Director of Finance

*ALEX C. MARINO*

** ********* **** ****** ****, CO 80104 303-***-****

***********@*****.***

*Corporate Finance Management Executive*

*A Recognized Expert in Finance, Accomplished Leader of Professionals*

Senior-level executive with extensive experience in finance and

administration of diverse industries including law, real estate, and

insurance. Proven ability to advance operations, impact growth, and

maximize profits through achievements in finance management, cost

reductions, internal controls, and productivity improvements. Success in

leading organizations during various fluctuations in economic conditions.

Strong leadership skills with ability to manage and motivate professionals

while maximizing levels of productivity. Excellence in building positive

interpersonal relationships with coworkers and employees.

*CORE COMPETENCIES*

Budget Forecasting t Strategic Planning t Operations Management

Cost Control and Reduction t Corporate Administration t Trend Analysis t

P&L Responsibility

Cost/Benefit Analysis t Internal Controls t Financial Statements

Project Management t Relationship Development t Organizational Development

Cash Flow Management t Decision Making t Resource Management

*EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS*

*Network Closing Services, Inc., 2003 - Current*

*Network Closing Services, Inc**. is a 23 state, full-service title

insurance agency and multi-state law firm serving clients, including

lenders, real estate consumers, and professionals, with real estate

transactions since 1998. *

*Director of Finance 2008 – Present*

Accountable for integrity of financial information and control systems for

entire corporation and affiliates. Oversee all financial reporting, capital

and operating budgets, credit and collateral, general accounting, and

vendor contract proposals. Facing challenging real estate climate,

identified unprofitable markets, utilized underwriter platform to maintain

service in those markets, eliminated tax liability and corporate risk,

leading to corporate profitability. Responsible for development of

high-performance accounting and finance team to drive growth and strengthen

controls throughout the company.

t Oversaw finances during period of 250 percent revenue growth.

t Successfully negotiated $2+ million in credit, saving approximately 1.5

percent in interest with favorable terms by building and cultivating

multiple banking relationships.

t Evaluated and automated payroll entry process, saving 260+ personnel

hours each year.

t Designed and implemented bonus system for staff to improve morale during

downsizing, resulting in increased revenue of $1+ million over first six

months.

t Saved $250k by incorporating a web-based software search tool for core

operations, eliminating need for outside vendors without additional

staffing.

t Worked directly with President/CEO in securing financing and

coordinating two new start-up affiliates, each operating with positive net

income in first 18 months of operation.

t Renegotiated contracts with key vendors for a 21 percent cost reduction

over previous-year costs.

t Reduced monthly closing of financial results from 15 to 7 days.

t Oversaw the expanded use of intercompany borrowing to enhance liquidity

position, resulting in savings of $55k in interest payments annually.

*Alex C. Marino **Resume,

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*Director of Accounting 2004 - 2008*

Coordinated all functions of corporate accounting department. Worked

directly with Chief Financial Officer to create and manage the annual

capital and operating budgets. Monitored all banking activities, including

account openings, wire transfers, positive pay, ACH and other treasury

management duties. Oversaw weekly tasks of accounts payable, accounts

receivable, employee compensation. Reviewed monthly reconciliations of

escrow, trust, and operating accounts.

t Led conversion of in-house accounting system to Quickbooks Enterprise.

t Implemented changes in the A/R process, increasing cash flow in the

organization and reducing debt days from 45 to 30.

t Served as member of expansion team to research and open five new branch

offices in four separate states, each operating in profitable capacity

within two years.

t Managed quarterly and annual filings of federal and state unemployment

taxes for all corporate affiliates.

t Coordinated the transfer and establishment of a new 401k plan,

instituting a profit sharing plan in the process.

t Consolidated commercial insurance, bonding and liability insurance

resulting in savings of $25k each year.

t Directed annual filing of federal and state tax returns with outside

accountant for seven corporate entities and 22 states.

t Served as corporate liaison for annual audit of escrow operations by

three major underwriters.

t Reviewed and advised corporate management on financial impact of

potential contracts being entered into by the company and its affiliates.

*Closing Coordinator 2003 – 2004*

Led a team of four in conducting real estate closings in multiple states.

*First National Bank of Central Florida (n/k/a Florida Community Bank),

1999-2003*

*Florida Community Bank (formerly First National Bank of Central Florida)

is part of Bond Street Holdings Inc. The bank is a $3.5 billion company,

making it the fifth largest independent bank in Florida with 41 locations

statewide.*

*Assistant Branch Manager*

Managed daily operations with primary focus on driving revenue growth.

Responsible for quarterly audits. Served as underwriter for consumer loans.

Made all personnel decisions and delegated employee roles and schedules.

Monitored and presented cash deposit levels for the branch to senior level

management.

t Developed quarterly operating budget for the branch.

t Established and maintained relationships totaling $5+ million.

t Responsible for marketing of bank products to clients and potential

customers, exceeding annual goals by 31 percent.

t Worked with human resources executives and branch managers to develop

and implement new training program for all employees converting to new

banking software.

t Led the sales function for the branch, setting the tone for a strong

sales environment.

t Earned fast track promotion from Customer Service Representative to

Assistant Branch Manager within six months of hire.

t Worked with IT Manager to institute asset control policy that utilized

bar code scanning to log items electronically, eliminating the need for

manual updating at year end.

*Education*

Master of Business Administration, Warner University, 2008

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration, Warner University, 2004

Member, Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

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