Sales Management
Resume:
Dothan, Alabama *****
R. Mark Skipper, CPA
EXPERIENCE
Apr. 2009 - Jul. 2010 TRIDELTA SYSTEMS, LLC Abbeville, ALA
An electrical engineering firm that contracts electrical and mechanical projects.
Corporate Controller
• Organize and implement back office processes and rigid month-end closing procedures to
accommodate timely financial reporting and enhance project management coordination.
Oct. 1998 – Apr. 2009 BARROWS GROUP Opp, ALA
A closely held conglomerate consisting of a 10-store furniture chain with annualized sales of $20 million, two real-estate
partnerships, and a management Company.
Corporate Controller
• Implemented a real-time cash management and reporting system integrating our 10 retail units with our financial
partners.
• Automated all financial reporting while increasing accuracy and improving key executive access.
• Simplified closing procedures increasing productivity 40% while reducing headcount 20%.
• By bringing financial schedules in-house reduced outside auditing fees by 50%.
Jun. 1997 – Oct. 1998 NEW WORLD RISING, INC. Birmingham, ALA
Provides editing and graphics services in the video, film and advertising industry.
Corporate Controller
• Negotiated new equipment capital leases generating a 15% savings over previous leases.
• Led internal team that developed and executed revised internal control procedures that facilitated system
automation.
• Managed implementation of new financial systems including new general ledger system.
Aug. 1996 – May 1997 CRAMER-HAND MOTORS OF DOTHAN, INC Dothan, ALA
A conglomerate consisting of 4 retail auto dealerships, 2 used car locations, and auto auction house.
Controller and Financial Advisor to Owner
Jul. 1990 – May 1996 GENERATION 2 WORLDWIDE, INC. Dothan, ALA
Formerly Nelson Juvenile Products this $25 million dollar volume Company imports parts for assembly as well as
finished product for distribution to mass-market juvenile furniture retailers.
Corporate Controller
• Managed transition of corporate sale to new investor group.
• Led software evaluation team responsible for recommending a new accounting and general ledger system and
oversaw implementation team.
• Partnered with key sales and operation executives to develop forecasting, budgets and long-range strategic plans for
use by owners and our financial partners.
Jan. 1989 – Jul. 1990 WILBRO, INC. Dothan, ALA
A retail catalog showroom chain with outlets in 3 southeastern states with sales exceeding $30 million.
Corporate Controller
Jan. 1982 – Jan. 1989 DRUMMOND COMPANY, INC. Birmingham, ALA
The largest privately held coal-mining company in the Southeast.
• Support Group Controller Jan 85 – Jan 89
• Budget Coordinator Jun 83 – Jan 85
EDUCATION
• Special Projects Accountant Jan 82 – Jun 83
ASSOCIATIONS
Dec. 1980 – Jan. 1982 ABBOTT LABORATORIES Rocky Mount, NC
The Jan. 1978 – Dec. 1980 MCDANIELS & ASSOCIATES, CPA’S Dothan, ALA
Hospital Staff Accountant
Products
Feb. 1977 – Jan. 1978 GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. Dothan, ALA
Division
This manufacturing site produced DC motors and generator parts.
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Cost • CPA Requirements Completed May 1980
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• Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Superviso
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• Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants
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