http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/772152?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/772152?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:48:29 GMT Most recently updated answers by Herman Lorenz http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232218?answer_class=AnswerBase Investment Banking firm specializing in small and medium size business financing and acquisitions/divestitures. Managed divestitures of smaller units of large businesses. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:48:29 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/232218?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/214952?answer_class=AnswerBase Producer of newspapers, booklets, inserts and direct mail advertising nationally. Grew from purely financial role to operational management role in this multi-location manufacturer. GENERAL MANAGER *Redirected focus to new markets, increasing revenue $2.5 million. Grew revenues at sustained annual rate of more than 20%, expanding revenues 250% over 4 years. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER *Initiated just-in-time (JIT) inventory management and purchasing system. Reduced inventory investment 50%, while price of materials increased 50%, and volume of business increased 300%. GENERAL MANAGER / CFO (Forms Factory Inc - Subsidiary) CONTROLLER Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:45:04 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/214952?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140012?answer_class=AnswerBase Turned around $3.7 million operating loss for Company. Decreased direct costs 21%, saving $1.6 million; reduced total costs more than $6 million; created operating profit. Developed expansion plan to dramatically increase revenue. Produced plan for seven new directories in 2006 and 2007, and addional directories in future years. Focused distribution and production into better demographic patterns. Reduced printing cost $1 million in one year. Designed cash forecasting system to provide detailed requirements estimate for cash-starved business. Produced detailed weekly forecasts of cash flow more than one year in advance. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:44:22 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140012?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140009?answer_class=AnswerBase Developed financial operating forecast to obtain cash requirements and operational plan. Presented company to potential investors. Developed marketing plan to generate revenue. Analyzed potential business sectors; selected specific vertical markets; researched target data. Began sales work to start true business operation. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:43:32 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140009?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/212382?answer_class=AnswerBase Start-up internet competitive league cybergaming business, broadening the international team competitive game phenomenon into operational leagues with competitive structure. Retail sale of games and music. Consultant/ COO * Analyzing business opportunity; identifying competitive environment. Developing financial analysis package to identify opportunities for initial operations. Developing legal structure for international operations. Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:40:51 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/212382?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140015?answer_class=AnswerBase Masters of Business Administration GPA 4.0 National Honor Society - Beta Gamma Sigma Thu, 31 May 2007 14:07:10 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140015?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140007?answer_class=AnswerBase Producing package of information for potential private investors, carriers and advertisers. Developed roll-out plan, including revenue opportunities and staffing requirements; identified cost elements; established computer system requirements. Currently interviewing potential investors. Thu, 31 May 2007 14:01:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140007?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140002?answer_class=AnswerBase Analyzing business opportunity; identifying competitive environment. Developing financial analysis package to identify opportunities for initial operations. Developing legal structure for international operations. Thu, 31 May 2007 14:01:42 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140002?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140000?answer_class=AnswerBase * Analyzing business opportunity; identifying competitive environment. Developing financial analysis package to identify opportunities for initial operations. Developing legal structure for international operations. Thu, 31 May 2007 13:51:52 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/140000?answer_class=AnswerBase