10 – 12/11 WFM Technologies, LLC

Managing Director

Start-up Company created to market a Work Force Management System to the Call Center market place.

Negotiated exclusive worldwide distribution agreement for the Work Force Management System. Planned and implemented the offering of this system under the Software as a Service (SasS) concept, including packaging, pricing, and distribution.

Directed entire company staff focusing on sales and distribution with agents and end users in the call/contact center environment. Hired 10 agents and 3 strategic partners.

Developed web site and collateral marketing materials.

10/06 – 12/09 Modern Renewable Technologies, Inc. - OTCBB: MRNZ (f/n/a Vault Technology, Inc.)

President & CEO

Developmental Stage Company focusing on designing, manufacturing and selling portable electronic devices Internationally.

Led the design, production, sales and importation processes of digital products from China into Mexico and Brazil growing revenues from zero to $3M in eighteen months.

Led financial and due diligence teams on 6 potential acquisitions, including Purchase agreements, negotiations and Letters of Intent.

Managed the reporting process with external auditors, governmental agencies, The Securities and Exchange Commission, transfer agents, investors, lawyers, etc.

1/05 – 09/06 VoIP, Inc. - OTCBB: VOII

Vice President – Global Operations

Public company providing advanced telecommunication technologies, products, and solutions to the Voice of Internet Protocol (VoIP) industry.

Directed routing activities for 3 subsidiaries, reducing monthly costs by $250k (25%).

Reorganized and led the sales team, incrementing revenues by $1M per month.

Developed and implemented a marketing plan for the prepaid calling card division increasing profit margins by $50K per month.

Authored management’s discussion & analysis of financial condition, and results of operations sections for SEC reporting (10K & 10Q). Wrote business overview, marketing and business strategy sections for several Private Placement Memorandum’s.

1/04 – 6/04 Teleglobe America Inc.

Regional Buyer – Americas

International Communications Carrier from Canada.

Responsible for buying termination rates from boutique carriers & negotiating refile opportunities with

PTT’s/Carriers in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central & South America.

5/01 - 1/04 Arroyo International Telecommunications Consultancy

Private practice providing companies advice on International Strategy and interconnection agreements.

Client portfolio included 2 public and four privately held companies.

Developed over 15 direct routes (both VOIP/TDM) in Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean generating over $18M in annual revenues.

Chief Marketing Officer functions in a company with four divisions: CLEC, Wholesale, Call Centers/Prepaid Calling Cards, and International Groups in Spain, Ecuador and Colombia with annual revenues in excess of $30M.

Identified, hired and trained carrier sales director, buyers, and a prepaid/retail sales force. Led this team to exceed established quotas by 35% in the first year.

Other Professional Experience:

Controller/Business Manager, GTE International/Verizon Miami, FL

Manager – Strategic Planning, Budget & Analysis, Verizon/CODETEL Santo Domingo, DR

Manager – General Accounting/Asst. Controller, Verizon/CODETEL Santo Domingo, DR

Senior Auditor – GTE Service Corporation/Verizon (Southern Region) Tampa, FL

Senior Auditor – Arthur Andersen and Company Miami, FL

United States Air Force:

Accounting and Finance Officer San Vito Air Station, Italy

Deputy Accounting and Finance Officer Dover, DE

EDUCATION: Inter - American University, San Juan, Puerto Rico

BS - Accounting and Finance

LANGUAGES: English/Spanish – Fully Bilingual

Portuguese - Basic

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