Executive experienced in diverse industries including Entertainment, Recreation, Software, Consumer and Office Products, Emerging Businesses and Aviation. Strong foundation in financial analysis. Significant expertise in turnarounds, operations improvements and M&A. Known for analytical skills and quick "take" on complicated issues. |
Profile
Executive Manager with experience in diverse industries including Entertainment, Recreation, Software, Consumer and Office Products, Emerging Businesses and Aviation. Strong foundation in financial analysis. Significant expertise in turnarounds, operations improvements and M&A. Known for analytical skills and quick "take" on complicated issues.
Areas of Expertise
General Management
CFO
P&L Responsibility
Financial Analysis
M&A
Startups
Operations Improvement
Turnarounds
Emerging Businesses
Business Plans
Professional Highlights
1999-Present
VICE PRESIDENT: Consulting firm specializing in emerging businesses, startups, operations restructuring, turnarounds, business plan development, and financial analysis and modeling. Assignments have spanned a broad range of industries including software, energy, entertainment, food and beverage, and light manufacturing. Recent assignments have included:
- Provided GM services to restaurant/banquet operation.
- Provided Financial and administrative services to an energy conservation startup: Business Plan development, accounting system, taxes.
- Provided CFO/COO services to an enterprise software startup: Developed Business and Operating Plans and Private Placement Memoranda, "shirtsleeve" CFO oversight duties.
1984-1998
Held concurrent headquarters and subsidiary positions with a privately held, family owned diversified Venture Company.
CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT (1984-1998): Evaluated acquisition targets, conducted due-diligence and negotiated or reviewed contractual elements of all acquisitions and divestitures, deal dependent. Responsible for HQ financial oversight of subsidiaries.
* Acquisitions have included Health & Beauty Aid concerns; film exhibitors; credit card manufacturing; pharmaceuticals; real estate developers; and resorts. Divestitures have included the Aviation Group and theatre exhibition.
* Attained a $300 Million judgment in a subsidiary IP infringement case.
Concurrent direct oversight and management of subsidiaries has included:
(1987-1989): Identified areas for development and capital investment for one of New England's premier ski resorts.
* Developed and instituted a comprehensive long-term Capital and Operating Plan reflecting all components of resort operations including residential and commercial real estate development, acquiring properties strategic to long-term interests.
1985-1986): As CFO Directed all financial and box office functions of the nation's 10th largest movie film exhibitor. Revenue $75M.
* Integrated acquired movie chains and restructured internal financial operations to accommodate 300% increase in screens, modernized box office reporting.
* Sold the Company at a substantial premium to private investors in 1986.
PRESIDENT - AVIATION GROUP (1989-1998) and (1984-1985): P&L, operations and marketing responsibility for all aviation units including a regional commuter airline, and an airport. Substantial involvement in Airport Master Planning and Community affairs. Revenue under $25M.
* Restructured a regional scheduled commuter airline, and associated aviation operations reversing loss to substantial profit and positive cash flow.
* Grew commuter to 3rd largest scheduled air carrier operating at a major airport.
* Developed an airport Master Plan that met FAA operational and environmental criteria, instituted community initiatives and conducted numerous public hearings.
* Sold the airport and related aviation assets to private investors.
1980-1984
As CFO, directed all financial functions of the nation's second largest office manufacturer of a critical office product. Revenue $80M.
* Teamed with Operations Committee, successfully reorganized the company out of Chapter 11.
* Resolved substantial legal claims and other intellectual property issues that arose during Chapter 11.
* Negotiated and sold-off international copier assets to foreign purchasers.
* Re-branded and sold the company trademark.
Education
THE WHARTON SCHOOL of the UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA
MBA MARKETING & FINANCE
WHARTON PUBLIC POLICY FELLOW
CATHERINE DIXON SHARPE FELLOW
BETA GAMMA SIGMA HONOR SOCIETY
VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
BS MATHEMATICS
PI MU EPSILON HONOR SOCIETY
Professional and Community Associations (past and present)
Financial Executives Institute
Regional Airline Association - President's Council
Villanova University - Alumni Society Chapter President |
