Experience

Refine Labs

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Finance

  • May 2022 - Present



Cengage Group

• United States
• E-Learning Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director, Finance

  • Dec 2020 - May 2022

• Director, Finance - Technology

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

• Sr Business Manager, Technology

  • Jul 2016 - May 2018

• Business Manager

  • May 2015 - Jul 2016



Berkshire Group L.L.C.

• Corporate Financial Analyst

  • Jul 2012 - May 2015



Self-Employed

• Independent Business Consultant

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

  • Developed strategic business plans for startup corporations and business expansions for numerous ventures, some of which include: The Bridal Center of New EnglandTM, Universal Mobile Marketing, VIPlines, LuxuriatorTM by Franco, Inc., BGreen Lighting, Inc. and Light Emitting Design. • Developed strategic business plans for startup corporations and business expansions for numerous ventures, some of which include: The Bridal Center of New EnglandTM, Universal Mobile Marketing, VIPlines, LuxuriatorTM by Franco, Inc., BGreen Lighting, Inc. and Light Emitting Design.



Light Emitting Designs

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

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Nov 2010 - Jun 2012

  • Performed analysis to determine company’s potential market share, pricing levels and required profitability in relation to current products.• Provided forecasts and budgets to board of directors in conjunction with corporate goals and economic conditions.• Developed and implemented corporation’s first fully integrated analysis models including measures to determine product profitability and price variance through bill of materials for 1800 variations of lighting products, and sales performance based on product, commercial sector and customer location. • Created marketing plan based upon most profitable market segments and distribution channels as well as by product popularity and use in each marketing territory. • Generated Energy Savings Analysis and ROI Proposals for numerous large projects including street lighting for the city of Glendale, CA and for the underground parking structures in the Costco’s of Taiwan.• Drafted contracts for over twenty authorized distributors and independent sales representatives worldwide.• Developed a manufacturing calculator designed to provide component build outs for over 1800 variations of product models which has resulted in error-free builds since its implementation in November 2011.

• Financial Analyst

  • Sep 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Created energy savings, customer ROI and carbon emissions calculators for sales team.• Determined market value for potential new products and made recommendations to the CEO for product development.• Assisted in monthly reconciliations and year end reporting.



Guaranty Jewelry Replacement

• Controller (Permanent Part Time)

  • May 2005 - May 2009

  • Perform financial analyses and budgeting required for strategic marketing for business development and growth of market share to the world’s leading insurance companies.• Responsible for managing vendors and inventory, placing orders and tracking shipments with domestic and international vendors, including Rolex, Versace and international diamond suppliers.• Produce weekly updates of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable; reconcile monthly bank statements and reporting of all data to president and CPA firm.• Payroll and benefits administration.