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Richard Dyer

Walled Lake,MI

Summary

Accomplished Chief Financial Officer at AGS Holdings Inc., adept in quantitative analysis and strategic financial planning. Spearheaded budget development and financial reporting, enhancing fiscal management. Proven leadership in operational management and risk management, achieving significant business growth. Skilled in fostering team productivity and performance, with a knack for financial analysis expertise.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

AGS Holdings Inc.
09.2020 - 10.2024
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of period to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and human resources.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and profit targets.

Operations Manager

Continuum Services LLC, a REDICO Company
12.2015 - 09.2020
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Vice President

AGS Holdings LLC
12.2011 - 12.2015
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.

Field Sales Supervisor

TruGreen
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Coordinated staff schedules to properly allocate resources and meet business needs.
  • Built constructive employee relationships to maintain workforce engagement, commitment and flexibility.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes and strategies.
  • Trained and coached sales team members on best practices for customer service and sales techniques.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.

Account Manager, Inside Sales

Supply Technology Inc.
04.2001 - 05.2011
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase revenue.
  • Set and exceeded inside sales goals by establishing ambitious targets.
  • Liaised with clients via email or phone to identify and address needs, growing existing accounts through cross-selling.
  • Updated accounts and maintained long-term relationships with clients.
  • Secured new accounts by strategically pursuing leads, generating over $50,000 in revenue monthly.

Branch Manager

Sears Carpet and Upholstery Care
12.1997 - 01.2001
  • Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.

Sales Representative

Liberty Cigar Company
08.1997 - 12.1997
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.

Regional Market Manager

Barefoot Grass Lawn Service, Inc.
01.1994 - 04.1997

Franchise Operations Manager

Wilkie Lawn Service Inc., Dba Barefoot Grass Lawn
05.1985 - 01.1994
  • Oversee operations in 4 company owned franchises in SE Michigan, Toledo, OH, Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
12-1982

Skills

  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Fiscal Management
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Accounting Principles
  • Budget Development
  • Financial Reporting
  • Operational management
  • Business Forecasting
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Risk Management
  • Performance metrics analysis
  • Financial analysis expertise

Software

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

HubSpot

Sales Force

Goldmine

Concur

Divvy

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

AGS Holdings Inc.
09.2020 - 10.2024

Operations Manager

Continuum Services LLC, a REDICO Company
12.2015 - 09.2020

Vice President

AGS Holdings LLC
12.2011 - 12.2015

Field Sales Supervisor

TruGreen
05.2011 - 10.2011

Account Manager, Inside Sales

Supply Technology Inc.
04.2001 - 05.2011

Branch Manager

Sears Carpet and Upholstery Care
12.1997 - 01.2001

Sales Representative

Liberty Cigar Company
08.1997 - 12.1997

Regional Market Manager

Barefoot Grass Lawn Service, Inc.
01.1994 - 04.1997

Franchise Operations Manager

Wilkie Lawn Service Inc., Dba Barefoot Grass Lawn
05.1985 - 01.1994

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

Michigan State University
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