Consulate General of the Netherlands Netherland-American Commerce Network Initiative
Interim Program Director, CIO, Board Chairman
Strategic initiative sponsored by the Dutch Government to establish an international trade organization (non-profit) between the Netherlands and the US to promote bi-lateral trade and investment. Teamed with the Consul General and Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Economic Affairs, and Finance to establish inter-organizational goals, objectives, and requirements for this new organization. Created an international business portal providing bi-lateral country information, as well as a bi-lateral business contact database. Championed the initiative with Congressional leaders and State, and Local political representatives
Artist Pro Inc
DBA the Recording Industry Source Book
Interim COO/CFO
Turn-around
Due to internal fraud, client experienced severe negative cash flow and was on the brink of collapse. Turned around this $12MM second stage start-up publishing company to profitability and positioned the company for acquisition. Managed all Operational, IT, and Finance functions. Reduced financial commitments by 80%, re-structured the Balance Sheet by converting start-up Long Term Notes to Equity, re-classifying expenses and negotiating a 90% reduction in past due State and Federal Taxes. Introduced new sales channels, and expanded into the European market. Positioned the company for acquisition valued at $17MM. Directory is currently the world's largest US Music Industry Trade directory! Staff: 25 Direct Reports.
Ernst & Young LLC Senior Supervisory Consultant
M & A due diligence analysis of financial institutions, Portfolio Valuation, and LBO Resturcturing
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Senior Financial Analyst Co-managed the merger of 60 failing financial institutions Performed regulatory compliance analysis and financial analysis of 12th District banks