ROBERT P. ANDREWS, CPA

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PROFILE

Senior finance and operations executive with the ability to create and

implement business strategies that lead to market growth in industrial

manufacturing, software, biotech (human and agricultural), defence and

other industries. Adept at all areas of business development and operations

with extensive experience in leading and facilitating smooth acquisitions

through strategic opportunity analysis, integration planning and effective

management of due diligence and integration processes. Demonstrated

success creating and executing internal accounting systems and controls to

ensure smooth financial operations for both small and mid-sized

organizations. Expertise includes internal and external financial

reporting, capital investment analysis, budgeting, forecasting, contract

negotiations, Oracle ERP, Hyperion, Lean Manufacturing, project management

and accounting, and DoD contract accounting and billing, Great Plains, FRx.

EXPERIENCE

MIRROR IMAGE INTERNET, INC., Tewksbury, MA

2006 - Nov/2010

$10MM start-up, providing streaming media and digital content delivery

network services.

Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for driving short and long-term financial strategies,

implementing accounting and planning systems, and communicating financial

performance to parent company/owners during a period of rapid growth and

change. Realignment of foreign subs, capital planning, international

treasury and tax, as well as spinning off a new company from a diverging

component of the business, have also been high-priority efforts in the

early months.

Chief Operating Officer

Nov/2010 - Sep/2016

Promoted to full-scope responsibility, including Engineering, Operations

and Sales. Launched a new service with proprietary but underutilized

technology which now represents 1/3 of the business, and initiated an

operational restructuring of the business resulting in 70% lower cost,

improved performance and ability to support rapid sales growth. Since

November, 2015, 50% improvement in EBITDA and a sales pipeline exceeding

$10MM.

iROBOT CORPORATION, Burlington, MA

2004 - 2006

$100MM developer of robotics for government and consumer applications.

Director - Business Analysis, Government & Industrial Robotics

Responsible for developing business plans and monitoring financial

performance of strategic government and industrial contracts, plus other

financial analysis and support to CFO.

. Implemented WAWF government electronic billing system, and maintained

government contract accounting and billing during re-implementation of

Oracle Projects. Implemented Equity Edge stock options accounting system

and guided the company toward FAS123 compliance.

LUPATECH NORTH AMERICA, Marlborough, MA 2003 - 2004

Joint venture with a Brazilian manufacturer of industrial ball valves.

Lupatech N.A. imports, markets, sells, and supports the Brazilian-made

product in the North American market to power plants, water treatment

plants, food processing plants, and petrochemical plants.

Co-founder & Chief Financial Officer

Founded Lupatech North America to establish a sales and service presence in

the North American market.

. Currently utilizing market-specific and product brand development

experience to develop a sales distribution network and strong OEM

opportunities

INTERPRO BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, Framingham, MA 2000 - 2003

$12MM developer and distributor of workforce management software for large

companies. Now known as SmartTime Software, Inc.

Vice President & Chief Financial Officer - Work Force Management Division

Responsible for preparing the division for divestiture into SmartTime

Software, Inc. The Work Force Management division developed workforce

management applications.

. Collaborated with outside counsel to prepare and file Articles of

Incorporation, while also preparing business plans and other presentation

materials for outside investors

. Created and instituted internal accounting systems and controls, in

accordance with GAAP and SOP97-2, and established treasury and risk

management functions

. Ensured accurate and timely submission of financial reports to the

management team and investors

WORCESTER CONTROLS CORPORATION, Marlborough, MA 1995 - 2000

$100MM manufacturer of industrial ball valves for chemical plants, food

processing plants, power plants, and engineering firms in both North and

South America. A subsidiary of BTR, which is now known as Invensys.

Vice President, Operations (Worcester Controls Corp.) 2000

Responsible for leading manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, quality,

and IT.

. Chaired a management task force, which was accountable for identifying

and applying business-wide changes toward reducing the company's backlog

and implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques. Results included:

o Reduced cycle time, scrap and inventory for the first product

line converted to Lean by 20%, 15% and 10% respectively.

o Reduced total manufacturing costs for a low-volume, specialty

product line by $2.5MM over a 3-year period, by converting to a

dedicated manufacturing cell and single-piece flow.

o Significant product quality improvements and additional cost

reductions were realized after a Kaizen event introduced Visual

Management techniques to a QC process.

Vice President, Finance (Worcester Controls Corp.) 1995 - 2000

Responsible for managing finance, accounting, office administration, and IT

functions. Focused on strategic planning, M&As, capital investment

analysis, and financial reporting at plant, company, and group levels.

. Spearheaded the acquisition and integration of various organizations,

including: a low-cost Brazilian manufacturer, an additional investment in

Argentina, a Swedish organization, and companies from Chicago and Atlanta

. Drove company growth from $55MM to $95MM in sales

. Supported and promoted growth of the high-margin product line in a

Canadian plant

. Initiated and directed the implementation of a multinational, multi-

language Oracle ERP system in addition to implementing a financial

consolidation system for group-wide reporting to the parent company in

the U.K.

ECOSCIENCE CORPORATION, Worcester, MA 1994

$2MM biotechnology organization specializing in agricultural bioscience,

such as safe bio-pesticides and food preservatives.

Manager, Treasury Services & Financial Analysis

Responsible for managing financial planning, risk management, treasury

functions, and investor and SEC reporting requirements, such as: Annual

Report, 10K, Proxy, and financial press releases. Provided financial

management for subsidiary, AgroDynamics, which focused on products

including GroDan brand rockwool, a hydroponics product, and services for

large commercial greenhouses located throughout North America and Europe.

PERKINS PAPER, INC., Taunton, MA 1993 - 1994

$12MM distributor of paper and food products for restaurants and caterers

throughout the U.S. east coast as well as BJ's Warehouse Club.

Corporate Controller

Responsible for managing financial analysis, strategic planning, MIS

systems review and implementation, taxes, financial reporting, banking

relationships, and external auditor relations.

T CELL SCIENCES, INC., Cambridge, MA 1987 - 1993

Biotechnology company developing diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for

various cancers, arthritis, and other human diseases.

Controller (T Cell Sciences, Inc.) 1990 - 1993

Responsible for managing operations and control for the corporate finance

and accounting areas. Handled SEC reporting, budgeting, forecasting,

contract negotiations, accounting, multi-company reporting and

consolidations, cash management, payroll, benefits, and MIS.

. Spearheaded the conversion of all accounting systems to new MRP-based

software

. Played a key role in the creation and development of a new subsidiary as

well as in the securing a private equity offering to fund the new company

. Directly participated in two public offerings of company stock

. Acted as the CFO from February, 1992 to August, 1992

Manager, Financial Controls & Reporting (T Cell Sciences, Inc.) 1987 -

1990

Responsible for managing internal and external reporting and MIS.

Reporting duties included 10Q's, 10K's, shareholder reports, and accounting

staff functions.

Additional professional experience from 1982 to 1987 includes positions

with Cooper LaserSonics, Inc. (medical device manufacturing), Reed

Holdings, Inc.(publishing), and KPMG (a "Big 4" accounting firm).

EDUCATION

B.S.B.A., Accounting and Management, Minor in Computer Science

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

AICPA

California Society of CPA's

Languages

English (native)

Spanish (conversational)

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