S. Patrick Baggette, II
***** *. **** ******, #*** ( Independence, MO 64055 (
***@********.*** 913-***-****
Chief Financial Officer and General Legal Counsel with Over 15 Years
Experience and Strong Skills in Strategic Planning, Business Management,
Financial & Accounting Administration, Risk Management, Cost Containment,
Leadership, and Development.
Diligent ? Enthusiastic ? Dedicated ? Goal-Oriented
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS
EXPERIENCE COUPLED WITH JD DEGREE, BS IN ACCOUNTING, AND ACTIVELY
LICENSED ATTORNEY IN MISSOURI AND KANSAS WITH AUTHORIZATION TO PRACTICE
LAW BEFORE US TAX COURT.
. Exceptional business management acumen involved in strategic planning,
resource allocation and coordination, leadership techniques, and methods
to improve operational performance.
. Solid knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices,
financial markets, banking, and analysis and reporting of financial data.
. Sound comprehension and practical application of laws, legal codes, and
government regulations to interpret for business situations, examine
legal data, draft and negotiate legal documents including contracts,
business agreements, leases, capital purchases, and billing disputes.
Career Achievements
CORPORATE FINANCIAL & BUSINESS OPERATIONS
. Oversaw all accounting systems including accounts receivable and payable,
payroll, fixed assets, and notes payable and prepared and maintained
financial statements, cost analysis, and forecasting models for $38
million technology firm serving automotive industry.
. Assisted in installation of data management committee, directed all
financial audits and independent valuations of company, facilitated
financing, negotiated and drafted all agreements, and oversaw collection
matters prior to sale of $38 million company.
. Initiated external audit and valuation engagements to improve financing
options, implemented internal accounts receivable collection process
reducing losses to 0 and led internal network conversion for global
enhancement of communications of $38 million company.
. Installed LEAN/TPS manufacturing systems resulting in driving downward
trend in cost of goods sold by 2.5% month over month and 5% reduction in
waste for metal fabrication shop with $13 million in annual sales.
. Managed $6.5 million relocation of 48,000 square foot physical plant
including all phases of financing, site acquisition, construction,
relocation, and installation of plan and support systems; assisted in
acquisition of all capital equipment.
. Led company through substantial growth of approximately 11.5% market
share, 100% year over year revenue increase, 20% return on sales, and
recognition by Inc 500 two (2) consecutive years.
. Planned physical plant relocation which increased capacity to expand
product line leading to immediate 20% increase in topline revenue while
reducing costs of goods sold by about 5%.
. Maintained corporate profit and loss responsibility and operating
budgeting process utilizing rapid, high-growth model and cost control
systems to contain and reduce overall costs by 14%.
. Directed all phases of accounting software system conversion from
QuickBooks Enterprise Edition to Sage Acc-Pac requiring complete
integration with 2 major databases and cross-platform real-time
communication for mission critical triggers.
Leadership
. Managed, mentored, and motivated team of up to 9 financial and
administrative employees including controller, billing clerks, accounts
payable and receivable clerks, human resources managers, receptionists,
and legal associates.
. Utilized participative and task focused leadership approach to creatively
and collaboratively explore solutions while maintaining focus on speed
and efficiency.
. Facilitated job-specific training and have provided company-wide
presentations to management and associates on legal and accounting
issues.
. Conducted and participated in recruiting and staffing functions,
employment interviews, hiring decisions, performance evaluations,
disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations, edited employee
handbooks, and defined job functions.
Professional Experience
ATTORNEY AT LAW MARCH 2012 - PRESENT
S. Patrick Baggette, II - Attorney at Law. Independence, MO
Chief Financial Officer / General Counsel April 2009 - February 2012
VinSolutions, Inc. Overland Park, KS
Chief Financial Officer / Internal Counsel July 2006 - April 2009
ICF Industries, Inc. Pleasant Hill, MO
Chief Financial Officer / Internal Counsel January 2003 - July 2006
Best Floors, Inc./American Oil, Inc. Independence, MO
CFO/e-commerce Manager / Internal Counsel October 1999 - January 2003
DST output - Financial services Division Kansas City, Missouri
internal Auditor / Counsel May 1997 - April 1999
Wolfe Automotive Group Kansas City, Missouri
Education
JURIS DOCTOR
University of Missouri Kansas City, MO
Bachelor of Science in accounting
Auburn University Auburn, AL
Selected Professional Associations
. Member, Board of Directors, ICF Industries, Inc., 2012 - Present
. Member, Board of Directors, VinSolutions, Inc., 2009 - 2012
Technology
. PROFICIENCY IN MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, POWERPOINT, PUBLISHER, AND
ACCESS
. Highly skilled in Sage Acc-Pac, Global Shop, and QuickBooks Enterprise
accounting packages