Experience

Atlas Sign Industries

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Riviera Beach, Florida Atlas is an international provider of brand implementation products and services for many Fortune 500 companies across many industries. Their wide range of sign and branding element offerings includes custom signage, architectural elements, digital signage, and custom graphics & digital prints. Atlas program management services include design & engineering, in-house permitting, fabrication, self-performing installation, custom reporting, high-rise capabilities and maintenance. Established in… Show more Atlas is an international provider of brand implementation products and services for many Fortune 500 companies across many industries. Their wide range of sign and branding element offerings includes custom signage, architectural elements, digital signage, and custom graphics & digital prints. Atlas program management services include design & engineering, in-house permitting, fabrication, self-performing installation, custom reporting, high-rise capabilities and maintenance. Established in 1992 in South Florida as a local installer, Atlas is now a top 10 national provider with international coverage, having executed over 100,000 sites during this time. Large-scale rebranding and conversions are among their specialties. Show less



BarCharts Publishing, Inc.

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Mar 2013 - Oct 2016

  Boca Raton, Florida BarCharts is a publisher of quick study guides, reference books, flash cards, and other study aids. Restructured the company's finance department, renegotiated building and equipment leases, debt terms, and banking and 401K fees. Developed a plan to bring production in-house resulting in a 25% reduction in production costs. Implemented a new ERP system, developed and implemented policies and procedures to provide propper costing of inventory, and developed company dashboard with KPI's.



United Electronics Corporation

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Davie, Florida United Electronics Corporation is a manufacturer of military spec power connectors, cable assemblies, and power distribution panels. Assisted the company with the preparation of the 2012 financial statements, designed and implemented policies and procedures to improve the accuracy of their cost accounting and accounts payable systems, developed a cash forecasting tool, and negotiated payoff terms with vendors.



Advanced Power Technologies, a Division of BGIS

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Apr 2002 - Aug 2012

  Pompano Beach, Florida In the first 6 months installed systems and controls, reconstructed the company’s books and records, completed the implementation of the ERP system, negotiated a forbearance agreement, closed unprofitable segments, and turned the company around. Then, managed the company’s growth from a $5 million local business to a $25 million multi-state/multi-branch business with over 200 employees.



Tradewinds Power Corp - Generators & Pumps

• United States
• Electric Power Generation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Chief Operating Officer (COO)

  • Jan 1996 - Apr 2002

  Miami, Florida Managed the company's growth from $35 million to $60 million in 5 years. Developed the business plan, obtained a $5 million letter of credit, identified and negotiated two acquisitions, expanded the company’s credit policy, developed a demand forecasting tool, instituted systems and controls, and implemented an ERP system.



Artex Graphics, Inc. DBA Holographic Dimensions, Inc.

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Board Member

  • Jun 1995 - Jan 1998

  Assisted the company with raising over $2 million through a private placement. Provided strategic planning and guidance, prepared financial statements and private placement memorandum, managed auditors, participated in road show, negotiated with investors, negotiated and structured acquisitions, partnerships, and technology deals, and oversaw the merger into a public shell.



Cherkas & Bennett, CPA’s

• CPA / Partner

  • Jun 1986 - Dec 1996

  Miami, Florida Founded and built a local CPA firm. Practice included: audit, review, and compilation of financial statements, preparation of state and federal tax returns, consultation on general business, insurance, estate planning, pension plans, acquisitions, financing, and bank compliance. Clients included: high net worth individuals and businesses engaged in leasing, manufacturing, distribution, business services, financial services, and real estate.



Publishing Zuid

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CPA / Supervisor

  • Jun 1981 - Jun 1986

  Miami, Florida Supervised the planning, execution, and financial report and management letter preparation of numerous audit engagements. Clients included health care, telecommunication, financial, and retail businesses.