Provide leadership and direction for client organizations in US and former Soviet Union countries. Consult with senior leaders and decision makers to assess needs and manage engagements from planning through execution. Working through complex and challenging issues faced by clients. Audit financial systems and procedures, scrutinize accounting/treasury practices and propose solutions to boost cash flow, consistency and compliance. Advice on general business and operating models across the economic cycle of the clients. Selected Contributions: * Designed new business processes from the ground up, and worked with client leaders and employees in creating efficient and organized operations and workflow. * Implemented new marketing strategies that seized attention of targeted audiences and increased visibility, profitability and brand recognition in US and overseas. * Played integral role in establishing international office for US-based company, with accountability for setting up new facility, hiring staff and introducing policies and procedures.

SMITH INTERNATIONAL INC. / WILSON INTERNATIONAL INC. (currently NOV), ( ------- Directed projects, and implemented controls to minimize company exposure and risk while strengthening operations to meet changing demands in oil and gas industry. Traveled extensively and conducted in-depth finance, operations and tax audits outside of North America (Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan). Evaluated processes, isolated performance gaps and directed engagements and process/procedure overhauls. Assisted in contracts and financial management. Monitored and reported project status. Selected Contributions: * Identified significant and pressing issues (including gross violations of laws and customs requirements, inscrutable accounting practices, erroneous human resources documentation, staff strikes and unpaid taxes), and stepped in as Director of Azerbaijan branch to oversee complete restructuring of operation. * Discovered urgent and long-standing problems throughout supply chain (logistics, warehouse, transportation, import/export, customs), and worked with third-party vendors and freight forwarders in resolving situations. * As Business Process Auditor, analyzed business processes for US operations, assessed effectiveness of internal controls, and proposed clear, results-driven strategies to ensure compliance and efficient business practices. * Supported and facilitated ISO-9000 certification in US.

Directed start-up efforts to prepare newly formed oil and gas company for commercial operations. Led and expedited complex registration procedures. Created all departments from scratch (Finance, Accounting, IT, Legal, Human Resources and others), and provided consistent leadership for staff. Managed financial and treasury functions, including fiscal analysis and planning, budget preparation and performance monitoring. Selected Contributions: * Successfully established, registered and oversaw five branches nationwide. * Researched and selected ERP system (and MRP module), and provided full-scale business process mapping and change management planning for major implementation project across enterprise (Russia and US). Trained local management in system operation. * Negotiated contracts and coordinated customers and supplier relations to enhance quality, compliance and cost savings.

Guided new aluminum company through start-up processes. Provided accounting leadership, and oversaw budget planning and cost controls. Implemented GAAP and Russian Accounting Principles and introduced processes for transparent external and internal reporting. Transferred staff to new entity, and created human resources paperwork. Designed and led training programs. Provided legal expertise for contracts. Selected Contributions: * Steered new organization from inception through launch. * Adjusted corporate standards to align with legal requirements for start-up company. * Expertly managed finance and accounting functions for two organizations, the LLC and Representative Office for Marketing. * Selected and rolled out ERP software to meet company requirements.

Led administrative and financial operations for Representative Office and provided direction in opening second legal entity (start-up LLC). Defined and mapped business and financial structures, policies, systems and best practices. Managed and motivated personnel in Finance, Accounting, Legal, HR and IT. Prepared treasury forecasts and oversaw accounting. Oversaw implementation of new ERP system. Selected Contributions: * Comprehensive reengineered financial accounts for Representative Office, and concurrently revamped legal, accounting, operations and logistics infrastructure (and redesigned customs practices) for LLC. * Proactively reduced operating expenses by analyzing processes and eliminating inefficient or non-value-add procedures.

Provided accounting leadership, and oversaw budget planning and cost controls. Implemented GAAP and Russian Accounting Principles and introduced processes for transparent external and internal reporting.

Financial Accounting & Controls,Reporting,Generall accounting duties.