EXECUTIVE PROFILE
24 years of financial experience encompassing an extensive background in public and private company finance, corporate governance and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance including Sarbanes Oxley.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TATUM, LLC July 2006 present A National firm providing executive level financial services at the CFO level. Partner Interim CFO for a construction company with revenues in excess of $340 million. Provided financial leadership by saving the company $30 million in connection with a proposed equity exchange during negotiations. Assisted with the companys refinancing of its existing credit line and subordinated debt with a new line of $65 million.
HUDSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, San Francisco, CA 2003 to 2006 A National solutions provider that is part of a $1.4 billion public company dedicated to assisting companies with finance and accounting solutions including companies such as United Airlines and Levi Strauss. National Director Financial Risk & Regional Practice Director Provide accounting and financial guidance to client companies related to business risk Guide companies with Sarbanes Oxley requirements and corporate governance Oversee tools and methodologies for National practice including development of articles Thought leader and speaker for the National practice and member of Hudsons National Practice Advisory Committee, and closed and managed professional services for over $11 million in client service billings
WORLDWIDE CAPITAL PARTNERS, San Jose, CA 2001 to 2003 A global investment banking, business development, and corporate strategic advisory firm dedicated to assisting companys growth and helping them achieve their financial and corporate goals. Partner Provide strategic and financial guidance to companies Prepare and assist with executive summaries, business plans, financial models, and presentations Establish best practices in the finance group and assist with financial reporting Assist with Sarbanes Oxley compliance and section 404 requirements DIVERSIFIED SOFTWARE SYSTEMS INC., Morgan Hill, CA 2000 to 2001 Privately held software company with $25M+ in revenues and 150 employees. Chief Financial Officer Prepared investment banking presentations with CEO Positioned company for an IPO and identified/reviewed potential acquisition candidates Oversaw finance, information systems, legal and human resource departments
GRAPHON CORPORATION, Campbell, CA 1999 to 2000 Publicly held developer of Internet infrastructure software with $4M+ in revenues and 60 employees. Chief Financial Officer, VP Finance and Administration Took company public in July 1999 Developed and implemented investor relations program, financial reporting function, treasury and administration structure Raised $24M and boosted stock prices from $.85 to $26.75 per share in 9 months Negotiated and identified lower fees and costs to lower operational expenses, saving $200,000 in costs TMCI ELECTRONICS, INC., San Jose, CA 1998 to 1999 Publicly held contract manufacturer servicing the semiconductor, computer, medical and telecommunications industries with $40M in revenues and 500 employees. Chief Financial Officer Responsible for all SEC financial reporting, investor relations, raising capital, mergers/acquisitions, treasury/banking relationships, and budgeting and forecasting MOORE STEPHENS, PC, Cranford, NJ 1996 to 1998 International public accounting firm with worldwide affiliations that services public and private companies from $5M to $200M and over 120 professionals in local office. Manager Responsible for IPOs, SEC compliance, acquisition analysis, managing mid-size international engagements, and directing management advisory services Performed audits of SEC companies and due diligence on acquisitions
ALPER HOLDINGS USA, INC., New York, NY 1993 to 1995 Formerly First City Industries, Inc., privately-held enterprise engaged in commercial and residential real estate, manufacturing, and investment securities with $160M in revenues and 300 employees. Corporate Controller Full responsibility for all treasury, bank relations, internal and external reporting and budgeting and forecasting Negotiated costs and relationships with firms, yielding aggregate savings of $550,000 Advised management on reorganization of company and financial impact of mergers and acquisitions LINCORP HOLDINGS, INC., New York, NY 1987 to 1993 Publicly-held firm engaged in commercial real estate at the parent company level and financial services at the bank subsidiary level with $265M+ in revenues and over 1,000 employees. Chief Financial Officer (1993) THE LINCOLN SAVINGS BANK, FSB (1987 to 1993) Subsidiary of Lincorp Holdings, Inc. with $2.8B in assets. Corporate and Assistant Controller Responsible for all reporting, budgeting, and treasury Supervised 6 direct reports and staff of 24 Executed business planning, financial and profitability analyses/management of public offerings Participated in public offering to raise $30M in capital for acquisition of the bank
BDO SEIDMAN and DELOITTE AND TOUCHE, New York, NY/San Diego, CA 1982 to 1987 Senior Auditor EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration, SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY, 1981 Certified Public Accountant, 1984 |