CFO/VP Finance

ROBERT J. DANKO

MBA & CPA

*********@*****.*** 312-***-****

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT - FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

PROFILE: Comprehensive experience structuring and leading global finance organizations

on subsidiary and corporate levels for diverse industries and international

markets.

Significant expertise in general accounting, treasury, risk management and

auditing functions; hands-on knowledge of mergers, acquisitions, integrations,

business valuation and due diligence.

Versatile background in budgeting, contract negotiations, financial reporting,

corporate tax preparation and human resources; highly skilled in team

leadership, project management and needs analysis.

Proven success in streamlining business operations, developing and

implementing Key Performance Indicators, leading cross-functional teams.

EMPLOYMENT: Financial Consultant, Chicago, IL Mar 2013 – Present

Currently performing independent and third party consulting firm engagements.

Projects include “gap” financial management, M&A due diligence support and tax

preparation supporting documentation.

Corplex - NEP/Supershooters, Lake Bluff, IL Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

Corplex, Inc., Lake Bluff, IL 2005 - Dec 2012

Chief Financial Officer

Sole responsibility for all financial and business operations for this $10 million HD

mobile television production company.

Lead general accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, payroll and tax

preparation, as well as, human resource and legal functions.

Member of management team, developing innovative financial solutions to

reposition mobile fleet to all HD product offering.

Collaborated on December 2012 sale of Corplex, Inc. to NEP/Supershooters;

driving sales process and negotiating sales agreement.

Successful management of multiple financings representing capital projects of

approximately $20.0 allowing Corplex to expand its presence with major clients

in high-end multiday events.

Repositioned mobile fleet to all HD product offering, resulting in Mobile TV

revenue increase 17% per annum from 2004 to 2012.

Refinanced outstanding debt resulting in savings of 100 bp and annual cash flow

of $1.0 million.

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Agbar Technologies, Chicago, IL 2001- 2003

Chief Financial Officer

Responsibility for all financial operations for this $50 million technology services

group, which manages and operates vehicle emission inspection stations throughout

the US.

Coordination of budgeting, payroll, general accounting, treasury, tax preparation and

financial reporting, as well as office management, HR and legal functions.

Responsibility to lead a team of 14 professionals tasked with meeting a wide array of

business needs, including regulatory compliance, bonding and insurance

requirements.

Spearheaded start-up operations and established all operating procedures for the

Chicago headquarters for the US entity.

Created business models for pricing structures and contract negotiation, as well

as the five-year strategic plan that supported firm growth of 34% in two years.

Successfully collaborated with external counsel to resolve litigation, resulting in

a $2.3 million favorable settlement for the company.

Spearheaded the installation of SAP (FI, CO) accounting platform, resulting in

greater accuracy and efficiency.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 1988 - 2001

Director of Finance, RTS 1995 - 2000

Responsibility for setting up and overseeing all financial tasks for the new Renal

Therapy Services (RTS) group, involving contact with field teams and center staff

around the world.

Instituted operating policies and procedures at all levels.

Gained hands-on experience in due diligence, acquisitions, mergers, financial

valuation modeling and specification of business parameters.

Initiated a start-up strategic business plan for this unit, driving growth from $7

million to $250 million in five years across 13 different global sites.

Facilitated market leadership in Asia with the successful integration of a $40

million Asian acquisition.

Active member of management team recognized by executives for outstanding

performance in corporate finance and team leadership.

Assistant Controller, Baxter S.p.A. 1991 - 1995

Managed the financial reporting team, co-led the accounting group, to ensure close

liaison with headquarters office for this $250 million Italian manufacturing and

distribution unit.

Gained a business proficiency in Italian.

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Specially chosen to handle the successful integration of a $25 million

manufacturing plant.

Established financial reporting standards for European operations.

International Finance Manager 1988 - 1991

Responsible for overall foreign exchange and interest rate risk management

functions, including development of key evaluation and risk assessment tools.

Collaborated on executive-level strategy planning and presentation of update

reviews.

Introduced an effective and innovative model for monitoring the company's

$350 million exposure in highly competitive markets.

Employed successful hedging strategies and active control of foreign exchange

exposures that saved revenues of $3 million.

Served as Corporate Finance Manager.

Morton International, Chicago, IL 1983 - 1988

International Treasury Analyst

Responsible for oversight of key internal treasury functions in conjunction with

management of international business units and with maintaining external banking

relationships.

Promoted to this position from Senior Internal Auditor.

Price Waterhouse & Company, Chicago, IL 1980 - 1983

Staff Auditor

Lead audit engagements with a diverse clientele.

EDUCATION: The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1989

M.B.A. Degree in Finance and International Business

Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 1980

B.S. Degree in Accounting and Information Services

COMMUNITY

INVOLVEMENT: Bethel New Life, Chicago, IL 1996 - 2009

Member - Board of Directors

Chairman – Finance Committee

PROFESSIONAL

TRAINING: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Illinois.

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