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Human Resources Accounting

Location:
Clearwater, FL
Posted:
January 22, 2014

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Rob Brauer

**** ******* ****** ( Oldsmar, FL ****7

C: 734-***-**** ( acb9zs@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Savvy financial executive with over ten years of corporate leadership

experience. Known for taking initiative, remaining flexible, and thinking

strategically to ensure achievement of organizational goals within

operations as well as the Accounting function. Reliable primary contact

for auditors, state agencies, and consultants for answering procedural

questions and responding to concerns. Knowledgeable about employment

practices and guidelines including I-9 reporting, filing, and records

management.

Proven Areas of Expertise

. Acquisitions

. Budget & Cost Management

. Capital Fundraising

. Contract Negotiations

. Growth & Expansion Strategies

. Productivity Improvement/Process Design

. Profitability & Cost Analysis

. Vendor Relationships

Professional Experience

Teekwood Capital LLC Feb. 2013 -

Current

Head of Acquisitions and Operations

Acquisitions

. RightCashAdvance.com February 2013

o Affiliate site which qualifies clients for cash advances and

presents them to up to 100 possible lenders.

. VisitUSAcom February 2013

o Website providing travel information to potential tourists.

100,000 unique visits monthly, SEO driven. Main revenue is

from Google Adsense. Commissions also derived from Expedia and

Priceline bookings made through site.

. Timeshare Lifestyle March

2013

o Internet advertising company assisting clients in sales or

rental of their timeshare properties. All traffic is driven

through PPC campaigns.

. Sarasota Physicians Guide May 2013

o Print and internet advertising company for physicians/medical

professionals in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Copies of

printed guide distributed to over 700 locations including local

Publix and Walgreens. 75,000 guides printed annually with two

editions each year.

. Pore Minimizerz May 2013

o Affiliate site with 100% organic traffic. Paid commissions when

a click-through sale occurs on the affiliate's website.

Waterford Press, Phoenix, AZ May 2012-Feb. 2013

Waterford Press produces simplified, pocket-sized reference guides to

nature, science, travel, languages and living that have sold over 3.5

million copies worldwide. In addition to its flagship line, Waterford

produces customized nature guides for a number of organizations including

national and state parks, museums, and some of the nation's most prominent

non-profit organizations and conservation groups.

Controller

Top financial position reporting to President/CEO. Oversaw a staff of 11.

Led all Accounting, Distribution and Operations functions for company.

Managed Human Resources activities.

. Updated 6 months of backlogged accounting records.

. Managed all day to day accounting and finance functions including month

end closing, billing, etc.

. Managed $400,000 in inventory over 3 different warehouse locations.

. Reduced obsolete inventory by 45%.

. Introduced sales policies which increased revenue approximately 20%.

. Orchestrated company relocation from Phoenix to Tampa, FL.

Fleetronix, Inc, Chandler, AZ Dec. 2010-May

2012

Fleetronix provides innovative and reliable GPS tracking solutions to

corporations looking to further the success of their fleet vehicles and

transportation assets. Fleetronix offers a user-friendly and seamless

application that allows clients to focus on driving a positive ROI.

Chief Financial Officer

Developed accounting policies and procedures from the ground up.

Successfully transitioned invoices from arrears to advanced billing in

order to improve cash flow. Audited revenue accounts to ensure accurate

billing while successfully collecting 100% of prior billing errors.

. Corrected 18 months of neglected accounting.

. Led 87.7% revenue growth through 2011 YTD.

. Raised $575,000 through venture debt and equity sales.

. Closing on a $2M Venture Capital raise on March 1st, 2012

. Managed all day to day accounting and finance functions.

. Followed the SaaS model for software delivery.

. Completion of company-wide payroll with all reporting requirements.

. Responsible for timely month-end close with reporting to investors.

Flexprint, Inc, Tempe, AZ May 2006-Sept.

2010

Established in 2005, FlexPrint is a full-service document management firm

that helps companies streamline and manage document workflow and output.

Headquartered in Tempe, the organization has quickly become one of the

fastest-growing document output solutions providers in the nation. With

sales and service locations in Tempe, Los Angeles and Chicago, FlexPrint

today services clients in 27 different states.

Director of Finance and Operations

Top financial position reporting to President/CEO. Responsible for a staff

of 24. Led all Accounting and Operation functions for entire company.

Oversaw Human Resources activities such as payroll processing, hiring and

training of staff, and maintenance of files and records. Ensured accuracy

in both Accounting and Human Resources departments and abided by all state

and federal guidelines.

FlexPrint, Inc, continued

. Managed day-to-day accounting and finance functions including month

end/year-end closing.

. Led revenue growth from $200,000 annually in 2006 to an estimated $18M

for 2010.

. Grew accounting/operations staff from 2 to 24 people handling all back

end functions.

. Managed $1.2 million in inventory over 15 different warehouse locations.

. Oversight of Human Resources including payroll, compensation, insurance

coverages, records, and employment for 80 staff including development

and issuance of new hire materials; creation and implementation of

policies and procedures; maintenance of sick and vacation time; and

proper control of personnel files.

. Implemented more specific policies relating to Accounting and Human

Resources ensuring consistency and accountability and improving overall

communication with management.

. Successfully trained managers on new hire procedures, which improved and

eased the hiring process.

PEM Investments, Scottsdale, AZ Nov. 2004-April

2006

Owner/operators of high-quality apartment communities. (NOW PEM REAL

ESTATE GROUP)

Director of Finance and Operations

Supported Accounting and Human Resources functions and activities for

Corporate Office and portfolio of managed assets. Assisted with projects

to meet organizational goals including the raising of capital, research of

potential acquisitions, and profitability analysis of existing portfolio.

. Handled accounting functions for portfolio containing over 3,500

apartment units and 100 employees.

. Oversaw Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing in timely

manner meeting specific, required deadlines.

. Successfully closed the $34.5M purchase of Rio Santa Fe Apartments

through a private placement and Wall St. debt (Lehman Brothers).

. Responsible for property systems conversion upon acquisition of

apartment complexes.

. Converted entire portfolio from cash accounting to accrual accounting

to take advantage of all applicable tax laws and to stabilize swings in

earnings for banking relationship purposes.

. Helped to prepare offering materials and subscription documents for

capital raising activities.

. Instrumental in moving company headquarters from Plymouth, Michigan to

Scottsdale, Arizona.

Post, Smythe, Lutz & Ziel, Wayne, Michigan May 2001- Nov.

2004

Staff Accountant

. Preparation of all forms of tax returns, including individual,

corporate, and partnerships.

. Member of audit staff for private companies, municipalities, and high

education non-profits.

. Responsible for all year end payroll reporting, including 1099's and W-

2's for various accounts.

. Managed general ledger for monthly financial statement preparation for

assigned customers.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, Grand Valley State

University, Allendale, MI - 2002

Technology Skills

Microsoft Office Suite; Quickbooks; Quicken; E-Automate; ACT; Sage Business

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