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Nicola International, Los Angeles, CA a" Interim Chief Financial Officer a"
Contracted to lead the turnaround and financial restructuring for Nicola Intern
ational, a $20 million food company and a leader in the production and distribut
ion of Mediterranean Olives. Managed the Financial, Customer Service, Distribut
ion and Warehouse operations. Implemented a comprehensive project plan to reduc
e costs by changing business processes, rationalizing product lines, improving p
rofitability and operating efficiencies. Created a strong focus on managing cas
h flow and profits through metrics and improved cost accounting.
American Package Express, Irvine Ca. Interim Chief Financial Officer- Contra
cted to consolidate and centralize the accounting functions into a centralized G
reat Plains platform which saved $250,000. This was a parcel package company wit
h revenue over $100 million. Provided daily hands on focus over all of the cash
flow transactions.
ConAgra Grocery Products (ConAgra, Inc.), Fullerton, CA a" (2000-2001)
Executive Vice President, Financial and Administration a" Recruited as Senior Fi
nancial Officer for a $3 billion Consumer Food Products division. Directed 500
associates in finance, accounting, information systems and strategic planning.
a Involved in strategic direction establishing Mission, Vision and Value to revi
talize the business for growth.
a Participated in process to drive long-term profitability through the creation
of growth platforms.
a Designed balance scorecard to track key performance indicators against strateg
ic objectives.
a Launched acontinuous business forecastinga resulting in greater credibility of
forecasts.
Constellation Brands, Inc. a" Fairport, NY a" (1990-1999)
Senior Vice President / General Manager a" Canandaigua Wine Company (1996 to 199
9) Managed the 600 employee, $300 million Table Wine Business (Inglenook, Almade
n and Paul Masson) unit of Canandaigua Brands, a $1.2 billion producer of wines
and spirits. Tactically responded to competitive market challenges through the
following activities:
a Turned an industry wide crisis into a profitable outcome. Devised a strategy
to avoid a shortage of red wine. Supplied ample product, while tripling the gros
s profit as competitors lost business.
a Implemented a plan to reduce operating costs through consolidating production
facilities, rationalizing products, changing product design and improving operat
ing efficiencies, which led to $8 million of increased profits.
a Introduced Brand Repositioning strategy supported by consumer-driven research
to re-position and re-package four declining brands. This resulted in improved
sales, increased distribution and greater market share.
Senior Vice President / Chief Financial Officer a" (1990-1996) a" Directed Corpo
rate Treasury, Tax Internal Audit, Strategic Planning, SEC Financial Reporting,
Investor Relations, Information Systems and Human Resources.
a Guided company through a dramatic four-year growth period. Revenue grew from $
180 million to over $1.2 billion.
a Managed the capital structure through two secondary equity offerings, debt res
tructuring and five aroad shows, which enabled five successful acquisitions valu
ed at $600 million.
a Conducted due diligence, successful integration, restructuring and leveraged a
buyinga which resulted in the integration of five successful acquisitions over a
four year period.
Reckitt & Colman, PLC, Wayne, NJ a" (1977-1990)
Vice President, Finance & Planning (Durkee-French Foods, Airwick, Industries) a"
1985-1990
Controller (R.T. French out of Rochester, NY) a" 1982-1984
Director, Corporate Internal Audit (Reckitt & Coleman, London, England) - 1980-1
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Manager, Internal Audit (R.T. French, Rochester, NY) a" 1977-1980
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Thiel College, Greenville, PA
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)