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J.J. Carino Resume

JOSEPH J. CARINO II

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Summary

A commercial, entrepreneurial, results-oriented executive with diverse experience in international financial, strategic and operational management including:

• International industry experience including live entertainment, manufacturing, retail, software, SaaS, technology, on-line marketing and multi-channel distribution with companies ranging from start-ups to some of the best managed multi-national corporations in the world in both corporate staff and operating line roles.

• Effective leadership skills; a tireless work ethic; commitment to excellence; creativity to drive profitable growth, innovation and continuous improvement; effective communicator at all organizational levels.

• Skilled in TQM concepts, implementation and monitoring.

• Technical expertise including strategic and financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory and asset management, financial controls, internal audit, product pricing/profitability analysis, tax, treasury, risk management, financial systems and mergers and acquisitions as well as function experience in human resources, on-line marketing and information technologies. Professional Experience

Hexagon Geospatial (Atlanta, GA) 2014 - 2016

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for all financial and operational activities for operating division including: Budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis; interpretation, implementation and monitoring of Company financial control policies; strategic planning, measurement and reporting; financial and operational analysis and reporting including key performance metrics; review and approval of all accounting activities including R&D capitalization; financial aspects of product development, pricing, marketing and sales; compensation and incentive plan development and oversight; performance management and employee development; liaise with Corporate tax, treasury and legal functions. Accomplishments to date include:

• Developed pricing and financial / operational infrastructure for two industry-changing initiatives.

• Created divisional monthly management reporting and analysis packages including KPI metrics.

• Established monthly financial and operational forecast / budgeting processes.

• Led M&A activities and strategic long-range financial planning processes.

• Developed and managed performance management process and incentive compensation plans. PrimeSport, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) 2014

Chief Financial Officer

Overall financial responsibility for private equity-backed, industry-leading provider of tickets, travel, hospitality and VIP experiences for corporations, sports teams and fans. Major accomplishments and initiatives in this new role include:

• Led first annual audit since private equity ownership.

• Initiated build-out of finance and accounting team.

• Commenced business process / systems design project as first phase of new ERP implementation.

• Established management, financial, operational and debt covenant models and reporting.

• Drafted long-range strategic planning and performance management processes.

• Led financial and operational integration of acquisition.

• Rolled out Corporate purchasing card program.

• Drafted Company’s first ever accounting policy manual.

• Managed PEO relationship and oversaw benefits administration. 2 P a g e

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Nixon, Inc. (San Diego, CA) 2012 - 2014

Chief Financial Officer

Overall financial responsibility for private equity-backed action sports watch, apparel and accessories retailer. Major accomplishments and initiatives in this role included:

• Built a corporate and global, value-adding finance organization;

• Developed, implemented and monitored working capital and asset management initiatives;

• Worked with Operations team to reduce manufacturing costs and optimize inventory management;

• Implemented transfer pricing process and evaluated optimal operating tax structures;

• Developed value-creating financial planning and analysis function;

• Implemented new budgeting / reporting processes including predictive modeling and analytics;

• Transitioned global consolidation and reporting activities from former parent company;

• Developed and implemented accounting and internal controls;

• Established cash forecasting and debt covenant models and metrics;

• Supported the management team on business and corporate development activities; and

• Liaised with private equity shareholders.

Ticketmaster Entertainment / IAC / Live Nation Entertainment (Various locations) 2004 - 2012 Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer (2011 – 2012) - Dublin, Ireland Responsible for all strategic, operational and financial aspects of the largest ticketing company in Ireland. Key responsibilities include leading the development, communication and execution of all strategic and operating plans and objectives; setting financial targets and driving financial results; overseeing operational planning and controlling; managing client relationships and contracts; and leading all the Company’s human resource initiatives. Major accomplishments included:

• Restructured finance department and implemented new accounting system;

• Implemented operating and financial controls, significantly improving control environment;

• Increased ad sales (on- and off-line) and sponsorship revenue by 33%;

• Muscle-built the box office team through education, training and process implementation;

• Led the implementation of several industry-leading product initiatives; Vice President, Finance – International Operations (2008 – 2010) – London, UK Responsible for all finance activities for businesses in 12 countries including the UK, Sweden, Turkey and Spain, including mergers and acquisitions, financial systems, transfer pricing, reporting, tax, treasury, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial systems and key performance metrics. Conducted Sarbanes-Oxley testing and handled post-acquisition integration activities. Handled all major commercial client deals and led the strategic and operational planning and execution for our European operations. Responsible for 15 direct reports and 85 staff across Europe. Director, International Finance (2004 – 2008) - Los Angeles, CA / London, UK Recruited to implement processes, improve reporting, lead the international finance teams and restore and develop Corporate/operating relationships. Responsible for European and Australasian businesses. Accomplishments at Ticketmaster International Group function (Director and VP positions) included:

• Grew business presence from 5 to 10 countries doubling revenue and achieving a 15% CAGR profit since 2004; built International Group Finance function.

• Successfully led 4 acquisitions and 6 post-acquisition integrations (acquisition value over $90 million);

• Developed and implemented new financial planning, reporting, analysis and controls processes;

• Developed deal analysis process which was adopted as the Corporate standard;

• Successfully implemented financial systems including 3 SAP and 2 settlement systems;

• Worked with outside advisors to restructure European legal/tax structure. 3 P a g e

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Leica Geosystems GPS / GIS & Mapping Division (Atlanta, GA) 1999 - 2004 Vice President, Finance / Division Controller

Responsible for all Accounting, Controllership, Information Technology, Legal and Customer Relationship Management processes and functions relating to the GIS & Mapping Division including business units in the Americas, Asia, Japan and Europe.

• Implemented collections initiative reducing over-due receivables by $5.5M, from 66% to 14% of total receivables;

• Launched inventory reduction plan reducing inventory levels by $6.5M or 40% over three years;

• Led the most successful SAP R3 ERP and CRM software implementation in Company history;

• Developed training program and conducted revenue recognition training for financial and non-financial staff for software and systems revenue recognition including SOP 97-2 and SAB 101;

• Developed and improved forecast process resulting in accuracy improvement to +/-5% per quarter;

• Supported the introduction of an industry-leading new technology product including R&D and marketing;

• Initiated Division’s risk management program for risk assessment and action planning; and

• Implemented and improved financial controls including authority levels and asset management initiatives.

International Rectifier Corporation (Los Angeles, CA) Manager, Corporate Operational Finance 1996 - 1999 Responsible for analysis and reporting of entity and corporate consolidated results including product- line/function reporting and analysis, ROI, operating expense analysis, manufacturing entity support, pricing analysis; corporate planning and budgeting; asset management and special projects. Developed business line budgeting, reporting and analysis processes resulting in a streamlined budget process, greater management reporting visibility (ROI, EVA, etc.), and improved qualitative and quantitative analysis.

ABB HAFO Inc. (San Diego, CA)

Vice President, Finance and Administration 1992 - 1996 Responsible for all Accounting, Finance, Treasury, Information Systems, Legal, Import/Export Administration, Human Resources, Quality and Safety functions of a $15 million subsidiary manufacturing, marketing and selling medical implantable devices, radiation hardened application-specific integrated circuits, optoelectronic devices and thermal print heads. Responsible for seven direct reports and a class 100 clean room manufacturing operation (prior to divestiture). Selected as acting President twice during candidate search.

United Technologies Corporation (Hartford, CT) 1987 - 1992 Administrator, Financial Leadership Development (1990 – 1992) Selected for this developmental opportunity to support the Chief Financial Officer's Corporate-wide leadership development initiatives.

Corporate Financial Analyst - Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (1987 – 1990) Prepared elements of reports and presentations for the Board of Directors, Operating Policy Committee and Asset Management Program. Streamlined monthly operating performance consolidation and analysis reports including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow information. 4 P a g e

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General Electric Company (Schenectady, NY) 1983 - 1987 Finance Manager, Transit Projects (1986 – 1987)

Responsible for all financial, accounting and administrative activities for transit projects in Yonkers, New York ($30.2 million sales); Boston ($2.6 million sales); and San Francisco ($0.7 million sales). Financial Management Program Associate (1983 – 1986) Selected to intensive financial management development program comprising academic course-work and financial work in three one-year assignments comprising Operations/Business Analysis, International Tax Compliance and Internal Audit. Graduated with honors May 1986. Education and Professional Certification

Masters of Business Administration

The University of Hartford - Hartford, Connecticut Bachelor of Science in Finance (Magna cum laude)

The University of Connecticut - Storrs, Connecticut Certified Management Accountant (C.M.A.)

The General Electric Company’s Financial Management Program (FMP) Graduated with honors – Schenectady, New York

Certified Leadership Trainer

Zenger Miller (now part of AchieveGlobal, Inc.)

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