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CFO
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US-Connecticut-New Haven
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blockbyblock, llc 2005 to Present
Woodbridge, CT
Privately held management consulting firm specializing in introducing pro-active financial methods into small and midsize businesses
Managing Partner
Designed and implemented new platform for retirement services company allowing them to penetrate 403b market place due to changes in IRS rules.
Worked with manufacturing client to help increase transparency in financial information allowing client to control cost for customer and product lines increasing profitability by 15%.
Worked with retail client to restructure debt increasing cash flow by 22%
Worked with start-up software firm developing financial and strategic models to raise venture capital.
Work with corporate franchise office to develop processes and procedures for compliance on UFOC.
University of New Haven 2006 to Present
West Haven, CT
Adjunct Professor MBA Program
Appling real life business experiences to finance and accounting. Teaching students that accounting and finance need to be used proactively when applied to real life situations.
Harmonics Holdings, Inc. 1997 to 2005
Brookfield, CT
Privately held provider of power quality solutions to e-driven commercial and industrial facilities.
Chief Financial Officer. 2001 to 2005
Reporting to the CEO, direct a staff of 6. Primary responsibility for financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax and reporting (internal and external). Manage IT, Human Resources and Manufacturing
in addition to Finance group. Principal day-to-day functions include company and lender reporting, management of debt covenants, monthly rolling forecast, cash management, consolidation accounting and strategic planning. Key financial liaison to Board of Directors.
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Re-engineered key processes and organization structure reducing overhead by 45%.
Developed pricing models that increased company profitability by 15%.
Implemented manufacturing cost reduction program including vendor price reductions saving 18%.
Implemented new IT system within 90 days and under budget by 15%.
Created and participated in Internal Audit program for reviewing accounting processes in each region and implementing proper internal controls and standardized accounting practices.
Harmonics Limited LLC
Brookfield, CT
Predecessor company to Harmonics Holdings, Inc
Vice President Finance 1998 2001
Primary responsibility for all financial functions. Staff of 4.
Raised $5 million in venture capital funding and negotiated line of credit.
Implemented bottom-up budgeting process.
Harmonic Limited Distribution Company
Brookfield, CT
Controller 1997 - 1998
Merged Harmonics Limited and Harmonics Limited Distribution forming Harmonics Limited LLC gaining 70% ownership position for partners.
Implemented new accounts receivable procedures reducing collections from 97 to 28 days in first year of roll out.
Reduced bad debt from 8.5% to 0%.
Leveraged IT to increase productivity by 80% by linking order entry system and manufacturing processes.
ARBO MEDICAL INC. 1990 - 1997
Stratford, CT
Health care provider of monitoring accessories with operations in 3 countries.
Director, U.S. Operations
Responsibility for operations with an emphasis on improving bottom line performance. Directed a staff of 8.
Developed new product line for home health care market that increased profits by 15% in first six months.
Increased cash flows by 45% through focused balance sheet management.
Reduced inventory losses by 15% in first year.
Installed new credit and collection program resulting in 300% reduction in bad debt over one year.
Negotiated contracts with home health care customers/suppliers.
Prepared and presented all operational budgets to Board of Directors.
Directed cost reduction/improvement programs that resulted in a reduction of operating expenses at 8% under budget.
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R.L. DEPANFILIS & CO. 1989 - 1990
Norwalk, CT
Public Accounting Firm serving small and mid sized business and individual clients.
Accounting Internship
Supervised and planned audit engagements while interacting with clients senior and middle management. Reviewed internal control systems, financial statements and annual reports; identifying system improvements and enhanced efficiencies.
BRAND NU LABORATORIES 1987 - 1989
Meriden, CT
Manufacturer and seller of reagents and pharmaceutical grade chemical to research and manufacturing companies.
Chemical Sales Representative.
Increased sales by 40%. Clients included Unilever, Clairol, Perkin-Elmer, and Miles Labs.
SYNTHETIC PRODUCTS COMPANY 1985-1987
Stratford, CT
Manufacturer of plastic stabilizers with sales to polymer industry.
Quality Control Laboratory Manager
Supervised staff of 3.
Developed product reformulation program resulting in 12.5% savings.
Implemented new vendor education program in quality procedures with a 90% acceptance rate.
Planned and implemented statistical process control ahead of schedule and under budget.
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION 1983 - 1985
Norwalk, CT.
Leading provider of surgical instruments to hospitals and physicians.
Quality Control Chemist
Implemented quality initiatives resulting in reduced cost and a 15% improvement in productivity.
Lead trainer for laboratory staff of six.
Chief liaison between manufacturing, R & D, and quality control.
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Financial Executive with experience in financial planning, audit, operations, strategic planning, budgeting, cost reduction and financial reporting for both domestic and international companies. Demonstrated skill in corporate leadership, problem solving and negotiations. Energetic team player with high level of integrity and ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.
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Education: |
M. S., Finance, 1998, University of New Haven, New Haven, CT.
B.S., Accounting, 1990, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT.
B.S., Chemistry, 1983, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
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