Experience

Booster

• United States
• Fundraising
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2010 - Present

  Boosterthon began in 2001 with a clear mission to strengthen schools. Like most schools, we didn’t like fundraising either—so we reimagined it. Now schools can increase funds and inspire their students through our remarkable fitness and character-building experience people love. This year we’re excited to serve over 2300 schools across 39 states and impact more than 1.5 million students. As the Chief Financial Officer of Booster I lead our Financial Team as well as our Logistics Team… Show more Boosterthon began in 2001 with a clear mission to strengthen schools. Like most schools, we didn’t like fundraising either—so we reimagined it. Now schools can increase funds and inspire their students through our remarkable fitness and character-building experience people love. This year we’re excited to serve over 2300 schools across 39 states and impact more than 1.5 million students. As the Chief Financial Officer of Booster I lead our Financial Team as well as our Logistics Team. From the Financial perspective, I oversee the accounting operations of Booster as well as the financial strategic plan. This includes comprehensive strategic financial forecasting, the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to ensure financial accuracy with all our client schools. From the Logistics perspective, I oversee Booster's warehouse and distribution operations to ensure that all the prizes, t-shirts and printed products reach our client schools accurately and in a timely manner. Show less Boosterthon began in 2001 with a clear mission to strengthen schools. Like most schools, we didn’t like fundraising either—so we reimagined it. Now schools can increase funds and inspire their students through our remarkable fitness and character-building experience people love. This year we’re excited to serve over 2300 schools across 39 states and impact more than 1.5 million students. As the Chief Financial Officer of Booster I lead our Financial Team as well as our Logistics Team… Show more Boosterthon began in 2001 with a clear mission to strengthen schools. Like most schools, we didn’t like fundraising either—so we reimagined it. Now schools can increase funds and inspire their students through our remarkable fitness and character-building experience people love. This year we’re excited to serve over 2300 schools across 39 states and impact more than 1.5 million students. As the Chief Financial Officer of Booster I lead our Financial Team as well as our Logistics Team. From the Financial perspective, I oversee the accounting operations of Booster as well as the financial strategic plan. This includes comprehensive strategic financial forecasting, the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to ensure financial accuracy with all our client schools. From the Logistics perspective, I oversee Booster's warehouse and distribution operations to ensure that all the prizes, t-shirts and printed products reach our client schools accurately and in a timely manner. Show less



Holcombe & Company

• Owner

  • Jan 2004 - Nov 2010

  Performed Contract CFO consulting work for small companies who did not have the need or resources for a full time CFO. Services included Accounting Management, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Cash Management, Budgeting, Cost Reductions, Efficiency Improvements and Assistance with Selling Companies. Performed Contract CFO consulting work for small companies who did not have the need or resources for a full time CFO. Services included Accounting Management, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Cash Management, Budgeting, Cost Reductions, Efficiency Improvements and Assistance with Selling Companies.



PINNACLE MEDSOURCE

• Owner/CFO

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2004

  Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversaw general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. -Improved cash flow by developing a model that predicted a reliable cash flow resulting in an increase in efficiency. -Strategically restructured financial oversight processes to better collect A/R and manage A/P. -Through improved… Show more Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversaw general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. -Improved cash flow by developing a model that predicted a reliable cash flow resulting in an increase in efficiency. -Strategically restructured financial oversight processes to better collect A/R and manage A/P. -Through improved financial and sales efficiencies, doubled Pinnacle's sales and profits in two years. Show less Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversaw general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. -Improved cash flow by developing a model that predicted a reliable cash flow resulting in an increase in efficiency. -Strategically restructured financial oversight processes to better collect A/R and manage A/P. -Through improved… Show more Directed financial management functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and budgets. Oversaw general accounting functions, including AR/AP, account reconciliation, and cash management. -Improved cash flow by developing a model that predicted a reliable cash flow resulting in an increase in efficiency. -Strategically restructured financial oversight processes to better collect A/R and manage A/P. -Through improved financial and sales efficiencies, doubled Pinnacle's sales and profits in two years. Show less



FLEET BANK & GUARANTY BUSINESS CREDIT

• Senior Vice President, Business Development

  • Jan 1995 - Aug 2001

  Responsibilities included business development for financial products by marketing to equity groups, investment bankers and other banks for merger and acquisition transactions. Applied cash flow loans and secured loans to these transactions by developing a loan structure that fit the customer's needs. Developed financial skills to better analyze cash flow potential and achieve more financial productivity from the many companies underwritten during this time period. Responsibilities included business development for financial products by marketing to equity groups, investment bankers and other banks for merger and acquisition transactions. Applied cash flow loans and secured loans to these transactions by developing a loan structure that fit the customer's needs. Developed financial skills to better analyze cash flow potential and achieve more financial productivity from the many companies underwritten during this time period.



Various Companies

• MEDICAL SALES

  • Jun 1983 - Jan 1995

  Responsibilities included business development for healthcare products by marketing to healthcare professionals Responsibilities included business development for healthcare products by marketing to healthcare professionals