Manager Management

JOHN W. KAMINSKI

**** ********* *** ***** ****, TX 77479 281-***-**** e-mail: ******@*********.***

SUMMARY:

A seasoned professional with corporate financial management and analysis experience in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, financial

services and start-up organizations

• Key areas of expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, accounting, analysis, mergers and

acquisitions, pricing, and best practice implementation

• Experience with strategic, business and operational process improvements including right sizing, as

appropriate, for the current business cycle

• Strong leadership and team building skills combined with persuasive

communications, personal energy, and the perseverance to achieve excellent results

EDUCATION:

MBA – Finance, Golden Gate University

BBA – Finance, University of Notre Dame

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Chief Financial Officer – (position impacted by reorganization) 2007 – 2009

MIRESCO DECORATIVE RUGS / Miresco Investment Services, Inc.

Retailer and liquidator of finely crafted floor coverings and furniture.

• Responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the company in accordance with generally accepted accounting

principles.

• Ensured the timely and accurate filing of all tax returns and other government filings.

• Developed and managed the bank and deposit relationships and initiated appropriate strategies to enhance the cash

position.

• Successfully managed the pay down of a $4.5m note in twelve months, while sustaining operational cash flow needs

• Directed the information technology function for maximum system availability, user support and informational

needs.

• Maintained the integrity of the financial control systems for proper financial reporting

• Provided strategic input and leadership on decision making issues affecting current and long term corporate

operations.

Vice President of Finance – (position impacted due to sale of company) 2006 – 2007

BVIG FINANCIAL, LLC

Provider of a comprehensive, technology based, check cashing system to over 500 Tax preparation offices in 32 States.

• Responsible for all facets of the Finance and Accounting functions, including cash management, and regulatory

compliance

• Forecasted, managed and reconciled over $470m of cash orders for 502 locations

• Coordinated, prepared and presented the Annual Business Plan and Operational Forecasts

• Developed and implemented a comprehensive cash forecasting system for the daily cash replenishment needs

• Created customized models for measuring performance and operational metric analysis

Area Finance Manager – (position impacted by reorganization) 2004 – 2006

ACE CASH EXPRESS, INC.

Operator of over 1,000 retail financial centers that offer a wide array of financial services in 36 states.

• Provided analytical and operational support for the Eastern division, which included 5 Regional Managers, and 35

District Managers. This involved monitoring operational performance, providing analysis, reporting, and Income

Statement review

• Created customized reports and analysis to assist the Executive and Regional management with policy development

• Responsible for the creation of the Annual Operating Budgets for the Eastern division

• Provided assistance to the Marketing department with customer data retrieval and analysis

Independent Small Business Owner - (sold real estate company in 2004) 2000 - 2004

Operations Finance Manager - (contract position) 1999 - 2000

IOMEGA, INC.

Manufacturer of computer storage devices, media and other computer related accessories.

• Developed a business model and the related processes for warranty fulfillment and returned product

• Led the effort to create a secondary market (B channel) for remanufactured product

• Established the price, material, labor and overhead standard costs for all returned product

• Responsible for the month-end close of engineering support and reverse logistic cost centers

• Created financial metric summaries and product cost forecasts and analysis, for monthly presentation to management

• Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts

• Provided analytical support for Six Sigma initiatives

JOHN W. KAMINSKI (cont.)

Director of Finance – (position eliminated due to sale of company) 1995 - 1998

AMERICAN STORES CORPORATION / Health ‘n’ Home, Inc. division

Operator of 10 distribution centers and 21 retail locations for the sale of medical equipment and healthcare supplies.

• Directed the analysis and reporting of all phases of business activities

• Established and maintained internal controls to ensure the integrity of reported financial results

• Responsible for the month-end and quarterly close of the divisional general ledger

• Established the 3rd Party accounts receivable and bad debt reserve accounting policies.

• Developed, managed and performed the quarterly physical inventory audit for all distribution and retail locations.

• Interpreted and analyzed financial information for division and corporate management

• Performed financial analysis, due diligence and accounting integration for all corporate acquisitions

• Provided project leadership as the financial liaison for systems development

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis – (promotion to Director of Finance) 1989 - 1995

AMERICAN STORES CORPORATION / Lucky Stores, Inc. division

Operator of 180 grocery superstores in the northern California area.

• Responsible for the preparation of the strategic plan, annual budget, and quarterly forecasts

• Performed financial, operational, marketing, and capital expenditure analysis

• Developed complex and interactive business models to support marketing programs and proposals

• Provided support for the annual and cyclical warehouse inventory audits.

• Provided business case and supporting analysis for pricing, promotion, sales incentives and capital expansion

• Managed the preparation of the period and quarterly financial executive presentations

Business Development Manager 1987 - 1989

TRANSITION SYSTEMS INC. / New England Medical Center

International software developer, providing a fully integrated cost accounting system for healthcare organizations

Analyzed client data base requirements and financial system needs

• Provided client recommendations for effective and efficient use of the software

• Programmed custom database interfaces and reports, conducted user training sessions

• Assisted in software performance testing and evaluation, developed specifications for new system features and prepared system

documentation

Manager, Planning & Analysis – (position eliminated due to reorganization) 1986 - 1987

PURITY SUPREME INC. / Supermarkets General Corporation

Responsible for coordinating the efforts of four analysts to provide analytical support for the Management Team

Financial Analyst 1983 - 1986

LONGS DRUG STORES INC.

Responsible for providing planning and analysis support for the Executive Planning Group

Captain, Finance 1979 - 1983

UNITED STATES ARMY

Responsible for the Western United States Reserve Pay Unit supporting 38,000 U.S. Army Reserve personnel

COMPUTER SKILLS

Oracle, JD Edwards, MSA General Ledger, McCormick & Dodge, Essbase, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Lotus, Freelance,

AS400 Sequel, System Implementation, PC Hardware Installation

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