Accounting Management

Sandra L. Schuchert-Peck, CPA*

*California - Inactive

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Home 970-***-****

Johnstown, CO 80534

Cell 303-***-****

abmmpl@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: A challenging, hands-on position utilizing proven abilities in

accounting, finance, business strategy, strategic planning, information

technology, and problem resolution. To coordinate and direct the

implementation of policies and procedures in a progressive organization

that ensures achieving high standards of performance.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Appointed to 10-member national task force to investigate accounts

receivable applications for Federal agencies. Designed and developed

accounts receivable application put in use nationwide by the National

Indian Health Service. Provided functional requirements documentation to

Office of Information Management.

Developed and implemented systems for all accounting functions for U.S.

activities of world's largest plumbing fixture manufacturer, TOTO Limited,

Japan.

Appointed to Audit Team responsible for audits of non-appropriated fund

activities of military bases worldwide.

Directed due diligence resulting in sale of national company at a 6+

multiple to publicly held entity.

Coordinated and managed "going private" for an international publicly held

entity

Managed companies with annual revenues from $5 Million to $180 Million

Dean's List, Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA

Honor's Seminar, Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, CA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Staff Accountant - Alice A. Cohen, CPA P.C.

December, 2009 to Present

Boulder, CO

Tax Preparation

. Responsible for tax preparation for Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs,

and individual returns for the 2009

tax year

. Compiled financial statements for all business entities for use in tax

preparation

Chief Financial Officer - Golden Metals, Inc.

January, 2006 to March, 2007

Golden Aluminum, Inc. and Golden Exporting Co.,

Manufacturing - Revenues $105 Million

Fort Lupton, CO

. Responsible for all finance and accounting functions for the

Controlled Group

. Oversee, directed and ensured the integrity, preparation and timely

submission of the companies' financial

statements including all external filing requirements

. Evaluated and developed appropriate internal controls for the

administrative and manufacturing processes

. Maintained and directed treasury management and cash flow planning

. Developed cash flow management tools to appropriately manage the ABL

lending facility

. Prepared annual budgets for the companies including forecasting cash

availability while utilizing asset based

financing on receivables and inventories

. Managed insurance coverage and risk management for the Controlled

Group

. Provided management with timely reviews of the organizations'

financial status along with progress achieved

on Corporate strategic programs and activities

. Managed all financial and regulatory audits

. Responsible for compliance with and oversaw preparation of all

required tax filings

. Evaluated and advised on the financial impact of potential

acquisitions, new programs, regulatory compliance

and funding activities

. Established and maintained relations with the companies' bank and

other financial institutions.

Sandra L. Schuchert-Peck, CPA* (continued)

Controller - Pumpco, Inc. September,

2002 to January, 2006

Denver, Colorado

Construction - Revenues $50 Million

. Supervised corporate accounting department for national construction

company as well as local accounting functions for 12 branch locations

. Decreased total accounts payable by 51.7% while cutting outstanding

invoice time to payment by 3 months

. Decreased negative cash balances by 100% while maintaining stable

working capital

. Achieved positive net operating results for first time in 5 years

. Brought all debt service obligations current for first time in company

history

. Restructured accounting policies and procedures to conform to GAAP

. Coordinated proposal submission for company's first independent audit

. Developed company wide budgeting process

. Prepared all required financial statements and related reports for

regulatory agencies

Corporate Controller - Auto-trol Technology Corporation

February, 2001 to September, 2002

Denver, Colorado Software Development -

Revenues $6.5 Million

. Managed accounting departments for international software development

firm which included supervising

the domestic accounting staff as well as three international regional

controllers.

. Decreased Accounting Department staffing levels by 50%, decreased

annual audit expense by 22.3%, decreased General and Administrative

expense company wide by 11.1% while increasing interest income by

57.5%, and decreased days to close from 21 to 7.

. Prepared the consolidated financial statements comprised of the parent

company, three foreign subsidiaries, one foreign branch office, and

one domestic subsidiary.

. Coordinated and managed all domestic and foreign financial audits as

well as periodic regulatory agency audits.

. Responsible for completion, edgarizing and filing of all required SEC

reports including the 10K, 10Q, 13E-3, and Going Private Statement.

. Supervised preparation and consolidation of departmental and

subsidiary annual budgets including development of appropriate

budgeting tools.

. Participated in the design and development of the "Paperless Project"

integrating the company's proprietary

electronic document management software with the J. D. Edwards

financial system with the goal of marketing the final product and

services.

. Member of the Executive Management Committee and 401K Committee.

Director, Finance and Administration - Cartica Corporation

March, 2000 to December, 2000

Boulder, Colorado E-

Commerce - Sales - $500 Thousand

. Provided all accounting functions for e-commerce start-up which

included maintenance of the General Ledger, cash flow management,

trend analysis, ensuring compliance with all accounting policies and

procedures as well as generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

. Designed and initiated appropriate systems for multiple division

reporting requirements.

. Developed forecasting and budgeting tools for financial

planning/modeling.

. Prepared all financial statements required by Canadian parent company.

. Supervised Human Resources, benefits coordination, and all

administrative functions within the company.

. Developed accounting policies for e-commerce site.

. Defined system development requirements for the interfaces between E-

commerce site and financial system.

. Member of the Executive Management Team.

Chief Financial Officer - WorldTec Group International/

October, 1996 to January, 2000

Performance Team Freight Systems, Inc. Warehousing and

Distribution - Revenues $180 Million

Santa Fe Springs, California

. Planned, directed, and effected policies resulting in a 119% increase

in operating results with WorldTec and in excess of a 500% increase

with Performance Team.

Sandra L. Schuchert-Peck, CPA* (continued)

. Supervised the Accounting Department, Payroll Department, Human

Resources, and Management Information Systems (MIS).

. Implemented appropriate systems for market segment/regional sales

reporting requirements.

. Responsible for preparation of consolidated financial statements

consolidating 6 companies for

WorldTec Group International and 4 companies for Performance Team

Freight Systems, Inc.

. Directed daily operations of all supervised departments.

. Monitored financial operations of 28-branch offices nation wide.

. Ensured timely and accurate weekly payroll for 7000 employees

nationwide.

. Directed due diligence team that closed sale of a major division of

WorldTec within 3 months.

. Coordinated all required audits.

. Prepared all SEC required reports and filings.

. Member of the Executive Committee

PRIOR POSITIONS:

Finance Manager - Toto Kiki USA, Inc./TOTO USA, INC...1993 through

1996...Manufacturing, Sales,

and Distribution, Orange, CA and Atlanta, GA

Accounting Manager - Klamath Tribal Health and Family Services...1992

through 1993...Health Care

...Klamath Falls, OR

Senior Staff Accountant - Isakson and Cone, CPA'S...1985 through

1992...Public Accounting...Klamath

Falls, OR

Auditor, International Assignments - Gregor Professional

Corporation...1982 through 1985...Auditing...

Pacific Northwest, Europe, and Southeast Asia

MILITARY EXPERIENCE:

United States Air Force...Security Clearance - Top Secret

EDUCATION:

Strategic Planning Certificate...Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath

Falls, Oregon...4.0 GPA

Project Management Certificate...Project Management Associates, Clemson,

South Carolina...4.0 GPA

E-Commerce Business Technology Certificate...Front Range Community

College, Boulder, Colorado...4.0 GPA

Business Administration...Santa Ana College, Santa Ana, California...3.8

GPA

Business Administration...Riverside City College, Riverside, CA...3.8

GPA

Business Administration...Hannings University, Edinburgh, Scotland...3.8

GPA...Not accredited in U.S.A.

MBA...Hannings University, Edinburgh, Scotland...3.9 GPA...Not

accredited in U.S.A.

Currently attending Western Governor's University...Pursuing Bachelor of

Science, Accounting

* Certified Public Accountant, Inactive...California

MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

National Society of Accountants

Public Accountants Society of Colorado

QuickBooks Pro-Advisor

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:

Certified Emergency Medical Technician...Search and Rescue/Tracking...K9

Trainer/Tracking

REFERENCES - Available upon request.

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