Manager Management

James L. Ciardella

Portola Valley, California

650-***-**** - ***.*********@*****.***

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

A position as an executive manager in a high-tech company responsible for

financial stability, revenue growth, profitability, cash flow and

operational efficiency.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

A highly creative and effective leader with over two decades managing

companies to increase revenue, motivating teams to exceed expectations and

implementing strategic programs to increase margins, cash flow and

profitability:

V As a senior manager worked at several high-tech companies building and

motivating teams, implementing scalable infrastructure for rapid growth

and raising financial capital to go from startup through liquidity.

V Excellent track record of building internal teams, processes and systems

to enable rapid revenue growth with significant cash flow and bottom line

profits.

V Authored an 'offering memorandum' in 90-days resulting in a private

equity firm valuation and sale at more than double the founding

shareholders target. Negotiated and managed the transaction so that it

was win-win.

V Without advance notice, moved from financial role to manage an entire

organization when CEO/Founder took a 6-month leave due to health reasons.

Subsequently moved to top operational role in the company and when

Founder retired was promoted to President responsible for six companies

and their management teams.

UNIQUE SKILLS

> Team Building: Work with management team to build a culture that

motivates employees to excel and exceed their own expectations. Measure

and communicate results in a positive manner.

> Growth Planning: Create business planning and reporting systems that

contain early warning data points to allow management to be proactive,

avoid adverse situations caused by rapid growth and meet the financial

and operational goals of the organization.

> Mergers & Acquisitions: Identify opportunities for expansion through

accretive acquisitions and insure a smooth transition and integration

into the new entity, including maintaining key team members.

> Customer Advocate: Use financial systems to resolve customer challenges,

such as inventory and accounts receivable controls. Make visits and

listen to customer needs in order to increase revenue.

> Results Driven: Measure and communicate performance to achieve desired

results. Create a sense of urgency at all staff levels to make sure that

everyone is in sync and working towards the same goal.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NDS Surgical Imaging, San Jose, California (Vice President, Chief Financial

Officer) 2004-2009

NDS Surgical Imaging ($85M/Yr) is a manufacturer of medical devices used in

minimally invasive endoscopic camera and robotic surgical systems in

hospital operating suites.

. The company was at a turning point and did not know how to get to the

next level. It did not have scalable infrastructure in place to support

growth, did not have a finance organization in place and lacked the

financial capital to hire the right people or expand the operations. As

executive responsible for finance, wrote an 'offering memorandum' that

resulted in a liquidity event with a private-equity firm which provided

professional contacts and the financial strength necessary to grow the

company significantly in a short period of time. Transformed the

corporate culture and relocated the company, building a state-of-the-art

facility which attracted highly skilled technical workers and larger

customers.

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Critical to the company's success was a need to increase sales profit

margins. Implemented a supply chain management program including better

terms and conditions with vendors and off-shore sourcing of key

components. Founded and managed international subsidiary companies in

Europe and Asia. Led merger and acquisition team through contract

negotiations, due diligence and the successful integration of a NASDAQ

public company carve-out acquisition.

Dolch Computer Systems, Fremont, California (Vice President, Chief

Financial Officer, President) 1990-2004

Dolch Computer Systems ($60M/Yr) was a manufacturer of rugged portable

computers and displays used in network and telecommunications testing,

medical, military and industrial markets.

. Managed by technical founders, this startup was in need of a team to

transition a test & measurement device into a portable computer platform.

Prepared a strategic business plan and built the infrastructure to make it

successful. Through product differentiation and customer partnerships,

transformed the company into a market leader in data acquisition and

analysis of remote telecommunication and computer networks. After

building a core team in the US to operate the business, expanded globally

and positioned the company for an Initial Public Offering. During the IPO

process, the company was purchased by a strategic buyer. Subsequently,

identified a target acquisition company, led the due diligence team and

managed the transaction, including the integration of the operations and

the two management teams. Was promoted to President responsible for the

global operations of the company, including five international

subsidiaries and their management teams. In 2004, the company was sold to

Kontron AG (FSE: KBC) ($700M/Yr).

Independent Consultant, San Francisco Bay Area, California

(Founder/President) 1980-1990

A consulting firm that assisted privately-held small businesses in

industrial, agriculture, food and retail markets.

. Assisted several companies to grow or find a liquidation path by taking

on responsibilities for company operations in the areas of finance, sales,

marketing and administration.

National Semiconductor Corporation, Santa Clara, California (Manager,

Internal Audit) 1977-1980

National Semiconductor (NYSE:NSM) is an S&P 500 manufacturer of analog and

mixed-signal semiconductors.

. In the late 1970's National was the first semiconductor company to take

manufacturing overseas where labor costs were significantly lower. As

manager of operational auditing, performed extensive reviews of all

manufacturing locations in Asia, evaluated internal controls and

recommended process and system improvements. Authored the first internal

audit manual and through reviews of distributor contracts, recovered $1

million in bill backs in a one year period.

Gen Com Systems, Foster City, California (Corporate Controller)

1975-1977

Gen Com Systems ($20M/Yr) was a manufacturer of intelligent data terminals

using daisy-wheel printing technology.

. Recruited from public accounting firm that was auditor of the company,

established a finance team, built administrative infrastructure and

developed the first business plan to allow for growth. Implemented a

corporate reporting system.

Deloitte Touche Tomatsu, San Francisco, California (Sr. Audit Manager)

1971-1975

Deloitte is one of the 'Big Four' international audit, tax and professional

services firms.

. Managed audit engagements and provided services to clients in high tech,

banking, manufacturing, real estate and NYSE brokerage firms.

EDUCATION

. Bachelors in Accounting, California State University, Chico

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