Executive with Cross-Functional & Cross-Industry Experience
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrator (President/COO)
One Mile of Runway, LLC
06.2022 - Current
Top organizational executive responsible for shareholder relations, accounting/finance, sales, HR/administrative, and all operational duties for 25-person organization
Accountable for all audit, insurance and payroll functions
Hire, train, assess staff
Lead organization through utilizing the EOS/Traction management system
Keep compliance with FAA and other government agencies
Report directly to owner
Utilized problem solving skills to meet challenges head on and provide sustainable results
Hired to provide structure and profitability to a fledgling company
Revised 3-year operational and 10-year strategic plans while providing foundation to facilitate growth
Created SOPs and company handbook, installed company benefit package, created bonus plans, overhauled the information management systems including establishing: HubSpot, Outlook, QuickBooks, SharePoint
Hired new accounting and sales teams, revamped company business insurance plan, saving over $100,000 per year
Closed down underperforming remote location and consolidated all operations team into one headquarters; the result was the two most profitable years in the seven years of company existence
Worked through numerous vendor and personnel changes to enable growth and profitability for the future.
Principal/Fractional CFO/COO
Atticus Business Solutions, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Executive management consultant focusing on fractional executive services
Assist owners and senior executives to understand financials to make better business decisions
Clients include tech, construction, and logistics companies
Provide guidance to CEOs and owners on strategic issues while also completing the critical tasks associated with tactical implementation of projects
Experienced in EOS/Traction business management system
Selected Consulting Projects: Implemented new accounting system to better track inventory and provide more accurate financial reports
Work with executive recruiters to recruit top-quality employees and build compensation plans to assist with retention of all employees
Responsible for all banking relationships; restructured client’s debt; secured lines of credit and negotiated new loan structure to improve financial position for acquisition strategy
Managed multiple RFP processes for all lines of business and personal insurance/401(k) products
Created budgets, cash flow projections/management, and year-end bonus plans based on financial metrics
Implemented Traction/EOS model to focus on opportunities while eliminating nonproductive activities.
CFO
Thomsen Homes, LLC
06.2019 - 05.2021
Accountable to owner of largest homebuilder in the region for all finance/accounting, cash management, HR and IT functions
Key member of leadership team for 60-person team
Accountable for all P&L activity and cash management
Responsible for all banking relationships, debt structure and negotiation
Implemented and monitored KPI’s for accounting and finance functions
Responsible for all insurance; vehicles, personal and company
Created 1-year, 3-year and 10-year business plans while benchmarking successful companies within the industry.
Director of Finance and Administration
Sterling Real Estate Management, LLC
11.2014 - 03.2019
Reported to CEO for all finance and acquisition/disposition activities of two real estate investment trusts (REITs) with assets totaling over $1B
Responsible for building relationships with over 30+ banks, brokers, insurance companies and third-party providers
Negotiate loan terms and structure to provide the best possible return for shareholders
Implemented and monitored Key Performance Indicators for accounting and finance functions.
Vice President Commercial Lending
US Bank
01.2012 - 11.2014
Accountable to Regional President for management of portfolio of 60+ clients with main goal of increasing revenue to the bank
Worked closely with trust, private banking, and farm management departments
Dealt primarily with multi-family housing, commercial buildings, and financing of local homebuilders through lines of credit and gap loans
Knowledge of SBA loan process and state/federal loan programs for small businesses.
COO
Clinical Supplies Management
01.2005 - 01.2012
Directly supervised CSM’s daily operations including Finance, Operations, Business Development, IT, Contracts, Quality Assurance, cash management and HR
Responsible for profit and loss of entire company
Accountable for over 75 employees and all contract personnel
Voting member of board of directors
Critical duties include building CSM’s team while successfully formulating and executing the company’s five-year strategic plan
Negotiated international agreements with multiple companies in Europe and South America
Signed all financial documents; responsible for all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and reporting to international, federal and state tax agencies.