Experience

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  Columbus Jewish Day School

  • Consultant - Multi- Functional Business Advising
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  Vale Erie Consulting LLC

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Consultant - Multi- functional Business Advising

    • 2011 - Present
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    I have a passion for (a) learning about different business models and products and (b) solving complex issues, I am always willing to share my experience and expertise with others. This includes all areas of finance, tax and legal matters – I know what questions to ask and can advise when more s...

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  Columbus Jewish Day School

  • New Albany, Ohio, United States

  • Business Manager

    • Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
    • New Albany, Ohio, United States

    One- person back-office for a private school- approximately 60 K-6 students, 20 staff. Handled cash flows, budgeting, payables, receivables, HR, benefits and external reporting. Automated and streamlined activities, allowing for outsourcing remainder with significant cost savings.

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  Gibson Brands, Inc. (f/k/a Gibson Guitar)

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • Vice President - Tax

    • Aug 2012 - Jul 2017
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

    Manage the compliance and accounting for all types of taxes, leading a small staff and outsourcing. Partner with senior management on strategic planning initiatives and acquisitions.

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  Advanced Energy

  • Ft. Collins, CO

  • Director, Tax and Treasury

    • 2009 - 2011
    • Ft. Collins, CO

    Completed implementation of major corporate restructuring, effectively utilizing over $50 million in losses. Trained and guided Operations, Legal and Accounting to establish proper controls for protection of ongoing annual tax savings exceeding $7 million. Responsible for basic tax and treasury f...

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  Vaco

  • Tax Consultant

    • Jul 2009 - Oct 2009

    They found me on LinkedIn!! Client had a 6 month tax project for moving IP offshore and modifying the corporate structure. I helped them thru feasability and it led to being hired.

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  Celgene

  • Tax Director

    • 2008 - 2009

    Transitioned Pharmion's tax function to Celgene's tax department following takeover

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  Pharmion Corporation

  • Boulder, CO

  • Tax Director

    • 2006 - 2008
    • Boulder, CO

    Created an in-house tax function. Developed an international reporting package to facilitate provision review. Implemented foreign restructuring in anticipation of European product launch.

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  MeadWestvaco

  • Dayton, OH

  • Tax Counsel

    • 1991 - 2006
    • Dayton, OH

    Led Tax/Legal/Treasury planning and review meetings at key Divisions. Orchestrated revamp of corporate org chart following merger by reducing 160 worldwide subs to <100. Responsible for all international tax planning and tax accounting.

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  NCR

  • Dayton, OH

  • Director, Tax Planning

    • 1986 - 1991
    • Dayton, OH

    Various roles included responsibilites for repatriation planning, FX hedging, tax accounting, staff development and department automation.

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  American Hospital Supply Corp

  • Evanston, IL

  • Tax Manager

    • 1978 - 1986
    • Evanston, IL

    Favorably settled $120 million Tax Court case for less than $10 million.

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  Arthur Andersen

  • Chicago, IL

  • Tax Senior

    • 1975 - 1978
    • Chicago, IL