CAREER SUMMARY

Senior level financial executive with significant experience managing and

supporting IT. Proven track record of progressively more responsible

corporate and operational financial positions. Confident and trusted

leader who was tapped multiple times to assume new positions and create new

teams, systems, processes and controls. Most recent position provided

significant exposure to project management and software development

methodologies, as well as team building and technical recruiting.

EXPERIENCE

Inmar, Inc., Winston Salem, NC 1995-2010

A diversified outsourcing services company focused on technology-centric

solutions for retail and packaged goods industries in North America. Inmar

serves over 1,200 clients, employs 4,000 associates, processes billions of

dollars of promotional payments, pharmaceutical claims and returned goods

and manages over 3 million square feet of warehouse space at over 30

facilities.

Vice President, Software Development Services 2008 - 2010

Managed a software development group responsible for designing, building,

testing and enhancing custom, proprietary software products utilizing

project teams and working closely with product managers. Reported to CIO.

Responsible for budget of $6 million, comprised of consulting, outsourced

development and internal staff costs. Directed 35 associates, through 3

direct reports.

. Implemented changes that significantly improved project results measured

by executive management's objectives for predictability and control of

software development investments; specifically, achieve project results

within a +10% tolerance. 2009 Results: 12 of 13 projects completed had

cost variances less than 10%, 10 had date variances less than 10%. 2010

Results (through August): 4 of 5 projects completed had cost variances

less than 10%, all were within +10% of planned date.

. Recruited over 20 full-time associates and contractors to staff project

teams; project managers, technical and database architects, database

developers, quality assurance analysts, quality assurance manager and

technical director.

. Facilitated monthly project reviews with senior product managers and

executives; reviewed status of active projects, presented lessons learned

with focus on continuous improvement recommendations, and discussed

strategy for future project investments.

. Directly managed relationship with near-shore partner in San Jose, Costa

Rica to leverage internal staff and minimize development costs while

maintaining service levels.

Vice President, Finance - IT 2000 - 2008

Newly created position in support of strategy to leverage investments in IT

resources and create a profit center. Reported to President - IT, with

dotted line to CFO. Managed a group responsible for time tracking,

billing, accounts receivable, purchasing, software licensing, financial

analysis, budgeting and forecasting; provided financial support to 15-20

cost center managers.

. Worked closely with sales and delivery managers to define services and

develop pricing strategies. Responsible for development of standard

external client contracts and performed quality control review of all

external client documents prior to release.

. Performed analysis, due diligence and directly managed the integration of

2 small IT companies that brought in key talent and services as part of

the profit center strategy.

. Participated with acquisition teams responsible for due diligence and

integration of 2 major competitors in 2005. Directly managed migration

of communications network, back office systems and VAN services for 25

locations in aggressive 90 day timeframe fulfilling contractual

commitment without penalty. Successfully negotiated a large cash

settlement of over $450,000 for software licenses that seller was unable

to transfer.

. Initiated and supported IT cost efficiency and external services

profitability improvements which resulted in IT costs growing by only 30%

while Inmar's revenues and profits doubled.

. Created IT Project Management Office (PMO) providing executive reporting

across all business units of all software development and infrastructure

projects. Established oversight of project processes, leveraging

synergies and training and mentoring for project managers.

Vice President, Finance - Coupon Companies 1998 - 2000

Newly created position providing financial management and legal support for

coupon businesses, reporting to President - Coupon Companies, with dotted

line to CFO.

. Responsible for developing and presenting annual operating and capital

budgets for 5 different companies, including 3 located in Mexico.

. Working with sales and account management teams, developed client

profitability analysis and pricing strategies. Managed legal team

responsible for all client contracts and renewals.

. Directed 2 teams responsible for accounts receivable and payable services

that were part of the company's core business; accounts receivable team

managing over $30 million for grocery retail clients, and accounts

payable team processing more than 10,000 weekly payments on behalf of

consumer packaged goods manufacturer clients.

Corporate Controller/Assistant Treasurer 1995 - 1998

Responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, cash management and

property/casualty insurance functions reporting to CFO. Managed a group of

6-7 associates.

. Executed a complete financial system migration from an in-house, custom

developed accounting and reporting system to Clarus financial system,

including development of new chart of accounts and reporting structure.

Summit Communications Group, Inc. 1979-1995

An explosive, growth oriented holding company acquiring, building and

operating cable television systems in North Carolina and Georgia, and

dozens of radio stations in markets from New York to Winston Salem. The

company was sold in 1995 for over $600 million.

Vice President, Finance & Administration (Atlanta) 1988-1995

Vice President, Finance & Treasurer (Winston Salem) 1986-1988

Controller and Assistant Treasurer (Winston Salem) 1982-1986

Corporate Controller (Winston Salem) 1979-1982

. Key participant in final divestiture of the company (1994 to June, 1995).

Managed due diligence process for over 15 potential buyers, working with

three law firms and two investment banking groups. Eliminated potential

shut-down cost of $400,000 by negotiating favorable assignment of

corporate office lease.

. Coordinated acquisition and divestiture process during active 5 year

trading period (1988-1993). Completed 14 deals, ranging from $1 million

to $50 million, typically financed with highly leveraged bank and

insurance debt.

. Negotiated and closed acquisition of Atlanta based company worth $200

million that doubled the company's size (1987). Obtained $225 million of

bank debt to close the deal and then recapitalized with $150 million of

Senior and Subordinated Bonds.

Ernst & Young, Winston Salem, NC 1976-1979

A big four audit company providing audit, tax and advisory services

nationally and internationally.

. Achieved Senior Auditor level with responsibility for planning and

supervising audit engagements for public and privately owned companies.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AFFILIATIONS

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC - B.S.B.A. concentration in

Accounting

Certified Public Accountant, North Carolina

Project Management Institute, NC Piedmont Triad Chapter Member

Currently seeking Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Women's Leadership Council of United Way, Steering Committee Member

since 2008

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