Director Finance and Accounting

• Feb 2022 - Present

AeroFlexx is the future of packaging and provides a breakthrough in performance and sustainability for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar channels. For packaged goods producers, AeroFlexx is the only flexible, yet rigid, product packaging that reduces costs and uses at least 50% less plastic than traditional bottle/cap alternatives. AeroFlexx also provides endless possibilities for package design and artwork, ships without extra padding and waste, and offers benefits to consumers such as a… Show more AeroFlexx is the future of packaging and provides a breakthrough in performance and sustainability for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar channels. For packaged goods producers, AeroFlexx is the only flexible, yet rigid, product packaging that reduces costs and uses at least 50% less plastic than traditional bottle/cap alternatives. AeroFlexx also provides endless possibilities for package design and artwork, ships without extra padding and waste, and offers benefits to consumers such as a self sealing valve and precision dispensing. With less plastic, less waste, less mess, and lower shipping costs; it is a more sustainable, consumer and customer-focused packaging solution. As the Diamond Winner of the 2018 Dow Packaging Awards, AeroFlexx has been recognized for its breakthrough in performance and sustainability for liquids packaging. AeroFlexx's customer-first designs demonstrate a deep global commitment to serving consumer needs and addressing worldwide challenges. Show less AeroFlexx is the future of packaging and provides a breakthrough in performance and sustainability for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar channels. For packaged goods producers, AeroFlexx is the only flexible, yet rigid, product packaging that reduces costs and uses at least 50% less plastic than traditional bottle/cap alternatives. AeroFlexx also provides endless possibilities for package design and artwork, ships without extra padding and waste, and offers benefits to consumers such as a… Show more AeroFlexx is the future of packaging and provides a breakthrough in performance and sustainability for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar channels. For packaged goods producers, AeroFlexx is the only flexible, yet rigid, product packaging that reduces costs and uses at least 50% less plastic than traditional bottle/cap alternatives. AeroFlexx also provides endless possibilities for package design and artwork, ships without extra padding and waste, and offers benefits to consumers such as a self sealing valve and precision dispensing. With less plastic, less waste, less mess, and lower shipping costs; it is a more sustainable, consumer and customer-focused packaging solution. As the Diamond Winner of the 2018 Dow Packaging Awards, AeroFlexx has been recognized for its breakthrough in performance and sustainability for liquids packaging. AeroFlexx's customer-first designs demonstrate a deep global commitment to serving consumer needs and addressing worldwide challenges. Show less

Founder and President

• May 2014 - Feb 2022

Consultants - Risk Management and Governance aligned with Strategy. Enterprise Risk Management simplified to bring a better line of sight to data, information, risks and opportunities to enhance decision-making, accountability and performance. Consultants - Risk Management and Governance aligned with Strategy. Enterprise Risk Management simplified to bring a better line of sight to data, information, risks and opportunities to enhance decision-making, accountability and performance.

Adjunct Faculty

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2021

Development and delivery of modules for the Carnegie Mellon University Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Certificate Program. Served as Faculty Advisor for Heinz College Master of Information Systems Management Capstone Projects. Development and delivery of modules for the Carnegie Mellon University Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Certificate Program. Served as Faculty Advisor for Heinz College Master of Information Systems Management Capstone Projects.

Associate Vice President Enterprise Risk Management

• Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

Leads the identification of risks and opportunities to the University, while collaborating with leaders across the University to mitigate identified risks to the Clemson’s mission, vision, strategic and operational plans. Responsible for developing Clemson’s annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plan and for providing a systematic and disciplined approach, will also promote compliance and best practices across all levels of the University. Provides oversight of the University’s Business… Show more Leads the identification of risks and opportunities to the University, while collaborating with leaders across the University to mitigate identified risks to the Clemson’s mission, vision, strategic and operational plans. Responsible for developing Clemson’s annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plan and for providing a systematic and disciplined approach, will also promote compliance and best practices across all levels of the University. Provides oversight of the University’s Business Continuity and Security Planning and of the Office of Risk Management. Show less Leads the identification of risks and opportunities to the University, while collaborating with leaders across the University to mitigate identified risks to the Clemson’s mission, vision, strategic and operational plans. Responsible for developing Clemson’s annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plan and for providing a systematic and disciplined approach, will also promote compliance and best practices across all levels of the University. Provides oversight of the University’s Business… Show more Leads the identification of risks and opportunities to the University, while collaborating with leaders across the University to mitigate identified risks to the Clemson’s mission, vision, strategic and operational plans. Responsible for developing Clemson’s annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) plan and for providing a systematic and disciplined approach, will also promote compliance and best practices across all levels of the University. Provides oversight of the University’s Business Continuity and Security Planning and of the Office of Risk Management. Show less

Co-Founder & CEO

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

RendrFX mission was to empower everyone around the world to be able to communicate their thoughts and ideas via HD videos created from the RendrFX online plug and play motion graphics maker. RendrFX vision was for all businesses and consumers to easily and affordably create high-quality videos leveraging professionally designed motion graphics templates, a simple story board editor, and powerful cloud computing. RendrFX provides its customers with the ability to choose from hundreds of… Show more RendrFX mission was to empower everyone around the world to be able to communicate their thoughts and ideas via HD videos created from the RendrFX online plug and play motion graphics maker. RendrFX vision was for all businesses and consumers to easily and affordably create high-quality videos leveraging professionally designed motion graphics templates, a simple story board editor, and powerful cloud computing. RendrFX provides its customers with the ability to choose from hundreds of video designs curated from professional video artists around the world, and then upload their own text, images, video clips, and sound to transform the design into a polished final video. Customers get easy access to unique motion graphic designs skillfully crafted by talented global artists. Visit www.rendrFX.com to learn more about the cloud-based plug and play motion graphics maker and make your first motion graphics video today! Show less RendrFX mission was to empower everyone around the world to be able to communicate their thoughts and ideas via HD videos created from the RendrFX online plug and play motion graphics maker. RendrFX vision was for all businesses and consumers to easily and affordably create high-quality videos leveraging professionally designed motion graphics templates, a simple story board editor, and powerful cloud computing. RendrFX provides its customers with the ability to choose from hundreds of… Show more RendrFX mission was to empower everyone around the world to be able to communicate their thoughts and ideas via HD videos created from the RendrFX online plug and play motion graphics maker. RendrFX vision was for all businesses and consumers to easily and affordably create high-quality videos leveraging professionally designed motion graphics templates, a simple story board editor, and powerful cloud computing. RendrFX provides its customers with the ability to choose from hundreds of video designs curated from professional video artists around the world, and then upload their own text, images, video clips, and sound to transform the design into a polished final video. Customers get easy access to unique motion graphic designs skillfully crafted by talented global artists. Visit www.rendrFX.com to learn more about the cloud-based plug and play motion graphics maker and make your first motion graphics video today! Show less

Vice President Enterprise Reputation & Risk Management and Ethics & Compliance

• 2012 - 2013

Led global Enterprise Reputation and Risk Management and Ethics and Compliance functions reporting into the Chief Supply Chain Officer and Corporate General Counsel. Managed the Heinz Ethics Hotline, led ethics investigations, and trained and certified over 32,000 global employees in 20 different languages. Collaborated with over 500 global leaders to ensure common understanding and compliance with Heinz global risk management, risk appetite, and ethics standards. • Collaborated global… Show more Led global Enterprise Reputation and Risk Management and Ethics and Compliance functions reporting into the Chief Supply Chain Officer and Corporate General Counsel. Managed the Heinz Ethics Hotline, led ethics investigations, and trained and certified over 32,000 global employees in 20 different languages. Collaborated with over 500 global leaders to ensure common understanding and compliance with Heinz global risk management, risk appetite, and ethics standards. • Collaborated global risk and ethics processes that contributed to business success (approximately 60% of $12 billion in revenues and related business activities were international in 2013, 25% in emerging markets). • Utilized various tools including Resolver Ballot and Web to engage global, business unit, and functional area leaders in ongoing risk assessment, emerging risk identification, and measurement efforts. • Conducted ethics and risk training in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Dubai, and USA. • Presented ethics, risk assessment results, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management, Full Board of Directors, and various Board Committees.

Director Enterprise Reputation and Risk Management

• 2006 - 2012

Developed, implemented, and managed global Enterprise Reputation and Risk Management strategies, methodology, and operational governance to ensure achievement of Heinz strategic, financial, and operational objectives. Facilitated ongoing assessments with approximately 25 business units and 17 cross-functional risk areas to identify key risks, process improvement efforts, and KPI measurement. • Established Global Office of Risk Management and Global Risk Council. • Facilitated… Show more Developed, implemented, and managed global Enterprise Reputation and Risk Management strategies, methodology, and operational governance to ensure achievement of Heinz strategic, financial, and operational objectives. Facilitated ongoing assessments with approximately 25 business units and 17 cross-functional risk areas to identify key risks, process improvement efforts, and KPI measurement. • Established Global Office of Risk Management and Global Risk Council. • Facilitated identification of key risks by functional area and developed standard approaches to measure KPIs globally for performance improvement. • Conducted reputation and risk related training in Brazil, Russia, India, Indonesia, China, United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Canada, and USA. • Leveraged risk management and governance models at global, business unit, and cross-functional levels for acquisition due diligence. • Led cross-functional due diligence effort to acquire significant Brazilian food company. • Presented global risk assessment results, KPIs, risk appetite, and actions for improvement to senior management and Board of Directors at various meetings throughout the year.

Heinz Global Assistant Controller Policies and Procedures

• 2003 - 2006

Developed, implemented, and managed global Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 strategy, training, systems, measurement, and reporting for key country and cross-functional financial reporting controls. Implemented global systems that tracked key controls to ownership level. Established thousands of financial controls and direct accountability for effectiveness to support the annual management evaluation and certification of internal controls over financial reporting. • Collaborated with global… Show more Developed, implemented, and managed global Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 strategy, training, systems, measurement, and reporting for key country and cross-functional financial reporting controls. Implemented global systems that tracked key controls to ownership level. Established thousands of financial controls and direct accountability for effectiveness to support the annual management evaluation and certification of internal controls over financial reporting. • Collaborated with global business unit senior leadership, financial teams, internal audit, and external audit to achieve no significant financial reporting deficiencies or material weaknesses. • Trained global business unit leadership and developed financial reporting processes and controls across Europe, China, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Egypt, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and USA. • Updated and implemented global financial and non-financial policies and procedures to support the new Sarbanes-Oxley internal control requirements. • Provided ongoing Sarbanes-Oxley implementation updates to Board of Directors Audit Committee.

Chief Financial Officer

• 2002 - 2002

Consultant to Vice President Corporate Development

• 2001 - 2001

Financial, Strategy, Risk and Control Analysis

• 1999 - 2001

General Manager Business Planning and Analysis

• 1997 - 1999

Controller Weight Watchers Food Co.

• 1993 - 1997

Manager Corporate Audit - Eastern Region

• 1987 - 1993

Supervising Senior Auditor

• 1983 - 1987