Vincent P. Tuzzio, Jr.
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Senior Level Executive-Operational / Financial
Strategic & Tactical Planning / P&L / Asset & Liability Management / IPO /
International / Banking
Marketing / M&A Integration / Startup / B2B / Infrastructure / Leadership /
Staffing / Negotiation
I excel at improving profitability by initiating successful financial
operations and management models that drive revenue growth and reduce
overhead. For start-up ventures and established companies, I implement and
direct operational platforms that exceed established revenue benchmarks
across diverse operations.
. Designing, managing cohesive, comprehensive financial and
organizational workflow systems
. Growing revenues organically and through integrating strategic
acquisitions and mergers
. Positioning companies for market dominance by maximizing operational
efficiencies and reducing costs
. Recruiting, leading and training high-performance, cross-functional
teams
. Developing customized, strategic sales and marketing plans, improving
top and bottom lines
I am an experienced, capable leader with strong core values. Process-
oriented, I am a manager who inspires superior performance. As an effective
communicator who wins confidence at all levels, I identify problems and
implement change. An enthusiastic people-person who builds long term
relationships. I am skilled at union workforce relations. I hold a BS in
Business Administration and Accounting from Montclair State University.
Selected Accomplishments
Creating Strategic Management Systems. Increased cost of sales coupled with
late product delivery and inventory issues required effective response.
Implemented new supply chain and inventory controls. Reorganized warehouse
operations. Changed shipment method, resolving late delivery and customer
concerns. Created Customer Service Department, responding to all related
issues. Reduced sales costs by 5%, improving bottom line.
Initiating Project Risk Management Systems. Inadequate process to ensure
contract compliance reduced profits. Evaluated all operations. Created
initial project plans to determine risks and mitigation strategies from
master plan documents and spreadsheets. Developed and implemented system
changes, reclaiming $200K in revenues
Implementing Systemic Change. Ineffective communication increased time lost
in supporting revenue opportunities. Analyzed company-wide work habits and
communication pathways. Identified inefficiencies. Designed and implemented
an enhanced system to re-capture lost time, instituted the first training
and peer review program for all newly hired accountants and managers,
increasing revenues 5%.
Improving Decisions by Upgrading Data Transfer. Significant technology
deficiencies restricted rapid data exchange and reduced quality of company
decisions. Researched several accounting software packages, analyzing
overall time restraints. Structured policies and procedures for data
safety, storage and security. Purchased and assisted in the data transfer
of the new systems. Integrated regional office into new system.
Career SUMMARY
CFO, WRS Company Inc., (Construction/disaster recovery company), 2008 to
2009. Established, directed all financial and operational metrics, ensuring
compliance. Developed new HR and IT Departments. Conducted bank and bonding
negotiations. Initiated infrastructure for emerging division. Planned post-
merger integration. Trained staff.
Interim CFO, Nexus Mechanical, Inc., (Construction firm), 2007 to 2008.
Designed and implemented new accounting practices and business development
models. Developed all internal departments, establishing policies and
procedures. Created job cost methods of control and reporting. Established
three affiliated companies from startup.
Interim COO, Let It Grow, Inc., (Site construction company), 2007.
Coordinated all operational, financial, job costing and HR departments.
Dealt with union, bank, and insurance negotiations. Completed all
federal/state audits.
Chief Financial Officer, TJ Sales Associates, Inc., (Distribution firm),
1996 to 2007. Directed all operational and financial strategies including
budgeting, forecasting, business modeling and expansion. Managed supply
chain, pension plans, HR and IT systems for corporate office and numerous
startups. Engaged union and non-union shops.
Earlier: Partner, LaVecchia & Zarro, (Accounting firm). Directed daily
operations, business development, staffing, and marketing. Managed real
estate portfolios, IPO, mergers and acquisitions. Negotiated contracts.
Asst. Controller/Purchasing Manager, AAPC, Inc., (Not-for-profit purchasing
company). Directed P&L, budgeting, and cash flow. Negotiated contracts with
international governments.