Sales Human Resources

JOHN M. GARRETT

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

CONSULTANT

INTERNATIONAL LASER GROUP, Woodland Hills, CA

February 2009 to present

Assisted with the integration of an acquisition

Upgraded AccountMate software to current release at parent company

Worked with Solomon and FRx software package at subsidiary

VACO LLC, Los Angeles, CA May 2008 to

February 2009

Worked on team evaluating conversion from GAAP to IFRS

Performed contract work for Teledyne Technologies from May 2008 to

October 2008.

. Reviewed SOX documentation in several key areas recommending changes

where indicated.

. Tested account reconciliation procedures and worked with staff to

develop improvements.

. Conducted inventory of fixed assets

AMERON INTERNATIONAL, Rancho Cucamonga, CA, March 2000 to

March 2008

Director, Finance and Administration Water Transmission Group

Multi-location manufacturer of large diameter pressure and non-pressure

water and wastewater pipe with annual sales of about $200 million.

. Supervised Accounting, Human Resources, and MIS staff of 28 at 9

locations. Looked for continuous improvement opportunities. Worked

closely with auditors.

. Refined business strategy with Group President. Reported metrics to

management team monthly.

. Established a maquiladora in Mexicali, Baja California.

. Helped restructure operation in Bogot , Colombia.

. Represented Group in acquisition of assets and business of steel

fabricator and efforts to dispose of a non-performing business segment.

. Converted to percent of completion for financial reporting.

. Identified key measures of financial performance and communicated with

plant management team and operating personnel.

. Implementation and initial testing for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance,

continued involvement.

. Provided quarterly and annual schedules to auditors. Assisted with

financial disclosure notes.

. Maintained conformity with GAAP.

WORLDTEC GROUP INTERNATIONAL, Cerritos, CA Jan 1999 -

March 2000

Controller

Professionally managed human resources and benefits for small companies.

. Supervised all accounting and financial activities.

. Worked to develop timely and accurate closing and statement

preparation.

. Reviewed potential acquisitions.

. Supervised staff of 2

FACTER DIRECT LTD, Los Angeles, CA Aug 1997 -

Aug 1998

Chief Financial Officer

Telemarketer specializing in fund raising for charitable organizations.

Supervised all accounting and finance functions with annual sales of about

$12 million.

. Developed a restructuring plan to improve cash flow and profitability.

. Created financial reporting system to allow management to analyze

performance.

. Supervised staff of 3.

ALFLEX CORPORATION, Long Beach, CA Oct 1994 -

Aug 1997

Chief Financial Officer

Subsidiary of CASTECH CORPORATION

Manufacturer of flexible conduit, pre-wired armored cable, and modular

wiring systems with annual sales of about $120 million.

. Supervised all financial functions, employee benefits, and ERISA

filings.

. Improved the standard cost system.

. Assisted in obtaining ISO 9002 certification.

. Supervised staff of 5.

COMMONWEALTH ALUMINUM - Louisville, KY June 1985 - Oct

1994

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Subsidiary of COMALCO LTD - Melbourne Australia

Aluminum rolled products manufacturer with annual sales of $500 - $750

million.

. Promoted to CFO in May 1988.

. Supervised accounting, strategic planning, tax, credit, risk management,

treasury, headquarters administration, and outside legal counsel.

. Coordinated the move of the corporate headquarters from Bethesda,

Maryland, to Louisville, Kentucky.

. Promoted to Controller in February 1987.

. Involved in the divestiture of the aluminum smelting operation in

Washington State.

. Revamped the accounting and financial systems of this multi-plant

operation.

. Supervised conversion of general ledger and accounts receivable systems.

. Maintained and automated the LIFO system.

. Prepared quarterly and year-end financial packages for corporate office.

. Supervised staff of 25.

INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR POWER OPERATIONS - Atlanta, GA Jan 1980 -

June 1985

Controller

Non-profit (501(c)3) organization owned by U.S. electric utilities with an

annual budget of about $50 million.

. Supervised accounting, tax, treasury, risk management and travel

arrangements including in-house travel department.

. Oversaw benefit plan design and administration including pension plan,

thrift plan (401(k)), and tax-sheltered annuity (403(b)).

. Supervised lease and space planning for 117,000 square feet of office

space.

. Started with manual accounting system, went to outsourced system, and

then brought the accounting system back in-house with state of the art

system.

. Supervised staff of 7.

S. P. RICHARDS COMPANY - Atlanta, Georgia

1978 - 1980

Chief Accountant

Subsidiary of GENUINE PARTS COMPANY

Wholesale office-supply company with 14 locations and annual sales of about

$120 million.

. Supervised a staff of 20.

ATLANTIC STEEL COMPANY - Atlanta, Georgia 1975 -

1978

Chief Accountant

Steel mini-mill producing rod and bar products.

. Responsible for SEC quarterly reports, LIFO calculation, monthly

financial statements, capital audits and various financial analyses.

Documentation for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

. Worked with IT to produce more efficient process for capturing data.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN & CO. - Atlanta, Georgia

1972 - 1975

Staff Accountant, Audit Division

PROFESSIONAL AND EDUCATION

Certified Public Accountant, Georgia

MBA and BBA, Georgia State University

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