KEVIN BLUCKE, CMA, CPA

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Kelowna, BC Email: abn6tf@r.postjobfree.com

V1W 5H9

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Highly knowledgeable Chief Financial Officer with significant industry, specializing in the areas of accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, cash flow control, information technology and team management and development. Over 18 years at the senior management level focusing on strategic growth through financial analysis and operational efficiencies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Statement Preparation

Business Planning

Operations Management

Efficiency Improvement Business Development

Internal Control Implementation

Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis Financing

Client Relations

IT Network Maintenance

Microsoft Office Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CANSCRIBE CAREER COLLEGE, KELOWNA, BC 2011 to PRESENT

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Executive in charge of overseeing all financial and IT aspects of the company and holding company, including: financing, preparation of bank reports, monitoring cash flow, facilitation of annual review,

Increased organizational efficiency by establishing consistent accounting policies and procedures.

Improved profitability by analyzing expenditures and governing annual operating and capital budgets.

Lead development of new IT learning platform and successful launch.

Developed brand strategy and statistics system that led to significantly increased web traffic, creating a new revenue stream from website advertising as well as an increase in the organization’s brand image.

ONLINEORDERDESK.COM INC., KELOWNA, BC 2006 to 2011

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Company founder, lead the organization from the idea stage all the way through successful sale of the business within five years. Managed programmers and developers through the development and implementation of the company’s cloud-based application. Sold Company.

Successfully obtained operating financing and capital investors

Lead expansion of the company throughout Canada and the United States.

Launched wine compliance program for the Government of the State of Virginia

Created compliance reporting. Liaised with various state ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control)

Annual sales through system - $10 million.

SUMMERHILL ESTATE WINERY CO., KELOWNA, BC 2004 – 2007

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Responsible for the overall direction of the company, including the planning, development, and organization of corporate policies and objectives. Analyzed department effectiveness to correctly allocate resources and identify employees for advancement. Liaised with bank officers, community leaders, and industry professionals. Left to pursue entrepreneurial aspiration in Onlineorderdesk.com Inc.

Directed company to a 23% sales increase in 2005 and a 39% sales increase in 2006, while maintaining consistent margins throughout.

Increased organizational efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to lower the cost of the production process.

Annual sales - $7 million

DRYCO BUILDING SUPPLIES INC. / DELROC INDUSTRIES LTD., LANGLEY, BC 2000 – 2004

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Supervised the accounting function and the Information Technology Department for multiple locations across Canada. Prepared financial statements and various bank reports for eleven companies, and a consolidated statement for the parent organization. Provided strategic analysis to executives, liaised with key bank and insurance personnel, and monitored cash flow. Left to obtain Company President experience.

Increased organizational efficiency by establishing consistent accounting policies and procedures.

Improved profitability by preparing accurate and appropriate annual operating and capital budgets.

Introduced a corporate wide distributed network using Linux and Windows server environments.

Annual Sales – Dryco Building Supplies - $120 million

Annual Retail Sales – Delroc - >$2 billion

MANDEVILLE GARDEN CENTRE LTD., BURNABY, BC 1999– 2000

CONTROLLER/MANAGER

Responsible for multiple accounting functions, including: internal audits, creation and preparation of monthly financial reporting package, administration of payroll for 100 employees, and monthly account reconciliations and journal entries. Left to go back to building industry CFO.

Increased efficiency through the design and implementation of a system of internal financial controls.

Implemented and managed all computer applications, including: desktop programs, network operating systems, and point of sales system.

RIVERSIDE FOREST PRODUCTS LTD., WILLIAMS LAKE, BC 1998 – 1999

MANUFACTURING ACCOUNTANT

Generated financial statements and working papers for multiple mill operations, prepared daily income statements to assist in the timely management of production and related costs, and presented monthly financial statements including variance analysis to senior corporate executives and operating department managers.

Helped maintain company efficiency by evaluating manufactured product lines versus budgets and industry benchmarks, providing detailed analysis of findings to executives.

Public company reporting

INTERNATIONAL FOREST PRODUCTS LTD., HAGENSBORG, BC 1997 – 1998

ACCOUNTANT

Administered and advised contract-logging camps, designed and prepared management reports for presentation to the Board of Directors and senior management, generated and analyzed financial statements, and led clerical staff.

Improved profitability by streamlining month-end processes to decrease the number of non-value-added activities.

Public Company – prepared financial reporting and presentation to executives.

WINDSOR BUILDING SUPPLIES, LTD., SURREY, BC 1994 – 1997

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Performed all levels of financial accounting from journal entries to financial statements, performed internal audits and recommended improvements, prepared and analyzed financial statements for 60 retail and property management companies, and designed and implemented corporate wide internal controls.

In charge of the development and control of the inventory system in a UNIX operating system environment.

EDUCATION & LICENSURES

Certified Public Accountant, 2008

Certified Management Accountant, 1998

Accounting Diploma, Kwantlen University College, Surrey, BC

BOARD OF DIRECTOR EXPERIENCE

WINEBC.com Joint Venture, Chair 2011 to Present

Onlineorderdesk.com Inc., Chairman, Finance Committee 2006 – 2011

Certified Management Accountants –

Okanagan Chapter, Volunteer Chapter Chair 2006 – 2009

BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association –

Okanagan Chapter, Volunteer Director 2008 – 2009

Interior Alzheimer Society, Volunteer Director 2007

DISTINCTIONS & COMMUNITY SERVICE

2008 CMA BC Ambassador of the Year Award Recipient

Featured on the cover of Management magazine and other national magazines

Kelowna Gospel Mission Volunteer – Preparing breakfast for the homeless

Central Okanagan Youth Soccer Association, Soccer Coach

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