Manager Vice President

Alan A. Abels

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QUALIFICATIONS

An adept problem solver and visionary, equipped with keen decision-making

and leadership skills focused on strategic planning and profit

maximization. Involvement with all aspects of the organization including

sales, marketing, information technology and engineering provide the

foundation for objective and informed decision making.

KEY STRENGTHS

Management and team building skills... Staff training... Implementation of

internal controls and SOX compliance... Establishment and documentation of

Corporate Policies... Design and implement new accounting systems...

Establish accounting organizations and systems for start-up companies...

Review and redesign finance processes leading to departmental

efficiencies... International Experience... Budgeting... Cost and Project

Accounting... Contract negotiation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GEODIS WILSON, NV. (1.2 B Multinational Freight Forwarder)

Vice President of Finance, CFO, Regional Director of Finance and Board

Member (2005 - Present)

Reported to the Regional Vice President and Global CFO, responsible for

integrity of all financial matters, establishing and enforcing corporate

policies and procedures in eight North and South American countries.

Managed all financial, administrative and human resource functions

including reporting, budgeting, forecasting and SOX compliance for both the

US and the Americas Region. Managed audit, banking, real estate and

benefits relationships. Established accounting organization and systems for

acquired business

Accomplishments

. Brought Corporate A/P under control improving cash flow.

. Created Sarbanes Oxley documentation process

. Established greater internal controls over operational and

financial functions

. Development of ongoing contracting policy

. Worked with CEO to increase profitability 130%

AUSTIN ENTERPRISES (Accounting Services Consulting)

Principal (2003 - 2005)

Firm specializing in the configuration and implementation of accounting

systems. Responsible for assisting companies upgrading their accounting

software. Analyzed accounting and manufacturing operations to provide

proper financial reporting and controls for management. Clients ranged

from 2M local trucking firm to 50M division of international cosmetics

company.

INTTRA INC. (12M start-up, joint venture, internet portal to the

international containerized shipping industry)

Vice President of Finance, CFO and Assistant Board Secretary (2001 - 2003)

Reported to the President and Board of Directors, responsible for integrity

of all financial matters, establishing and enforcing corporate policies and

procedures. Managed all financial and administrative functions including

strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting project costing, pricing and

reporting. Managed auditor, banking real estate and insurance

relationships

Accomplishments

. Managed initial capitalization and subsequent shareholder

loans of $65M

. Reduced monthly operating costs from $3.5M to <$1.5M over 18

months

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. Obtained neutral cash flow in 24 months with creative revenue

model

. Revenue growth from 0 to $11M in less than 2 years

SKYTECH SOLUTIONS INC. (6M Software services company for the travel

industry)

Vice President of Finance, CFO and Board Secretary (1999 - 2001)

Directed US operations for International Software services joint venture

with United Airlines, headquartered in India. Created and directed all

financial, administrative and H/R policies and procedures

Accomplishments

. Created and sold winning JV model to United Airlines

. Managed initial capitalization of $1M

. Created initial business and financial plan

. Generated Positive Cash Flow in 6 months

LABVANTAGE SOLUTIONS, TCG SOFTWARE (12M Software Development company)

Vice President of Finance and CFO for Venture Companies (1995 - 2000)

Directed all financial and administrative operations for two software

development and services companies owned by VC.

Accomplishments

. Created financial reporting and forecasting for monthly VC

review

. Managed finance, admin and H/R functions for $6M venture

companies

. Had business up and running in 1 week after fire destroyed

the office

. Conducted due diligence for acquisition of $2M software

company

AGFA DIVISION OF MILES INC. (1987-1994)

Controller - Photo Imaging Systems

Financial and administrative functions for a $250M division of a Fortune

100 company including reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning the

financial results for the division and its various market segments

Accomplishments

. Instituted pricing controls and profitability analysis for

wholesale and retail markets

. Developed customer and market segment profitability

statements for 5 product lines

. Created financial models for forecasts, budgets and three

year plans

. Collaborated with marketing department to create effective

product promotion programs

OTHER POSITIONS HELD

Financial Analysis Manager, Contract Compliance Manager, Accounting Systems

Development Manager

Internal Audit & Control Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Inventory

Control & Accounts Receivable Manager, Cost Accountant

EDUCATION

MBA Accounting & Finance, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ

(1986)

B.S. Accounting, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA (1973)

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