Experience

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  Arthur andersen & co.

  Jun 1983 - Apr 1995

  Experienced audit manager

  Worked 12 years in the Regulated and Government Services Audit Division of the Chicago office. Participated in and directed audits of major utility, transportation and governmental organizations such as United Airlines, Commonwealth Edison, Chicago and Northwestern Railroad, Midwest Resources and Chicago Board of Education. Conducted reviews of internal control systems as well as facilitated major financings, mergers and acquisitions through comfort letters to investment bankers. Also led numerous training sessions for both junior members of the firm and client personnel.Summary of Accomplishments:Promoted to Senior Auditor and Experienced ManagerParticipated in and led audits of major multi-billion dollar organizationsBecame a trusted business advisor to all client organizationsAided in major refinancing operations at Commonwealth EdisonDirectly involved in merger transactions at Midwest ResourcesWorked with company personnel and investment bankers in the "going private" and initial public offering of Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Show less

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  Goff enterprises, inc.

  Apr 1995 - now

  Chief financial officer

  Serve as Chief Financial Officer for a $22 million privately-owned gasoline retail operation. The company has multiple retail sites spread over three counties. Led a reorganization of the entities so as to take advantage of tax laws. Consolidated all of the reporting, tax, banking, personnel and financial operations of the business, saving operating expenses. Brought a centralized approach to pricing of fuel and convenience store items. Improved day-to-day flow of financial information within the organization. Negotiated all banking, insurance and lease contracts. Supervised the managers of the facilities and brought a more professional and customer-oriented approach. Summary of Accomplishments:Reorganized the various entities within the organization to take advantage of federal and sate tax lawsEliminated outside accounting expenses by bringing all financial reporting in houseEstablished company-wide benchmarks for gross-profit targetsNegotiated contracts with vendors for wholesale purchases of gasoline and convenience store itemsImproved the flow of financial information within the organization, allowing for better decision making and proper use of resourcesConsolidated all personnel management functions to eliminate inconsistencies in hiring, firing and review procedures. Wrote the company's first employee policies and procedures manual.Combined all banking services to improve cash flow managementSuccessfully negotiated the acquisition of two new retail outlets and the disposition of four retail outletsFacilitated the financing of over $1.5 million in new retail outlets and equipment purchases Show less

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  Tjt of naperville, inc.

  Jul 2006 - now

  President

  Serve as the President of a new organization created to diversify from gasoline retail and enter the full-serve car wash business. Oversaw the purchase of a property in Hoffman Estates in 2006. Immediately expanded the services offered to include detailing of automobiles. Revamped the existing approach of no marketing to establish a presence on the internet and introduce innovative couponing to attract new customers. Directly negotiated contracts to serve the customers of the local car dealers.Took over direct oversight of the operation in January, 2011. Changed the scheduling of employees to better handle busy periods and reduce overall payroll costs. Expanded the offerings of automobile accessories and food to customers. Summary of Accomplishments:Negotiated the purchase of $2.6 million in land, equipment and business operationsAcquired financing for the purchase and renegotiated the original loans with lenders as interest rates fellEstablished a new marketing program where none had existed. Started a website for the business and began new programs with Groupon, Double-Take and Jewel to advance our presence in the market and attract new customersRedesigned offerings to customers in order to react to market changes in the car wash industry, such as a cheaper exterior only washGrew sales at the car wash at an average of 5% per year over the last 4 yearsReduced payroll expenses by 33% through reductions in force and more efficient use of personnel Show less