OBJECTIVE To contribute to your organization in a Senior Management Position utilizing recognized
achievements in strategic and financial planning, bank relations and negotiations, MIS
computer operations, land valuations, audit and tax returns, cash management and business
development.
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PROFILE Proven professional, experienced in guiding and directing $10-$150 million construction/
development, restaurant and manufacturing organizations.
Co-founded a new Mail Boxes, Etc. franchise which posted $400,000 in annual revenues within two years.
Combined excellent financial and interpersonal skills to negotiate and expand a line of credit 170% to provide needed cash flow which allowed a growth organization to increase its sales 50%, or $15 million in one year.
Offered excellent technical and analytical skills to effectively manage treasury functions and implement system conversions.
Extensive real estate experience included acting as one of three directors of a $60 million
development company, and serving as sole financial officer for a $25 million real estate
and investment company.
Designated troubleshooter, able to prioritize and complete multiple projects within strict budgetary/time restrictions and corporate/customer specifications.
Chosen by a venture capitalist company seeking an individual to help guide an
organization through a transition from a venture buyout.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 Present Chief Financial Officer, Montaluce, LLC, Dahlonega, GA
Diversified company consisting of restaurant, winery/vineyard, development and building operations. Full charge financial responsibility for financial statements, tax returns, banking, insurance, cash management and HOA relations. Kept organization moving forward during a downturn in the economy. Transitioned ownership from family owned business to an investor group.
2005 2008 Chief Financial Officer, Seagraves Management, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Start up multifaceted real estate company consisting of land development and home construction in multiple state locations. Complete financial responsibility for daily and long range planning. Liaison with financial institutions. Responsible for backroom operations, as well as, coordinating employee benefits, corporate insurance, tax planning, budgeting and financial reporting.
2002 - 2005 Chief Financial Officer, Riverbrooke Capital Partners LLC, Atlanta, GA
Start up development/home builder company in North Atlanta specializing in mixed use
projects, established bank relations and employee benefits program, structured corporate
insurance, initiated accounting procedures, formalized monthly and year end financial
reporting, assisted with tax return preparation, beta test site for advanced construction
software program, created multi-investor development programs
2001 - 2002 Chief Financial Officer, Hallmark Developers,Inc., Atlanta, GA
$60M developer/builder in the first time home buyer marker, in business over 25 years without a financial officer, reduced loan costs by $100,000 annually, revamped computer operations, established monthly reporting, set up investor relations, cut overhead costs by $50,000 annually, formulated credibility of accounting department, analysis to cut job costs by several thousand dollars per home built
1999 - 2001 Chief Financial Officer, The Williamscraft Group,Inc., Atlanta, GA
Instrumental in helping The Williamscraft Group, an annual developer/builder of 250 high-end homes, complete year end audit and tax requirements, and restructure their computer and overall business systems following the termination of both their CFO and Controller.
Successfully re-established banking relationships, and created a corporate insurance program and accounting department guidelines. Ensured timelier vendor/subcontractor payments, improved cash flow, and significantly increased reporting and computer system
effectiveness.
1996 - 1999 Controller, Pathway Communities, Inc. (Formerly Peachtree City Development Corp.), Peachtree City, GA
Solely responsible for the Finance, Human Resource and MIS departments of a residential, commercial, industrial and business park developer.
Installed a new automated reporting system for a start-up home building company, and established the MIS Department, including rewriting proprietary software to reduce financial reporting time from two weeks to four days.
Renegotiated Line of Credit financing to reduce costs 30%, or $50,000.
Revised reporting to allow on-line access to each jobs profitability.
Streamlined the Finance Department to reduce payroll and overhead costs by $40,000.
1995 - 1996 Controller, TrimbleHouse Corporation, Atlanta, GA
Oversaw all financial and reporting activities for a national architectural lighting manufacturer/distributor.
Negotiated and expanded line of credit by 170% to allow for a 50%, or $15 million sales increase in one year.
Reduced corporate insurance costs 25%, or $30,000 by hiring a new vendor.
Created an employee health plan with improved benefits and 30% corporate savings.
1993 - 1995 Owner, Mail Boxes Etc., Fort Walton Beach, FL
Established and developed a professional postal, business and communications service center which recorded $400,000 in annual sales within two years.
1984 - 1993 Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, John Wieland Homes, Inc., Atlanta, GA
Directed finance functions, supervised a 12-member team, and served as one of 12 directors to help this residential developer grow from $45 to $150 million.
Negotiated with insurance vendors to convert to self-insurance for Workers Compensation, resulting in $500,000 in first year savings and $200-$300,000 per year thereafter.
Spearheaded two system conversions from research to implementation, Wang to IBM 36, to AS400. Established and oversaw the MIS department.
Increased degreed accountants from one to five, and reduced overall staff by 15% while the company grew 300%.
Researched and hired an outside retirement plan advisor at a 25% fee reduction, who proceeded to outperform the market.
Streamlined job cost budgeting and interim reviews, and improved subcontractor performance monitoring. Enhanced financial statement analysis and reporting to allow senior management to make timely and informed business decisions.
1980 - 1984 Chief Financial Officer, Mulvaney Builders & Associates, Inc., Charlotte, NC
One of three Directors of a $60 million real estate development company.
