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David M. Chmielowiec
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4311 Cobblers Ln.
Dallas TX 75287-6730
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Jun 1982 Select 1984 2+
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Dallas Consulting Senior
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United States
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CarpeDatum, Inc. Exec Director - Southwest Region
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CHMIELOWIEC_CFO resume.doc
DAVID M. CHMIELOWIEC
(Mel-o-witz)
4311 Cobblers Lane 972-***-****
Dallas, Texas 75287 ****@*****.***
FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE/COO
Results driven professional with extensive financial, software, consulting and operations
experience encompassing public, private, and venture capital backed, early stage
companies. Excellent communication skills highlighted by successful negotiations, board
level presentations, public speaking and written documentation. Strong working knowledge
of varied business software applications and decision support tools. Background and skills
particularly applicable to turnaround situations and fast-paced environments. Certified
Public Accountant ( CPA ) and MBA.
Strategic Vision Big 5 Consulting Business Planning, Budgeting & Analysis Mergers /
Acquisitions Due Diligence Treasury / Investment Management Business Process Reengineering
SEC / Financial Reporting Technology & Systems Integration Turnarounds / Change Management
Project Management
KEY CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Managed Accounting/Finance, Tax, IT, and Treasury areas of multiple organizations;
Served on Executive,
Audit and Investment Committees of Board where most Board members
were high profile active or former corporate executives or other name celebrities;
Advised and counseled management teams and board members of multiple organizations;
Spearheaded preparation for multiple organizations of monthly financial reporting
packages including analysis, trends and key performance metrics distributed to board
members, investors and lenders;
Directed change in cost allocation methodology for indirect costs on Federal research
grants. Results: Secured significant increase in Federal indirect overhead rate with
potential for up to $1Mil increase in annual revenue.
Assisted Internet ASP marketing company during turnaround process guiding them through
pre-petition and Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, including SEC 10Q filings and
bridge financing;
Guided turnaround service company to top-line Revenue and EBITDA growth of over 35% in
first year following acquisition;
Supervised Treasurer of service company to re-engineer processes and internal controls on
concentration and movement of approximately $150 million in funds;
Managed ERP software company s distributor channel in South Central US region to 58%
increase in revenue over previous year;
Spearheaded a change in focus for consulting and software company s strategic business
plan. Identified three new software lines and implemented a successful marketing plan that
increased revenue more than 300%.;
Project managed numerous accounting/ERP software selection, implementation and systems
integration projects for multiple client companies and employers of various sizes and
industries;
Recruited, hired and motivated employees and project team members in financial,
technical, customer service and marketing/sales areas of multiple organizations.
Directed SEC and shareholder reporting of forms 10-K and 10-Q for multiple organizations;
Exposure to IPO investor road shows for client company;
Developed and presented business and financial plans to management teams, board members
and investors;
Managed short and long-term investment portfolios in excess of $10 million for multiple
organizations.
DAVID M. CHMIELOWIEC (Mel-o-witz) Page Two
EXPERIENCE
CFO / VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
2002-2005The Cooper Institute Dallas,TX
Research and education organization, internationally recognized. Managed
Accounting/Finance, HR, IT, Facilities and Research Administration departments of
organization.
Served on Executive, Audit and Investment Committees of Board of Trustees. Regularly
participated, prepared presentations and lead discussions with high profile Trustees (most
are active or former corporate executives or other name celebrities);
Led expansion of Audit Committee role in accordance with recent legislation including
Sarbanes Oxley.
Implemented MS-SQL based accounting system including project/job cost application.
Successfully turned accounting system into information system benefiting all divisions.
Supervised complicated closing of remote research facility involving legal, financial,
human resource and IT issues.
Spearheaded change in allocation methodology for indirect costs on Federal research
grants. Results: Secured significant increase in Federal indirect rate with potential for
$500,000 to $1Mil increase in annual revenue.
Dramatically changed internal control policies and procedures, budget development, and
financial/management reporting to increase division and project level visibility and
accountability.
Recognized by Board for work with leadership of Investment Committee in managing $10+
Million investment portfolio to solid performance compared to target benchmarks.
CONTRACT
CONSULTANT2001 to 2002e2 Communications, Inc., Plano,TX Internet ASP e-mail
marketing company, approximately $10 million in revenue.
Assisted company during turnaround process guiding them through pre-petition and Chapter
11 bankruptcy reorganization., including court filings.
Identified and helped implement immediate cost reductions resulting in first ever
profitable month.
Worked with lending sources to put together debtor in possession (DIP) bridge
financing package.
Prepared SEC filings for publicly held parent company involving multiple subsidiaries,
including UK operation.
Fitz & Floyd, Inc
. Lewisville, TX Approximately $75 million importer and distributor of
fine ceramic products. ERP Software Selection Study
Lead company through software selection of Oracle and MS-SQL based ERP system including
financials, warehouse management, distribution management, retail point-of-sale and B2B &
B2C e-commerce modules.
Results: Saved client approximately $250,000 on purchase/implementation costs while
uncovering numerous cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities.
CFO / VICE PRESIDENT OF ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
2000 to 2001American Staff Resources
Dallas, TX Mid-sized (approx. $150 Mil.) Professional Employer Organization ( PEO )
operating in 27 states.
Selected as part of turnaround management team assembled by new owners following
leveraged acquisition. Reporting to Company s CEO, directed accounting, treasury and IT
functions. Overcame numerous obstacles with obsolete custom software, records management,
tax filings and personnel, most of which were not discovered by purchasers during
acquisition due diligence.
Guided company to top-line Revenue and EBITDA growth of over 35% during turnaround period
in first year following acquisition as company migrated from entrepreneur lead
organization to one run by professional managers.
Supervised Treasurer in efforts to implement series of internal controls on movement of
approximately $150 million in funds, comprised of over 176,000 disbursement checks and
35,000 ACH transactions and wire transfers.
Spearheaded preparation of monthly financial reporting package with key performance
metrics distributed to board members, investors and lenders.
Managed mezzanine investor financing and bank loan covenant compliance.
Participated in senior-level strategic planning sessions and developed annual operating
and capital budgets.
Managed IT staff in migrating to AS400 systems infrastructure, implementing system
security refinements and developing comprehensive disaster recovery plan.
Recognized for managing implementation of new Windows based General Ledger/Financial
Reporting system.
DAVID M. CHMIELOWIEC (Mel-o-witz) Page Three
TERRITORY CHANNEL MANAGER
1999 to 2000Navision Software US (Subsequently acquired by
Microsoft) Dallas, TX International, Middle Market Accounting / ERP software company
Recruited to manage the company s distributor channel in the South Central US region for
ERP/accounting solutions.
Increased region revenue more than 58% over previous year.
CO-OWNER / FOUNDER
1988 to 1999The Entrepreneur Resource Group Dallas, TX Financial
consulting and reseller of ERP/Accounting software solutions for middle market companies.
Client industries included: distribution, government/non-profit, hospitality,
manufacturing, real estate, service and telecommunications. Founded company with partners
and grew to over 400 satisfied clients with significant year over year revenue and net
earnings growth.
Spearheaded a change in focus for the company s strategic business plan. Identified three
new software product lines, secured initial sales, and implemented a successful marketing
plan which increased revenues by more than 300%.
Company became one of the first and most successful certified business partners of SAGE
Enterprise products;
Established strategic alliances with Big 5, local, and regional CPA firms and other
software/systems groups to develop business and increase technical resources for the
company.
Planned and managed over 65 SQL and LAN software implementations or systems integration
projects for client companies of various sizes and industries. Included financials,
manufacturing, project/job cost, distribution, EDI, and HR/PR applications;
Developed and drafted RFP responses for Government contracts. Secured two contracts worth
over $1 million.
Recruited, hired and developed professionals in financial, technical, customer service,
and marketing/sales areas;
Functioned as temp CFO/Controller for selected client companies;
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
1986 to 1988Laventhol & Horwath Dallas, TX
TREASURY CASH MANAGER/SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST
1984 to 1986Computer Language Research
Dallas, TX Publicly held, national, computer tax processing service bureau and software
company.
Part of Treasury group following IPO of this approx. $100 million revenue company.
Designed and prepared monthly internal management financial reporting package with key
metrics.
Planned and coordinated preparation of Annual 10-K and Quarterly 10-Q reports to the SEC
and shareholders.
Managed banking relationships, and implemented controlled disbursements system with the
company s lead bank. Increased income of $15 million short-term investment portfolio more
than 50%.
Additional Experience:
Arthur Andersen & Co
. (Now Accenture ), Management Consultant, 1982 to 1984, Dallas, TX
Texas Instruments Consumer Products Division, Financial Planning & Analysis MBA Summer
Internship, 1981
Crowe, Chizek & Co
., Regional Midwest CPA Firm - Undergraduate summer internship, 1979
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Indiana University Bloomington, IN Bachelor of
Science
Accounting Ball State University Muncie, IN
OTHER
Certified Public Accountant # 32921 State of Texas
Member: AICPA, Texas Society of CPAs
Avid golfer
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