Executive Summary
Over ** years of financial, operational and sales management experience at branch, regional and country wide positions. In depth knowledge of local and international business customs and practices. Highly experienced in startup and takeoff of new business unit operations as well as reengineering existing operations to maximize efficiency and profitability.
Professional Experience
Project Consulting
January 2012 – Present
Self Employed
Arlington, MA
Financial, operations and IT project consulting to small and medium sizes businesses.
Migration to enterprise software solutions to ensure data integrity and security.
Financial planning and analysis with stakeholders to create long term business plans.
Training and mentoring of stakeholders, business development and customer support staff.
Consultant
December 2009 – December 2011
Self Employed
Argos, Greece
Financial risk and compliance program implementation.
Corporate bond issuance negotiations.
Corporate banking, floorplan and consumer finance agreement negotiations and implementation.
Business plan creation and financial structure review.
SFS Hellas Consumer Finance– Societe Generale Group
January 2007 – December 2009
Regional Manager Southern Greece
Athens, Greece
Expanded regional commercial operations by hiring 5 business development staff members.
Regional control of 55 million Euro revenue budget in consumer, floor plan, and corporate financing.
Exceeded regional targets for risk exposure, gross interest rate profit margin and new client accounts.
Responsible for training, oversight and mentoring of business development staff.
BNP Paribas Consumer Finance
November 2004 – December 2006
Country Head – Auto Consumer Finance Department
Athens, Greece
Established new business unit commercial, operations and back office functions within HQ parameters.
Created, managed and executed business plan regarding automotive financing options.
Oversaw external commercial network, dealer support, credit control and granting departments.
Profit and loss and business unit responsibility of 50 million Euro revenue budget.
A. D. Rentas & Sons LLC
October 2002 – September 2004
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Argos, Greece
Designed, created and executed budgeting process, including strategic long term business plan.
Designed and executed internal audit procedures regarding all financial and operational issues.
Created new business development, goal tracking and sales control strategy using SAP.
Implemented SAP enterprise software migration to conform to all financial and operational goals.
Megatrust Securities S.A.
May 1998 - August 2002
Branch Manager
Argos, Greece
Managed 45 million Euro branch revenue budget and oversaw .5 million Euro operating expense budget.
Oversaw internal and external business development and back office operations.
Managed branch key accounts regarding current and future investment strategy.
Presented investment options in securities, derivatives and depository notes for maximum profitability.
Microcom, Inc.
June 1993 - July 1997
Financial Analyst
Norwood, MA
Prepared and analyzed corporate operating budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Compiled and analyzed product line and business unit profit and loss statements.
Supported senior management and subsidiary financial analysis requirements.
Prepared financial data for distribution to board of directors and SEC reporting requirements.
Education
Northeastern University
September 1990 - June 1995
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Boston, MA
Concentration: Finance and Management
Technology
Highly Proficient user of Microsoft Excel and Access.
Proficient user of other Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient user of various ERP systems (SAP, Hyperion, LogicDis, Softone).
Proficient user of Salesforce CRM.
Training Seminars
Training the Trainers
June 2006
BNP Paribas Personal Finance – Aventage Consultants
Paris, France
The European Auto Financing Market – Methods and Products
September 2005
BNP Paribas Personal Finance - Cofica
Paris, France
Strategies and Uses of Derivatives
September 2000
Athens Derivative Exchange
Athens, Greece
Professional Certifications
Hellenic Capital Markets Commission
March 2000
Certified Financial Advisor
Athens, Greece
Language Skills
Fluent in Greek (Speaking, Reading and Writing).