Experience

Holden Forests & Gardens

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO & Treasurer

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area



Brandmuscle

• United States
• Information Technology & Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Executive Vice President, Finance

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area



The Albert M. Higley Co.

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CFO

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area



BrandMuscle, Inc.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Finance

  • Mar 2001 - Dec 2012

  Manage all financial functions of the company including cash management, accounts payable, client billing and receivables, payroll, risk assessment, and reporting and analysis. Oversee office management and legal funcions including personnel policies, benefits, contracts (internal & external), investment decisions and investor funding. Implement financial and related systems.



CoreComm

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Apr 2000 - Mar 2001

  Developed flash reporting process, reconstructed monthly results package, prepared revenue and cost analysis to ensure accurate GL reporting, planning and forecasting. Developed modeling process to deterimine future colocation sites and facility builidouts. Ad hoc reporting. Supervised three senior analysts in the areas of marketing, operations and finance.



EccoAccents, Inc.

• Business Manager (MBA Intern)

  • 1999 - 2000

  Established an accounting and inventory system, improved workflow processes, established office standards, and managed customer relations. Managed the joint venture start-up process with European partner, including financing and filings. Managed all accounting functions for both EcoAccents, Inc. and Pulsar Eco-Products.



HomePlace, Inc.

• United States

• Sr. Manager, Financial Planning

  • 1998 - 1999

  Accountable for presentations to the Official Creditors Committee meetings including ad hoc analysis necessary to best present current business issues. Developed store proformas on a rolling basis to best understand individual store contribution to the total company. Modified the current business plan to reflect current operations and revised go-forward strategies. Coordinated all areas of the business in developing and implementing the budget and profit plan. Developed Financial Planning… Show more Accountable for presentations to the Official Creditors Committee meetings including ad hoc analysis necessary to best present current business issues. Developed store proformas on a rolling basis to best understand individual store contribution to the total company. Modified the current business plan to reflect current operations and revised go-forward strategies. Coordinated all areas of the business in developing and implementing the budget and profit plan. Developed Financial Planning department in lieu of consultant utilization. Show less



Cole Optical

• United Kingdom

• Manager, Financial Planning

  • 1996 - 1998

  Consolidated the business entities' forecast and plan incorporating market analysis, economic outlook, and identification of risks and opportunities. Developed Profitability Index models to evaluate store acquisitions, closings and conversions. Critiqued business unit perofrmance form a corporate vantagepoint, identifying areas of improvement. Performed ad hoc analysis including merchandise flow and control, marketing tests and brand impact.



Victorias Secret Stores

• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • 1994 - 1996

  Prepared seasonal budgets, including development of a comprehensive budget request, prepartion of timely and accurate corporate budget schedules and exhibits, and precise reflection of monthly budgets in the financial statements. Managed the Profit and Loss Review process. Developed business plan to take the hosiery division from $100M to $600M in five years. Assisted in the preparation of detail necessary for the division's contribution to the Initimate Brands IPO.



John Gerlach & Company LLP

• Staff Accountant

  • 1992 - 1994

  Performed duties in almost all ares of public accounting, including accounting and auditing services, strategic tax planning and compliance, and management advisory services. Performed quarterly reviews and assisted with audit workpaper preparation for S.E.C. affiliate.