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xxx-xxx-xxxx                                                                                  abc@xyz.com

 

 

Career Objective                                                                                            

Accomplished, results-driven leader eager to contribute dynamic management, negotiation and business development talents toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing operational and financial performance.

 

Profile                                                                                                              

  Offer over 20 years progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with comprehensive management background.

  Entrusted with achieving optimal utilization of human and financial resources through proactive workflow planning/coordination and budget administration.

  Effectively define, develop and implement targeted action plans to maximize operational productivity, efficiency and profitability.

  Proactive leader who successfully develops, mentors and leads top-performing teams committed to providing superior service.

  Proven value and dedication as a team member, as demonstrated by longevity and progression throughout career.

  Exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies to boost company leveraging.

  Dynamic communication, presentation, relationship building and problem-solving abilities.

  Excel at interacting with broad populations including senior management and staff as well as clients and external contractors.

  Proven track record of providing exceptional operationally focused internal client support from the accounting and finance function. 

 

Key Achievements                                                                                            

  Relied upon to lend expertise toward overseeing all operations of a $100 million revenue company and served as a Management Representative of a $44 million facility at Whetstone. 

  Successfully negotiated and completed numerous acquisition/divestiture transactions at Luna Entertainment, including $95 million entity divestiture, $10 million acquisition of Colorado commercial property and $5.5 million acquisition of power sports recreational business.

  Resourcefully raised additional angel equity at Systems Research & Development including funding from the FBI and In-Q-Tel, directly collaborating with team members.

  Recognized by senior management as one of the most operationally focused and business savvy managers in Arthur Andersen s Las Vegas office.

 

Professional Experience                                                                               

Whetstone - Phoenix, AZ                                                                                  2002-2004, 2008-Present

Founding Partner

  Contribute dynamic leadership skills in managing strategic & operational consulting projects as well as internal control review services to hedge fund, real estate and hospitality companies.

  Conduct comprehensive financial review and analysis in order to prepare and present annual forecasts and detailed written business and strategic plans.

  Clarify managerial span of controls and accountability by proficiently designing, developing and executing substantial business and accounting processes; present best practice reporting models in terms of financial analysis and labor management efficiency.

 

Luna Entertainment - Novi, MI                                                                                         2004-2008

Chief Financial Officer

  Proficiently handled multiple equity/debt financing transactions, demonstrating solid financial expertise and negotiation abilities in achieving goals; completed $41 million hospitality debt financing, $17 million aircraft debt financing and private placement of over $40 million in Arizona real estate.

  Initiated/implemented new financial and business processes to optimize daily operations for over 30 entities; steered cash forecasting models and cost-effectively administered financial budgets.

  Exhibited strong managerial abilities in overseeing construction expenditures, architectural and general contractor selection for numerous real estate projects ranging from $2 million to $70 million.

 

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Systems Research & Development - Las Vegas, NV                                                       2001-2002

Interim Chief Financial Officer

  Effectively planned, coordinated and oversaw all financial functions supporting enterprise-wide operations including product pricing and positioning, with full accountability for job costing, billing and contracting.

 

Arthur Andersen - Las Vegas, NV                                                                                   1995-2001

Senior Manager, Business Risk Consulting Practice (1998-2001)

Manager, Assurance Practice (1995-1998)

  Concurrently applied sharp business acumen toward preparing financial statement audits and reviews of companies SEC filings and managing high visibility consulting and tactical regulatory compliance projects, further illustrating ability to manage multiple functions.

  Efficiently planned and coordinated workflow of 20 professionals and assigned projects to optimize utilization of human capital and operational resources.

  Acquired valuable experience in all aspects of financial and statutory reporting requirements and reported directly to Board of Directors and other senior management personnel. 

 

Additional employment history and information available upon request.

 

Education & Certification                                                                             

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - University of Nevada at Las Vegas

Active Nevada CPA (#2116)

 

Professional Affiliations                                                                             

Previous Member - Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants Gaming Task Force

Previous Member - Nevada Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee, Nine Years & $650 million in assets

Workshop Creator & Scheduled Speaker - NIGA Seminar Institute, 2004

 

Publications                                                                                                     

Richardson, F. (2003). Prudent Financial Oversight for Tribal Casinos.  Casino Enterprise Management.   Volume 13, No. 12 pp. 42 - 47.

Richardson, F. (2003). Hospitality and Gaming Training Audits.  Indian Gaming.  Volume 13, No. 12 pp. 52-53.

Richardson, F. (2004).  Marketing Investment Audit Techniques:  Part 1:  Complimentaries.  Casino Enterprise Management.  Volume 2, No. 2 pp. 86 - 89.

Richardson, F. (2004).  Marketing Investment Audit Techniques:  Part 2:  Database Marketing.  Casino Enterprise Management.  Volume 2, No. 2 pp. 52 - 54.