Robert P. Arndt, CEO

The Guardian Group

Cell: 734-***-****

Fax: 734-***-****

Email: acgvoo@r.postjobfree.com

I can perform Tax Work on a Remote basis--I have done it many times.

Extensive Knowledge & Experience in all areas of Taxation-- prepared tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and any entities with tax-reporting requirements and successfully represented taxpayer’s at all administrative levels within the IRS; represented Taxpayers in IRS audits and in collection matters. :

• EA (Enrolled Agent)

• IRS or State audits

• Tax resolution

• Individual returns - complex

• Corporate returns (both 1120 and 1120S)

• Partnership returns

• Estate and Trust returns

• Year round tax planning, tax advice, tax strategies

I can present Clients with the following Tax Services:

• prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates, trusts, and any entities with tax-reporting requirements

• year round tax planning, tax advice, tax strategies to reduce overall taxes in the upcoming year for business or personal

• deductions & credits –extensive review of Client tax returns for deductions and credits

• represent taxpayer’s at all administrative levels within the IRS and State Tax Authorities; represent Taxpayers in:

• IRS or State audits: Expert Audit Defense Never face the IRS alone ! When you are contacted by the IRS or state taxing agency, my tax expertise and experience will be utilized to defend any income tax return in question

• collection matters

• tax resolution:

• Offer in Compromise

• Installment Agreements

• Currently Not Collectable

• Wage Garnishment or Levy

• IRS Agent HELP

• Payroll Tax Issues

• real estate tax appeals

Bob has over 30 years of financial management and operating experience as both an Owner/ and Operator (President and Chief Financial Officer) and has raised over $200 million in debt & equity capital for Entrepreneurs. Bob understands business because he has owned and operated Companies in a variety of industries including cable television, internet services, telephone carrier services, main frame software services, as well as restaurants, real estate, retail, and manufacturing companies.

Bob is recognized as a Tax Expert and is licensed by The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Agent.

Bob not only understands corporate finance and how to get deals done in any economic climate, he also has developed and launched strategic plans, sales and marketing strategies, operating plans, and studied the competitive landscape in many industries. Bob is a results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. He utilizes keen analysis and insights and a team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementation of best practices. He possesses superior interpersonal skills, capable of resolving multiple and complex issues.

Increase sales, cash and profits. A company can never have too much cash. A company can, however, easily run out of cash. Bank loans, investors, tax appeals, turnarounds, successful exit strategies. Balance financial expertise with a solid understanding of operations and an ability to collaborate with the Executive Team, all while maintaining independence and trust with the Board of Directors and shareholders!

Experience and expertise includes business plan development, financial modeling, raising capital, strategic planning, national expansion, interim operational assistance, and eventually, the sale of the business - always beginning with the end in mind.

Key qualifications include:

• Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning

• IRS Licensed Enrolled Agent --areas of expertise/practice include Tax Return Preparation, Tax Return Appeals, Collection Matters, IRS Audit Representation

• Real Estate Tax Appeals

• Business Valuations

• Capital Sourcing (Debt and Equity)

• Loans, asset based Financing, Accounts Receivable Financing, PO Factoring

• Real Estate Management Consulting Owned and Operated 50 Properties

• Real Estate Property Tax Assessment Appeals (Commercial & Residential)

• Business Asset Valuations

• Sales Leadership

• Tax Strategy

• Profitability & Cost Analysis

• Billing, Collections & Cash Management

• Contract Negotiations (Employment, Purchase, Sale, Real Estate) & Strategic Alliances

• Cost Reduction/Containment & Profit Optimization

• Finance, Budgeting & Cost Management

• Policy & Procedure Development

• Human Resources Management

• Team Building & Performance Improvement

• Acquisitions/Assimilation, Divestitures & Mergers

• Reorganization and Turnaround Management

Executive Benchmarks and Milestones:

• Raised more than $200 million in capital for 10 entrepreneurial ventures.

• Managed a $280 million investment portfolio achieving a 26 percent return over a 10-year period.

• Negotiated 22 merger/acquisitions adding $60 million in annual revenue and $20 million in annual profit.

• Owned and Operated Real Estate Portfolio of 50 Properties

• Executed 21 Ten Year Sales Contracts that resulted in over $10 million in total revenue.

• Successfully turned a $4 million loss into an $8 million profit by implementing quantitative tools and analysis.

• Developed and managed five strategic plans leading to a 400% increase in assets, operating funds, and client services.

• Instrumental in revenue and income growth of 76% over a 15-month period.

• Increased cash flow by $15 million by consolidating functions and reducing outstanding receivables.

• Introduced continuous improvement and quality management programs--64% increase in customer satisfaction.

• Spearheaded cost-reduction initiatives that reduced labor costs by 18%, overtime by 34% and material waste by 42%.

• Renegotiated key vendor contracts for a 28% reduction over previous-year costs.

He has been married over 40 years and has 3 children and six grandchildren. He is a Fitness Practioner and has won over 100 awards in various Sports/Contests. He has served on 15 Boards of Directors, graduated with honors from both Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s Degree in Finance and Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and utilizes more than a decade of experience as a financial analyst with Ford Motor Company’s Finance Staff at their World Headquarters.

Universities:

• M.B.A., Honors, Finance, Eastern Michigan University

• B.B.A., Honors, Management, Western Michigan University

Licensed:

• Licensed by The Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service as an Enrolled Agent

Organizations:

• National Association of Enrolled Agents

• National Association of Tax Professionals

• Ford Yacht Club

• Trenton Athletic Club

• Association for Corporate Growth

• The Crew's Nest

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