Michael Hess

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Entrepreneurial, innovative team player who can work across organizations and departments to maximize objectives and performance. A strategic analytic focused on accelerating growth across business lines. Customer service oriented

Areas of Expertise:

Human and Computer Systems Financial and Technical Analysis Teambuilding, Coaching Planning - Strategic and Annual Accounting Partnering HR - Benefits, development, Merit/performance Taxes Finance and Accounting

Experience and Notable Accomplishments

Part Time / Seasonal Roles:

Resource Conservation District May 2021 - September 2021 Boat Inspector

Responsible for following protocols for the discovery of invasive species in boats and the education of boaters of how to avoid bringing invasive species into Lake Tahoe. CERT, Community Emergency Response Team Jan 2021- May 2021 Traffic and emergency management

Supported COVID 19 vaccination site

Tahoe Family Solutions / AARP Jan 2021 - April 2021 Tax filing assistance using TaxSlayer

Washoe County Sept-Nov 2020

Poll worker

Supported the 2020 November elections

Census, US Dept of Commerce

Enumerator July 2020-Oct 2020

Solicited responses to the US Census.

Tahoe Family Solutions Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Tax filing assistance using TaxSlayer.

Safeway Tahoe City

Frozen Manager Mar 2012-Sep 2015

Mar 2017-Jun 2019

Responsible for frozen areas including ordering, inventory and distress. Filled in for Liquor, Dairy, GM. Tahoe Family Solutions Jan 2019 - April 2019

Tax filing assistance using TaxSlayer Jan 2018 - April 2018 Full time Roles:

Snap Consulting

Self Employed Consultant while retired June 2010- Present Offering services in startup funding, incorporation, venture capital, equipment financing, accounting, taxes, foundations, nonprofit accounting and grants.

Mariah Power Reno, NV

Co-Founder, President and CEO 2005-2010

Developed the business plan, raised funding, built a management team and developed the necessary business relationships to complete technology development and product delivery of this renewable energy leader while building distribution. Using my mechanical engineering skills I improved the life of the product from six years to 20 years through changes in design and manufacturing.

Pilot Ventures Mountain View, CA

Consultant 2003-2005

Established team and funding capability for development-stage companies. Acted as Interim CEO, COO, CFO and General Manager for multiple companies, building core management and technology teams. Startups included wireless security, enterprise software, web-based products, wireless connectivity, storage systems and video servers. Responsible for activities in accounting, incorporation, funding and taxes. etNetworks Incline Village, NV.

Co-Founder, Sr. VP, Technology & Operations 1999-2003 Complete responsibility for developing and delivering DBS and IP-over-satellite systems necessary to support major customers, including IBM, Sun, and Cisco, in education, training, and data delivery on a worldwide basis. Implemented new product on schedule and on budget with less than 6 seconds of downtime in the first year. Lightwave Microsystems San Jose, CA.

Co-Founder, CEO 1995-1999

● Conceived of company and established infrastructure through self-funding plus raising $30 million in VC-based capital.

● Hired 100 people and built successful, motivated management team

● Developed product strategy, plus directed business development, sales, and marketing, landing beta customers including Scientific Atlanta, SAIC, Ciena, and Lucent.

● Company received a $1B offer from Corning

Compression Labs San Jose, CA.

General Manager - Broadcast Division and VP – Engineering 1991-1995 P&L responsibility for $130 million Broadcast Division with products consisting of MPEG-2 compliant encoders and decoders.

● Turned around business which had lost money for 3 consecutive years and achieved breakeven, driving sales from $60 million in $130 million.

● Successfully introduced and delivered on schedule the first MPEG-2 compliant encoders for use at DirecTV.

● Played a critical role in developing an all-digital approach to set-top boxes.

● Converted division products from hardware to software orientation.

● Developed and implemented processes that reduced development time and costs as well as warranty and service costs.

Raychem Corporation Menlo Park, CA.

CFO, Controller 1982-1991

● Hired and developed a staff of 30 professionals to lead the company into European and Asian markets.

● Implemented processes and procedures to support culturally diverse and geographically broad sales, engineering, and support organizations.

● Raised $115 million in VC capital, giving up only 5% of equity, through private placement.

● Established and managed departments of Finance, MIS, Facilities, and Administration.

● Established required international legal organization and completed SEC and IRS filings.

● Directed controllership function of U.S. Raychem Corporation, including Mexico and Puerto Rico, with $550 million in revenues, 25 divisions, and staff of 100 financial and accounting personnel.

● Restructured financial function to reduce headcount by 40, decreasing expenses 15%.

● Member of Benefits Committee; implemented 10% cost reduction while increasing level of benefits.

● Developed and implemented a plan and reporting process that reduced operating expenses 4% for FY 1985 / 1986 and improved working capital ratios.

● Acted as Business Manager for startup / new-venture divisions. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BS Business Administration • Major Accounting California State University, Hayward MA Management • Major Quality John F. Kennedy University Executive Engineering Program • Stanford University Certificate in Network Engineering • UC Santa Cruz US Army

Desolation Wilderness Volunteer

CERT Certified

VITA volunteer Tahoe Family Solutions

AARP tax volunteer Nevada

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