ALLAN TATEL
RANDOLPH,22
Summary
Executive-Level Management Position Results-oriented [Industry] executive with demonstrated record of accomplishment in streamlining operations, increasing profits and maximizing market penetration. Decisive leader promoting operational improvements, market expansion and positive corporate culture as keys to success. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Consulting Services
- Business: Independent Consultant Provides specialized advice for small to middle market companies, in the service, manufacturing and professional services industries
- Business Plans to guide the company by providing discipline, goals and objectives and to obtain outside capital
- Product Line profitability analysis to direct management focus toward maximizing revenues
- Cost Accounting discipline to monitor and evaluate all sectors of the business
- Inventory Management to maximize throughput
- Succession planning to allow for seamless transition of management.
Controller
Multinational Clothing Manufacturing Manufacturer
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying inefficiencies and reallocating resources to achieve optimal results.
- Collaborated with other functional areas to develop integrated solutions for complex business challenges related to finance operations.
- Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to professional growth and development.
- Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Developed comprehensive financial models to support management in forecasting and scenario analysis.
- Led cross-functional teams in the implementation of new accounting software, improving overall efficiency within the finance department.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Streamlined annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
- Increased flow of financial information throughout company by improving communication strategies.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
Chief Accountant
International Publicly Held Manufacturer/Distributor
Chief Operations Officer
$4M Canadian Corporation
- Drove operational direction, administrative and cost efficiency and coordination of security program initiatives on behalf of clients.
Senior Auditor
Big 4 Accounting Firm
Pro Advisor
QuickBooks Enterprise Editions
Regional Finance Manager
Overhead Door Corporation
12.2007 - Current
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Optimized resource allocation by using data-driven insights to prioritize investments in high-growth areas or cost reduction initiatives.
- Mentored junior finance team members on best practices in financial analysis, boosting departmental productivity and enhancing overall performance.
- Spearheaded cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects or investments, aiding informed decision-making based on projected returns.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient systems for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Developed long-term financial planning models to support strategic growth initiatives, guiding the organization towards sustainable success.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, monitor spending, and control costs for large-scale projects.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for regional finance team members, upskilling staff and fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
- Conducted regular variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results and budgeted expectations, initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Enhanced financial decision-making by providing timely and accurate reports on business performance to senior leadership.
- Implemented financial management systems that streamlined data collection and improved reporting accuracy, enhancing overall visibility into business performance.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Championed best practices in financial management through ongoing training programs for staff members.
Chief Financial Officer
Minerva Enterprises, Inc.
01.2002 - Current
- Business: Waste Disposal and Transportation
- 5M annual sales
- Key Challenges: Refinance and restructure company debt, secure core sales volume, develop fiscal and operational controls, and install comprehensive credit and collection and cash management practices
- Actions and Significant Results:
- Restructured banking and leasing debt; vendor payments; and negotiated favorable settlements
- Renegotiated Insurance Coverage’s resulting in savings of $40,000 per year or 15% cost reduction
- Installed fiscal controls, budgets, cash flow reporting, and comprehensive collection efforts to enhance cash flow
- Partnered with outside counsel to successfully resolve legal and foreclosure actions
- Created monthly management reporting with corrective action recommendations.
Senior Technical Consultant
Tactical Solutions
03.2006 - 12.2007
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems.
- Presented project scopes to employees and executives, proposing timelines, budgets and specifications.
- Identified key areas in need of improvement and implemented plans to rectify issues.
- Presented findings and recommendations to executive-level stakeholders, effectively communicating key insights and action plans.
- Streamlined project management processes, improving efficiency and reducing overall costs.
- Evaluated existing business processes, recommending improvements that led to increased operational efficiency.
- Provided expert guidance on change management initiatives, leading to successful organizational transformations.
- Developed innovative strategies to address complex business challenges, resulting in increased profitability for clients.
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions.
- Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
Vice President Finance & Administration
Adams Media Corporation
01.1992 - 01.2002
- Business: Trade Book Publisher $20M annual sales
- Key Challenges: Renegotiate banking relationships; develop comprehensive budgeting and profitability reporting structures, in order to grow the company from $2M in Sales to $20M
- Actions and Significant Results:
- Negotiated new banking relationships, doubling borrowing power while reducing costs
- Negotiated Corporate and Benefit Insurance coverage’s resulting in annual savings of $100k
- Evaluated, Acquired and Implemented new Accounting and Operations systems
- Reduced Bad Debts exposure through implementation of comprehensive credit and collection policies and procedures by 20%
- Designed product line profitability reporting structure to enable company to redirect its focus on maximizing profitability
- Established new revenue source through finding an outlet purchasing overstocked returns from customers
- Managed operations department resulting reduction of inventory shrinkage and increased turnover
- Created HR policies and procedures manual.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Northeastern University
Skills
- Business Planning
- Revenue Generation
- Revenue Growth
- Contract Management
Areas Of Expertise Keywords
- Financial and Strategic Planning
- P&L Management
- Profitability Strategies
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Budget Development and Management
- Business Valuations
- Market Expansion
- Technology Interface
- Cash Flow Management and Modeling
- Auditing and Compliance
- Trusteeship
- Human Resource Management
- International Operating & Financial Management
- GM Line Responsibilities
Willing To Travel
True
Notable Accomplishments
Financial and Operational Executive-Experience with Start-Ups, Turnaround and Fast Growth Companies.
Solution-focused and profit driven leader with the vision, experience and business acumen to work beyond the financial statements to formulate cost-effective strategies maximize resources and increase revenues.
Skilled communicator who consistently builds positive, mutually respectful relationships with banking and investment-financing officials to facilitate corporate expansion.
Financial Troubleshooter with sound knowledge of latest business technologies and applications.
Hands-on managerial experience in diverse leadership positions earning progressive responsibility for all aspects of business development, accounting systems development, reporting, financial and operations management. Skilled at managing cross-functional teams and implementing workflow processes that improve productivity.
Timeline
Regional Finance Manager
Overhead Door Corporation
12.2007 - Current
Senior Technical Consultant
Tactical Solutions
03.2006 - 12.2007
Chief Financial Officer
Minerva Enterprises, Inc.
01.2002 - Current
Vice President Finance & Administration
Adams Media Corporation
01.1992 - 01.2002
President
Consulting Services
Controller
Multinational Clothing Manufacturing Manufacturer
Chief Accountant
International Publicly Held Manufacturer/Distributor
Chief Operations Officer
$4M Canadian Corporation
Senior Auditor
Big 4 Accounting Firm
Pro Advisor
QuickBooks Enterprise Editions
Master of Business Administration -
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
Northeastern University