Sales Management

Scott T Halvorson

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Maple Grove, MN 55369

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Summary of Qualifications

. Over 15 years of accounting and 8 years of financial service

experience.

. Broad experience in all aspects of accounting and financial

management.

. Strong hands on management style with excellent teaching skills.

. Creative problem solving abilities - sees the big picture.

. A consistently proven go-to person.

Professional Experience

Oct. 2006 Nedco Electronics, Inc., Eagan, MN

To present Controller

Nedco Electronics, Inc. is a distributor of electronic components

operating in eight states with annual revenues exceeding $40 million.

. Restructured front office, centralizing functions and

establishing financial controls.

. Converted company's financial statements from an incorrect

accounting method to full compliance with GAAP.

. Corrected several incorrect income tax methods and worked with

outside accountants to file all appropriate IRS documentation.

. Restructured all cash management activities and negotiated more

favorable terms with various financial institutions.

. Established a Human Resource department eliminating existing

exposure due to non-compliance and improving employee morale.

. Responsible for all financial reporting, budgeting and daily

cash management.

June 1998 to M&I Business Credit, Inc., Minneapolis, MN

Oct. 2006 Vice President

M&I Business Credit, Inc. is a division of M&I Bank and specializes

in asset based lending.

. Managed all aspects of a $60 million loan portfolio.

. Worked closely with numerous business owners developing

achievable business plans.

. Led workouts of poorly performing Credits, recovering all

advanced funds and generating over $300,000 in fee income.

. Full negotiation of all terms and documentation in regards to

numerous Credit Facilities.

. Standing member of Credit Management team.

. Performed due diligence on numerous prospective clients.

. Instrumental in the training and professional development of

financial analysts and support staff.

Mar. 1997 to Stylmark, Inc., Fridley, MN

June 1998 Controller

Stylmark is an aluminum anodizing operation with annual revenue of

approximately $21 million.

. Prepared monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.

. Coordinated the annual audit and worked closely with outside

accountants.

. Team leader in a fully integrated software implementation.

. Restructured the office environment, improving efficiency and

morale.

. Prepared narrative financial information to improve

communication to managers who were unaccustomed to reading

financial reports.

. Restructured data collection of labor hours for payroll and

efficiency reporting.

May 1993 to Rainbow Signs, Inc., Anoka, MN

Mar. 1997 Controller

Rainbow Signs was a printing company with annual revenue exceeding

$20 million in printing sales and $10 million in distribution

sales.

. Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting and

administration.

. Instrumental in the development and implementation of continuous

improvement models used throughout the organization.

. Initiated, negotiated, and implemented the use of a logistic

service saving $150,000 annually in freight costs.

. Prepared and negotiated an IRS change in accounting position

regarding the Company's past incorrect position on 263(a) costs.

Oct. 1987 to George M. Hansen, CPA., Minneapolis, MN

May 1993 Staff Accountant

. Prepared financial statements and tax returns for various

companies operating in various industries.

. Assisted in audit engagements of various industries.

Certification CPA, State of Minnesota (inactive license)

Education Metropolitan State University, Minneapolis, MN

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