HP BIO09

An accomplished fully Bilingual Multinational Financial and Operations Executive with a proven track record with ever increasing Operating and Fiscal Responsibility, and has managed on every aspect on Business Operations, including Financial Operations and General Management.

Among Key Management roles, include serving as FP&A Director, Controller, Finance Director, CFO, Interim COO and, In-Country-General Manager for major U.S and European Manufacturing and Financial Services Multinationals in Latin America and the U.S.

Most recently, served as Principal-Partner at Tatum LLC, where provided Financial and Operational Consulting to Mid to Large tier Companies in the South Florida Market.

Career and Professional Summary

Prestige Cosmetics Inc. CFO, Through April, 2009.

As CFO, it provided required leadership and direction on all financial matters and oversight for Information technology

functional area.

Financial functions included Cash management, Working and Operating Capital Management, procurement, financial

Planning, performance management results reporting, Tax and Audit functions.

Also, Operational and Commercial business support, Human Resources and payroll oversight.

As a major control point for the organization, the CFO establishes and oversees financial controls for the Organization,

This project based position is fully embedded in restructuring and Liquidity management.

Reported directly to the President and CEO

Tatum LLC Principal, (2007-2008)

Financial Planning and Operational Controller for Holiday Foods, a recently acquired business unit of The Schwan Food Company. Assisted on restructuring Controllership and Operations areas. Lead SAP ERP transition / implementation. Provided Financial Planning and Operational leadership support to President and other functional directors. Directed Capital Investment Program, including Analysis, Evaluation and Performance feedback.

Principal to BSN Inc. - Finance and Controllership areas Restructuring- Financial and Operational Due Diligence Analysis for Business Sales Transaction.

Principal to Globe Cast North America- TELECOM French Parent Company- Florida based Finance and Controllership functions Project- transfer to New York based headquarters.

Principal to The Law Firm of Marshall Watson- Finance and Controllership area restructuring, and Financial and Operational Due Diligence Analysis for Business Sales Transaction

Hines Horticulture, Inc (2004 – 2006)

Regional Finance Director and Interim COO for the U.S. Southeast Region. Major management focus areas: Administration and Controllership regional function restructuring. Financial and Administrative support to operational areas. SOX-first- phase implementation. Promoted to COO to oversee and manage Corporate mandated Productivity and Process improvement Project. Lead Team based effort on evaluating, reconstruction plan, following catastrophic Hurricane season.

Kroll O’Gara Corporation /Armor Holdings (2000 – 2003)

Director of Finance for Latin America Region of five different countries, where he assisted the Regional Executive Vice President in the development of the Region's business and financial strategic plans, which included business development, restructuring and Integration plans, regional pricing strategies and lead financial and operational due diligence process on mergers and/or acquisitions strategic initiatives.

General Manager- Mexico Subsidiary Mexico City, Mexico, responsible for $ 100 million sales subsidiary while overseeing an operation of 400 employees. Key Management areas were: restructuring and integrating Mexico subsidiary.Developed Sales function and Marketing channels to drive financial and operational strategy.

Cutler Hammer, Inc. (Eaton Corporation) (1995 – 1999)

Plant Financial and Operational Controller, Senior Corporate Financial Analyst and Chief Financial Officer for this International Conglomerate. Responsibilities included, Core Finance and Accounting functions, Business Operational Support, and Strategic Partnership in Strategic Management Projects and Initiatives: M&A, Due diligence, Treasury Exposure Management, Capital Investment Expansion valuation. Above functions performed at various Management levels, at Latin American Countries Subsidiaries, and as corporate resource at the International Division U.S Corporate Headquarters.

Allen & Hansbury of Venezuela.(GlaxoSmithKline) (1988 – 1995)

Country CFO assisting the President in development of the subsidiary’s business and financial strategic plans, which included direct support to the marketing and production function. Responsible for accounting, treasury, internal control, capital and operating budgets, audit, MIS, material & supplies and operational/financial analysis functions.

Financial Planning and Analysis Director for both tactical and strategic planning. Performance Balance Scorecard business design, tracking and reporting. Developed Product line statements system for product line performance monitoring; developed operating system and methods and procedures to improve internal planning processes among departments. Supported strategic both Financial and Operational Analysis.

Ford Motor of Venezuela (1986 – 1988)

Senior Financial Analyst role included financial analysis and profit centers consolidation, Subsidiary- rolling forecasting process, variance and exception analysis reporting, standard costing updates. Pricing -cost recovery analysis. Capital expenditures projects tracking and reconciliations against Operating Plan. Depreciation expenses analysis and fixed asset control system update.

Selected Accomplishments:

Served as International Finance Director for Latin America Region for World-Renowned Risk Consulting Firm. Increased Cash flow Return on 38% by controlling regional projects asset base via acute financial management and operations business support.

Lead financial team deployment of key initial processes and implementation of financial systems for Latin American countries. Provide comprehensive training of financial internal processes, consolidated Scorecard reporting and drive key financial initiatives to support regional objectives.

Lead US Southeastern Region Finance and Operation of major public-traded Horticulture Corporation. Corporate Projects included Controllership area restructuring, New ERP transition, and lead Parent- Company mandated Organizational wide productivity and process Improvement initiative with Total cost savings of $10 Million.

Provided Strategic Partnership and directed financial alliances with supply management in support of all Latin American countries back office operations.

Lead two Joint Venture Due Diligence processes in Mexico and Argentina for Eaton Corporation International Division.

Lead Inventory and Scrap reduction program at Cutler Hammer of Puerto Rico Arecibo Plant. New procedures and protocol in inventory and scrap controls, reduced inventory and scrap losses by U.S $5 million.

Served as Treasury function liaison, between the International Division, Latin America Countries Treasury areas and Corporate Treasury. Key strategic areas of endeavor included: Transfer pricing issues, Foreign exchange risk management strategies, International Working capital matters. Spearheaded a 66 % decrease on Days Sales Outstanding (DSOs) through EDI purchase order and commercial invoice system to major retailers.

Lead to establish a New Venture and business concept from inception through development phase to become a steady-state operation in Curitiva, Brazil.

Restructuring and Integration strategic project as General Manager for major International manufacturing subsidiary in Mexico.

Strengths and Core Competencies:

Financial Leadership Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis General Management Operations Restructuring & Integration Controllership Systems Implementation Diverse Industry Experience

Education:

Nova Southeastern University Master of Business Administration, Finance

Florida Atlantic University Bachelor of Science, Finance (Cum Laude)

Western International University Bachelor of Business Administration, Management (Honors)

CPA Candidate- Currently enrolled on CPA prep courses-Testing schedule for Dec.2009

Computer Skills:

SAP R3-Oracle Financials-MAS 200

Elite-Globe- MAS 90

IFS-MRP II, MSFT Office Suite: Excel, Power Point, Word, Access, Outlook

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