Experience

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  Independent Consultant

  • Sacramento, California

  • On-Call CFO/Business Financial Advisor

    • Jul 2015 - Present
    • Sacramento, California

    Helping businesses succeed by providing outsourced CFO services, including financial planning and analysis, raising capital, and strategic decision support.

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  Future Motion

  • Santa Cruz, California, United States

  • Contract CFO

    • Jul 2017 - Dec 2019
    • Santa Cruz, California, United States

    Provided contract CFO services for the manufacturer of the Onewheel electric motorized skateboard, an innovative high tech recreational and transportation product.

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  The Nehemiah Family of Companies

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Sep 2009 - Jul 2015
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Worked closely with the CEO, board, and other senior managers in developing, evaluating, and launching new business lines. Negotiated debt and equity capital placements for real estate projects. Analyzed potential real estate investments. Contributed to the start-up of a successful nationwide ...

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  CPS Human Resource Services

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Jun 2006 - May 2009
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Implemented computerized budgeting system which provided timely management reports. Divested poor performing division and other surplus assets, reducing expenses. Improved liquidity by restructuring debt and negotiating a structured credit facility to finance federal government contract receiva...

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  Cal/West Seeds

  • Woodland, California

  • Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

    • Jun 2002 - May 2006
    • Woodland, California

    Worked closely with the CEO, board, and other senior managers in evaluating and implementing strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, new product development, formation of subsidiaries, and expansion into foreign markets, all leading to top-line growth. Played an integral role in the start...

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  Valley Media

  • Woodland, California

  • Vice President-Finance/Treasurer

    • Nov 1997 - May 2002
    • Woodland, California

    Responsible for corporate finance functions for an $800 million NASDAQ listed media wholesaler, including treasury, investor relations, and legal. Refinanced credit facility, increasing it from $100 million to $240 million, while negotiating lower interest rates with less restrictive terms. Gene...

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  Sutter Health

  • Sacramento, California

  • Manager, Capital Finance

    • Nov 1996 - Nov 1997
    • Sacramento, California

    Coordinated tax exempt bond financings, negotiated credit lines, and managed banking relationships. Assisted with rating agency presentations.

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  Blue Diamond Growers

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Manager, Financial Services

    • Dec 1986 - Nov 1996
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Managed treasury function including debt placement, rating agency presentations, cash management, risk management, capital budgeting, financial forecasting, and pension fund management. Led cross-functional teams responsible for development and implementation of strategic plans. Developed and i...

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  Farm Credit System and Commercial Banking

  • Sacramento, California Area

  • Commercial/Agribusiness Loan Officer

    • 1981 - 1986
    • Sacramento, California Area

    Managed loan portfolio of agricultural production and commercial loans. Performed business development, credit underwriting, appraisals, loan servicing, and collection. Instrumental in increasing branch loan volume and profitability. Counseled business owners on financial decisioins.