CFO- Strategic &  Financial Consulting- Business modeling, acquisitions, cost containment, and operational improvements through a team approach.  Improved cash and inventory management and cost reduction through tactical and strategic change. Have proven to be a strong partner for institutionalizing positive change throughout organizations.

Early Stage and Growth Companies:

• Provided strategic and marketing direction for a European Life Sciences launch.
• Senior financial officer and team member that drove a startup that grew from $5 million to $250 million in 3 years.
• Conducted road show modeling and presentations to venture and investment bankers for a venture backed software company.
• Engaged two investment banks for an IPO.

Financings of Established Companies:

• Negotiated $18.6 million in bank financing for a mid sized company.
• Managed factoring relationships to reduce company risk.

Acquisitions and Divestitures:

• Doubled the size of a manufacturer through acquisition.
• Performed due diligence and integrated more than 10 acquisitions including Microprose (public), Atari, and retail chains.
• Sold a 400,000 square foot real estate portfolio.
• Identified buyers and completed a sale of an enterprise software business.

Large Public Companies:

• VP of Finance for the $4 billion Hasbro and for the $3 billion retailer Marshalls.

Marketing:

• Database marketing for Marshalls, JC Penney, Lord & Taylor and others.
• Consumer research with a budget of $1 million.