Operations Controller

Thomas S. Jacob

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Clinton Township, MI 48035

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586-***-**** (Cell)

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Wireless Giant Madison Heights, MI

Chief Financial Officer March 2010 to Present

Manage a staff of 16 handling the operations, financial, banking, tax and reporting requirements for this multi-corporation group including 60 retail entities and a wholesale distribution company in the cellular industry. Manage and maintain cellular contracts with the three major carriers. Gross revenues in excess of $130M.

Apollo Plating, Inc. Roseville, MI

Controller March 2003 to April 2009

Manage a staff of six handling all financial, banking and MIS functions for this closely held plating company with over 190 employees in three facilities and sales in excess of $16M. Handle all sales forecasting and monthly budget review and analysis. Special projects include bank financing, new division start-up in Taylor, MI, EDC financing and tax abatement.

Sterling Concepts, LLC St. Clair, MI

General Partner June 1997 to November 2002

Set up financing, accounting, tax work and investment strategy for this start-up R&D Company, specializing in non-metallic parts for the conveyor industry. Sold business in November 2002.

Hollowell Engineering, Inc. Dearborn, MI

Vice President- Operations June 1994 to June1997

Total responsibility for all daily operations for this design, engineering, training and technical contract personnel placement company. Report directly to the president. A member of the steering committee which achieved Q-1 in contract personnel placement. Started sister companies in the areas of employee leasing and equipment rental. Sold company in January 1997 to TAC Automotive. Worked through the transition.

DST Industries, Inc. Romulus, MI

Controller December 1988 to June 1994

Managed a staff of twelve responsible for all accounting and MIS functions for this four division automotive prototype, engineering and transportation company. Handled all bank reporting, contract negotiations and oversaw contract compliance with major customer

blankets. Reported directly to the president.

The Sine Companies Mt. Clemens, MI

Controller January 1985 to September 1988

Managed a staff of six responsible for all accounting and MIS functions for this five division corporation specializing in specialty cable and wire assemblies, connector manufacturing and injection molded harnesses. Worked with stockholders, investment bankers and attorneys on an EDC financing package, tax abatements and an IPO stock offering.

Murray & Associates, P.C. St. Clair Shores, MI

Accountant- Manager January 1978 to December 1984

Office and financial manager for this public accounting corporation specializing in monthly financial statements, year-end reviews and tax preparation. Worked closely with owners of small corporations on year-end tax planning to maximize profits and minimize taxes.

Education

Western Michigan University

B. S. Accounting/ Management

Graduated December 1977

Numerous continuous education classes in Finance, Human Resources, Quality, Software and Internet design and use.

References Available Upon Request

Special Skills and Projects

Bank Loan and Line of Credit Negotiation

Working with Investment Bankers and Venture Capital Companies

Sales and Marketing Strategies

Internet Research and Development

Great Plains, Peachtree and Quick Books practical experience

SAP Software

Initial Public Offering

Monthly Financial Reporting

Year-end Tax Review and Planning

Cafeteria, 401(k) and Benefit Plan Design, Implementation and Administration

New Corporation Start-ups

Consolidated Financial Reporting

EDC Financing and Compliance

Property Tax Abatements

Spreadsheet Management and Analysis Reports

Operational Consolidation and Cost-cutting

Hiring and Personnel Issues

Custom Software Programs and Flowcharts

QSA and ISO Qualifications and Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, Powerpoint, Access and Project

Formal Presentations and Public Speaking

Estimating, Quoting and Budgeting

Chart and Graph Presentations

Working With Customers to Ensure Satisfaction

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