Manager Management

EXPERIENCE:

Escape River Pearling Company, Pty Ltd Cairns, Queensland / Sydney, New South Wales

(trading as Queensland South Sea Pearls,

Managing Director – CFO / COO May 2006 – Present

Coordinated the Debtor-In-Possession reorganization of Queensland South Sea Pearl Company (QSSP was Queensland, Australia’s largest pearl farm and a legacy investment of Pharos Capital et al, see below). Manage all commercial and financial functions including sales, negotiations, A/R collections, budgets, and preparation of all accounts and reports to stakeholders and government authorities including various tax returns, etc.

Other Responsibilities & Key Achievements:

Development and execution of the business plan, capital structure and budget for the investment including extensive financial modeling

Marketed and raised circa AU$4,000,000 in secured financing for the investment and reorganization. Have since returned approximately 200% to investors with substantial value remaining.

Managed and oversaw all aspects of Company operations to ensure adherence with business plan including running remote farm sites, marketing products, working capital management, human resources, inventory control, liaising with various government agencies regarding leases, licenses, grants, tax credits etc., and financial reporting

Marketed and sold leases and licenses over two remote islands in separate vendor-financed arrangements. Collected all payments due. Marketed and sold over 150,000 Australian South Sea Pearls with a total value of over $8,000,000.

Secured over $375,000 in grants from various government agencies for research and development, indigenous employees, international marketing, etc. Successfully negotiated various favorable tax positions with the Australian Taxation Office.

Currently in the process of distributing remaining pearl stock to shareholders and winding up the Company with favorable results

Radiant Advisers, LLC New York, USA

Chief Financial Officer December 2000 – May 2006

Performed identical functions to those enumerated below for Pharos (Radiant’s focus was primarily long / short U.S. equities with option overlays). Additional functions included:

Management of technology consultants and maintenance of sophisticated systems for investment vehicles and investors, including real-time performance calculators and risk management systems

Carrying out all aspects of management company operations from budgeting and negotiation of contracts to collection of revenues and disbursement of expenses

Handling of investor relations including contracts, updates, ad hoc analysis, etc.

Pharos Capital Management, LP New York, USA

Chief Financial Officer April 1999 – January 2001

Administered financial oversight and control for several hedge funds, managed accounts, and management companies that focused on emerging market investment opportunities.

Performed trade settlement, accounting, performance measurement and cash management processes

Contracted and supervised the services of prime-brokers, auditors, attorneys and other consultants

Oversaw complete tax function, including tax planning for trade strategies, tax planning and tax preparation for funds, companies and principals

Participated in the marketing of the funds and structuring of tax-advantaged financial products and managed investor relations

Supervised real estate investments for fund manager including selecting property, negotiating contracts, securing financing and supervising construction processes. Coordinated marketing, rental and eventual disposition of properties.

Provided financial planning and tax services to key fund principals including financial statement preparation and estate tax planning

Prepared all financial reports and administered regulatory compliance

Arthur Andersen, LLP New York, USA

Manager, Capital Markets Group December 1997 – April 1999

Managed and administered all areas of tax engagements for hedge funds, management companies, broker-dealers, and their owners.

Recruited, trained, and managed over 25 staff members in the Capital Markets Group

Handled all dealings with federal and state taxing authorities and advised clients on a variety of structuring and tax planning issues

Participated in business development (won ~$400,000 of new business in one quarter) and management of the firm’s capital markets practice. Responsible for over $5 million in annual fees.

Presented on a variety of topics pertaining to the taxation of financial products and investment vehicles at firm-wide functions

American Express Tax and Business Services, Inc. New York, USA

(formerly Goldstein, Golub, Kessler & Company, P.C.)

Tax Manager, Financial Services Group November 1993 – December 1997

Managed and administered all areas of tax engagements for several of the largest hedge fund investment advisors and broker-dealers on Wall Street. Contributed to the development of firm’s hedge fund practice.

EDUCATION:

State University of New York at Albany

Master of Science in Taxation With Honors

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Taxation Cum Laude, Dean’s List

New York State Certified Public Accountant

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