THOMAS R.

TAIT AZ 85251

1630 S. Torre Molinos Circle - Tempe, C: 602.717.8760 - H: 480.788.2435 tt1e36cc4@westpost.net

SUMMARY FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL with demonstrated success directing accounting functions in businesses of various sizes in diverse environments. Comprehensive background includes department needs analysis, implementation of new AP and AR policies an d procedures, customer satisfaction and service, budgets and initiating efficien t workflow strategies. Researches and evaluates the overall performance of the a ccounting department; determines and restructures overextended areas and decreas es unnecessary functions. Sees the big picture of an organization; sets up plans , communicates and collaborates effectively with all internal and external busin ess partners to generate an efficient and profitable accounting department. KEY QUALIFICATIONS Financial & Accounting Management Customer Service Orientation Departmental Needs Analysis & Management Shared Business Services Asset Management Financial Reporting Customer Needs Analysis & Retention Complex Problem Solving International Experience Six Sigma Trained AP / AR Business Solutions New Business Development Project Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Consultant - Business Development 2007 - Present EZ SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, LLC - Tempe, Arizona 2009 - Present Founded company to develop IPhone applications. Research and developed idea, collaborated on product design, marketing strategi es and promotions. Design logo and overall look of product. ECO TECH SOLUTIONS, LLC - Tempe, Arizona 2007 - Present Serve as liaison and primary contact between solar energy company, land-owners a nd financial sources to create sustainable and Green Building solutions to curre nt energy crisis. Performed financial feasibility studies for commercial projects regarding size, site planning, ROI and appropriate sustainable system. Collaborate and interface with all city, county, state officials and utility co mpanies as needed. Management / Accounts Payable 1996 - 2007 KAHALA CORPORATION - Scottsdale, Arizona 2006 - 2007 Directed AP for advertising, building and equipment divisions of Blimpies, TacoT ime, Surf City Squeeze and 7 other franchise operations. Managed data entry, pay ments, account reconciliations and vendor relations.

Reconciled and reduced 3-month backlog of AP invoices to current for all franch ise operations. Eliminated late payment charges by interfacing with contractors to ensure quick and proper submission of invoices, signatures and authorizations for payment. Increased cash flow by negotiating better pricing terms and payment plans with vendors. Mandated direct communication between purchasing and vendors regarding pricing; this directive decreased misunderstandings related to price quotes, changes and order status. Reconciled corporate Blimpee franchise records, which provided company with inf ormation to collect missed licensure payments.

Thomas R. Tait Page 2 C: 602.717.8760 - H: 480.699.1245 tt1e36cc4@westpost.net MAR MENOR MULTIMEDIA SL - Santiago La Ribera, Spain 2003 - 2005 Managed office operations, which included AP, AR, general accounting and custome r service. Scheduled workflow to meet advertising deadlines. Eliminated ad rework 50% by analyzing workflow and collaborating efficiently wi th the graphic arts department in meeting realistic advertising deadlines. Streamlined the entire ad submission process, which created a faster response t o customers needs and increased sales approximately 15%. Created a new expense report and reimbursement schedule that reflected all sale s-related and general corporate expenditures, thus giving management a clear pic ture revenue and cash flow. MOBILITY ELECTRONICS - Scottsdale, Arizona 2000 - 2001 Directed AP functions in a start-up company; served as back-up to AR manager, as needed. Wrote, developed and implemented new department policies and procedures. Interacted with vendors to ensure compliance with purchase orders Provided reports to senior management in order to prioritize vendor payments an d keep focus on cash flow ARTHUR ANDERSEN - Tempe, Arizona 2000 Managed three workgroups transitioning from General Motors Financial Services de partment, Pontiac, Michigan to Tempe office. Each group represented three brands of automobiles, each with its own AP system. Cross-trained 26 data entry personnel to handle AP functions with accuracy to m eet 5-month transition. Reviewed and revised desktop procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability. Participated in testing of systems and system requirements in order to perform various job sets. VISTACARE, INC. - Scottsdale, Arizona 1999 - 2000 Directed reorganization of the entire accounts payable department; hired, lead a nd developed a new high performance work team that reduced department turnover a nd created stability. Improved department workflow and efficiency by: - Replacing 16 temporary positions with 10 permanent staff, which eliminated con stant training and allowed associates to address daily business issues - Eliminating backlog of unprocessed invoices or work orders into the system by requiring daily input - Writing a new policy and procedure manual, thus creating continuity regarding

authorizations, signature approvals, submission of invoices and support document ation - Improving communication between field offices and vendors, reducing problem re solution from several weeks to being addressed daily - Initiating a new Purchased Card System that allowed the field offices to order directly from the vendors without POs. ALLIED SIGNAL INC. - Tempe, Arizona 1996 - 1999 Primary contact for 11 strategic business units, purchasing and finance managers , as well as a supply base of more than 25,000 vendors. Assisted and mentored st aff regarding product, service and customer issues. High volume work environment 1 million lines of A/P processed annually Trained and managed a staff of 28 into High performance work teams Reduced overtime to zero and decreased backlog within 3 days of being current Exceeded customer service goals 20% and reduced overall defects by more than 50 % by routinely performing root cause analysis and implementing improvements to e nsure customer satisfaction. Conducted staff meetings and training sessions to ensure compliance with new po licies and procedures. Completed Six Sigma Green Belt training and TQM (Total Quality Management Progr am). EDUCATION Master of Business Administration - Western International University, Phoenix, A rizona Master of Applied Psychology - University of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, Califor nia Bachelor of Science, Psychology / Political Science - Williamette University, Sa lem, Oregon COMPUTER PROFICIENCY PeopleSoft, Walker, JD Edwards, SAP, Ads, Solomon IV, QuickBooks, Enterprise, MS Office