Manager Sales

Thomas R. Comer

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Profile: Hands-on, mission-oriented, financial executive for

entrepreneurial companies in transition.

B.A. Johns Hopkins University

M.B.A. University of Virginia (Darden GSBA)

J.D. Pace University School of Law

TRIBECA TABLES SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ('05 to '09)

Stamford, CT

Pre-IPO, B2B solutions provider (software and operations management) for

the online poker industry.

CFO/Controller

With revenue ($20 million) doubling each year, established first-ever

financial statements, budgetary controls and planning models. Redesigned

cash exchange clearing account for interdependent customers. Co-executed

$60 million sale of business involving 7 countries and 99 stockholders over

2-year payout.

Eliminated accounts receivable issues by taking A-to-Z ownership of

licensing function

Key advisor to founders, investors and executives on complex tax issues

TECHNOLOGY MARKETING CORP. ('02 to '05)

Norwalk, CT

Private, entrepreneurial publisher, internet marketer and trade show

sponsor for the telecom industry.

CFO/Controller

In the wake of a 70% drop in revenue, critical tasks were: forecasting cash

flow, modeling business lines, managing risk and regaining confidence from

vendors, creditors and employees. Restated prior financial statements to

comply with GAAP and reality. Subsequent explosion in VoIP and online

advertising presented the challenge of managing triple-digit growth ($9

million annual revenue).

Refinanced long-term debt, reducing cost of funds by 2.5 percentage points

Uncovered excessive Merrill Lynch 401K sales charges

McCALL / BUTTERICK / VOGUE ('98 to '02)

New York, NY

Private, $35 million international designer, manufacturer and distributor

of consumer sewing patterns.

Custom publisher for Vogue, Family Circle and FTD. EDI book retailer for

1000-unit JoAnn stores.

Corporate Controller and Director of Finance

Directed plant and HQ controllers in stabilizing core business. Provided

analytical focus for startup, co-marketing, licensing and joint ventures.

Hands-on leader for contracts, pricing and intellectual property.

Revamped foreign consolidation and analysis process; rated by PwC as "the

gold standard"

Installed state-of-the-art accounting and reporting system

Reduced state tax audit liability "at the 11th hour" from $330,000 to

$7,800

Directed Merger & Spinoff Transition Team upon dismissal of CFO

GOOD NEIGHBOR DIRECT ('94 to '97)

Norwalk, CT

Unique, private direct marketing firm with proprietary media operations in

7500 supermarkets.

CFO/Controller

$8 million Turnaround: Cash Crunch, IT and HR issues. Restructured benefit

plans. Analysis of sales and field operations (150 people in 32 states)

critical to tax-free sale of company to Snyder Communications.

Created master contract reducing prime customer's order turnaround time by

90%

Convinced Chase Bank to expand borrowing base by 25%

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GENESIS CAPITAL PARTNERS ('90 to '93)

Greenwich, CT

Boutique investment banking and consulting partnership for airlines,

lenders and investors.

Principal - Finance and Administration

Raised startup capital for Miami charter with creative equity lease.

Executed Japanese tax shelter

with Merrill Lynch; asset-based financing for air cargo LBO; financial

plan for pan-India startup.

Developed "50/50 Leverage" and "19.9% Solution" for institutional

investors

Shepherded contract dispute through arbitration, reclaiming $250,000 in

commissions

GOLDOME BANK ('87 to '90)

Stamford, CT

Assistant to General Manager of startup equipment leasing subsidiary.

Director - Financial Planning and Analysis

Annual profit plan; financial modeling; acquisition analysis; due

diligence; tax-oriented deals; equity financing and syndications; and,

one-of-a-kind investments. Designed portfolio database. Analyzed and re-

negotiated "broken" deals. Key role in RTC spinoff of this division.

. Led multi-discipline task force that generated $30 million in 30 days

on portfolio/asset sale

ENTREPRENEURIAL & CONSULTING VENTURES NY / CT

/ NJ

PC Knowledge: Startup - investor, co-founder and author of business

plan resulting in IPO

North Street Capital: SBIC - hands-on analysis of profit margins for

portfolio companies

OPM Leasing: $200M bankruptcy - pro forma tax analysis pivotal to

sale at 33% premium

Ciba Chemicals: $7B spinoff - resolution of complex intercompany

accounting issues

GENERAL FOODS CORPORATION ('82 to '87)

White Plains, NY

From Financial Analyst in Corporate Distribution to Financial Manager in

Grocery Products division.

Diversity of progressive assignments ranging from cost accounting to profit

planning; capital budgeting; inventory control; ROI analysis of business

proposals; cash maximization of mature product lines; computer modeling of

corporate warehousing network; hedging strategy for commodity prices.

Financial team member on task force for GF's first entry into the soft

drink market.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Financial Management: Controllership:

Business Planning and Strategy Hands-on CPA

Investment Analysis Consolidation & Reporting

Mergers & Acquisitions Audit, Banking &

Investor Relations

Debt & Equity Financing Cash Management & Cost

Controls

Legal Analysis: General Management:

Contracts Startup / IPO / Spinoff

Intellectual Property Turnaround /

Bankruptcy

Tax International Transactions

Personnel Issues Diverse IT Experience

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