Kevin Kelly
**** **** ****** ***. ** Astoria, NY 11106
***** ***** ***. *** *****, California 95032
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SENIOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / CONTROLLER / CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
General Management ~ Finance ~ Operations ~ CPA~ Audit Multi –National ~Technology ~Manufacturing ~Service Startup ~ Fast Growth ~ Turnaround ~ Fortune 500
With over 25 years of financial and operational experience in developing, and directing corporate business, and financial operations for the High Technology industry within the Silicon Valley, and Orange County. As a highly sought after financial consultant in mergers, acquisitions, audits, and re-organizations as demonstrated by my re-organization of VISA International in 1999 and Government Telecommunications, Inc., in 2008. I was in charge of the largest 501c3 Non-profit corporation in California, maintaining fund accounting, all procedures were based on compliance, retention, and growth. I have taken two companies through the IPO process from inception to realization of the capital. Over the course of my career, I have held positions in manufacturing, finance, SEC Audits, purchasing, materials, and supply chain management. I have managed third party outsourcing in H/R, A/R, A/P, & Inventory to corporate compliance. My worldwide experience ranges from large Fortune 500 companies to smaller start up organizations. I have a universal understanding of business from Europe to the Far East. I have sat on the board of directors for multinational Corporations. Included in my life experience is my teaching expertise as recognized by my tenure at Cypress College.
Areas of Key Strength
Executive Leadership Technology Development Cost Management Business Strategy Strategic Planning E-Commerce
International Business (M&A) Financial Analysis Inventory Management Business Development Organizational Structuring Internal Controls / SOX Manufacturing Operations Policies and Procedures Investments Audit Management Board of Directors Relations Capital / Operations Cash Flow / Treasury / Banking ERP Process Improvements Financial Statements Forensic Auditing IT Strategies Management Reporting Market Analysis / Expansion Audits 8K, 10Q
SEC Compliance Operations Profit Performance
SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Achieved Initial Public Offering with two separate companies MBO buyout of division of IBM
Acquisition and turnaround of European Company (ITK) Significant development in Mergers and acquisitions (Domestically and Internationally) Significant participation in the launch of the NASA Space Shuttle through government contracts
Achieved annual revenue minimums by quarter
Controlled G&A expenses
Consolidated Financial Reporting to GAAP standard
Exceeded inventory turnover goals
Re-organized VISA International to utilize over $3 billion in savings Managed, Maintained and Administered budgets over $100 million annually Elected to International WHO'S WHO Historical Society for Professional Management 1999
& 2012
Implemented ISO 9000, and 9002 for certification and ongoing process improvement Provided key documentation on treatment of FASB 123. Sarbanes Oxley, and SEC requirements for both internal and external auditors PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Feb. 2016 – Jul. 2019 KK Consulting (Private Enterprises, Inc.,) Burlingame, California / Third Party Administrator for ERISA benefits to clients and carriers. ---Director of Finance and Accounting
● Outsourced Health & Welfare benefit solutions to employers.
● Third Party Administrator (TPA)
● Hour tracking and banking
● Fringe Compliance
● Consolidated Premium billing
● Web enrollment and cloud solutions for fringe benefit plans
● Compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA), Davis Bacon Act, Ability One, Living Wage (LWO) and other government regulatory requirements.
● Refinanced debt to consolidate cash flow at a reduced interest rate and improved cash flow by over 25%.
● SEC preparation including Footnotes and Outside Audition compliance.
● A/R, A/P, and Payroll processing, reconciliations, are all handled through my department.
● Maintained all Corporate Accounting and Trust Compliance Dec. 2012-May. 2015 KK Consulting (Private Enterprises, Inc.,) Stockton, California / Petroleum Marketer, Fuel Delivery Supplier CFO
● Products focused on Petroleum distribution and freight fuel delivery Shell Alliance Marketer.
● Refinanced debt to consolidate cash flow at a reduced interest rate and improved cash flow by over 30%.
● Implemented new ERP system for Fuel delivery software (TMW) to cut cost and improve customer service.
● Established LL C’s for the owners to accelerate depreciation and acquire new capital equipment.
● All inventory and cost+ models were monitored daily to forecast revenue projections to Libor Bank lender to include FASB ASC 330 inventory codifications, and ASC 450-10,-20,-30, Gain and Loss Contingencies
● SEC preparation including Footnote's and Outside Auditing compliance.
● A/R, A/P, and Payroll processing, reconciliations and agency compliance were all handled through my office. Dec. 2008 –May. 2011 American Industrial Supply, Inc., Chatsworth, California / Industrial Chemical Distributor. ---CFO
● Implemented plan to spin off division and proceed through the IPO process.
● Products focused on GSA Schedule US market private label chemical implementations nationally.
● Completed all inventory, auditing, and costing models to improve bottom line revenue, and SOX compliance including FASB ASC 330 and ASC 450 recognitions.
● Completed California Sales Tax Audit that included 18 consecutive quarters and reduced costs and penalties from 1.3 million to only 46k.
● Reorganized both A/P and A/R to improve Cash Flow.
● Payroll processing and reconciling for corporate compliance.
● Managed outsourced third party H/R and A/R for daily compliance.
● Rebuilt Financial Statements to account for lost records to comply with IRS corporate returns and standards.
Jun. 2000 –Jul. 2006 Shugart Technology, Inc. Irvine, California --CFO/COO/Co-Founder for Shugart Technology, Inc.
● Products focused on SCSI / Fiber Channel test equipment for data storage. Large area network testing Cloud Storage Software.
● Took Shugart Technology, Inc. from inception to realization of Capital through IPO process, and resale.
● SEC S-1 filings, 8K’s and 10Q’s.
● Established V C’s model for accelerated funding.
● Established all Human Resource policies and procedures to include SOX/HIPPA compliant.
● Managed outsourced third party H/R, A/R, and Payroll for daily compliance.
● All financial policies and procedures including training were processed through my office.
● Over saw all facilities management including IT, HR, Retention, and ESOP programs. Oct. 1998 –Sept. 1999 VISA International, San Mateo, California / Banking Service Transactions. ---Consultant VP to the Finance and Contracts Administration.
● Re-organization and full budgetary control to cut expenses from 7 billion, to 4 billion for the second largest banking service organization in the world.
● Took Non-Profit from cost center, to required member bank compliance.
● Established contract policy and procedures in order to maintain 50 week rule.
● In charge of the largest 501c3 Non-profit corporation in California, maintaining fund accounting, all procedures were based on compliance, retention, and growth. Oct. 1995 –Sept. 1998 Xyratex, LTD, Havent, England / San Jose, California ---CFO for Xyratex Technology Company in US.
● Products focused on Back End Test Equipment, MBO buyout of a division of IBM.
● Re-productized the disk drive manufacturing as to not compete with drive mfg. such as Seagate and Western Digital.
● Floated the company back through the DAC’s and Footsy. (IPO) SEC Compliant.
● Reduced costs in both engineering and manufacturing with inventory and cost policies (California and Malaysia).
● Increased profits by allowing Intellectual Property to improve product valuation.
● Instrumental in establishing the “Lights Out Facility” for Seagate.
● M&A three separate companies to improve valuation. Feb. 1993 –Oct. 1995 Digi International Inc., Sunnyvale, California / Electronic Board Manufacturing---CFO for ITK in Dortmund, Germany and Divisional Controller
● Products focused on Networking SCSI / Ethernet, 10-100 Gigabit and Printservers, hubs switches and VOIP.
● Full Audit compliant, SEC reporting including all 8K’s and 10Q’s.
● Implemented all financial controls including policies and procedures.
● Reorganized ITK as the first profitable VOIP Company in Europe.
● Consolidated financials to corporate reporting.
May. 1989 –Feb. 1993 AmPro Corporation, Mountain View, California / Liquid Crystal Manufacturing---COO
● Products focused on Liquid Crystal Light Valve projectors used to launch the Space Shuttle, established 1080p digital resolution along with full color spectrum.
● Established all financial policies and procedures.
● Improved bottom line though controls of inventory and valuations.
● Improved production and lead time to increase output and back orders.
● Increased Cash Flow by turning inventory and finished goods. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Detroit Institute of Technology Masters, Business Administration, Detroit Institute of Technology Masters in Music Performance, Wroclaw Academy of Music, Wroclaw, Poland Certified Public Accountant, Auditor Two Years with Coopers & Lybrand SOFTWARE / HARDWARE
SAP, BAAN, JD Edwards, Microsoft, MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, ASO 400, ADP, Hyperion, Oracle, EDGAR, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Quicken, etc.