Experience

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  NextPlat

  • United States
  • Internet Marketplace Platforms
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Director

    • Jun 2021 - Present

  • Director, Audit Committee Chair

    • Jun 2021 - Sep 2022

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  ComSovereign Holding Corp

  • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Nov 2019 - Dec 2019
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

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  Drone Aviation Corp.

  • Jacksonville, Florida Area (operations) - Tulsa, OK (accounting)

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • May 2014 - Nov 2019
    • Jacksonville, Florida Area (operations) - Tulsa, OK (accounting)

    Drone Aviation Holding Corp. (OTCQB: DRNE), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lighter Than Air Systems Corp., develops and manufactures cost-effective, compact and rapidly deployable aerial platforms, including lighter-than-air aerostats and electric-powered drones designed to provide government and commercial customers with enhanced surveillance and communication capabilities. Utilizing a patented tether system, Drone Aviation’s products are designed to provide prolonged operational duration capabilities combined with improved reliability, uniquely fulfilling critical requirements in military, law enforcement, commercial, and industrial applications. Ms. Carpenter is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, including SEC, banking and treasury, human resources, and risk management.

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  MacroSolve, Inc.

  • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

  • Executive Vice President, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer

    • 2006 - May 2014
    • Tulsa, Oklahoma Area

    MacroSolve was a pioneer in delivering mobile apps, technologies, and solutions to businesses and government. Founded in 1997, MacroSolve was heralded for its robust IP portfolio, while advancing throughout the mobile apps era by innovating key technologies that have laid the foundation for apps and next-gen developers. MacroSolve, Inc. was acquired by Drone Aviation Corp. in 2014.Responsibilities included all aspects of financial and managerial accounting, SEC and financial reporting, budgeting, corporate governance, investor relations, banking and treasury, human resources, benefits, risk management, contracts administration and office administration. Additional titles: Corporate Secretary and Corporate Treasurer.Seasoned, versatile executive in IT and service industries.

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  Allied Waste

  • Division Controller

    • Aug 2004 - Mar 2006

    Responsible for Eastern Oklahoma Divisions, including the hauling divisions in Tulsa and McAlester and the landfill divisions in Porter and McAlester. Responsible for general ledger, budgeting, SOX compliance testing, management reporting, forecasting and all office support functions. Supervised 10 people and reported to District, Regional and Corporate Controllers. Successfully implemented a billing systems conversion on time and on budget.

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  Secure Agent Software

  • Controller

    • Sep 1993 - May 2004

    Top financial officer in a successful software and hardware company with international customer base. Sales and marketing support, including interfacing with customers and prospective customers, preparation of proposals and strategies for closing large multi-year contracts. Negotiation of software and hardware product licenses with Fortune 100 customer base. Hands-on manager of daily office operations and accounting, including A/R, A/P, Multi-State Payroll, Income Taxes, benefits, and human resources. In 1995, co-founded Webtek, a pioneer company offering full-service Internet presence and website marketing services.

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  Carpenter & Carpenter Attorneys at Law

  • Controller and Office Manager

    • Jan 1990 - Aug 1993

    Part-time position in family-owned law firm with offices in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Enid and Lawton.

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  Ansa Bottle Company

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • 1986 - 1987

    Responsible for operations and accounting. Supervision of national sales force, including approval of sales incentives to close national and regional accounts such as WalMart and KMart.

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  Sartain Fischbein & Co. CPA Firm

  • Senior Acct-Management Advisory Services

    • 1978 - 1985

    Audit and management advisory services to a variety of business entities.