Gary "Trey" Tomlin
Hixson
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record of driving organizational growth and fostering innovation. Expertise in strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication, complemented by a solid understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Committed to collaboration and excellence, consistently demonstrating a relentless work ethic to achieve outstanding results. Passionate about empowering teams and enhancing operational efficiency to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Wulff & Associates CPA II LLC
Cincinnati, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Led the firm’s full migration into Rightworks’ hosted cloud environment, overseeing planning, data readiness, user provisioning, and execution across all departments.
- Directed the firm’s full transition from a paper-based workflow to Canopy’s cloud-based practice management and document system, modernizing end-to-end operational processes.
- Championed the firm’s broader digital-transformation strategy by aligning leadership, staff, and vendors around cloud adoption, driving organization-wide buy-in and ensuring both migrations (Rightworks + Canopy) delivered measurable operational improvements.
- Strengthened long-term client relationships by serving as a strategic partner and primary point of contact, ensuring smooth transitions, clear communication, and consistently high service satisfaction throughout major technology changes.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to enhance organizational growth and sustainability.
- Oversaw budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial forecasts.
Sales Associate
T-Mobile
Knoxville, TN
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Consistently surpassed sales goals by delivering high-value device, accessory, and service solutions in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Troubleshot and resolved complex mobile, network, and account issues, providing reliable technical support that strengthened customer trust.
- Drove repeat business by translating technical features into clear value, creating a customer experience that elevated overall store performance.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted customers in selecting products that meet their needs and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Business Analytics, Marketing
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business
Knoxville, Tennessee12-2023
Associates of Science - AS - General Science
Pellissippi State Community College
Friendsville, Tennessee05-2021
Skills
- Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, Power BI, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
- Cloud platform migrations
- Technology stack evaluation & modernization
- Data organization, digital workflow design, and process optimization
- Organizational restructuring & hiring
- Partnership management
- Vendor Negotiation
- Executive-level presentations (100 audience)
- Client relationship management
- Financial management
- Financial policy creation
- Financial reporting
- Performance metrics analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions experience
- Risk management
- Quantitative analysis
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Wulff & Associates CPA II LLC
02.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
T-Mobile
06.2021 - 02.2024
Associates of Science - AS - General Science
Pellissippi State Community College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Business Analytics, Marketing
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business