Experience

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  Ernst & young

  Jan 1991 - Aug 1993

  Audit supervisor

  Supervisor in the audit division

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  Dean dorton ford, psc

  Sept 1993 - Jul 2005

  Director assurance services

  •Managed client relationships and performed audit and accounting engagements for clients primarily focused in manufacturing, wholesale, not-for-profit, and automobile dealerships industries•Co-leader of Assurance Services group•Responsible for staff scheduling for assurance engagements•Founder of the manufacturing industry team

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  Haix north america, inc.

  Sept 2005 - Nov 2008

  Vice president

  North American subsidiary of German based footwear manufacturer with over 600 employees world-wide.•Managed and directed North American wholesale distribution of German based manufacturer of specialty footwear with annual increases in revenue ranging from 50 to 80%•Managed and supervised 12 employees in sales, accounting, distribution, marketing and customer service departments•Worked closely with German parent company on corporate sales, marketing, distribution program, product importing, patents and trademarks, and U.S. visas for foreign nationals•Cultivated strong relationships with customers and dealers to foster positive business relations by keeping an open line of communication regarding sales projects, sales projections and our product line•Responsible for all fiscal aspects of the organization including budgeting, monthly financial statement production and sales forecasting•Served as the corporate representative for National Fire Protection Association Show less

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  Dean dorton ford, psc

  Dec 2008 - May 2010

  Director of administration

  Multi office professional services firm with over 120 employees•Responsible for office management, information technology and human resources•Managed and supervised over 20 employees in human resources, office management, administrative support roles and information technology•Managed and directed the internal performance management program•Responsible for staff retention methods and assisted in the recruiting program•Worked closely with others in management to develop a staff training curriculum and program•Development of several new processes and procedures as well as implemented improvements on existing processes Show less

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  Desantis consulting

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  Independent finance and accounting consultant
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  Mapi group: health research & commercialization

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2018

  Director of finance and business partner

  Mapi is now an ICON plc Company•Directed and supported multiple financial aspects for the global late phase clinical research business unit in a pharmaceutical research and consulting services company with over 700 employees•Business partner responsibilities included budgeting and forecasting, revenue recognition, project profitability reporting and measurement, monthly financial statement delivery, key performance indicators, customer contract negotiations, and systems input and guidance•Contributed globally with other executive management and corporate directors to achieve joint objectives based upon a philosophy of continuous improvement •Managed a team of 10 located in the US, UK and France Show less

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  Desantis consulting

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Finance and accounting consultant
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  B2b cfo®

  Dec 2018 - Mar 2021

  Partner

  Founded in 1987, B2B CFO® is the largest CFO and Business Transition services company in the nation.

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  Ls advisor group

  Mar 2021 - now

  Principal

  Partnering with you to focus on managing and growing your business by providing:•Results oriented project management with attention to detail and quality outcomes•Effective leadership style based upon collaboration and resulting in team cohesion•Excellent verbal and written skills resulting in the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people at multiple corporate levels•Creative problem solving and productive results•Exceptional service to both internal and external customers•Organization and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner while meeting or exceeding performance objectives•Experienced with international business models and working in multiple currenciesLet LS Advisor Group help you to focus on growing and improving your business! Show less