Customer Service Sales

Daniel J. Prouty

**** ******* ******, ***, *** Francisco, CA 94123

Mobile: 415-***-**** E-mail: ********@***.***

PROFILE

Experienced and Versatile Executive-level hands on international

/domestic, private/public experience in luxury products, operations,

finance, accounting, cost,GAAP/SOX literate, inventory,operations,

wholesale/retail sales and store management

Proven ability to execute comprehensive plans and budgets for

successful turnarounds and "staying the course" in fast paced industries

for both independent Companies and Large Corps

Conceptual problems and the international nuances of solving

matters related to finance, budgets, revenue management, operations, team

building, hands-on leadership and computer system development

Skilled in staff development, team building, ground level

communication, policies and procedures, motivation, training, key personnel, analysis, and retention/reduction

Well versed in presenting and conducting clear, concise Kaizen,

"State of the Business" overviews for Senior Management and Team Members

with efficient and effective results

EXPERIENCE

PACIFIC CATEWAY CIONCESSIONS, South San Francisco Dec 2010 - present

(Privately held Airport Retail Concession operation with revenues of $

40.0 million)

Financial Controller,

Senior Finance Executive reporting to the BOD

Full control and responsibility of all financial, budgetary, legal, HR, IT

and Logistics areas

member of all monthly BOD meetings

High volume extremely fast paced

renegotiated all Legal, IT, Bank and benefits contracts to save a

verifiable 500 thousand in first year alone

Have instilled a company wide "Guest " mindset on Customer Service

ADVISORY GROUP, San Francisco, CA (March 2009-Dec 2010)

Targeted advisory consultation services aimed at small businesses that are

profit, expense and revenue challenged in the current economic climate as

well as overall business valuation.

PENSKE MOTOR GROUP. San Jose, CA (2006 - March 2009)

(Privately held Automotive franchises with revenues of $ 2.5 billion)

Financial Controller, Lexus of Stevens Creek with revenues of $ 250

million, 212 employees,

Largest volume sales and service Lexus Dealer in the Western Region

Senior Finance Executive reporting to the CFO (corporate) and the GM/

President

Director of all financial aspects and contract negotiations for a Lexus

Automotive franchise including all regulatory, tax, legal, audit and

financial matters that impact the overall profitability and fiscal balance

sheet strength of the Company

A member of the executive Committee involved in overall "Best Practices"

decision making direction of the Company

Office manager and all finance staff were direct reports, on time Month

End close, A/P, A/R, GL analysis, GAAP/SOX,WIP, inventory, flooring,

unapplied labor issues, schedule audits, Dealer Daily, UCS, Reynolds &

Reynolds, MS products, CRM, ERP, Admin, Inventory,Compliance, Planning and

Analysis

Kaizen, Lean Approach, reduced monthly Opex from 1.825 million to 1.600

million thru cost cutting and operational re-analysis of the day to day

efficiency, expenditures and reporting functions

BEDAT & CO./GUCCI NV. San Francisco, CA (1999 - 2006)

(Independent start up sold to Gucci in 2000) Gucci revenues worldwide $ 5.2

Billion

Director Finance/Controller/Operations

Senior Finance Executive reporting to CEO based in Geneve, Switzerland

Responsible for establishing, creating and implementing overall

operational/financial initiatives including U.S. staffing, inter-company

funding issues, all accounting including cost, financial reports, payroll,

taxes, exchange variances,strategic planning, company administration,

MRP,ERP,MYOB,SAGE, MAS90,Crystal Reports, Paychex, Excel, Word, A/R, A/P,

GL, GAAP/SOX, monthly reports/maintenance, fiscal planning, inventory and

budgeting of a luxury wholesale Swiss brand introduced to the U.S. in 1998

Involved in all decisions regarding long term plans and future growth of

the company

Part of original transition team after company was sold to Gucci

Work, direct and liaise with Swiss and Italian offices, off site

accounting, payroll, tax,legal and audit control

BERGAMO LLC. San Francisco, CA (1992 -1999)

Independently held start-up company

Director/Partner

Managing Director/Owner established own profitable Company with zero sales

to 5.5 million, responsible for the overall financial/operational

development, manufacture,marketing,brand strategy, roll out/execution,

communications, sales, coordination, design source, import/distribution,

cost accounting/pricing, exchange variances, brand marketing, logo specific

and special request products on a B2B and B2C level

Successful introduction of European, Asian and USA made fashion accessories

and apparel, developed and manufactured own labeled brand (Nunzio! and

Bergamo)as well as logo'd theme oriented hard and soft goods,

designed,consulted and sourced products for various companies. Worked with

and distributed Missoni, Krizia, Coureges, Vismano, Orlandi and others on

their brand strategy, market potential, merchandising, operations,

marketing, mail order catalog, internet potential, and product

placement/management

Five direct reports

SEACO/ORIENT EXPRESS HOTEL GROUP LTD. San Francisco (1984 -- 1992)

Sub-Corp of a publicly held European based large corporation

Vice President/Managing Director, North America

Executive in charge of creating a Sub Public Company of Business/Product

Development/Licensing, Retail Real Estate Development for a Luxury Boutique

Hotel Company with London headquarters

Multi-Unit Store Management, Lodge at Vail, Cartier, Godiva,

Wholesale/Retail development and sourcing of watches, jewelry, accessories

tabletop, gifts distribution, licenses and trademarks.

Increased and re-negotiated all retail Leases for the Lodge at Vail

regarding Gore Creek Drive to generate a 150k per month profit, purchased

high end Luxury Boutique Franchises to upgrade area

Created, instituted and developed all financial and operational systems,

hired all staff, established controls and reporting packages.

Extensive European travel exposure and business dealings with the UK, Italy, Japan and France

EDUCATION

University of California, Berkeley, CA

BA Bus Administration, Finance, Managerial Psychology (3.5)

Extensive Executive off-site Management courses in HR and legal issues,

Management Technique, Leadership Training, Communication, Lean Thinking,

Group Goals and Planning/Analysis at Penske, Gucci and Orient Express.

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