MARK MEYER
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CAREER SUMMARY - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
. Professional and practical service oriented CFO with excellent track
record for follow-through.
. Spearheaded numerous ramp-ups and right-sizings to meet fluidity of
the modern economy.
. Expert at managing financial affairs during extreme cash flow
shortages and survival mode.
. Valued as creative contributor in multiple disciplines; finance,
accounting, marketing, operations.
. Respected for honest, positive approach to problem solving; and for
managing to employees' strengths.
. Hands-on manager skilled in the use of Microsoft products, CRM, and
various Accounting systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BLUE HAWK AVIATION, LLC Aviation Services
Chief Financial Officer 2010 -
Set up and perform CFO function for startup operation with a primary focus
on business
acquisitions.
THE MARCH GROUP M&A, Financial
Services
Chief Financial Officer 2005 - 2010
Key contributor of new operation; managed numerous start-up activities
including organizing, hiring, and coordination of Finance, Accounting,
Human Resources, insurance, travel, banking, and legal aspects of the
business. Facilitated growth from 10 to 175 employees and revenues from $0
to $20 million in first 2 years.
. Key member of senior management team. Assisted Chairman with overall
company management.
. Provided information and advised fellow senior managers on all aspects
of the business, including organizing and making presentations at
monthly senior management meetings.
. Recognized for creativity in communications and in working with all
areas of the company including sales, operations and marketing.
CITIGROUP CAPITAL STRATEGIES, (Formerly The Geneva Companies) M&A,
Financial Services
Chief Financial Officer - FINRA Series 27 FIN/OP Securities License
2001 - 2005
Partnered with other senior managers in strategic planning and managing day-
to-day operations. Provided analyses, recommendations and special projects
while managing Accounting and Corporate Services departments. Established
and maintained relationships with banks, tax advisors, and outside
auditors.
VP Finance 1998-
2001
Worked closely with senior management to improve company performance.
Enhanced service and maintained level staffing in Accounting Department
while company revenues more than tripled in five years.
Corporate Controller
1992 - 1998
Facilitated management decision making by enhancing financial
planning, analysis, and reporting through upgrade and expansion of
financial systems, spreadsheets and models.
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
1988 - 1992
Provided financial management for business evaluation division.
Specialized in planning, analysis, and reporting.
Prior Experience
Regional Financial Manager, Newark Electronics, Electronics Distributor
First financial manager assigned outside of Corporate office to provide
support to Regional Sales efforts.
Financial Manager, Internal Audit Manager, Vavrus & Associates, Hospitality
Industr
y
Fast-tracked through various management roles leading up to owner's key
advisor
.
EDUCATION
MBA, DePaul University BS, Accounting, University of
Illinois