Experience

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  Real Time Risk Solutions, LLC (RTRS)

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Chief Administrative Officer

    • Dec 2016 - Sep 2020
    • Greater Chicago Area

    A SaaS software company developing knowledge sharing applications able to deliver best practices across mobile platforms to manage risk and safety. RTRS provides intuitive products and real-time data analytics allowing industry players to more effectively manage internal operations. Software applications are designed to be ported to other industries. The Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for executive duties and to the company founder.Key Results:● Arrange for debt and equity financing.● Developing strategic initiatives for the company.● Develop financial and tax strategies.● Manage capital equipment and budgeting needs.● Manage risk and assure compliance for ethical and legal operations.● Bring the company to the point of sale.● Develop statements and updates to the company Investors and Board.● Manage SEC filings.● Lead for contract review and legal activity.CCS Applications Released: Safety, Quality, Safety ESP, Preconstruction, Startup/CX, Closeout, Risk

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  Lynn Company, LLC

  • Manhattan, KS 66503

  • President, Chief Executive Officer

    • Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
    • Manhattan, KS 66503

    Entrepreneurial provider of business startup and development services, specializing in governance risk and compliance, design of strategic business plans, and development of competitive business solutions. Leader of business, company positioning through strategy, visioning to compete in marketplace.Key Results:• Positioned company to secure 20% of local market within its first two years by developing business strategy that leveraged expertise of Partners and key differentiators in market.• Achieved 100% error-free financial reporting processes between parent and first-ever acquisition by collaborating with stakeholders to determine end-state for financial platform.• 20% target ROI achieved by leading in-depth analysis of unique product offering and building clear growth strategy around competitive product advantages.

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  AIB International Certification Services, Inc.

  • Manhattan, KS 66502

  • President, Chief Executive Officer

    • 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Manhattan, KS 66502

    AIBICS conducts certification audits and training while ensuring compliance with ANSI standards. Lead corporation through budgeting, marketing and business development strategy to expand sales 30% in first year of operation. Key Results:• Utilized business turnaround strategy to overcome corporate stagnation. Accomplished by collaboration with managers and customers, communication, KPI evaluation circle development and team building.• Eliminated 100% of turnover while simultaneously improving market penetration and implementing leadership development and team consensus programs focused on improving collaboration skills.• Achieved 50% US market penetration by creating a marketing strategy successfully targeting key customers and fulfilling their business needs.• Utilized business turnaround strategy to overcome corporate stagnation. Accomplished by collaboration with managers and customers, communication, KPI development and evaluation, and through team building.• Positioned business revenue increase of 30% YOY by completing market analysis and development of new goals and objectives. Business revenue increase was attained without increased expense through efficiency gains.• Established governance policies allowing the company to achieve 100% compliance with ISO requirements.

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  AIB International, Inc

  • Manhattan, KS 66502

  • VP, Finance and Administration CFO

    • Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
    • Manhattan, KS 66502

    Parent of a global group of companies providing consulting assistance to large and small companies in 125+ countries. Companies include for-profit and not-for-profit operations. Chief officer with responsibility for enterprise global budget management, financial systems, Human Resources, IT, Risk, Insurance, Legal and labor initiatives. Established 6 foreign offices. Led 6 direct reports and 85 indirect reports.Key Results:• Generated 10% increase in customer business growth by transformation of an antiquated IT system by upgrading the infrastructure and successfully defining IT strategy to meet the five-year planning horizon.• Positioned company to generate 100% revenue increase in China for first year of operation by negotiating acquisition of Chinese company, and developing legal transfer documents between business groups.• Established a system to analyze and assess potential company target acquisitions.• Created risk analysis procedures and policies.• Led highly successful negotiations with mediators for injury lawsuits.• Negotiated contracts with major customers to meet internal requirements while meeting needs of international customers.

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  AIB

  • Manhattan, KS 66502

  • Controller, Head Accounting, Finance

    • 1992 - 2011
    • Manhattan, KS 66502

    Responsibility for enterprise financial department and activity, production of enterprise consolidated financial statements, banking operations, and foreign business operations. Led 4 direct reports and 14 indirect reports. Used SaaS software for multiple functions in finance. Companies include for-profit and not-for-profit operationsKey Results:• Delivered 15% YOY growth and generated 25% profit increase by developing and implementing strategy to spin off for-profit company from non-profit company, while retaining key synergies.• Achieved 10x business expansions through analysis and development of foreign offices to meet demand of growing business while meeting foreign compliance requirements.• Experienced zero misappropriation of funds while maintaining multiple foreign operations by working with foreign bank regulators to identify appropriate solution.• Achieved 100% security for personnel operating in 125 countries by conducting international business operations via careful analysis and implementation of risk mitigation programs.• Created search group and authorized purchase of financial ERP system capable of meeting multi-national, multi-company criteria.• Established detailed set of criteria for international offices to operate collaboratively in financial and business reporting processes.

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  American Institute of Baking

  • Manhattan, KS

  • Accounting Manager, Coordinator of Information Systems

    • 1982 - 1992
    • Manhattan, KS

    Managed accounting department functions, financial analysis, and production of financial statements for company. Led 2 direct reports and 5 indirect reports.Key Results:• 25% increase in business with zero increase in direct labor costs achieved by establishing in-house IT department with updated enterprise database.• Met all computing demands of department, supporting future growth expectations through development of first financial analysis systems and integrated electronic processing strategy.Lessons learned:✔ Collaborative team conclusions are better than the conclusion of any one individual.✔ Every team member has their faults, along with intelligent conclusions.✔ Listen to all team members and not just the noisy ones.✔ Connect with all teams and employees, they are people too.✔Treating team members equally means treating each differently.