Manager Sales

Multilingual Professional with proven success in domestic and international

financial management, including: financial analysis, strategic planning,

and operational efficiency.

SOFTWARE AND ERP IMPLEMENTATION:

> Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word: Expert level - 15+ years

> ERP Software, Oracle, Avante: Advanced - 10+ years

> Finance and Marketing Team Member for Oracle Implementation (The Gates

Rubber Company)

> Business Intelligence Software, Cognos, Hyperion: Advanced level - 5

years

> Microsoft Project: Advanced level - 4 years

> Microsoft Access: Intermediate level - 4 years

> Statistical Analysis Software, @Risk, Crystal Ball: Advanced - 4 years

> MRP Systems: Advanced - 10 years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Executive Consulting, Multiple Locations

2009-Present

Executive Consultant for Numerous Financial and Operations Focused

Projects.

> Audited the Colorado Department of Revenue's Field Auditing Division to

propose improvements in operational efficiency, employee training and

retention, compensation, and corporate structure. Presented findings to

the Division and members of the Governor's Office with a team of

accounting students from the University of Colorado.

> Created a robust financial reporting structure for a nationally

recognized guitar strap manufacturer and led the turn-around of numerous

unprofitable divisions. Returned company to positive cashflow by

implementing operational and financial controls while steering company

through bankruptcy and fresh start financing.

> Acting CFO for The Resort at Pikes Peak, a start-up ski resort/real

estate development in Colorado Springs. Created and conducted

professional presentations to investors and potential employees

highlighting key aspects of the $100M project while raising initial stage

equity and debt financing.

HPS PRODUCTS, A DIVISION OF MKS INSTRUMENTS (MKSI), Boulder, Colorado

2005-2009

Assistant Controller/Finance Manager for a Revitalized Supplier to the

Global Semiconductor Industry.

> Financial Manager and solution provider for one of the most profitable

divisions of a Global $800M company.

> During my tenure, company has increased revenues by over 40%, primarily

through diversifying into new industries, obtaining new global accounts

(especially Asian), and from my guidance in improving the overall revenue

cycle (from lowering quote lead times to improving product delivery and

increasing customer retention).

> Efficiency specialist who helped usher in new, more efficient processes

while also implementing key aspects of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404

requirements. Prior to joining firm in 2004, HPS Division had 46 SOX

findings. In 2006, under my direction, division reported zero findings.

> Led a team of five seasoned accounting staffers with new processes and

new responsibilities under SOX. Provided mentoring and support to staff

whose jobs had to be transformed and re-aligned because of SOX

Segregation of Duties requirements.

> Consolidated corporate financials for international operations, FP&A,

analysis for the Board of Directors, CEO, and Division Management.

ROCK BOTTOM RESTAURANTS, INCORPORATED, Louisville, Colorado 2003-2005

Director of Finance (Financial Planning and Analysis) for 100+ Unit, $325M

Annual Revenue, Nationally Recognized Restaurant Company.

> Financial Director and strategic guide during company's financial and

operational turn-around, analyzing operational performance and providing

guidance to executives, key financial and operational metrics to the

Board of Directors, and leadership and insight to department heads and

operational teams.

> During my tenure the company exceeded annual revenue targets and exceeded

profit goals for the first time in its previous 6 years.

> Working with outside investment bankers, high yield debt teams, and

merchant banking teams, led all aspects of financial modeling and

analysis during $125M Senior/Sub debt refinancing.

> Managed company's due diligence process as management explored and

negotiated public debt (step to going public) vs. refinancing and overall

recapitalization of company.

> Managed, coached, and led a team of expert financial analysts (5 MBAs and

one econ undergrad).

SUNRISE MEDICAL, INCORPORATED, Boulder, Colorado 2001-2003

Global Business Unit Controller for Multinational, Market Leading Durable

Medical Equipment Manufacturer.

> Financial lead for $435 million Business Unit, directing day-to-day

financial operations, planning, analysis, and plant performance.

> Financial controller for North American (USA and Mexico) manufacturing

facilities and Global R&D centers including: P&L, resource management,

expense tracking, headcount, budgeting, and capital management.

> Directly supported CEO and CFO with ongoing and ad hoc financial analysis

including: business case preparation and analysis presented to Board of

Directors and acquisition targets.

> Wrote and directed corporate business cases and created corporate

financial models as the financial lead and project champion for 8

successful new product launches.

> Provided financial leadership and support to the CFO during sale of 2 non-

core products to European buyers.

> Financial lead for 2 product/technology acquisitions, one from a European

company and the other domestic.

LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Broomfield, Colorado 1999 - 2000

Senior Financial Analyst for Fast-Growing Global Telecom Firm.

> Directed all financial duties within a Global Product Marketing Team as

the Senior Financial Analyst.

> Created financial models, including: economic analysis, market position,

forecast and profitability, allowing Executive Management to analyze key

financial metrics and drivers for corporate efficiency and financial

health.

> Reporting to Executive VP of Company, formulated strategies for reducing

corporate and operational cost while still meeting aggressive sales and

marketing projections.

> Additional responsibilities were: multi-million dollar deal analysis and

negotiation (largest deal worked on was $900 million), financial

reporting, sales forecasting, ROI, DCF, NPV, statistical analysis, and

capital budgeting.

> Partnered with the Senior Product Manager during launch of 2 new telecom

products.

THE GATES RUBBER COMPANY, Denver, Colorado 1993 - 1998

Financial Reporting Supervisor for Multinational Manufacturing Company,

1998

> Directed financial reporting of $1 Billion in annual revenues for an

international manufacturing company as a Supervisor within the Corporate

Finance/Accounting Team.

> Reporting to Sr. VP of Finance, consolidated and analyzed financial

results of weekly and monthly corporate financial reports sent from

Division Controllers.

Marketing Manager, Asia/Pacific Operations, 1993 - 1997

> Led foreign sales and marketing initiatives that exceeded sales

goals by 45% and maintained 35% margins.

> Created marketing plans for 4 new OEM product launches and for 2 new

country launches, India and China.

ACTIVITIES: Proficient in French and Spanish. Avid skier and mountain

biker. Willing to relocate.

EDUCATION: International Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

Specialization,

University of Denver, Denver, Colorado,

1999, Honors

Accounting Coursework at the University

of Colorado to prepare for the CPA exam.

Bachelor of Arts, English, Drury

University, Springfield, Missouri, 1993, Honors Program

References available upon request

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