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CPA / Consultant

CPA / Consultant

Work Experience

1998 to present
NEW YORK, NY / PLUMSTED, NJ

Interim Controller for American Express Membership B@nk (MB) during start-up phase. Responsible for identifying and reporting start-up and ongoing expenses for MB and preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Managed the budget preparation for the quarterly forecasts for MB Operations. Instrumental in reducing MB¡¦s call center and Operations management expenses by approximately 75 percent (annualized savings of approximately $8mm).
Analyzed MB¡¦s cost infrastructure against competitors such as NetBank and Telebank (now eTrade Bank). Lead benchmarking efforts and assisted senior management to identify and close serious competitive gaps.
Responsible for providing key systems analysis and training resources to MB during migration to a new back office banking platform.
Perform business valuations for retail, manufacturing, travel, wholesale and construction companies.
Performed turn-around consulting for $125mm+ manufacturing company. Provided client with cash management leadership; effectively refocused Accounts Receivable Department and negotiated payment schedules with vendors. Instrumental in helping client evaluate business needs, management capabilities and reorganizing management team.

AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES CO. INC.
NEW YORK, NY

Account Vice President - American Express Telecom Inc. 1997 to 1998
Developed the International Prepaid Phonecard product for Amex Telecom Inc. Generating $1.5mm in first year sales.
Negotiated with major telecommunications corporations to develop joint venture services for American Express customers.


Responsible for the development of strategic marketing plans and marketing collateral, and the acquisition of internal and external distribution channels.
Developed and managed back-office support (operations, customer service, accounting, etc.) for the new International Prepaid Phonecard service.

Senior Manager - International Telecommunications 1995 to 1996
Negotiated a Telecom/Financial Services joint venture agreement, which increased profitability by over 450 percent, while at the same time enhancing services provided to the high-income frequent business traveler market.
Awarded 1996 Chairman¡¦s Award for Quality for the development and rollout of a new telecommunications product offered to American Express cardholders in Mexico. The service was the first joint venture negotiated between American Express and Telefonos¡¦ De Mexico.
Negotiated and implemented telecommunications joint venture between American Express, Sprint International and Bank Hapoalim of Israel, enhancing the value of the American Express card to Israeli cardholders.
Successfully handled emergency situations requiring immediate action and senior executive attention (e.g. AT&T WorldPlus contract cancellation).

Senior Financial Analyst - HQ Business Planning & Financial Analysis 1992 to 1995
Led European reengineering team and made recommendations to senior management for the streamlining of New Accounts and New Plastics processes. Recommendations were implemented in 1994 and resulted in annual savings of over $2 million.
Managed the annual development of the $135 million budget for Amex TRS¡¦s HQ staff departments (e.g. Human Resources, Finance, General Counsel, etc.) Devised allocation methodologies to more effectively charge out corporate services.

Senior Auditor/Auditor - Internal Audit ¡V Eastern USA & Canada 1989 to 1992
Planned/managed complex financial and operational audits across all TRS product lines (Card, Travel, Travelers Cheque, Publishing and Direct Merchandising). Managed audits within budgeted time and financial constraints.
Offered consultative recommendations, enhanced operational effectiveness and profitability. Communicated findings/recommendations to senior management.

Accountant - TRS HQ General Accounting 1987 to 1989


Education

New York University - MBA
Finance & Economics (presently completing) 2003

Certified Public Accountant ¡V Virginia 1990

Brigham Young University - BS
Accounting with emphasis in Business Management 1987


Languages

English, German

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