Manager Vice President

DAV I D HAL L

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Las Vegas, NV 89144 E-mail: d *********@*****.*** Home: 702-***-****

Chief Financial Officer with Extensive Operations Experience

Senior Financial Executive with broad-based experience within diverse industries. Solid leader,

results driven and known for improving operations and achieving financial and strategic goals.

Operationally oriented, having held COO responsibili ties including P & L accountability for an

$800M company. Core competencies include:

• • Turnarounds

Financial Reporting and Forecasting

• • Mergers and

Strategic Planning

Acquisitions

• International Accounting and • Treasury

Operations

• Operational Analysis • Supply Chain

• Public and Private Companies M anagement

• Lean Six Sigma

• • Collective bargaining

HR, Legal, and IT Functions

SIGN I F ICANT ACCOMPL ISH MENTS

• Developed and executed growth strategy resulting in 12% per annum compounded growth

over 3 years.

• Successfully led efforts on a $100M international acquisition from due diligence through

i ntegration.

• Championed a cultural t ransformation using Lean Six Sigma that improved direct margins

and customer satisfaction levels by 5% each.

• Improved accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting by streamlining processes and

u tilizing technology.

• Developed metrics and dashboards which drove a fact based decision making culture.

• Led several successful tu rnarounds including significant downsizing in the 2009 recession

and post 9/11 restructuring which created scale opportunities, institutionalized best practices

and leveraged technology.

• Implemented enhanced Supply Chain Management function which saved $2m per year.

• Implemented an all-encompassing Oracle based ERP system.

• Recognized as Employee of the Year at a Public Accounting fi rm.

• Received Presidential Eagle Award for exemplary performance as a General Manager.

PROFESSIONAL EXPER IENCE

3 Day Blinds, I rvine, CA 2010 - Present

Leading retailer and manufacturer of custom window treatments in the United States.

M anufacturing facilities in Ensenada Mexico. Financially sponsored by two major private equity

f unds.

C hief Financial Officer

Responsible for all financial functions including reporting, forecasting, strategy and analysis.

• Reviewed and reengineered all key processes including cash forecasting/cash management,

job costing, and financial reporting, resulting in streamlined operations, improved margins and

reduced overhead.

• Oversaw expansion into a wholesale sales channel.

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GES EXPOSIT ION SERVICES I NC., L as Vegas, NV 1995-2010

Leading global general contractor in face-to-face events and exposition production. GES has 28

p roduction facilities across the US, Canada, UK and UAE with 2,500 full time employees and

25,000+ part time union employees. GES is the primary subsidiary of Viad Corp, a NYSE company.

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer (2009-2010)

Worldwide responsibility for P & L, Financial Reporting, IT, Legal, and Human Resources for this

$800M business.

• Led Lean Six Sigma t ransformation which resulted in 5% improvement in direct margins.

Recognized as a finalist in North American Process Excellence Awards by In ternational

Quality and Productivity Center.

• Reduced overhead in excess of 20% during a period of unprecedented economic distress.

Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer (2006-2009)

Responsible for all financial aspects of the company. Oversaw Financial Reporting, Strategy &

P lanning, SOX, M & A, Treasury, In ternational Accounting, Procurement and Human

Resources.

• Developed and executed a focused growth strategy that generated 12% compound annual

revenue growth and compound annual EBITDA growth of 10% over a three year period while

i ndustry grew at a low single-digit rate.

• Restructured finance department to reduce staffing levels by 20% while simultaneously

reducing the close cycle by 12% and improving internal service levels to both the parent

company and key internal customers.

• Drove 3 acquisitions including expansion into the United Kingdom. Led Due Diligence

team as well as negotiated purchase agreements. Oversaw integration efforts. Also completed a

“Greenfield” start up in Abu Dhabi.

• Executive sponsor for implementation of Oracle based ERP system.

• Reorganized H.R. function, reducing staff by over 50% while increasing support levels for

key initiatives.

E xecutive Vice President - Operations (2005 – 2006)

Regional Vice President – Operations (2000 – 2005)

Responsible for all aspects of $250M region covering Eastern half of the United States.

Accountable for developing and implementing operating plans to drive revenue, profit margins,

service levels and employee development. Maintained relationships with major clients and

community leaders.

• In 2005, generated 45% year over year operating income growth in Orlando and 210% profit

g rowth in DC. Orlando generated highest operating margins of any significant GES office.

• Assumed responsibility for Texas and Atlanta offices in November 2001. Over two year

period led offices from an annual loss of $4 million (15% of revenue) to a profit of $3 million

(12% of revenue).

Vice President/General Manager - Chicago (1999 – 2000)

General Manager for $100M, four office division covering Midwestern United States.

Responsibili ties included full P & L ownership, client relationships, staff development and

customer service.

• Led Chicago operation to record year in 2000, beating historical best operating margin by

95%, besting budget by 27% and improving profit over prior year by $6.7M.

• Oversaw rebuilding of Detroit operation which, over an 18 month period, increased annual

revenue by over 200% and improved operating margins from 6.0% to 15.3%.

• Led cultural change resulting from the merger of three competing companies.

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Vice President/General Manager - Dallas (1997 – 1999)

General Manager of Texas Division with accountability for all aspects of the operation. In July

1998 took on additional responsibili ty of overseeing the Mid-Atlantic division which covered

Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia markets. Region generated annual revenue of $45M.

• Promoted to Texas operation in July 1997 when it had a year to date operating loss of 24%.

I mplemented significant changes that resulted in a full year operating margin of 4.5%, the

h ighest in the history of that division.

• Led Texas to record performance in 1998, more than doubling prior years’ operating results.

• Awarded Presidential Eagle Award in 1998, for exemplary performance by a General

M anager.

General Manager - Phoenix (1995 – 1997)

Full responsibility for the Arizona and New Mexico operations.

• Led the t ransition from a privately held company to public corporation. Credited with

d riving the smoothest t ransition of any acquisition in history of GES.

• Hi red and developed several key employees who eventually held senior level corporate

positions.

• Led office to record revenue and profits in 1996. Generated a 24% operating margin, the

h ighest in the company.

CONCEPT CONVENT ION SERV ICES I NC., Phoenix AZ 1991 – 1995

Vice President of Finance

Accountable for all financial aspects of this privately held company including accounting, banking,

legal, and strategic planning. Oversaw many of the day to day aspects of the company. Had direct

responsibility for the Albuquerque, New Mexico and Tucson, AZ offices. Concept was acquired by

GES in June 1995.

• Formulated business plan for growth (300% in 4 years), financing and eventual sale.

• Led negotiation of sale to GES.

• Oversaw implementation of new accounting system.

TOBACK AND CO. CPA’S, Phoenix AZ 1983 – 1991

Held positions of increasing responsibili ty, eventually having t i t le of Manager. Worked in the

Accounting and Business Consulting department of the largest local accounting fi rm in Arizona.

Supervised various accounting, audit and tax engagements including acting as outside CFO for a

d iverse client base of privately held companies. Assisted clients with acquisitions, financing and

developing business plans. Industries serviced included manufacturing, distribution, construction,

home building, real estate development, mining, health care, retail and service companies.

E DUCAT ION & PROFESSIONAL AFF I L IAT IONS

Bachelor of Science – Accounting

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff AZ 1983

Certified Public Accountant - Inactive

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