Management Medical

Deni Auclair

Email: abqrcw@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ******* ******

City: Dover

State: MA

Zip: 02030

Country: USA

Phone: 914-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: $100,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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DENI E. AUCLAIR

42 Walpole Street Dover, MA 02030

914-***-**** abqrcw@r.postjobfree.com

BUSINESS LEADER

Accomplished business leader with proven expertise in operations, financial administration, business workflow and strategic planning

Professional Experience

Media Growth Strategies, LLC

President/Chief Executive Officer 2012 - Present

Consulting services in financial analysis, corporate acquisitions, business development and corporate, product and marketing strategy initiatives. Clients include: family-owned niche publisher; leading STM workflow solutions provider; large scholarly publisher; publishing-related web startup in business plan/fundraising phase; publishing-related web startup in beta; not-for-profit medical foundation; large not-for-profit medical society. Also an organizer of a speaker series involving roundtable idea exchange of new technology and business models in publishing.

Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Inc., Needham, MA

Chief Financial Officer 2010 - 2012

* Supervised and directed budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, payroll, 501(c)(3) tax, audit and Finance Department staff

* Re-engineered financial systems and processes to effect turnaround strategy

* Provided strategic recommendations to the CEO based on financial analysis

* Oversaw management of company-owned office building

* Oversaw management of $20 million investment fund

* Reported to Board of Trustees quarterly and interacted regularly with Finance Committee

* Performed valuations on potential acquisitions and other operations investments

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY

Vice President, Corporate Development 1998 - 2010

* Led sourcing, negotiation, due diligence and integration of over 25 acquisitions and partnerships, contributing to revenue growth from $500M to $1.7B

* Managed divestitures of underperforming business lines

* Constructed and oversaw deployment of corporate valuation model

* Managed strategic and long-term planning process, consolidation and business analysis

* Member of Leadership Management Team formulating key strategic initiatives; member of Acquisition Approval Team for proposed acquisitions

New York University, New York, NY

School of Continuing and Professional Studies

Adjunct Professor 2006 - 2012

M.S. in Publishing Program - Capstone Course (Master's Thesis) - guiding students in media company creation from concept through business plan phase, including presentation to industry professionals.

Whippoorwill Associates, Inc., White Plains, NY

Research Analyst (Buy Side) 1992 - 1997

* Identified and analyzed potential investment opportunities in the distressed and high yield securities markets specializing in gaming, retail and publishing

* Interacted with investment houses and industry professionals regarding pricing and research on credits

Related Qualifications

MS-Office, general ledger programs. Excellent presentation skills, collaborative, team-oriented. Experience with social media and online communications tools.

Additional Professional Experience

Sports Illustrated, Inc., New York, NY

Photography Department Assistant 1991-1992

* Supported Photography Department while pursuing MBA full-time

Reporter 1985-1986

* Checked facts/conducted research for writers

Sports Media Consultants, Mamaroneck, NY

Consultant 1989-1990

* Worked with media consultant conducting workshops for professional sports teams

Putnam Berkley Publishing Group (now Penguin Putnam), New York, NY

Director of Operations 1986-1989

* Designed and implemented key financial and operating processes

* Oversaw operations/systems assimilation of Grosset & Dunlap, newly acquired juvenile imprint

Senior Editor 1981-1985

* Full editorial responsibilities: Acquisitions and editing, agent relationships, contract negotiation/review. Bestseller: And So It Goes... by Linda Ellerbee; Penn Award Winner: The Long Walk by George La Fountaine

Educational Background

New York University/Stern School of Business - MBA, Finance

Bates College - BA, English/Psychology

Volunteer Activities

* Treasurer, USA Boxing, Inc. (United States Olympic Committee Governing Body) from 1996-2000

* Treasurer, USA Boxing, Metropolitan Association from 1992 to present

* Trustee, National Golden Gloves of America and NY Metro Franchise Holder, Golden Gloves

* Trustee, USA Boxing Foundation

Urban Amateur Sports Alliance Ltd

* President and Founder of organization consisting of amateur sports: Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira, men's and women's flat track Roller Derby, Double Dutch Jump Rope, Youth Step, Wheelchair (Quad) Rugby

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