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John L. Miller, CPA

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Columbus, OH 43221 Cell: 614-***-****

Senior Financial and Operational Executive

Strategy Development / Financial Management / Operations

Senior executive with extensive operational, financial, and public

accounting experience in diverse industries including healthcare,

technology, and financial services. A results oriented executive with a

proven ability to proactively identify and resolve operational problems,

improve business growth, and maximize profits through achievements in

cost reductions, financial management, and reengineering business

processes.

Areas of Expertise

Strategy Formation P & L Management Operational Analysis

Acquisition and Turnarounds and Functional Integration

Divestitures Restructurings

Capital Structure Budgeting and Financial Market Assessments

Optimization Analysis Risk Management

Strategic Planning & Internal and External

Forecasting Reporting

Professional Experience

J&C Consulting - Columbus, OH 2006 - Present

President (2006 - Present)

J&C provides operational and financial consulting services specifically

focused on new market or product development, restructurings and

divestitures, operational analysis and improvements, financial

reengineering, and capital utilization issues. Client base includes

professional services, technology, and manufacturing companies. Recent

projects include:

. Developed a market assessment and go-to-market strategy for a healthcare

technology start-up.

. Led an operational review of a $20.0M service company that resulted in a

list of recommended improvements, which increased pre-tax income by

$1.0M.

. Reworked and updated the strategy and marketing plan for a technology

company with particular emphasis on identification of new products and

markets and the corresponding capital requirements.

. Advised senior management of a large outsourcer on marketing, technology,

and capital needs as part of a business and market review to determine

strategic alternatives for the organization.

Nationwide Insurance - Columbus, OH 2004 - 2006

Divisional CFO/VP of Finance (Gates McDonald/Nationwide Health Plans 2005-

2006)

Financial Officer (Gates McDonald - 2004-2005)

Gates McDonald provides worker's compensation and integrated disability

management programs to Fortune 1000 clients. Nationwide Health Plans

provides medical insurance to individuals and small employers as well as

special risk insurance products. Oversaw an accounting staff of 81 people

in three separate locations. Duties included budgeting, forecasting,

internal and external financial reporting, internal audit, compliance,

reserving, and strategic planning for both divisions. Specific

accomplishments include:

. Led the financial due diligence on two acquisition targets.

. Developed an operational reporting package including the implementation

of an economic value analysis, improving the company's return on

investment by 45%.

. Identified critical metrics used for evaluating the performance of two

business units resulting in improved gross margins and 30% decrease in

customer turnover.

. Developed the Company's first multiyear budgeting and forecasting

process.

. Linked the budgeting and forecasting process to newly established

metrics, ensuring long-range plans were financially viable.

Saunders Pearson Company - Columbus, OH 2003 - 2004

Director (2003-2004)

I oversaw target identification and the due diligence process for a private

group of investors. During the 10 month period, I identified and conducted

due diligence on seven different target companies.

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HTI, INC - Columbus, OH 1998 - 2003

President (2000-2003)

Chief Operating Officer (1998 - 2000)

HTI provides onsite employee medical and audio testing, information

management services, regulatory program maintenance, and wellness services.

Clients include governmental agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and smaller

independent manufacturers. Specific accomplishments include:

. Oversaw the final development and rollout of a new medical information

management system, increasing new business by 30%.

. Spearheaded the successful turnaround of the business, returning the

company to profitability within 8-months of start date and generating

$1.5 million in excess cash flows from $2.8 million in annual sales over

an 18-month time period.

. Developed a new marketing and sales information system focused on

expanding existing customer relations and expansion of HTI's geographic

footprint.

. Directed the creation and execution of a new branding and marketing

strategy utilizing multiple marketing mediums. As part of this strategy,

developed competitive value proposition for customers, increasing net

income by 269% from 2000 to 2002.

. Linked long-term strategic plans to financial benchmarks in order to

measure the progress of key strategic initiatives.

. Identified, designed, and implemented an exit strategy for two of five

business lines.

Carat ICG - Los Angeles, CA 1997 - 1998

Chief Financial Officer (1997 - 1998)

Carat ICG is a U.S. based subsidiary of a multinational media buying and

consulting company with annual revenues of approximately $475 million.

Responsible for the accounting and office management activities for all

seven U.S. offices of Carat ICG. Served as a member of the long-term

strategic growth planning committee, chaired by the Chief Executive

Officer. Oversaw the following departments: accounting, finance, billing,

information services, office management, and human resources. Specific

accomplishments include:

. Developed a formalized integration plan for Carat USA's five separate

media buying and planning companies.

. Oversaw the development and rollout of a new media buying system across

three divisions within Carat USA.

. Responsible for due diligence and implementation of a new accounting

system within Carat ICG.

. Developed the first formalized budget process linked to both the

strategic and operational plans.

. Created and implemented a formalized financial and operational reporting

packet.

. Designed a formalized process for analysis of fee levels, costs, and

contribution margins for use in new client proposals.

Price Waterhouse - Los Angeles, CA 1993 - 1997

Auditor/Consultant (1993 - 1997)

Responsible for managing multiple hi-tech, insurance, retail, and

entertainment engagements. Selected by the firm's leadership to support

Management Horizons, the retail consulting division of Price Waterhouse, by

acting as a senior retail consultant on several large-scale regional

strategic consulting engagements. Significant experience in bankruptcy,

turnarounds, financial restructurings, financial reporting, and long-term

strategy formulation.

Franklin County GOP - Columbus, OH 1992 - 1993

Controller (1992 - 1993)

Successfully coordinated the design and implementation of a turnaround

strategy for the Franklin County GOP Headquarters, which had an annual

budget of $2.0 million.

Education and Training

BS - Accounting and Marketing, The Ohio State University (1991)

Certified Public Accountant (1992)

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