10401 Interlochen Court Palos Hills, IL 60465 Summary of Qualifications

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Results driven Sr. Management Leader with a distinguished career building organi zations, developing teams and significantly improving operational performance. H ighly skilled in managing the efforts and activities of people, capital, and res ources to reduce costs, improve productivity, and enhance operating efficiencies for both single-site and multi-location companies, including multi-channel (sto re, catalog) businesses. Proven ability in managing the financial risks of the business and in providing financial planning and record-keeping, as well as fina ncial reporting to senior management and board of directors of financial perform ance and forecasts. Demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities with the capacity to build, train and mentor highly productive finance and operational teams. Change agent with o utstanding strategic vision, leadership, communication and organizational skills , which have proven to be critical assets in developing a positive work environm ent, managing people, and exceeding company goals. Possesses a unique blend of expertise in technical knowledge, growth strategy development, strategic busines s planning, coordinating operations and establishing/leveraging existing partner ships. More than 15 years of progressive leadership and management experience involving : Leadership Team Building Turn-Around Leadership Board Experience Training and Leadership Development Finance P&L/Budget/Forecasting Risk Management/Auditing Cash Flow Management Corporate/Investment Finance Financial Reporting Operations Management Operations Analysis Organizational Design/Development Process Performance Improvements Vendor Relations/Contract Negotiations Systems/Technology Utilization Business Strategy Strategic Business Planning Partner/Channel Development Customer Satisfaction Business Intelligence Regulatory Compliance Professional Experience C.D. Peacock 1992 - Present

Chief Financial Officer (1998-01/31/11) Oversees all company operations, sales, marketing, and human resources. Holds r esponsibility for financial planning, including determining the economic feasibi lity of potential locations. Performs all aspects of cash management, including

developing open-to-buy budgets designed to improve buyer efficiency and conserv e cash. Analyzes inventory pricing and margins. Negotiates contracts with prin t, media, and mall leasing representatives. Reviews monthly reports of financia l results, identifying and investigating variances from plan. Executes special financial projects, including what-if scenarios. Supervises computer implementa tions and conversions. Reports and discusses all operating results directly wit h the company owner. Direct Reports:11 Indirect Reports:12 Recognized opportunity to reduce operational costs and improve operational effic iencies. Researched and investigated legal ramifications of current lease agreem ent, partnered with external stakeholders, created and implemented action plan w ithin 6 months. Resulted in combining our facilities that generated operational efficiencies and reduced occupation expenses in a new location by 35%. Identified need for company to be less reliant on outside funding. Assessed situ ation, reviewed all financial metrics, developed and implanted strategy that inc luded inventory controls and new bartering initiative within 90 days. Resulted i n improvements in cash flow.

Frank J. Vrkjan, CPA

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Due to economic downturn company needed to reduce expenses. Analyzed and evaluat ed all financial business expenses, identified opportunities for cost reduction, designed cost reduction strategy within 30 days. Directed implementation which resulted in reducing expenses for advertising by 19% and other S.G & A expenses by 20% within 90 days. Leases at multiple locations were expiring which could potential increase operat ing costs long term. Conducted market and demographic analysis, presented findin gs to leasing agents and utilized data to support successfully re-negotiation of long term leases that saved $250,000. Identified marketplace opportunity to increase market penetration in order to ge nerate incremental revenue. Assessed marketplace needs, created financial models and forecasts, presented, and secured senior management approval and funding wi thin 30 days. Resulted in expanding market penetration which generated $8 millio n in new revenue. Interim President (2003-2005) Managed the efforts and activities of people, capital, and resources to reduce c osts, improve productivity, and enhance operating efficiencies. Direct Reports:1 7 Indirect Reports:42 Asked by Corporate Management to assume business unit leadership role in order t o maintain stability and continue business operations. Created and fostered work environment that used incentives to drive operational productivity and sales gr owth. Successfully established common goal for all employees which improved mora le and generated a 30% increase in earnings over prior year. Recognized opportunity to reduce costs and improve margins. Targeted biggest ass et area of company, determined areas for improvement, developed, and implemented business initiative that resulted in increasing margin by 7% while reducing age d inventory by $1.2 million. Controller (1992-1998) Major responsibilities include financial statement preparation, forecasting, bud geting, standard costs and analysis. Maintain integrity of financial statements through monthly reconciliations and audits. Direct Reports:7 Indirect Reports:3 The existing software was antiquated and negatively affecting costs. Researched, presented, and secured approval from senior management for a new point of sale

and inventory computer system within 60 days. Led implementation which resulted in improved Marketing tools and reduction in inventory losses. Long term this so lution provided senior management with increased business data that maximized RO I. Triangle Mobile Electronics 1991 - 1992

Controller Performed cash management functions. Reviewed trends and cash positions with th e company owner. Restructured the total financial reporting package. Direct Rep orts:10 Indirect Reports:25 Identified opportunity to improve collections in order to increase cash flow. An alyzed and evaluated processes and systems, utilized data to develop financial s trategy that included creation of new business unit within 30 days. Executed str ategy which resulted in a 40% increase in collections which generated incrementa l cash flow. Glynwed USA Inc. Controller Prepared forecasts and annual budgets for all US subsidiaries. Reviewed financi al packages prepared by each US subsidiary on a monthly basis. Traveled to subs idiaries to conduct internal audits. Assisted in preparing group consolidated t ax returns. Established and monitored the group's cash management system. Perf ormed administrative functions for US operations, encompassing pensions, insuran ce, and consulting contracts. Direct Reports:12 Frank J. Vrkjan, CPA Pg. 3

Recognized need to turnaround subsidiaries negative cash flow. Assessed situatio n, audited financial metrics, identified lack of controls as problem area, devel oped and implemented new procurement policy within 90 days. Successfully achieve d positive cash flow. Philip Rosenstrock & Co. Public Accounting Position Wolf & Co. Public Accounting Position

Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Illinois, Chicago Cash Management, Duke University Certified Public Accounting Certification Affiliations American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Illinois Certified Public Accounting Society