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James Scher is a seasoned accounting professional with 25+ years of experience in financial management, software implementation, and team leadership. He has expertise in accounting, financial analysis, and software development, with a strong educational background in finance and business administration. He has worked with various companies, including Spectrum Pool Care, Scleroderma Research Foundation, National Latex Corporation, Key Industries, and Baxter Travenol Laboratories.

Experience

    • Accountant
      • Apr 1999 - Present

      Planned and put into action a completely automated accounting and office infrastructure to support a rapidly growing company which expanded from a base 1 employee to over 25, with approximately $28,000 in revenue to nearly $650,000 in revenue in virtually a single season—(Currently Grossing ~ $2,600,000 is sales.) Employed VBA with accounting, mapping, spreadsheet, word processing and contact/scheduling database software to effect an overall, cost effective, integrated office structure.

    • Senior Accountant
      • Feb 1993 - Apr 1994

      Designed and implemented new accounting software to enhance overall productivity, tracking and analysis of all foundation profit centers. Managed all accounting related operations.

  • National Latex Corporation
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Manufacturers Representative
      • Dec 1990 - Jan 1992
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Developed major accounts for a company that manufactured and sold specialty promotional products. Managed sales throughout 11 western states.

  • Key Industries
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • Western Regional Manager
      • Dec 1988 - Jan 1992
      • Los Angeles, CA

      Developed major accounts for a company that manufactured and sold specialty promotional products. Managed sales throughout 11 western states. Successfully relocated an acquired company, re-negotiating relationships with suppliers, employees and clients.

  • Tymshare, Inc
    • Greater Los Angeles Area
    • Technical Sales Consultant
      • Nov 1982 - Aug 1984
      • Greater Los Angeles Area

      Customized Software / Technical Sales Consultant, TYMSHARE, INC. Marketed customized software products and services to diverse industries. Conducted software training seminars to groups up to 20 people. Developed proposals that integrated network hardware and software resulting in a 25% increase in annual sales within the 2nd year.

    • Programmer / Analyst
      • Jun 1976 - Aug 1980
      • Northbrook, IL

      Provided technical leadership during the development and implementation of an accounting system to track product sales and budgets; used among 130 subsidiaries internationally. Co- developed a plasma inventory application that reduced time and material inefficiencies.

Education

  • 1984 - 1986
    University of Southern California
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
  • 1978 - 1982
    Boston University
    Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Finance and Financial Management Services
  • 1997 - 1997
    Santa Barbara City College
    Continuing Education, Computer Programming, Database Theory, and Computer Networking

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