SUMMARY
Accomplished Finance Executive seeking challenging strategic-level position. Broad business background overseeing all finance and administrative functions, including IT. Strong operations and hands-on orientation. Willing to travel and/or relocate for the right opportunity.
Experience in service, distribution, IT and manufacturing industries. Background in public and private firms, high-growth and start-up settings and in mature businesses challenged by changing economic conditions. IPO and SEC reporting expertise.
Possessing sound business judgment and the ability to establish and maintain effective internal controls, cut costs, and increase efficiency and profitability. A strong leader and team builder capable of hiring, training, and managing diverse groups of employees effectively. Able to communicate well at all levels and to provide top management with relevant data for effective decision-making.
CAREER HISTORY AND HIGHLIGHTS
CONSULTANT, self employed, 2002 ¡V Present. Various assignments within the private sector assisting Company President/Owners develop and implement business plans designed to guide the organizations through the current economic downturn and position them for the future.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, National Equipment Services, Inc. (NEQS), Evanston, IL, 1996 - 2002. Founded in 1996, National Equipment Services has been a major consolidator of companies in the $25 billion, fragmented construction equipment rental industry.
Reported to President/CEO and Board of Directors. Involved in all aspects of business. Directly managed accounting, financial and administrative functions including acquisition due diligence and integration, IT initiatives, risk management, HR, budgeting and planning.
Made significant contribution to NES's growth into the 4th largest construction equipment rental company with $750 million+ in annual revenues, 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada, and 4,000+ employees.
Only two years after company's inception, oversaw NES's IPO with a listing on the NYSE.
Raised over $1 billion in financing enabling company to continue its rapid growth.
Integrated 43 acquisitions. Converted nearly all to a common, industry specific IT system with standardized reporting allowing company to contain G&A costs.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Brambles Equipment Services, Inc., Toledo, Ohio, 1991 - 1996. $100 million construction equipment company in U.S. Subsidiary of Brambles Industries, a public company listed on the Australian stock exchange.
Direct responsibility for financial and administrative functions of all seven operating divisions of company. Assisted in managing company operations.
Reported to company President, and to Executive Director of Brambles USA.
Directly managed four corporate staff and seven regional controllers.
Supported sales growth of over 300% in less than four years. Expanded back office functions while simultaneously reducing general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenue.
Concluded negotiations and settled three acquisitions ranging from $12 - $20 million in size.
Consolidated 30 branches and seven divisions under one industry specific, centralized operating and financial software system.
CONTROLLER, Weyerhaeuser Company, Marshfield, Wisconsin, 1990 - 1991. $50 million division of Weyerhaeuser producing custom products for the architectural market.
Reported to Division President. Responsible for all financial and reporting functions. Direct reports included heads of general and cost accounting, accounts payable, credit and collections, and financial statement preparation.
Improved reporting and identified over $2 million in cost savings by developing and implementing in-house Microsoft Access based standard cost system.
Reduced from over 90 days to less than two weeks time required to introduce new products into production scheduling and cost accounting systems.
GENERAL MANAGER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Morgan Equipment Pty. Ltd., Papua New Guinea, 1986 - 1990. $40 million subsidiary of privately owned, San Francisco, CA headquartered distributor of world class heavy construction and mining equipment.
Hired as CFO in 1986 and promoted to General Manager/CFO in 1988. P & L responsibility for $40 million subsidiary plus three smaller subsidiaries totaling $10 million. Oversaw staff of 200+.
Despite civil unrest forcing closure of a major operation and a 30% reduction in staff, was able to maintain cash flow and meet all business obligations.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
CONTROLLER, Medina Door, Inc., Medina, Ohio, 1985 - 1986. $9 million manufacturer. Had broad financial responsibilities reporting to President.
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR, Technicare (a Johnson & Johnson Co.), Sydney, Australia and Solon, Ohio, 1979 - 1984. $50 million medical imaging company. Hired as Senior Accountant, International in 1979. Promoted to Financial Manager, International the same year. Promoted to Assistant Controller, International in 1980. Promoted to Administrative Manager, Western Europe and Canada in 1981. Promoted to Financial Director, Australasia in 1982.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, 1979.
Completion of numerous additional seminars and courses in business, Information Technology and finance-related subjects.
Familiar with numerous software packages including: MS Word (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MapPoint, Access); Windows (95, 98, 2000, NT, XP); Lotus (1-2-3, AmiPro); UNIX; AS/400; System 36 and several others including financial software packages.
Affiliations include: Finance Leaders of Chicago, Kent State Alumni Association, American Equipment Distributors, American Rental Association, Australian Management Association. |
