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GREGORY G. GOTVALD
PO BOX 1615 · Mill Valley, CA 94942 · (415) 310-0982 (M)
SUMMARY:
Seasoned finance, operations and senior management professional with a record of achievement in a broad range of business environments. Looking to leverage this significant knowledge and experience to contribute to the success of an innovative and dynamic company.
EXPERIENCE:
HEALTH MEDICINE INSTITUTE Complementary Alternative Medicine Provider Lafayette, California
Chief Financial Officer / Controller May 2005 Present
· Recruited by the Board of Directors to establish financial reporting processes and controls and to systemize records management
· Increased efficiency by creating systems. For example, decreased provider pay processing time from eight hours to forty five minutes
· Identified and recommended ten percent budget cuts to bring the company from significant monthly deficits to break-even
· Responsible for content, accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and analyses for the CEO, Executive Director and Board of Directors
· Responsible for all aspects of facilities maintenance and MIS/IT
ENTREPRENEUR
GREEN LIGHT LED Developer of High Brightness LEDs Tiburon, California
Market Research Consultant June 2005 August 2005
BRAGG PERFORMANCE Automotive Computer Tuning to increase horsepower of rotary engines Sacramento, California
President & Chief Executive Officer January 2004 July 2004
SILVER BOX NETWORKS Wi-Fi Vending Machine Networking Hardware and Software Danville, California
Chief Financial Officer July 2003 March 2004
MCS Wi-Fi Access Points for Enterprise Networks Danville, California
Chief Financial Officer February 2002 May 2002
EXPLORER Venezuela, Peru, Chile and Argentina
Trekker / Backpacker July 2001 January 2002
PULSARadio CORPORATION Wireless Broadband Systems Provider Fremont, California
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Board Secretary July 2000 June 2001
· Co-Founder & Seed Founder of the seven member team that developed a non-line-of site self-configuring planar antenna and router
· Created and conducted adaptive VC presentations, market projections and five-year pro-forma income statements presented to 90% of the top VC firms on Sand Hill Road in order to raise $12 million in first-round financing
· Monitored and developed strategic and tactical response to the competitive landscape of the industry with respect to customers, competitors, equipment providers and financings
· Managed all aspects of the international components of the business, including R&D in Germany and sales to Latin America
· Responsible for every aspect of creating a business from the ground up and then winding down operations to close the doors
CANNELL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Micro-Cap Long/Short Hedge Fund San Francisco, California
Vice President of Operations and Finance January 1998 June 2000
Responsible for a broad range of responsibilities as assets under management increased from $70 million to $300 million and the team grew from three to an office of twelve. Responsibilities Included:
· Company Accounting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, budgeting, insurance policies, monitored bookkeeper
· Fund Accounting portfolio reconciliation and adjustments, performance calculations, private placement valuations, Arthur Andersen audit and K-1 preparation
· Marketing, Sales and Client Service responsible for investor and prospect communications and relations; answered RFPs; reported and maintained performance numbers
· Equity Trading executed equity trades with numerous brokers and settled breaks and settlement issues with prime broker
· Equity Research evaluated companies and industries for portfolio recommendations; created pro-forma income statements; performed various ad hoc quantitative screens using Multex, Bloomberg, and Disclosure; analyzed 10-Ks and 10-Qs; attended trade shows, road shows, conferences, earnings calls, and company visits
· Human Resources responsible for the hiring and dismissal of office personnel; developed and administered health plan
· Compliance reviewed portfolios for errors and investment guideline limits; monitored employee trading; maintained Blue Sky records; filed required SEC filings (SC13-Gs)
· MIS/IT acquired, installed and maintained workstations and computer network and later managed vendors
E*TRADE SECURITIES Palo Alto, California
Senior Margin Analyst May 1996 August 1997
· Assisted in structuring the Margin Department as the company became self-clearing and independent
· Managed exposure of market risk to firm which was crucial for investors while the company held its Initial Public Offering (IPO)
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES San Mateo, California
Institutional Services Specialist June 1994 May 1996
FRANKLIN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES San Mateo, California
Investor Relations Account Manager March 1991 - June 1994
EDUCATION:
Santa Clara University MBA Concentration: Investments 1994 Santa Clara, California
Auburn University Bachelor of Science: Finance 1990 Auburn, Alabama
key word: start-up
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