JEFFREY D. CARMICHAEL, CPA, MTx

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SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN 37377

Cell Phone: (423) 667- 3415

Email: abl73a@r.postjobfree.com

Traits: Strong work ethic, entrepreneurial and ambitious, detail oriented,

enjoys problem solving in fast paced environment with tight deadlines and

positive, team-oriented attitude, displays professionalism, adapts well to

change, excellent presentation and communication skills with C-suite

executives and high net-worth individuals, fast learner with ability to see

big picture in complex environments, enjoys management of others, and

helping others achieve their goals, analytical and strategic thinker, with

GAAP and tax background

Qualifications and Experience:

. Solid and practical working knowledge of GAAP, tax return preparations

and regulations

. Financial Statement preparation, G/L journal entries, fixed asset

management, period-end closing, financial statement analysis

. Extensive experience in creation of financial proformas and

projections

. Extensive interaction with high income, high net-worth individuals

concerning tax planning, advisory services and consulting

. Extensive experience in construction and manufacturing

. Design and management of financial reports with identification of

corresponding opportunities for profit and cash flow enhancement

through strong analytical skills

. Manage relationships with outside CPA's and attorneys

. Implementation of ERP Software Solutions

. QuickBooks, Peachtree, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Activant Prophet 21

. Negotiating debt/equity financing, buy/sell agreements, and due

diligence

. Design, implementation and testing of internal controls for protection

of company assets

. A/R, A/P, Payroll, Inventory control and management, Gross Profit

Maximization

. P & L Management for maximized profit across departments and company

. Development of and participation in strategic plans and special

projects

Work Experience:

. Covenant Lighting, LLC; Partner - Chattanooga, TN 2005 - 2010

. Lighting One, LLC; President - Atlanta, GA 2001 - 2005

. Quality Lighting & Importing; Owner - Chattanooga, TN 1995 - 2001

. Southeastern Electric Supply; General Manager - Chattanooga, TN 1990

- 1995

. Petty & Landis, CPA; CPA in M&A and Tax Practice - Chattanooga, TN

1982 - 1989

Education:

Masters Degree in Taxation - Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science, Major in Business Administration: Accounting, Cum

Laude - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

High School - The Baylor School, Chattanooga, TN

Certified Public Accountant - Tennessee License #8170

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