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2012-2015 CONTROLLER, – Port Richey, FL
Distribution for food services in the public, private and government sectors.
Directed the financial affairs of the organization and prepared financial analysis of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. Responsible for the company's financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. Supervision over general accounting, internal auditing, project accounting, and financial ledger controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating
results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and
operating effectiveness of the organization.
· Maintain the company's system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets.
· Furnish internal and external reports, revise and update reports to be more useful and efficient.
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2007-2011 CONTROLLER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, – Miami, FL
Manufacturer of LED lighting solutions for emergency response systems specializing in LAW, ERS, & Public Safety
Provided operational and lean manufacturing expertise to relocate and rebuild a North American Division implemented to provide operations, sales, production and customer support for a subsidiary company of a Brazilian manufacturer. Responsibilities included overseeing all finance departments, developing marketing and pricing strategies, as well as control of all sales and operational departments for corporate reporting of progress, comparisons, analysis, improvements, planning, budgeting and projections.
DIVISION TURNAROUND:
· Relocated facilities to rebuild organizational and departmental structures, and turned around prior
productivity and sales within 12 months; improved gross profit 36%. Secured viability of the North
American division’s success.
· Solely responsible for hiring, training and directing a 25 person sales support team including the Vice
President of Domestic & International Sales, Managers and Supervisors; as well as internal and external sales
reps across 8 divided territories within the US.
· Secured long-term partnerships with 3 of the largest distribution facilities in the emergency vehicle supply
industry; in addition to acquiring over 150 new accounts with distributors and vehicle outfitters in the US.
Also managed government federal and military contracts and communications.
· Directed the initiation of global sales expansion and acquiring distributing partnerships across the Middle
East, South Africa, Australia, Netherlands, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii and Puerto Rico; within 8 months P&L’s
show international sales being responsible for 14% of the increase in gross profit.
· Implemented a new inventory system and reorganized the production area and staff to implement lean
manufacturing and Six Sigma procedures to increase production over 30%.
· Exceeded the parent company’s sales and operation objectives 6 months earlier than anticipated and
surpassed expectations 24%.
· Initiated, led and directed marketing campaigns, events and tradeshows, advertisements for magazines,
ecommerce and direct mailings, literatures, flyers and catalogs.
2012-2015 CONTROLLER, – Port Richey, FL
Distribution for food services in the public, private and government sectors.
Directed the financial affairs of the organization and prepared financial analysis of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of management. Responsible for the company's financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. Supervision over general accounting, internal auditing, project accounting, and financial ledger controls.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating
results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and
operating effectiveness of the organization.
· Maintain the company's system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets.
· Furnish internal and external reports, revise and update reports to be more useful and efficient.
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2007-2011 CONTROLLER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, – Miami, FL
Manufacturer of LED lighting solutions for emergency response systems specializing in LAW, ERS, & Public Safety
Provided operational and lean manufacturing expertise to relocate and rebuild a North American Division implemented to provide operations, sales, production and customer support for a subsidiary company of a Brazilian manufacturer. Responsibilities included overseeing all finance departments, developing marketing and pricing strategies, as well as control of all sales and operational departments for corporate reporting of progress, comparisons, analysis, improvements, planning, budgeting and projections.
DIVISION TURNAROUND:
· Relocated facilities to rebuild organizational and departmental structures, and turned around prior
productivity and sales within 12 months; improved gross profit 36%. Secured viability of the North
American division’s success.
· Solely responsible for hiring, training and directing a 25 person sales support team including the Vice
President of Domestic & International Sales, Managers and Supervisors; as well as internal and external sales
reps across 8 divided territories within the US.
· Secured long-term partnerships with 3 of the largest distribution facilities in the emergency vehicle supply
industry; in addition to acquiring over 150 new accounts with distributors and vehicle outfitters in the US.
Also managed government federal and military contracts and communications.
· Directed the initiation of global sales expansion and acquiring distributing partnerships across the Middle
East, South Africa, Australia, Netherlands, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii and Puerto Rico; within 8 months P&L’s
show international sales being responsible for 14% of the increase in gross profit.
· Implemented a new inventory system and reorganized the production area and staff to implement lean
manufacturing and Six Sigma procedures to increase production over 30%.
· Exceeded the parent company’s sales and operation objectives 6 months earlier than anticipated and
surpassed expectations 24%.
· Initiated, led and directed marketing campaigns, events and tradeshows, advertisements for magazines,
ecommerce and direct mailings, literatures, flyers and catalogs.
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1999-2007 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, –Holiday, FL
Split company offering B2B services to businesses for Marketing, Advertising and Printing needs; as well as Merchant Loans and Student Loan Consolidation
Led task force of senior management individuals to identify, assess, quantify, and implement profit improvement measures.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
· Designed and led implementation of new financial systems and financial reporting’s for multiple divisions
within the company.
· Used Catalog Cost Accounting to successfully penetrate Marketing and Pricing Strategies.
· Established merchandise performance standards to improve sales analysis and product placement in
catalogs.
· Increased catalog sales productivity 26% in fall of 2006 and 30% sales increase in Q4 2006.
· Introduced and implemented new telemarketing division that grew 2006 profits by $2.5M.
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1999-Present ACCOUNTANT AND BUSINESS COORDINATOR , – New Port Richey, FL
Accounting / Revenue Increase / Marketing / Consulting / Business Coordinator / Administration Service (Virtual & Physical)
Owner and Operator of BUSINESS AND FINANCE VISIONARY SOLUTIONS, a unique business development service since 1999, for small businesses, corporations and international companies. View my website www.bfvisionarysolutions.weebly.com
SOME SERVICES OFFERED:
· Business Development
· Sales Strategies and Implementation
· HR - Payroll Processing and Employee Management
· Structural Reorganizing
· Tax Preparation and Filings
· Virtual Secretarial and Assistant duties
· Marketing Innovation
· Office Management and Administration
· Certified Public Notary Services
· Revenue Increase
· Accounting, Bookkeeping & Write-Ups
· Ability to customize services to offer much more...
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1994-1999 DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, – Tarpon Springs, FL
Aircraft Maintenance Services / International Trade Import & Export / Electric Vehicle Manufacturing & Sales
Responsible for coordinating and maintaining all aspects of this multi-division international company; including 4 separate operational offices within the US.
PERFORMANCE & EXPERIENCE:
· Client Management with major airline services such as Delta, Canada Air, US Air, Continental, UPS, FedEx and
DHL.
· Divisional reporting for sales and operational progress, analysis and projections; including target and
budgeting preparation and analysis.
· Preparation of all Executive Board Reporting, Financial Statements, Tax Requirements & General Office
Management
· Responsible for all aspects of Finance; including Bank Reconciliation’s, General Ledgers, Cost
Analysis/Allocation, Payroll, A/P & A/R
· External Station Coordinator, Management of Station Supervisors, Station Audits
· Import / Export, Customs Clearance and Brokerage Management, Shipping Logistics, International Shipping
· Computer Graphic Design for International Marketing and Sales Presentations