James Wojcik
Vice President, Finance at EyeTech Digital Systems- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Gallup Great Manager Program
GallupSep, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of AmericaJun, 2004- Nov, 2024 -
U.S. Army Ranger School
US Army Ranger CourseJul, 2001- Nov, 2024 -
U.S. Army Airborne School
US ArmyJul, 2000- Nov, 2024 -
U.S. Army Air Assault School
US ArmyJun, 1998- Nov, 2024 -
Decker Communicate to Influence Course
Decker CommunicationsMay, 1992- Nov, 2024
Experience
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EyeTech Digital Systems
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Finance
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May 2022 - Present
Head of Finance of a privately held medical device manufacturer that provides individuals who need augmentative and alternative communication solutions. Responsible for the financial health of the business through domestic revenue growth, international business expansion, cash flow optimization, and all financial operations.• Evaluated and executed a major business shift to a subscription model to drive revenue growth• Developed processes to reduce the monthly financial close cycle from 10 business days to 5• Reduced Days Sales Outstanding from 91 to 62 days by focusing a team on Government receivables (Medicare/Medicaid, Veterans Affairs)
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Accredited Investor and Independent Consultant
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May 2018 - May 2022
Continuously evaluate, help, and passively invest in Service Academy graduate/Veteran entrepreneurs. I also spend time advising various international consulting firm’s clients on various topics, primarily in the Medical Device Manufacturing and Retail sectors or general Finance topics. • Conducted due diligence on 100+ businesses seeking seed and subsequential rounds of financing • Participated in dozens of research consultations for Fortune 500 companies, investment firms, and privately held businesses
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Amazon
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Finance Manager, U.S. Retail Consumables
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May 2017 - Apr 2018
Finance lead for 3 key Amazon businesses & programs: (1) Prime Pantry and Grocery Businesses; $1B+ Rev (2) U.S. Retail Consumables Free Cash Flow Initiative (3) Emerging Programs• Achieved $141M in incremental free cash flow for my Amazon business unit (118% to 2017 goal)• Led 27 projects, as Head of the Free Cash Flow Program for Amazon U.S. Retail Consumables• Finance lead for 4 Emerging Programs (Pharmacy, SNAP/EBT, Authenticity, Prime Surprise Sweets)• Executed a major business shift to the Prime Pantry subscription program, launched in 2018
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Stryker
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Finance, Stryker Navigation
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Jun 2014 - Dec 2016
Led the Finance team for a $100 Million business unit that enabled multi-$B implant divisions• Delivered a 19% 5-year operating income CAGR with cost savings• Achieved 2015 budgeted operating income despite a 9% revenue shortfall• Strategic business partner to the General Manager, Sales Force, and Operations
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Controller, Stryker Navigation
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2014
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Assistant Controller, Stryker Navigation
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Mar 2010 - Jan 2012
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Sr. Financial Analyst, Stryker Navigation
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Apr 2007 - Mar 2010
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Financial Analyst, Stryker Imaging
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Aug 2005 - Apr 2007
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Captain, Infantry
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Jul 2003 - May 2005
Headquarters Company Executive Officer and Battalion Maintenance Officer• Orchestrated the logistical requirements of a 587-man Infantry Battalion • Coordinated the requisition and issue of ammunition, food, water, and transportation assets • Oversaw deployment, logistical resourcing, and maintenance of a 159-man Infantry Headquarters Company in a Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Managed property in excess of $30M
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Lieutenant, Infantry
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May 2000 - Jul 2003
• 3x a Platoon Leader (Mortar, Rifle, Support) leading 30+ Soldiers with equipment and vehicles• Ranger, Airborne, and Air Assault Schools; Infantry Mortar and Cold Weather Leader Courses
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Education
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United States Military Academy at West Point
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics