Lead client engagements to identify and implement profit growth strategies. Prepare clients for acquisitions and lead integration efforts. Drive operational improvements to build margins. Provide corporate finance services including planning, analysis, treasury, capital planning.

Retained by new owners of Direct Holdings Worldwide (former Time Life) and promoted to President of $125M company based on reputation for driving organizational performance. Built and served as executive leader for multiple customer – facing brands, including Time Life Music and Video, Wolfgang Puck, and StarVista Live Cruises and Festivals, providing strategic direction and operational oversight with full P&L accountability.

Retained by new private-equity owners to lead complex transition of AOL-Time Warner division to PE-owned Direct Holdings Worldwide; received promotion to Chief Financial Officer of holding company after first year. Provided executive financial leadership for privately held portfolio, including Time Life (direct response) and Lillian Vernon (catalog) with annual revenue of $200M+. Directed business planning and analysis across multiple business lines, identified and leveraged synergy opportunitie

Promoted to Chief Financial Officer to revitalize stagnant profitability and improve operational efficiency. Held global responsibility for all accounting, financial and strategic planning, directing multinational financial team operating in Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America. Managed US-based call center, customer service and order management functions, and warehouse with 500+ employees across eight locations. Prepared annual budgets and forecasts, while leading operations reviews across

Increasingly responsible roles in division of publicly-held company. Had responsibility for ensuring accuracy of books and records, budgeting and forecasting, and ROI studies.