Jack Aaron
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record of strategic planning and financial operations excellence, notably at starting a company and conducting all financial reporting and general ledger responsibilities. Expert in leveraging technology literacy, including HTML and Microsoft Excel, to drive organizational growth. Successfully secured $2.5mm in equity financing at HomeEarth, Inc, and spearheaded a dynamic online marketing strategy, significantly enhancing industry event participation. Demonstrates exceptional organizational leadership and a results-driven approach. Versatile business leader bringing years of experience as accomplished executive. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in accounting, web based applications and technolgy.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Lawn & Garden Marketing Association
05.2005 - Current
- Started & managed a Trade Association for the Lawn & Garden Industry. Incorporated, financed, managed every aspect of the organization for last 19 years.
- Built a web based Trade Show application for The Lawn & Garden Industry. Developed online marketing programs to maximize productivity while training companies to best market & communicate online.
- Built an industry leading email newsletter distributed to Lawn & Garden companies. Weekly newsletter has grown organically from zero to 5,959 individuals. Increased customer satisfaction through weekly email newsletter continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Managed crisis situations effectively for > 10,000 exhibiting companies at Industry Trade Shows while minimizing disruption to their daily supply chain operations.
- Enhanced industry performance by implementing dynamic online marketing strategies to grow participation at industry events.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
CEO
HomeEarth, Inc
06.1999 - 04.2005
- Started an e*commerce company focused on helping large, environmental related, member organizations with fundraising through affinity marketing and product sales.
- Wrote business plan, conducted all research, developed & managed all financial plans and forecasts, and pitched proposal to > 40 seed & angel investors. Secured $2.5mm equity financing to start, build, and grow the business.
- Developed key operational initiatives to hire staff, develop technology applications, and update business plan with financial & analytics reporting for investors and strategic business partners on a regular basis.
- Handled all accounting responsibilities, payroll processing, audits, and financial reporting.
Technology Operations Controller
First USA / BankOne
01.1997 - 06.1999
- Handled all financial budgeting, analytics, planning for Technology Operations department. Managed all desktop outsourcing functions (produced RFP, researched service providers, scheduled and conducted meeting proposals, made recommendations to CIO).
- Handled all aspects of producing, recommending and completing proposals for significant technology requests that required large capital investments.
- Championed the initial development of banks Intranet reporting and data collection initiatives.
Accountant, IT Department Financial Controller
JP Morgan Bank
05.1989 - 01.1997
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Auditor
Ernst & Young
05.1987 - 05.1989
- Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05.1987
High School Diploma -
Salesianum High School
Wilmington, DE06.1983
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Operations Excellence
- Technology literacy - HTML, Microsoft Excel, accounting software
- Capital and Resource Management
- Financial Leadership
- Social media proficiency
- Marketing and Advertising
- Strategic business planning
Timeline
President
Lawn & Garden Marketing Association
05.2005 - Current
CEO
HomeEarth, Inc
06.1999 - 04.2005
Technology Operations Controller
First USA / BankOne
01.1997 - 06.1999
Accountant, IT Department Financial Controller
JP Morgan Bank
05.1989 - 01.1997
Auditor
Ernst & Young
05.1987 - 05.1989
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Villanova University
High School Diploma -
Salesianum High School