Tom Bennett

Experience

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  Arthur Andersen

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1986

  Senior, Audit Division

  Provided audit, tax and consulting services to clients in a wide variety of industries

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  Ernst & Young

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1990

  Sr. Manager, Audit

  Provided audit, tax and consulting services to clients in a wide variety of industries

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  American Express

  Mar 1990 - Dec 1999

  Vice President, Finance – Corporate Services & Small Business Services

  Global corporate card and corporate travel pricing for large and medium customers; chief financial officer for tax and business services unit. Won a rare CFO award for excellence for developing a global card and travel pricing utility. Streamlined processes, reduced cycle times, and dramatically reduced cost.

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  FTI Consulting

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2010

  Managing Director

  Oversaw liquidation for a 350-store agricultural retailer on behalf of secured lenders. Employed disposition strategies, including sec 363 sales, auctions, and tax recovery audits. Directed covenant evaluations, negotiations, merger and acquisition analysis, and integration. Assessed transaction advisory services on buy and sell-side transactions. Prepared valuations of relevant companies/assets. Led merger integration team for financial operations of two large data companies. Developed detailed cash projection models, including developing strategies to control spending and disbursements. Represented secured lenders of subprime mortgage operations and analyzed exit strategies. Developed forecasting tools and strategies to improve principal advances, insurance, and taxes. Prepared operational assessments and financial projections in numerous industries.• Defended legal challenges to complex inter-company analysis and obtained a large settlement.• Formed the Oregon Arena Corporation and directed all finances and operations.• Led numerous turnarounds and improved lender recoveries.• Achieved 100% recoveries by marketing assets, seeking tax and government recoveries. Show less

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  Lola Wines, LLC

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  Co Founder & Chief Financial Officer

  Led the setup and launch of a lean organization while delivering substantial value to the company as a whole. Drove the development and execution of business plans and a targeted vision, strategy, operations, and corporate finance. Designed and launched a retail website to drive sales.● Spearheaded the successful sale of the company.

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  Wilson Ames Ventures

  Sept 2019 - now

  General Manager / President

  Spearhead operations and financial performance of the real estate business encompassing six commercial properties and one residential apartment complex. Oversaw AP/AR, expenditures, and construction projects to drive revenue.● Saved costs by eliminating need for full-time receptionist coverage by installing electronic entry and signage systems.● Successfully remodeled all six buildings and the apartments (all 100+ years old).