Management Manager

BRUCE W. HESSE

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Valley Springs, CA 95252 Cell: 925-***-****

Email:bruce0119 @sbcglobal.net

SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE / SENIOR MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

CFO / Controller / Vice President / Entrepreneur

Start Up Entrepreneurial Ventures / Turnarounds & Revitalizations / High Growth, High Profit Corporations / Diverse

Product & Service Industries / Public & Private Corporations

Dynamic management career building top performing organizations that have consistently outperformed revenue and profit objectives.

Combines solid strategic planning and general management skills with outstanding corporate finance qualifications. Expertise and

achievements include:

Organizational Redesign & Restructuring Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis

Banking & Cash Flow Optimization Information Systems & Technologies

Productivity & Efficiency Improvement Strategic Planning

Team Building & Team Leadership Multi Site Operations Management

Process Redesign & Change Management Cost Reduction & Avoidance

Purchasing Management Human Resource Administration

Proficient with Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, JD Edwards, COGNOS, Quickbooks, and other industry specific ERP

systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

High Profile Finance, Operating, HR & Information Technology Management Career that combines hands on style

with expert qualifications in both strategic business/financial leadership and complex operating management. In depth

experience across all core business functions and operations, from Finance and Technology to HR, Purchasing and

Manufacturing. Consistent contributions to bottom line efficiency, performance, process and profit improvements. Strong

leadership, communications, interpersonal relations and organizational development skills. Keen analytical acumen.

Chief Financial Officer 2008 to Present

ONIONS ETC.,INC., Stockton, California

($20 million international produce supplier)

Senior Finance & Operating Executive with full management responsibility for all Company financial affairs, the entire

HR function, daily business operations, administration and all HR/employee benefit programs. Report directly to CEO.

•Delivered strong and sustainable financial gains:

Returned unprofitable business to profitability every Quarter since Q1 2008

Increased Line of Credit facility while reducing interest expense

Renegotiated operating leases to improve working capital

Improved Accounts Receivable DSO by 15 days

Refocused managers on improving Gross Margin through pricing models, reducing overtime via improved

scheduling, and recovering freight costs.

•Implemented Company technology conversion for a dramatic improvement in organizational efficiency, productivity and

internal communications. Directed several subsequent system upgrades and enhancements.

•Designed and implemented new financial reporting system and weekly dashboard reports on key indicators.

•Established corporate policies and procedures for cash management, internal controls, budgeting, asset

management and long range financial planning.

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Division Controller 2006 to 2008

STANDARD PACIFIC HOMES, Modesto, California

(Publically Traded Homebuilder)

Recruited to setup and perform all internal financial, accounting, auditing, budgeting, HR and administrative affairs for this

startup Division. Reported to the Division President and Corporate Finance . Division was closed as part of Corporate

restructuring in December, 2007.

Exceeded budget goals each Quarter

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Implemented and passed all Sarbanes 404 internal audits

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Performed all land acquisition financial analysis

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Recruited, trained, and managed limited staff resources

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Chief Financial Officer 1999 to 2006

Corinthian Homes, Sacramento, California

(Privately Held Homebuilder)

Recruited to setup and perform all internal financial, accounting, auditing, budgeting, HR, IT and administrative affairs for

this startup Company. Reported to CEO.

Implemented best in class ERP system for purchasing, finance, financial analysis, reporting and

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management. Setup all Company infrastructure including state of the art technology

Negotiated over $50 million in construction and A&D loans

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Founder 1993 to 1999

SOUTHPOINTE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS, Fremont, California

(Value Added Reseller of Custom PC's, Digital Video Networks, and IT Infrastructure)

The Company was recognized in 1994 and 1995 as one of the top 100 VAR's in North America by VARBusiness

Magazine. Awards received included inclusion in Executive Who's Who (1994 1996), and nomination for Entrepreneur

of the Year (1995).

Chief Financial Officer 1990 to 1993

AVIVA SPORT INC., San Francisco, California

($25 million Toy Company)

Recruited to setup and perform all internal financial, accounting, auditing, budgeting, HR, IT and administrative affairs for

this startup Company. Reported to CEO. Company was sold to Mattel Toys in 1993.

Vice President Finance/CFO 1987 to 1990

FISKARS ELECTRONICS CORP., Pleasanton, California

($25 million Power Supply Manufacturer)

Assistant Corporate Controller 1984 to 1987

SYSTEM INDUSTRIES INC., Milpitas, California

($120 million Computer Peripheral Manufacturer)

Manager, General Accounting 1983 to 1984

NORTHERN TELECOM INC., Santa Clara, California

( $500 million Telecommunications Company)

EDUCATION:

BS Business Administration (Accounting) San Jose State University

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