Senior Operations and Finance Executive who has successfully led

business growth from startup to a multi-million dollar public entity.

Held high level roles in international logistics and supply chain
management, transportation, and warehouse management. Talented leader
directing highly skilled finance and accounting teams to support
achievement of overall corporate goals and objectives.
Value Offered In Entrepreneurial Leadership
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* M&A/Integration Management - Evaluated numerous acquisition
targets and played a vital role in due diligence, negotiation, and
integration - anticipating, reacting, and responding quickly to
issues as they surfaced.
* Restructuring and Turnaround - Instrumental in re-engineering
systems, implementing process improvements, and restructuring
organizations through the establishment and analysis of business
metrics, to address bottlenecks and create throughput.
* Strategic Business Planning - Key contributor on the leadership
team directing multi-location operations, as well as planning the
strategic direction of the business.
* Financial Management - As controller, finance manager, and CFO for
private and public entities, knowledgeable and experienced in SEC
regulatory compliance and reporting, preparation of consolidated
statements, and financial analysis and forecasting.
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Professional Experience
CEO/CFO/COO
Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc.
East Meadow, NY 2005 - Present
In 2005, formed Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. to facilitate
additional funding and investment options for the company, becoming
CFO/COO, and a member of the Board of Directors. The holding company
was comprised of three subsidiaries: Cargo Connection Logistics Corp.
(CCLC), Cargo Connection Logistics-International, Inc. (CCLC -
formerly Mid-Coast Management, Inc.), and Nuclear Material Detection
Technologies, Inc.
As CFO of the holding company, was responsible for SEC regulatory
compliance issues, preparation of quarterly 10-Qs and annual 10-K
reports, and worked directly with internal and external auditors.
Prepared consolidated statements on the parent company and its three
subsidiaries.
Member of corporate representation selection committee and liaison
with corporate investor relations. Helped negotiate and secured $2.2M
in venture capital corporate financing from Yorkville Advisers, LLC.
In 2008, became CEO and Chairman of the Board of Cargo Connection
Logistics Holding, Inc., following the divestiture of Cargo Connection
Logistics Corp., while continuing to maintain CFO and COO
responsibilities for the organization.
Executive Vice President
Cargo Connection Logistics Corp.
East Meadow, NY 1996 - 2008
Joined Cargo Connection Logistics, a transportation and logistics
company, in 1996, as Executive Vice President with an ownership
interest. The company was undercapitalized and needed a creative
financial leader who could continually streamline operations, improve
processes, and integrate new acquisitions, in addition to obtaining
the necessary funds to support its current operations.
Led management team and approximately 150 employees in operations,
sales, facilities management, accounting, and human resources - across
multiple locations. Negotiated corporate service contracts as well as
leased equipment and facilities. Supervised human resources and
outsourcing functions; defined job descriptions for employees. A few
key accomplishments:
* Helped grow the company from infancy as a privately-held company
in a single location (New York), to a publicly traded,
multi-million dollar operation in 7 US states with an
international presence, generating combined revenues of
approximately $18M.
* Led integration team following the successful 2001 acquisition of
Atlanta and Miami locations of a competitive air-freight
transportation company.
* Spearheaded efforts in the 1998 acquisition of a competitor in the
expedited truck transportation industry - merged and integrated
five locations into current network operations.
* One of the key drivers of management team's additional
entrepreneurial pursuits in real estate and freight forwarding -
including the formation and leadership (as CEO) of Unity Logistics
and Transportation, Inc.
Chief executive officer
Unity Logistics and Transportation, Inc.
Merrick, NY 2005 - Present
Formed, led, and positioned this startup company to compete in the
freight forwarding marketplace as a separate business interest of the
Cargo Connection management team, providing services to customers with
overseas shipping and transport needs. Coordinated all services
necessary from Purchase Order to final destination on behalf of
customer, including sales trips to meet with customers, all customer
service efforts, collections, and vendor relations.
Director, Finance Admin & StrategY
Ben Forman & Sons, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY 1992 - 1995
Recruited by one of the owners, following the sale of Landes, to
strengthen the financial position and grow this private, $6.5M
manufacturing company to its next level. Managed a controller and 6
employees in accounting and finance, with dotted line responsibility
for information technology, and added responsibility for managing the
owners' real estate, personal ventures, and investments.
* Assisted owners in development and negotiation of favorable
collective bargaining agreement, working closely with local and
national building service workers' union representatives.
* Spearheaded conversion of company's information systems from Main
Frame to PC-based network computer system.
Vice President/General Manager
Landes Marketing Corporation, Inc.
Yonkers, NY 1990 - 1992
Joined Landes, a $10M national importer and distributor of
silver-plated tabletop and giftware products, to help restructure the
company's financial debt and reduce costs after the company had
sustained heavy losses. Oversaw the company's daily operations with
responsibility for finance and accounting, office and warehouse
operations, customer service, domestic and international purchasing,
inventory control, and human resources.
Managed a staff of 45 employees; prepared and implemented a $10.25M
annual operating budget; and maintained banking relationships for
company's line-of-credit, letters-of-credit, and borrowing base
lending needs.
* Assisted the owners in turning around the company, streamlining
operations, strengthening its financial position, and preparing
the company for sale to a competitor in 1992.
* Strengthened relations with international suppliers in Europe and
Asia by improving the use of letters-of-credit - resulting in
on-time shipments.
prior experience
Gained valuable experience in sales, finance, purchasing, and general
management in the wholesale (import/export), commercial printing, and
industrial products industries.
CONTROLLER AND DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
Lafayette Precision Products, Inc. 1988 - 1990
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/CONTROLLER
M. Blumenthal Graphics, Inc. 1983 - 1988

GENERAL MANAGER/CONTROLLER/SALES
Norman Goldstein Associates, Inc. 1982 - 1983
Education
M.B.A.
Adelphi University, NY, 1984
Concentration in Corporate Finance and International Business
B.S., Business Administration
Northeastern University, MA, 1982
Concentration in Accounting
Professional/community ACTIVITY
Financial Executives International (FEI)
Alpha Epsilon Pi
(President and Treasurer at Northeastern University)
East Meadow Jewish Center, East Meadow, NY
Chairperson, Board of Trustees (2008 - Present)
President (2006 - 2008)
Chairperson - Finance Committee (2003 - 2006, 2009)
Chairperson - Fundraising Committee (2002 - 2005)
Rotary International, District 7250,

Freeport-Merrick, NY
Budget Committee (2009 - Present)
My Special Place, Inc., East Meadow, NY
(Afterschool activity/counseling center for children with special
needs)
Board Member (2008 - Present)
Charter Committee (2008)
Congregation B'nai Israel, Freeport, NY
Chairperson, Board of Trustee (1996 - 1998)
President (1994 - 1995)
Financial Secretary (1990 - 1993)
Endorsements