David P. Boudreau

**** ** **** ****** ( Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 ( 954-***-****

(Home) ( 954-***-**** (Cell)

E-mail: abh4ii@r.postjobfree.com

Chief Executive / Operating / Finance Officer

with comprehensive experience in

Strategic Planning & Corporate Accounting, Finance, &

Implementation Treasury

Organizational Restructuring & Operational & System Consolidations

Turnarounds Shareholder / Investor Relations

International & Domestic Financial Planning / Analysis /

Manufacturing Forecasting

Mergers, Acquisitions & Working Capital Optimization

Divestitures Team Leadership & Development

Leading Initial Public Offerings

Cost Reduction & Avoidance

Respected executive offering distinguished career in leading international

organizations to higher performance by driving continual growth and

improvement of people, processes, and programs. Proven success in directing

strategies within multiple functional areas including operations,

information systems, manufacturing, finance, distribution, procurement, and

customer servicing. Visionary leader skilled in long- and short-range

business planning, driving revenue generation, and maximizing efficiencies

across all business lines.

Strategic, conceptual decision-maker possessing courage to make tough

choices, accomplish goals, and lead great change. Strong presentation,

negotiation, and team building skills complimented by high-integrity level

and ability to forge solid relationships and build consensus across

multiple organizational levels.

- Driving force in restructuring operations, creating value, and

transforming Aurafin into appealing acquisition, eventually purchased

by Berkshire Hathaway.

- Spearheaded integration of multiple, previously unstructured business

units at Richline Group, Inc.

- Led 4 successful public stock offerings that allowing Jan Bell

Marketing to be properly capitalized.

- Applied strong industry understanding and expertise to champion

several financial restructurings.

Professional Experience

Richline Group, Inc. (Division of Berkshire Hathaway), New York, New York

2002 - Present

Provided executive level leadership to $550 million fine jewelry

manufacturing and distribution company with locations and buying offices in

the United States, South America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.

Chief Operating Officer - (2007 - Present)

Chief Operating Officer of Aurafin LLC - (2002 - 2007)

Held full accountability for planning and directing majority of core

business functions, including Information Technology, Distribution,

Procurement, Customer Service, and Manufacturing. Provide hands-on

leadership to team of 6 Vice Presidents, Directors, and General Managers

responsible for performance of 1,500 associates in multiple domestic and

international locations. Report directly to the CEO and drive continual

improvements in overall operations, resulting in consistent achievement in

revenue generation, productivity, and efficiencies.

> Initiated the integration of 8 individual companies' operations into

single entity, eventually reducing operating costs by $10 million

after completion.

> Successfully saved Aurafin from verge of bankruptcy within 1-year

timeframe by restructuring working capital and operational areas.

> Eliminated $9 million in costs through designing and implementing

automation machinery, revamping supply chain, negotiating favorable

vendor terms, and creating Chargeback Recovery unit.

> Turned around financial position of 2 overseas manufacturing

facilities from loss to profitability through introduction of new

product initiatives, cost cutting programs, and product controls.

Mayor's Jewelers, Inc. (f/k/a Jan Bell Marketing, Inc.), Sunrise, Florida

1986 - 2002

Built impressive record of achievement and advancement with $180 million

fine jewelry retail operation.

Chief Financial Officer - (1997 - 2002)

Senior Vice President of Finance / Controller & Treasurer - (1986 - 1997)

Earned several promotions leading to role as key member of Executive

Management team. Effectively managed and improved Finance, Accounting,

Treasury, SEC Reporting, and Information Technology functions. Drove

numerous strategic financial reorganizations that included public stock

offerings, reductions in working capital, and transitioning company from

wholesales/distributor to leased department retailer.

> Aggressively structured and negotiated working capital and senior debt

facility lowering costs for $30 to $80 million of capital.

> Organized and led team of investment bankers, attorneys, and

accountants in preparation of SEC documentation supporting 4

successful public offerings that raised $180 million in public equity.

> Enabled company's transformation into 440-unit retailer by converting

all technology systems, several operating departments, and vast

majority of operating processes into single consolidated platform.

> Instrumental in reversing prior history of inefficient inventory

tracking by installing first point-of-sale system.

> Participated in design of key manufacturing machinery transitioning

several manual operations into automated processes.

> Planned and launched new financial modeling system allowing

corporation to implement financial planning practices, cash flow

projections, budgeting processes, and inventory control tools.

> Conceptualized, developed, and deployed accounting/information systems

for global operations in Mexico and Israel.

> Served as CFO and Treasurer for joint venture partnership which

accounted for $100 million in consolidated revenues.

Education and Credentials

Master of Accountancy Coursework - Florida Atlantic University - Boca

Raton, FL

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mercer University - Macon, GA

Professional Development

Executive Education Courses - Harvard Business School

Various Computer System Workshops

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