Experience

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  PRETECT

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Founder & Executive Officer - Operations & Finance

    • Oct 2016 - Jul 2019
    • Greater New York City Area

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  Power Management Concepts

  • Greater New York City Area

  • COO | CFO

    • Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
    • Greater New York City Area

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  Yabberly

  • Greater New York City Area

  • COO

    • 2014 - Oct 2016
    • Greater New York City Area

    Start-up social media platform.Design and write all investor presentation materials along with the strategy of the businessLead meetings with potential investorsRefine financial forecasting model for valuation purposesGenerate technology draft build plan based on required functionality and database structureLiaise and manage technology professionals regarding the build-out planSell licenses to third party media and internet content companies

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  Ruby Stallion Press

  • Published Author

    • 2014 - Oct 2016

    Water Marked by Asher Grey - novel concerning water security and commericalization

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  REBL, Inc

  • Founder and President, Risk Management Consulting Firm

    • 2003 - Oct 2016

    Clients: PMC Group, PMC Technology, Napco Security Systems, Sun American Bank, YTB International, Andrea Electronics, Action Products International, Galaxy Nutritional Foods, Call Compliance, Lightpath Technologies, Bovie Medical Corp, Terra Excavating, Central Florida Excavating, Abilities!.Design, manage, and single-handedly execute SOX compliance projects from inception to audit successPlan and execute risk assessment projects for financial reporting objectives, company-level & IT controlsGuide management through strategic/business risk assessment projects to help improve operationsAssess and document internal business processes and systems, identifying key internal controlsStreamline and improve internal business processes to increase efficiency and controlDevise methodology for assessing the design/operating effectiveness of internal controls, execute tests, and report resultsCompile meaningful observations and recommendations about how to improve internal control deficienciesImplement remediation strategies and assist with change management to ensure proper implementationWork side-by-side with the auditors, facilitating their experience & answering questions, to free employeesAdvocate for the client concerning risk and internal control issuesEnsure continued compliance with SOX by updating documentation, performing control reassessments, and devising and implementing remediation strategies Assist in vendor/product selection, planning, and system implementation for ERP systemsConsult with management about accounting and financial reporting strategiesHarness data and information and transform it into reports management can use to improve decision makingDevelop strategic/managerial planning methods to improve management’s ability to run the companyEvaluate existing administrative, financial, & accounting personnelDesign and execute training to sharpen employee abilities and teach new skills

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  United States Air Force

  • McGuire AFB, New Jersey - 108th Air Refueling Wing (NJANG)

  • Captain - Executive Officer Support Group

    • 2001 - 2004
    • McGuire AFB, New Jersey - 108th Air Refueling Wing (NJANG)

    Designed and executed new recruit training program to impart military knowledge, ensure success at Basic Training, and integrate enlistees into military life and the organization

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  KPMG

  • New York, NY

  • Manager - Business Measurement

    • 2000 - 2002
    • New York, NY

    Conducted technical research to generate imaginative solutions to issues related to accounting treatmentsResearched & forecasted the presentation of financial information depending on the structure of a transactionConducted client interviews to identify and resolve issuesAssessed business risks, control risk, and audit risk. Designed appropriate audit plan to mitigate those risksReviewed and assessed client information and business process flows to ensure integrity of dataReported directly to client management regarding internal control recommendations and improvementsManaged multiple, simultaneous engagements and tasksPlanned and reviewed team’s work to ensure consistency with firm and professional risk and quality management standardsTrained, managed, and empowered staff, developing their technical knowledge and capabilitiesCompiled, drafted, and reviewed financial statements & SEC filings for appropriate presentation & disclosure requirementsServed as a KPMG National Assurance Instructor, a highly competitive, appointed position

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  United States Air Force Security Forces

  • McGuire AFB, New Jersey- 108th Air Refueling Wing (NJANG)

  • Captain, Executive Officer SFS/XO

    • 1998 - 2001
    • McGuire AFB, New Jersey- 108th Air Refueling Wing (NJANG)

    Supervised and counseled 120 enlisted security specialists on job performance and the redesign of key processesResponsible for the combat arms training of the entire Wing, the armory and weapons storage, the operational training, mobility, supply, logistical planning, administrative functions, and information security of the squadron

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Senior

    • 1998 - 2000
    • Greater New York City Area

    Clients: Viacom, Simon & Schuster, Showtime, Sundance Channel, The Walt Disney Company, ABC/Capital Cities, Universal Motion Picture Group and Music Group, Sony Corporation of America, numerous benefit plans. Assessed/tested internal financial controls, business processes & risks, designing & reporting improvementsDesigned and executed audit programs, implementing original, alternative testing methodologiesSupervised staff of 2 to 6Reviewed SEC filings/registration statements (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-3, S-4)Key member of the Viacom/CBS Merger transaction team and several litigation support and proposal teams