Experience

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  Marion merrell dow

  Sept 1981 - Dec 1995

  Director information systems

  Director, Information Systems – Canada; Laval, QC (1992 – 1995)Responsible for all systems activity in Canadian subsidiary including: project prioritization, project planning & delivery, computer & network operations, help desk, organizational planning, staff development, and vendor relations with an annual budget of $6 million and a staff of 35. As member of senior management team, established corporate strategy, profit and performance goals.Systems Development Manager – Cincinnati, OH (1991 – 1992)Development Supervisor – Cincinnati, OH (1989 – 1991)Senior Development Analyst – Cincinnati, OH (1988 – 1989)Senior Analyst – Midland, MI (1986 – 1988)Data Center Administrator – Cincinnati, OH (1984 – 1986)Information Center Analyst – Cincinnati, OH (1981 – 1984) Show less

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  Westminster's billiard club

  May 1995 - Aug 2001

  Owner

  Co-founded this upscale billiard club in the heart of Cincinnati's entertainment district. Managed all operations of the business including all start-up funding, securing licenses, staffing, all accounting work and daily operations.

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  Globe business resources

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  Sr. vice president, administration; chief information officer

  Provided direction for Corporate Office functions - Finance, Accounts Payable, Information Systems, Merchandising, Purchasing, and Inventory Control. Managed operation of a 36,000 square-foot distribution facility used for consolidating and redistributing overflow product from around the country.Directed corporation’s systems-related activities and expenses with an annual budget of $2.9 million. Established systems strategy and initiated projects to improve company’s operational efficiency and competitive position. Built in-house IS department, reducing personnel expense while expanding IS services.Championed review and validation of furniture rental inventory system that had not been meeting the needs of the company prior to my arrival. Recommended additional training and system enhancements that reduced inventory shrink by more than $1 million annuallyInitiated development and rollout of custom reservation system for corporate housing business, resulting in development of National Sales organization that generated over $4 million in revenueReduced telecommunications expense by over 30% through a process of rationalizing usage and re-negotiating telecom contracts Show less

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  Xperianz llc

  Feb 2004 - May 2006

  Sr vp operations

  Established administrative, financial, and operational procedures for a new consultancy. Member of a small group of founding executives for this regional practice. Provided direction for Consultant Operations, Finance, IT, and Human Resources functions. Developed financial models and used them to forecast results and identify areas in need of improvementEstablished and managed financial relationships with banks and asset-based financing partnersLed negotiation and process to separate from one of the founding partnersSecured lease for new headquarters facility and managed the build out and relocation project Show less

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  Fechheimer brothers

  May 2006 - Oct 2009

  Vp retail & it

  P&L responsibility for a group of 13 retail stores selling uniforms to public safety and transit customers with annual sales of over $25 million and approximately 150 employees. Provided direction for Sales and Marketing, Operations, and championed corporate initiatives related to the Retail division. Revitalized the company’s IT organization and deployed new communication tools.Reversed multi-year declining sales trend and achieved same store sales growth in the last two yearsEstablished chain-wide relationships with key vendors to capitalize on national buying powerAcquired competitive uniform store and integrated it into the Miami operationPersonally managed the re-organization of the largest market, reversing the trend of increasing losses and improved annual operating results by $400,000 Show less

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  Fit revolution & stroller fit

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2010

  Ceo

  Fit Revolution is committed to improving the lives and well being of individuals throughout the country. With its roots in Stroller Fit, its nationwide franchise system focused at helping new moms, the company also produces a number of fitness programs and products that benefit anyone looking to live a healthier, more fit life.Recruited to scale a pair of privately held companies and bring a new set of products to the fitness market. Quickly discovered problems in financial reporting and management fraud. Developed and executed strategy to maximize value from the existing assets, resolve financial exposures and ultimately wind-up the companies. • Separated from offending management, relocated offices, and repaired damaged trade relations • Brought all financial reporting into compliance and all government and vendor accounts up to date• Sold franchising portion of the business to a national competitor • Established relationship with a national fitness champion to be the marketing face of the product line Show less

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  Cpn squared

  Mar 2011 - now

  Principal

  Helping small businesses create operational processes and systems which form a solid foundation to support their growth.Consulting to small businesses providing operational assistance and implementing strategic projects. Successful engagements delivering operational and financial projects including:Outsourced CFO for a privately held lawn care company; Created processes to monitor financial performance and improve collections; addressed legal and compliance issues; resolved issues with BWC, Job and Family Services; implemented new operations software Outsourced CFO for privately held commercial bakery; Established financial reporting practices; re-constructed missing financial records; advised owner on HR issues and divestiture strategyOutsourced CFO for privately held marketing firm; Optimizing financial record keeping and reporting; handling payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable mattersSet up the accounting database and invoicing procedures for multiple legal practices; Reconstructed financial records for bankruptcy clients of attorney for IRS presentationManaged the closing and return of 55,000 square feet of office space for the liquidating trust of a bankrupt corporationEstablished financial and fulfillment processes for a self-published author Show less

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  Cpn legal

  Apr 2016 - now

  Principal

  CPN Legal is the result of my wife, Peggy Gruenke, merging her business, LegalBizSuccess, with my small business consulting firm. CPN Legal mission is to help lawyers succeed by assisting them with the following:- Law Practice Management Software solutions certified in Amicus Attorney, Clio, MetaJure and Rocket Matter- QuickBooks for Lawyers - Out-sourced CFO and accounting services- Trust accounting for lawyers- Law firm business best practices- Improving workflow and efficiency in your law firm- Identifying and implementing technology solutions Show less