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I am a trustworthy, disciplined and loyal financial executive ready to make an impact. Expert at preparing financial projections and compiling annual budgets.

Responsible for managing the financial functions of 14 plumbing and drain offices in California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Utah. Duties include internal and external reporting, analysis, forecasting, strategic planning and enforcing compliance. Provide financial leadership and guidance to operations and finance staff in each branch. Responsible for overseeing monthly close, hiring and training of financial staff in addition to performing frequent field and inventory audits. Prepare weekly estimates as well as $100 million annual budget and serve as regional liaison for Memphis-based headquarters.

Division Controller

Oversaw launch of innovative digital classified advertising magazines on tablet platform. Responsible for securing downloads of html5 applications from iTunes store, as well as national distribution of companion print products. Duties included securing partnerships with content providers, performing strategic analytics and negotiating print and on-line media purchases. Coordinated all aspects of print production and distribution such as choosing regional printing plants, locating regional distributors and establishing freight networks. Help Me Rent Magazine is a revolutionary company which provides an efficient and easy rental search process. HMRM provides a dynamic online and print advertising arena, supported by the most advanced integrated technology. Help Me Rent Magazine is where Owners and Renters connect.

Director of Circulation and Digital Marketing Operations

Performed detailed analysis of revenue and expenses for six newspapers and multiple web-sites including Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Whittier Daily News, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, San Bernardino Sun, Redlands Daily Facts and LA.com. Prepared $100 million annual budget, monthly variance analysis as well as weekly operating profit estimates. Served on numerous multimedia teams with vice presidents of all departments to design and implement new advertising revenue initiatives, and strategic expense reduction opportunities in print, custom publishing and online. Prepared and participated in budget presentations to senior executives, including CEO Dean Singleton. Wrote four columns from 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, which were printed in five newspapers. Proficient with MS Office, OutlookSoft and JD Edwards.

Finance Director

Managed all clerical staff, including accounts payable and receivables. Prepared annual $10 million budget, monthly period close, variance reports and reconciliations. Managed monthly expenses and approved all discretionary spending. Provided strategic analysis of sales, profitability and market trends. Responsible for internal controls and Sarbanes/Oxley compliance as well as internal, external and Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) audits. Proficient with Lawson, Seagate Crystal Reports and AS/400 platform. "Employee of The Year" in 1991.

Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager

navigated 35,000-mile tour to all 50 states in luxury motor home with Chairman of the Board of the Gannett Company, Al Neuharth, and staff. Coordinated with all 26 USA TODAY circulation offices. Arranged events such as MLB All-Star balloting negotiating session between Mr. Neuharth and Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth. Managed subsequent 12-month promotional tour aboard motor home. Coordinated events at Super Bowl XXII, Kentucky Derby, Indianapolis 500 and the 1988 Calgary Olympics.

Circulation Marketing Manager

Supervised staff of four district sales managers in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Increased sales at La Guardia and Kennedy Airports by more than 25 percent.

Circulation Zone Manager

Managed wholesale circulation district in central New Jersey. Succeeded in more than doubling circulation within district. Prepared and participated in presentations to the President of USA TODAY.

Circulation District Sales Manager

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David Silk

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Help Me Rent Magazine.com

Los Angeles Newspaper Group

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Milton Academy

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School