HENRY A LABRECQUE

16 May Street
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978-532-1564
Cell: 978-857-0973
E-Mail: hlfd8736@westpost.net
Executive Profile
Ability to identify and develop effective solutions for a variety of financial a
nd operational issues within all functional level departments such as Finance,
Marketing, New Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Human Resour
ces and Shipping .
Skill Highlights
Small business development
Expertise in operations and finance
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Contract Negotiation
Core Accomplishments
Business Development:
Developed business plan and secured financing for multiple corporate ventures.
Fiscal and Operational Management
Managed all financial and operational activities.
Contract Negotiation
Negotiated the contract for the sale of three companies.
Project Management:
Project Leader for new product development.
Professional Experience
March 2008 to Current
XRF Corporation Woburn, MA
President/CEO/Chairman
Duties include full administration of all departments, activities and personnel
in a manufacturing environment. Radiation Safety Officer. Negotiated the sale
of all IP rights. Organized due diligence in preparation for sale of business un
it.
October 1994 to March 2008
Treasurer/CFO
Responsible for all financial related activities including systems set up and im
plementation, business development, budgets, cash flow management and taxes.
May 1994 to July 2006
Ameriprise Financial Danvers, MA
Certified Financial Planner CFP
Developed practice specializing in Investment Planning, tax planning, retirement
planning, estate planning, asset allocation and business valuation and planning
. Negotiated sale of practice July 2006.
June 1988 to January 2004
WSH ENTERPRISES, INC Charlestown, MA
Vice-president
Developed business and financial plan for a new corporate venture. Secured all
financing, negotiated all contracts, monitored all phases of the expansion proje
ct. Responsible for financial reporting and analysis, systems development, cash
flow, budgets and taxes.
Negotiated sale of business.
January 1984 to July 1988
W.R. Grace & Co. Woburn, MA
Plant Controller
Multi-plant responsibilities included plant and cost accounting, inventory contr
ol, and personnel. responsible for financial reporting, systems development, pl
ant and cost analysis, budgets, A/P, A/R and payroll. Managed major standardize
d cost system conversion.
January 1982 to January 1984
W.R Grace & Co. Woburn, MA
Assistant Controller
Project Leader. Developed and managed implementation of an integrated manufactu
ring and accounting MRP inventory control system. Task force member in the impl
ementation of a new general ledger system.
February 1980 to January 1982
W.R. Grace & Co. Woburn, MA
Plant Accountant
Developed and implemented a new manufacturing cost system with the result being
accurate inventory, cost and gross margin reporting.
June 1979 to February 1980
Lear Siegler Inc. Marblehead, MA
Plant Accountant
Managed accounting staff. Responsible for financial statements, monthly closing
s, financial analysis, cash flow analysis, budgets and inventory accounting.
June 1978 to June 1979
Lear Siegler Inc. Marblehead, MA
Cost Accountant
Cost saving accomplishments included the set up and maintenance of inventory con
trol procedures resulting in savings over $175,000/yr. Developed a company owne
d trucking fleet saving $250,000/yr in freight expenses
Education
2008 RSCS, Stratham, NH ,
RSO Designation Radiation Safety Officer Training
2002 College of Financial Planning, Denver, CO ,
CFP designation Financial Planning
1992 Bentley College, Waltham, MA ,
M.B.A. Finance
1978 Salem State College, Salem MA ,
B.S.B.A. Accounting & Finance
Personal Information
Married with four children, Enjoy bowling, fishing, traveling.
Community Service
Finance Committee member, St. John the Baptist parish, Peabody, MA
Financial Adviser, Solute to Youth Program
Past Little League Coach, Cubmaster, Notary Public