Experience

Citizen Cider

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Controller

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Burlington, Vermont, United States

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

  Burlington, Vermont, United States



Bogner of America, Inc.

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Reporting Manager

  • Aug 2018 - May 2023

  Burlington Vermont • Developed and implemented new payment methods that directly linked our accounting software with our banks, reducing payment processing time and eliminating the use of paper checks. • Utilizing Power BI, constructed tools for detailed analyses of inventories, travel expenses, and a price, volume, mix analysis for the gross margin. • Developed a process from the ground up to calculate out the purchase price variance of purchased inventory increasing the overall accuracy of the… Show more • Developed and implemented new payment methods that directly linked our accounting software with our banks, reducing payment processing time and eliminating the use of paper checks. • Utilizing Power BI, constructed tools for detailed analyses of inventories, travel expenses, and a price, volume, mix analysis for the gross margin. • Developed a process from the ground up to calculate out the purchase price variance of purchased inventory increasing the overall accuracy of the inventory valuation and reducing the time needed to calculate from a full work day to minutes. • Improved efficiency of monthly closing of the financials by developing new tools and processes reducing the time to close from five to two days. • Managing monthly and annual financial reporting for US and Canadian companies and selling channels, delivering accurate and timely reporting and analysis of their financial performance. • Utilizing production plans, budgets and forecasts, and current financial commitments to build a cash forecast to manage the company’s liquidity reducing the draw on the line of credit and overall interest expense. • Creating all US GAAP compliant financial statements (balance sheet, profit and loss, and cash flow) for our annual audits and assisting in reconciling financials with German HGB accounting standards for the companywide financial consolidation. Gained Experience in: Financial reporting and analysis in both US GAAP and German HGB accounting standards Multinational finance Cash Forecasting Inventory analysis SAP Finance and Controlling Power BI development LucaNet Finance Reporting Software Show less



Concept2, Inc.

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Accountant

  • May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Morrisville, Vermont Concept 2 is the world’s leading manufacturer of rowing machines and rowing oars. • Provided analysis on how the company could better leverage the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for improved information flow. • Utilized financial information to identify areas for increased efficiencies within the accounting department. • Accounts payable duties saw a 30% increase in workload while maintaining vendor satisfaction.



Vermont Department of Health

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

  • Jun 2015 - May 2017

  Burlington, Vermont Area Public Health Specialist: Emergency Preparedness Division of Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Injury Prevention Division dedicated to preparing for and responding to any and all public health emergencies in the State of Vermont. Provides oversight of the training, licensure, and certification of all Emergency Medical Teams, Departments, Technicians, and Paramedics throughout the State. Developed and revised plans and procedures to respond to public health emergencies… Show more Public Health Specialist: Emergency Preparedness Division of Emergency Preparedness, Response, & Injury Prevention Division dedicated to preparing for and responding to any and all public health emergencies in the State of Vermont. Provides oversight of the training, licensure, and certification of all Emergency Medical Teams, Departments, Technicians, and Paramedics throughout the State. Developed and revised plans and procedures to respond to public health emergencies such as pandemic diseases and bio-terrorism to protect the over 650,000 visitors and residents of Vermont. Managed the State’s multi-million dollar stockpile of emergency medical materials used to respond to emergencies. • Was responsible for the marketing of several emergency preparedness programs. Collaborated with Department of Health’s marketing team to deliver improved marketing materials. • Conducted analysis on inventory management system. Review led to adoption of a new system that provided greater accuracy, reliability, and reduced costs. • Managed the project to migrate inventory management systems, migrated 10,000+ inventory items to the new system maintaining 100% fidelity of the information. • Revised emergency plans and procedures following a systematic review of key performance indicators gathered from exercises. • Created and implemented a digital e-signature process to handle the renewal of agreements with Point of Distribution partners. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Emergency Perparedness Director/Coordinator

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Fort Bliss, TX Brigade Chemical Officer: 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Rank: Captain Chief of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Hazardous Material Operations for a 5,000 person Heavy Brigade Combat Team. Assists commanders and their subordinate units to defend against the use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and other hazardous materials (HAZMAT). Plans, coordinates, and directs CBRN operations and training to include vulnerability… Show more Brigade Chemical Officer: 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Rank: Captain Chief of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Hazardous Material Operations for a 5,000 person Heavy Brigade Combat Team. Assists commanders and their subordinate units to defend against the use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and other hazardous materials (HAZMAT). Plans, coordinates, and directs CBRN operations and training to include vulnerability assessment, sensitive site exploitation, reconnaissance, decontamination, force protection, weapons of mass destruction nonproliferation, and consequence management. Specific notable accomplishments: • Provided detailed analysis of unit readiness through proper accounting of personnel and equipment and reconciling the data against reports from higher headquarters.

• Deputy Director Of Operations

  • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

  Kirkuk, Iraq Assistant Operations Officer: Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Rank: Captain Led 11-person current operations unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Responsible for planning and overseeing day to day operations of the battalion and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Warrior by providing timely and accurate information to the commander, subordinate companies. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Planned and coordinated 80+ escort missions – all… Show more Assistant Operations Officer: Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Rank: Captain Led 11-person current operations unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Responsible for planning and overseeing day to day operations of the battalion and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Warrior by providing timely and accurate information to the commander, subordinate companies. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Planned and coordinated 80+ escort missions – all without incident - for the United Nations, US Air Force, and defense contract personnel throughout the Kirkuk Province including the escort of UN Election monitor teams for the 2010 Iraqi elections. • Coordinated major operational changes to a 50% cut in personnel on a 7,500 person base in Iraq ensuring continued security for remaining personnel: Coordinated integration of private security forces for base protection at significantly reduced cost; revised and synchronized the base’s force protection, emergency management, and aircraft mishap plans. • Develop numerous training plans and schedules allowing commanders to fulfill key training requirements and meet key performance indicators so their units were ready for combat. • Conducted several special investigations into alleged misconduct, prepared reports and recommendations for disciplinary action for commanders as needed.

• Emergency Preparedness Director/Coordinator

  • Feb 2009 - Oct 2009

  Fort Bliss, TX Battalion Chemical Officer: 1-36 Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Rank: Captain Assisted and advised the battalion commander and his subordinate units in defending against the use of CBRN weapons and the accidental release of hazardous materials. Planned, coordinated, and directed all CBRN operations and training. Additional duty as the battalion’s Assistant Operations Officer. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Developed standard operating… Show more Battalion Chemical Officer: 1-36 Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division Rank: Captain Assisted and advised the battalion commander and his subordinate units in defending against the use of CBRN weapons and the accidental release of hazardous materials. Planned, coordinated, and directed all CBRN operations and training. Additional duty as the battalion’s Assistant Operations Officer. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Developed standard operating procedures and trained the 20-person Tactical Operations Center for the battalion leading to flawless operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom • Developed battalion Unit Status Reporting program leading to the most accurate status reporting within the brigade.

• Student

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2009

  Red Stone Arsenal, AL Technical Escort School Course of instruction on field sampling, detection, identification, limited decontamination, and mitigation/remediation of hazards associated with CBRN materials. Specifically trained in HAZMAT Technician Level Operational Response and Environmental Sampling in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120 and EPA Emergency Response Team Protocols and Confined Space Awareness in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.146.

• Company Manager

  • Jul 2008 - Jan 2009

  Fort Leonard Wood, MO Company Commander: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Chemical Brigade Rank: First Lieutenant Led a 225-person Headquarters Company consisting of a brigade headquarters, the CBRN school commandant’s group, the Chemical Defense Training Facility and the Incident Response Training Department. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Simultaneously assigned to full-time position as the Brigade’s Logistics Officer even though both positions were normally filled by… Show more Company Commander: Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Chemical Brigade Rank: First Lieutenant Led a 225-person Headquarters Company consisting of a brigade headquarters, the CBRN school commandant’s group, the Chemical Defense Training Facility and the Incident Response Training Department. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Simultaneously assigned to full-time position as the Brigade’s Logistics Officer even though both positions were normally filled by individuals of higher rank. • Implemented the brigades Program, Budget Analysis Council that ensured accurate and prudent expenditure of the brigade’s budget leading to 100% utilization of the brigades by the end of the Fiscal Year. • Carefully managed the Brigades unfunded requirements program to earn the Brigade an additional $700K by the end of the Fiscal Year. • Mapped out a strategy to redevelop systems and processes within the company to make sure we received a commendable rating during the brigade’s Organizational Inspection Program.

• Director of Finances and Logistics

  • Dec 2007 - Jul 2008

  Fort Leonard Wood, MO Brigade Logistics Officer: 3rd Chemical Brigade Rank: First Lieutenant Director of Logistics for a Brigade consisting of 6 battalions, 2 specialized training facilities with 900 personnel and an annual training load of 20,000 students. Responsible for managing the brigade’s $15 million annual budget and 140 facilities. Provides oversight on transportation, supply, requisitioning, maintenance, and property book operations. Specific Notable Accomplishments • Planned and… Show more Brigade Logistics Officer: 3rd Chemical Brigade Rank: First Lieutenant Director of Logistics for a Brigade consisting of 6 battalions, 2 specialized training facilities with 900 personnel and an annual training load of 20,000 students. Responsible for managing the brigade’s $15 million annual budget and 140 facilities. Provides oversight on transportation, supply, requisitioning, maintenance, and property book operations. Specific Notable Accomplishments • Planned and implemented $1.1M in improvements to 4 of the Brigade’s major training areas turning them into realistic training environments for new Soldiers. • Oversaw the Brigade Information Technology lifecycle program to replace over 350 obsolete computers and 180 printers after the 7-year purchasing freeze. • Directly managed the brigades unfinanced requirements program making sure all projects were ready to go as soon as money came available earning the brigade an additional $500K by midyear. • Ran a bi-monthly budget analysis counsel assisting leadership in meeting their financial goals. Found opportunities for improved performance and identified financial shortfalls that needed to be filled. • Developed a spending plan that for the $15M annual budget enabling the unit to meet its annual operational goal of training of 20,000+ students and maintaining 140 facilities. • Develop proposals to fill financial shortfalls securing an additional $2.2M in funding for capital improvements and IT upgrades. • Provided oversight of the budgets of six subordinate units ensuring funds were utilized within regulatory confines and fully expended by the end of the fiscal year.

• Assistant Company Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  Fort Leonard Wood, MO Company Executive Officer: C Company, 82nd Chemical Battalion, 3rd Chemical Brigade Rank: First Lieutenant Planned, resourced, and directed training of an 18-pesron cadre of a basic training company. Scheduled all training for up to 960 initial entry Soldiers annually. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all ranges and training exercises. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Coordinated training and transportation for 350+ Soldiers for two basic… Show more Company Executive Officer: C Company, 82nd Chemical Battalion, 3rd Chemical Brigade Rank: First Lieutenant Planned, resourced, and directed training of an 18-pesron cadre of a basic training company. Scheduled all training for up to 960 initial entry Soldiers annually. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all ranges and training exercises. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Coordinated training and transportation for 350+ Soldiers for two basic training classes without a need to cancel or reschedule any resources saving the battalion time and money in training new Soldiers. • Oversaw deactivation of the company ensuring that all equipment and property was turned in and transferred without a single instance of loss. • Led our company’s final weapons gauging, facilitating the timely turn-in of 250+weapons as part of the company’s deactivation.

• Section Manger

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

  Dongduechon, South Korea Platoon Leader: 1st Platoon, 4th Chemical Company Led 22-person team providing decontamination support for all US Forces on the Korean peninsula in the event of a chemical, biological, or radiological attack. Additional duty as the company ammunition holding area manager. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Planned and performed chemical decontamination training for three battalions consisting of 1,600+ soldiers. • Led the platoon through company and battalion… Show more Platoon Leader: 1st Platoon, 4th Chemical Company Led 22-person team providing decontamination support for all US Forces on the Korean peninsula in the event of a chemical, biological, or radiological attack. Additional duty as the company ammunition holding area manager. Specific Notable Accomplishments: • Planned and performed chemical decontamination training for three battalions consisting of 1,600+ soldiers. • Led the platoon through company and battalion exercises, a live fire exercise, and 2 evaluation periods without any safety incidents or injuries. • Resolved numerous, long standing, problems with a company’s ammunition holding area so it received the highest rating on six different inspections including one done by the Department of Defense.

• Student

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Fort Leonard Wood, MO Chemical Officer’s Basic Course Six month course training CBRN Lieutenants to perform the duties and responsibilities required of platoon leaders and battalion level CBRN officers including instruction on CBRN and HAZMAT operations as well as combined arms operations.

• Officer Candidate

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2005

  Fort Benning, GA Officer Candidate School 14 weeks of intensive leadership and tactics training to prepare prospective officers to lead Soldiers that upon graduation students receive a formal commission as a Second Lieutenant.

• Trainee

  • Jun 2005 - Sep 2005

  Fort Benning, GA Basic Combat Training



Endyne, Inc

• Wastewater Analyst

  • Jun 2003 - Aug 2004

  Williston, VT -Leachate analysis -Waste water analysis -Biological oxygen demand -Chemical oxygen demand -Total solids



Analytical Services, Inc.

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • May 2002 - Aug 2002

  Williston, VT