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Accounting and Human Resources

AutoVitals is the automotive repair industry's leading provider of integrated solutions for, motorist acquisition, shop productivity and customer retention. AutoVitals focuses on providing high-value management and engagement service for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket.

Accounting & Finance Management •Managed various accounting and finance personnel and departments, including A/R, Financial Reporting, A/P, HR, IT and Taxes. •Used financial modeling to create budgets and successfully guide company in growth period •Effective in cash flow forecasting •Leveraged State and Federal programs to secure over $500,000 in funds to support aggressive growth plan. •Lead acquisition team to assure proper integration of the newly acquired company. •Streamlined the close process, reducing timelines from 20 days to 10 days, ensuring more timely financial information. •Extensive cost analysis experience, aiding pricing strategy changes and increasing profit margins. Operations Management •Successfully managed 50+ employees, in various companies and of different personality types. •Adapted the operational approach as the company grew from $300,000 in revenue, to over $10M annually, and from 16 to over 100 employees. •Guided $12M sales organization, creating compensation plans, quotas and goals to target sales attainment. •Lead annual and monthly budgeting process, evaluating sales, labor, supplies and capital requirements. Made operational and production plans to realize budgets. •Identified operational and cost inefficiencies and created strategies to increase productivity, improve efficiency and contain costs. Specialties: •Multi-faceted finance professional with 15+ years in service and manufacturing •Highly competent in finance, with specialization in start-up companies, strategic planning, and with notable computer and networking skills •Cooperative team player willing to follow policy and take direction •Multiple “Employee of the Month” and “Employee of the Year” recipient. •Recognized by management for cost containment and improving control structure. •Received “Decade of Outstanding Service” award.