Consulate General of the Netherlands
Interim Program Director, CIO, Board Chairman

Netherland-American Commerce Network Initiative

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
 

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