Management Software Financial

Christopher A. Bryan

*** ***** ****, ************, ** 36976

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Cell 256-***-****

Directs a $100 million manufacturing operation while reducing production costs by 3%, production labor costs by 5%, collection days by 5 days, product downgrades by 9% thereby improving product quality, increased working capital by 1500%, revenue by 370% and net income from a $1.5 million loss to $4.5 million profit over five years.

Possesses a high level of integrity and strong communication and energetic leadership skills.

Expertise includes:

* Budget Development and Administration

* Long-Range Strategic Planning

* Capital Expenditures

* Forecasting

* Financial Analysis

* Internal Controls

* Financial Reporting

* Auditing

* Payroll Administration

* Project Accounting

* Equipment/Vehicle Purchasing and Leasing

* Job and Product Closing

* Portfolio Management

* Feasibility Studies

* 401(k), Profit Sharing and ESOP Administration

* Long-Range Strategic Planning

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS

B.S., Accounting, The Ohio State University, 1983

Certified Public Accountant, 1985

EXPERIENCE

Sunrise Foods, LLC Albertville, Alabama

Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Treasurer - (2006-Present)

* Developed reporting tools to identify areas of production weaknesses which resulted in reduced production costs and improved product quality

* Managed financial operation during period of financial turnaround from chronic losses to consistent profitability. Net income improved from a $1.5 million loss to a $4.5 million profit over five years

* Researched, selected and coordinated implementation, testing, and employee training of new financial management software system which incorporated improved reporting tools

* Directed all financial systems and internal controls for Sunrise Foods and related companies: Team Employment Services and BH Investments

* Formulated and administered annual operating budget, capital budget, long-range strategic planning and budget forecasting

* Conducted feasibility studies regarding expansion and addition of plant and production capacity resulting in the addition of 1 production line and modification to the others which increased capacity by 90%.

* Conducted feasibility studies exploring joint ventures and alliances

* Prepared monthly and year end financial statements and interfaced with CPA firm regarding year-end review and filings

* Supervised accounting staff including hiring, evaluations, discipline and termination of staff

* Sourced and selected third-party administrator for 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan; liaison between company, participants and administrator

Beacon Food Services, Inc. Plant City, Florida

Chief Financial Officer - (1998-2005)

* Directed all financial systems and internal controls for Beacon Food Services, Inc., sister company Stellar Marketing, Inc., and subsidiary Sunrise Foods, LLC. Was a financial resource for owner’s additional companies International Food Service and Sunrise Foods.

* Personally requested by owner to relocate to Alabama to salvage Sunrise Foods.

R.D. Zande & Associates Columbus, Ohio

Chief Financial Officer/Corporate Treasurer (1994– 1998)

* Managed financial operation during period of tremendous growth, which included tripling of gross sales and staff from 1989 to 1998

* Introduced ESOP to corporation in 1994 which included conducting extensive research and review of available plans, selecting programs and coordinating employee orientation as well as administering the plan

* Administered 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan from 1989 through July 1996

* Negotiated increase in credit line; reduced outstanding borrowings by 90%

R.D. Zande & Associates Columbus, Ohio

Controller (1989 – 1994)

* Reduced collections from 100 days outstanding in 1989 to less than 55 days outstanding within two years in position

* Researched, selected and coordinated implementation, testing, and employee training of new financial management software system; sourced vendors

Jacoby, Yuskewich & Bigley Columbus, Ohio

Accountant (1982 – 1989)

* Prepared federal, state and local income tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships and trusts

* Prepared personal income tax returns

* Performed small business accounting and auditing services for clients in a variety of industries

* Began as an intern; hired full-time following graduation

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