Experience

Province Firm

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Operations & Performance Improvement

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Henderson, NV, United States



Mars

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• President & General Manager, Ethel M Chocolates

  • Apr 2014 - Oct 2019

  Lead the Mars Wrigley high end chocolate business, Ethel M Chocolates located in Henderson, NV. He was responsible overseeing all aspects of the business and its over 80 associates. During his leadership he focused on rebranding the business, garnering over $20MM in capital investment for infrastructure and growth, and building retail capability. This focus has resulted in sales growth of 50%. He leaves the business in with a roadmap to accelerate expansion in multiple US markets.

• CFO MyM&Ms

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

  He spent almost two years on the MyM&M’s direct to consumer business leadership team as the Financial leader. His financial leadership returned the business to growth with improve the financial shape for the first time in several years.



General Mills

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager, Trade Marketing

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  Spearheaded Sales productivity drive for $6M through establishing monthly tracking, communicating targets, and recognition of progression towards target. Restructured Trade Marketing Finance team by establishing new vision and recruiting new talent that has competencies better aligned with business partners. Led the Canadian talent development workshop for Finance resulting in each employee developing an Individual Development Plan to guide his or her career… Show more Spearheaded Sales productivity drive for $6M through establishing monthly tracking, communicating targets, and recognition of progression towards target. Restructured Trade Marketing Finance team by establishing new vision and recruiting new talent that has competencies better aligned with business partners. Led the Canadian talent development workshop for Finance resulting in each employee developing an Individual Development Plan to guide his or her career path. Responsible for customer planning for $260 million in trade spending by brand and customer. Managed team of 3 Financial Analysts

• Finance Manager, Supply Chain Accounting

  • Apr 2006 - Apr 2010

  Created Border Trade Operations team that reduced duty by 60%, reduced cash outlays by $2M, and avoided $1M in penalties. Awarded Champion’s Club Award. Strengthened talent development and retention in Finance through the creation of the Developmental Experiences and Competency Model. Awarded Coach of the Year. Influenced company to place f/x hedges 2 months early based current global market conditions. Saving $10M that was re-invested in marketing the business. Increased… Show more Created Border Trade Operations team that reduced duty by 60%, reduced cash outlays by $2M, and avoided $1M in penalties. Awarded Champion’s Club Award. Strengthened talent development and retention in Finance through the creation of the Developmental Experiences and Competency Model. Awarded Coach of the Year. Influenced company to place f/x hedges 2 months early based current global market conditions. Saving $10M that was re-invested in marketing the business. Increased decision-speed by redesigning approval policy that reduced Senior Management approval requests by 80%. Awarded Light Bulb of the Year. Improved accuracy of corporate earnings forecasting by 10%, which also increased accuracy of tax provision and helped Treasury improve cash forecasting.

• Financial Analyst / Sr. Financial Analyst (2004)

  • Sep 2001 - Apr 2006

  Established customer-planning process that reduced planning by 50% and led to one volume target between Marketing and Sales. Awarded Consultant of the Year. Led financial planning for a Fruit Shapes defense plan against major competitor resulting in the re-launch of all Fruit Shapes with a more competitive size formats. Collaborated with Sales to seize $500K in trade programs and increased productivity by consolidating trade administration resulting in a 50% reduction in… Show more Established customer-planning process that reduced planning by 50% and led to one volume target between Marketing and Sales. Awarded Consultant of the Year. Led financial planning for a Fruit Shapes defense plan against major competitor resulting in the re-launch of all Fruit Shapes with a more competitive size formats. Collaborated with Sales to seize $500K in trade programs and increased productivity by consolidating trade administration resulting in a 50% reduction in processing. Represented Canadian Finance in SAP integration post Pillsbury merger resulting in smooth transition of Pillsbury cost accounting from SAP 3.1 into SAP 4.6 system.