Operations and training officer

Joshua DeKeyser

Operations and Training Officer - Department of the Army, Maneuver Training Center

Midlothian, VA

Work Experience

Operations and Training Officer

Department of the Army, Maneuver Training Center -

Blackstone, VA

2009 to Present

Building 3001, West 33rd Street, Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA 23824
Operations and Training Officer, 2009-Present
• Officer in charge of day to day Operations of Fort Picketts 20 live fire Ranges, and 42,000 acres of maneuver areas
• Responsible for the Coordination, Safety and Training of transient units at Fort Pickett.
• Provide oversight and supervision to Federal, State, Contracted employees and active Duty and National Guard Soldiers.
• Responsible for oversight of Frequency Management for Unmanned aerial and surface vehicles to ensure compliance with FAA, DOD, and Army regulations.
• Verify that all timecards are accurate and current, work with the State and Federal Human resource departments to ensure that all personnel have the correct charge codes, and ensure all timecards have been approved by the appropriate Federal or State Employee Managers.
• Review expense reports for accuracy and completeness; ensure the reports are submitted for approval through the appropriate channels and all incidental costs incurred by training units, and non-DOD entities are accurate and paid in full.
• Provide input to create and execute yearly budgets for Range Operations, the Sustainable Range Program, ITAM/RTLP (Integrated Training Area Management/Range and Training Land Program). Coordinate with Project Managers and Department Chiefs to capture anticipated expenses. Analyze prior year budget to make accurate projections.
• Responsible for Range Safety, and Aviation Safety, and Physical Security of government equipment, facilities, and personnel for the Maneuver Training Center.
• Serve as the Contracting Officers Representative of Security Guards on Fort Pickett. Responsible for the implantation of services and quality control of the $1.2 million recurring contract and its 30 contracted employees.
• Human Resources: Coordinate all tasks from origination of the position to the orientation of new hire. This includes creating and editing positions descriptions and staff requisition forms. Also, ensure employees submit all HR paperwork to the appropriate personnel for approval.
• Create and attend all progress reviews given to the Business Unit Manager and the Program Managers. Create and attend Business Unit Managers progress review to the corporate directors, CFO, and COO. Ensure action items from each review are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Create, review, and track all purchase orders and invoices for the Sustainable Range Program. Reconcile invoices against excel spreadsheets that contain budgeted hours and dollars for government contracts.

Sales Consultant

T-Mobile -

Richmond, VA

2005 to 2009

Responsible for establishing new accounts, assisting existing customers with service, customer relations, and technical support.
• Responsible for generating $250,000 in annual revenue.
• Supported the Sales Manager by surpassing all performance goals quarterly.

Sales and Marketing Specialist

Capital Remodeling -

Richmond, VA

2005 to 2005

2005
• Responsible for generating sales, referrals, and increasing market potential in the central Virginia Area.
• Performed Administrative duties including: generating sales reports, spreadsheets, completing sales transaction paperwork, cold calling customers and developing new marketing strategies to fit economically different sales areas.
• Worked directly with the General Sales Manager to meet company sales goals.

Sales Representative

Capital Pontiac/GMC -

Powhatan, VA

2004 to 2005

Responsible for generating sales, referrals, and customer service.
• Utilized the internet, telemarketing,

SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Defense Travel System
Range Facility Management Support System
Army Range Requirements Model

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Loyola University of New Orleans -

New Orleans, LA

2003

Mills E. Godwin High School -

Richmond, VA

1999

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Active Top Secret
• Excellent organizational/interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform successfully as an individual as well as in a team environment
• Characterized as motivated self-starter and loyal employee
• 5 years experience in Operations Management
• 5 years experience in Sales, Marketing and Customer Relations
• Physical Security Inspector, Anti-Terrorism Level II, Range Safety Level II, OSHA-Gen. Industry (40hrs)
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Corporate controller and chief accounting officer

Alan Spurlock

Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer - Knology, Inc

Lanett, AL

Work Experience

Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Knology, Inc

December 2008 to Present

Responsible for all external and internal financial reporting
* Accurately prepare the quarterly and annual SEC filings meeting required deadlines
* Coordinate the quarterly Audit Committee and Disclosure Committee meetings including scheduling, agendas, and materials
* Effectively perform due diligence work on acquisition targets
* Ensure accurate and timely valuation of assets and calculate value of intangible assets on small acquisitions
* Accurately prepare purchase price allocations and working capital adjustments of acquisitions
* Leader of the financial integration team for acquisitions
* Effectively coordinate audits and reviews, and communications with external auditors

Knology, Inc -

West Point, GA

August 2000 to Present

A publicly traded broadband telecommunications company with $520 million in revenues and $850 million in assets, serving selected cities in the United States

Director of Internal Audit

Knology, Inc

October 2003 to November 2008

Established and developed the internal audit function at Knology
* Established, implemented and directed the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 process ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
* Presented the results of audits and SOX testing quarterly to the Steering Committee (executive management) and Audit Committee
* Quickly and efficiently integrated new acquisitions into the SOX compliance program

Manager of Telephony Accounting

Knology, Inc

August 2000 to October 2003

Corporate Controller and Plant Controller

DBK Minerals, Inc -

Dry Branch, GA

July 1998 to March 2000

Dry Branch, Georgia 7/98 - 3/00
A minerals mining and manufacturing company with $450 million in worldwide sales
Corporate Controller and Plant Controller
* Served as corporate controller for the Holding Company and an operating division
* Ensured the timely preparation of the operating and capital budgets and presented them to the CEO, CFO, and COO for final approval
* Effectively presented the monthly financial packages explaining operating variances for the period to executive management
* Permanent member of the companys process improvement team, working with all levels of management to improve efficiency, productivity and profitability of the company
* Managed a departmental staff of fifteen people responsible for general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable, budget, treasury, billing and collections

Director of Accounting/Corporate Controller

Powertel/Intercel, Inc -

West Point, GA

July 1992 to June 1998

West Point, Georgia 7/92 - 6/98
A publicly traded wireless telecommunications company with operations through out the
Southeastern United States
Director of Accounting/Corporate Controller
* Ensured timely period closings and accurate financial statement preparation
* Accurately prepared the quarterly and annual SEC filings including debt and equity offerings to meet required deadlines
* Directed the companys D/E/F block PCS auctions, including bidding, checking and analyzing results and planning the strategy for future rounds with the CEO, CFO, and COO. Successfully acquired licenses encompassing approximately 66,000 square miles with a population of approximately 6.8 million people at a cost of $31.2 million
* Efficiently integrated acquisitions into the existing accounting system
* Developed the project cost system during the build of the PCS network to accurately record the costs of each tower and all components of the network

Assistant Controller

HCA Palmyra Medical Centers -

Albany, GA

September 1989 to July 1992

Closed financial periods in timely manner and prepared the financial statements
* Prepared year-end SEC, Medicare, and tax work papers to facilitate consolidated financial statement preparations
* Coordinated semi-annual physical inventories to ensure accurate inventory records
* Accurately maintained the fixed asset records
* Prepared annual operating and capital budgets

CPA

Mauldin & Jenkins -

Albany, GA

February 1987 to August 1989

firm with 150 professionals
Auditor
* Performed financial audits in a coordinated effort with other members of the audit team, and while maintaining a good relationship with client personnel
* Prepared corporate and individual tax returns during the tax-filing season

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance

University of Georgia -

Athens, GA

Chief operating officer / cofounder

Decheng Zou

Chief Operating Officer / Cofounder

Monterey Park, CA

Work Experience

Chief Operating Officer / Cofounder

UNICORE, INC -

Los Angeles, CA

2011 to 2012

Cofounded and operated a 1-year startup international trade/ecommerce business, importing chemical pump from China to US wholesale market, and providing ecommerce solutions to business partner in houseware industry. Took responsibility for operation management, customer business analysis and web development. Business ended on July 2012.
Established and enhanced relationships with Chinese chemical pump suppliers and American customers to sell and maintain (upon request) chemical pumps.
Successfully improved online outdoor clothing store (in the platform of taobao.com) performance from 200,000 rank to 100 based on sales volume and customer satisfaction with annual revenue $500,000.
Pitched a social networking service business plan to venture capital firms and angel investors, with self-designed prototype using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS and Javascript.

Skill Summary
Software skill: AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER, MatLab, LabView, PHP, MySQL

Optical Instrument: STED microscope, confocal laser scanning microscope, scanning electron microscope (SEM), polarization controller, interferometer, condenser, DIC prism

Machine Tool: CNC Lathe, CNC wire sawing machine, milling machine, grinding machine, laser machine

Engineering: Advanced Manufacturing, Control Theory, Photonics & Spectroscopy, Mechanical Design, Engineering Materials, Mechanical Principle, Machinery Failure Diagnosis, Mechatronics, Fluid Physics

Mechanical Engineer

Committed -

New York, NY

2011 to 2011

Committed, innovative and entrepreneurial Mechanical Engineer with a proven history of leveraging technical, relationship management, and communication strengths to drive product and manufacturing innovation. Strong expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing optimization, optics, and engineering software (AutoCAD, Pro/E, MatLab, and Labview) gained through experiences in academia and a 3-year partnership with industry. Respected leader, with experience driving lifecycle initiatives spanning optimization research, engineering design, drafting and modeling, design analysis, material selection, technical documentation, and data analysis. Refined multilingual (English/Mandarin) communicator with a respected ability to interface with manufacturing facilities, senior engineers, project stakeholders, faculty, and end users to understand needs, present ideas, and gain support. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University.

Engineering / Research Experience
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY OPTICS LABORATORY, New York, NY 2010-2011
Research Assistant, Advisor: Prof. Jung-Chi Liao
Conducted alignment of microscope system and independent research on superresolution imaging optimization. Presented research results as the final project in Photonics & Spectroscopy (graduate course), A achieved.
Maintained and aligned Continuous Wave Stimulated emission depletion (CW-STED) microscopy system by adjusting laser intensity, lenses, mirrors, prisms, lters, phase plate, and polarizers on stage to control dual-beam path as well as localizing sample and overlapping beams with LabView.
Initiated proof-of-concept experiment for the impact of reducing and oxidizing system (ROXS) technique on photobleaching, including designing experiments, preparing solutions/slides, executing protocols and analyzing data using MatLab. New conclusion achieved.
Proposed a way of leveraging ROXS and T-Rex as a new technique to optimizing resolution of STED microscopy system, with an electro-programmable shutter system developed to generate pulsed-laser on existing system as a preparation for experiment.
Delivered routine technical presentations and research summaries to all lab members.

Research Engineer, Supervisor

CHINA UNIV. OF MINING & TECH

2007 to 2010

Prof. Miao Wu
Successfully fulfilled the mission to develop lab-scale prototype of new generation target market-specific high concentration (>70%) and viscous slurry agitation equipment, which improved overall efficiency by 20% and reduced $1,000,000+ on operational costs per year for a solid waste disposal company. Served on 3-person team as mechanical design engineer, manufacturing coordinator and standard developer.
Engaged in product lifecycle development activities, including research and conceptualization, component and assembly design (blades, actuating shaft, coupling & sealing devices, bearing assemblies and body), CAD drafting/modeling/simulation, GD&T, stress analysis, BOM, and documentation independently.
Collaborated with partner factory to evaluate and demonstrate manufacturing feasibility, optimize mechanical design considering manufacturing constraints, make purchasing decisions as well as assist with DFM and manufacturing process.
Developed operation standard manual through orthogonal experiment, providing slurry-specific agitation optimal strategies, which specifies choices on blades, temperature, humidity, time and angular frequency.
Designed and prototyped portable agitation effectiveness measurement device as a new concept.

Education

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY -

New York, NY

2011

Mechanical Design

CHINA UNIVERSITY OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY

2008 to 2010

Additional Information

Committed, innovative and entrepreneurial Mechanical Engineer with a proven history of leveraging technical, relationship management, and communication strengths to drive product and manufacturing innovation. Strong expertise in mechanical design, manufacturing optimization, optics, and engineering software (AutoCAD, Pro/E, MatLab, and Labview) gained through experiences in academia and a 3-year partnership with industry. Respected leader, with experience driving lifecycle initiatives spanning optimization research, engineering design, drafting and modeling, design analysis, material selection, technical documentation, and data analysis. Refined multilingual (English/Mandarin) communicator with a respected ability to interface with manufacturing facilities, senior engineers, project stakeholders, faculty, and end users to understand needs, present ideas, and gain support. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University.

Engineering / Research Experience

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY OPTICS LABORATORY, New York, NY 2010-2011
Research Assistant, Advisor: Prof. Jung-Chi Liao
Conducted alignment of microscope system and independent research on superresolution imaging optimization. Presented research results as the final project in Photonics & Spectroscopy (graduate course), A achieved.
Maintained and aligned Continuous Wave Stimulated emission depletion (CW-STED) microscopy system by adjusting laser intensity, lenses, mirrors, prisms, lters, phase plate, and polarizers on stage to control dual-beam path as well as localizing sample and overlapping beams with LabView.
Initiated proof-of-concept experiment for the impact of reducing and oxidizing system (ROXS) technique on photobleaching, including designing experiments, preparing solutions/slides, executing protocols and analyzing data using MatLab. New conclusion achieved.
Proposed a way of leveraging ROXS and T-Rex as a new technique to optimizing resolution of STED microscopy system, with an electro-programmable shutter system developed to generate pulsed-laser on existing system as a preparation for experiment.
Delivered routine technical presentations and research summaries to all lab members.

PIPELINE TRANSPORTATION LABORATORY (CHINA UNIV. OF MINING & TECH) 2007-2010
Research Engineer, Supervisor: Prof. Miao Wu
Successfully fulfilled the mission to develop lab-scale prototype of new generation target market-specific high concentration (>70%) and viscous slurry agitation equipment, which improved overall efficiency by 20% and reduced $1,000,000+ on operational costs per year for a solid waste disposal company. Served on 3-person team as mechanical design engineer, manufacturing coordinator and standard developer.
Engaged in product lifecycle development activities, including research and conceptualization, component and assembly design (blades, actuating shaft, coupling & sealing devices, bearing assemblies and body), CAD drafting/modeling/simulation, GD&T, stress analysis, BOM, and documentation independently.
Collaborated with partner factory to evaluate and demonstrate manufacturing feasibility, optimize mechanical design considering manufacturing constraints, make purchasing decisions as well as assist with DFM and manufacturing process.
Developed operation standard manual through orthogonal experiment, providing slurry-specific agitation optimal strategies, which specifies choices on blades, temperature, humidity, time and angular frequency.
Designed and prototyped portable agitation effectiveness measurement device as a new concept.

Chief financial officer

DJ Johnson

Senior Finance Executive

Mill Creek, WA

Seasoned Executive with MBA, extensive knowledge of U.S. Corporate Finance, Accounting, Treasury and strong SEC experience • Extensive background in the computer software, healthcare, and manufacturing industries • Accomplished in quantitative & qualitative analysis, financial modeling and forecasting, IRS, GAO, HUD audits and ERISA defined contribution & benefit plans • Consistent delivery of mission-critical results • Areas of expertise include:

• Cash Flow Modeling & Forecasting • IPO Strategic / Tactical Planning & Execution
• Internal audit, Sarbanes-Oxley • Financial Modeling & Analysis
• Budget Planning, Development • Treasury / Cash Management
• SEC Reporting & Compliance • IFRS – International Financial Reporting Standards
• Capital Market Functions • Risk Analytics & Policy Formation

EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS

Corporate Finance: $13M in working capital freed through high-profile initiatives analyzing and optimizing receivables, supplier contracts / pricing & payable terms, and work flow redesign. These initiatives translated into an overall 17% reduction in operating expenses and reestablished profitability for the first time in four years.

Strategic Initiatives:
• Project leadership & successful implementation of $41M SAP Enterprise Resource Planning software package.
• Prepared company for 2000 IPO. Developed internal resources, negotiated the investment banking relationships and coordinated initial equity analyst coverage. Completed initial and follow-on SEC registrations.

Finance & Taxation: Successfully negotiated an $783M - 10 year package of tax incentives, grants, and R&D credits with the Inland Revenue Authority, Singapore for the development of a new Asia / Pac International - Regional Headquarters.

Merger & Acquisitions: Sourced and executed over 16 financial transactions worth $9.1B including domestic and international public offerings, private acquisitions, tender offers, private equity and merger and acquisitions.

Work Experience

Chief Financial Officer

Compass Health -

Everett, WA

2007 to 2012

• CFO and Principal Accounting Officer for a $53M healthcare organization with full responsibility for all aspects of strategic planning, development and leadership of the entire finance and accounting organization. Direct financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, budgeting, MIS and facilities functions through a 23-person team.
• Developed and implemented administrative and compliance reporting packages of all Medicare / Medicaid, third party payer & managed care contracts plus federal and state program requirements.
• Introduced continuous improvement and quality management programs throughout the organization. Results included a 23% increase in daily productivity and 31% increase in internal customer satisfaction.
• Developed all financial reporting processes and policies in compliance with GAAP & FASB accounting principles, OMB circular A-122 & A-133 guidelines.
• Spearheaded cost-reduction initiatives that reduced company wide labor costs by 17% and employee overtime by 41%.
• Through workflow optimization improved & reduced the month end close process from 17 down to 6 calendar days.
• Created and utilized sophisticated financial models for the establishment of billing rates and rate adjustments, CPT coding optimization analysis, liquidity analyses, plus merger / acquisition valuation modeling.

Senior Consultant

Resources Global Professionals -

Seattle, WA

2003 to 2007

Interim Divisional Controller: Health Solutions Group, Microsoft Corporation.
• Overall responsibilities included direction, implementation, management and reporting of all divisional financial activities. Specific responsibilities: managerial / operational accounting, revenue & operating budgets, plus financial due diligence and modeling on potential acquisition candidates.

Interim Corporate Controller: Flow International, a $200 Million U.S. based developer and manufacturer of industrial, high- pressure hydraulic cutting equipment.
• Led a team of Corporate Accountants & Analysts while directing financial planning and analysis (FP&A), treasury, budgeting and management information system functions.
• Prepared all SEC regulatory filings.

Interim Vice President Finance / Global Controller: Unova Corporation, a $1.0 Billion U.S. Multi-National AIDC
(Automated Information & Data Capture) manufacturing company.
• Successfully implemented a consolidation project of international entities that included as major components, supporting bank and account relationships in Asia, Latin America and Europe consolidating 51 worldwide legal entities down to 16.

Project Manager: $41M SAP 6.0 implementation for Intermec Technologies Corporation. Utilized strong, diplomatic personality to navigate multiple cross-functional requirements, resolve design issues and present a project plan acceptable through both vertical and horizontal departments.
• Launched the process for development of the project scope requirements, planning documents, workflow models, and all documentation throughout the project’s lifecycle.
• Utilizing organizational and change management skills, acted as a liaison between executive management, project staff and technical leads throughout, insuring objectives were met.

Division Controller, CareCast Division

IDX Systems Corporation -

Seattle, WA

2001 to 2003

• Independently planned and directed a team of Financial Analysts, Accountants and Revenue Analysts while providing guidance and leadership as part of the Senior Management Team for a $150M high growth strategic business unit and a small British sub-division. Specific responsibilities include direction, implementation, management and reporting of all financial activities.
• Developed and managed revenue and operating plans growing divisional gross revenue from $83M to $150M. Coordinated the month-end closing and consolidation process, revenue analysis (AICPA SOP 97-2); and performance vs. operating plan variance analysis.
• Strong background in accounting principles & practices to ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Sarbanes–Oxley.
• Successfully completed the firm’s first federal grant audit on its $18.5M ATP / NIST program under the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) relative to OMB Circular A-133. As an audit requirement and project objective developed the firm’s first federally approved indirect cost rate.
• Conducted due diligence on potential acquisitions, business development deals and outsourcing agreements for development and testing initiatives with values of $6M to $187M. Modeled business valuation and provided financial analyses on strategic compatibility.

Chief Financial Officer

InsynQ -

Tacoma, WA

1998 to 2001

• Full responsibility for the strategic planning, development and leadership of the entire corporate finance organization for this publicly traded $180 million Application Service Provider.
• Directed financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, budgeting and administrative functions through a 10-person team.
• Successfully implemented a new accounting system (Lawson) with development and documentation of process workflows in support of all SEC financial reporting requirements.
• Led the accounting team in development and preparation of all SEC regulatory filings, 10-Q, 10-K, and S-8.
• Created sophisticated financial models for product pricing, liquidity analyses and merger and acquisition evaluations.

Division Controller - Airplane Services

Boeing Commercial Airplane Group -

Everett, WA

1996 to 1998

• Directed and managed all financial activities of Boeing Airplane Services, a $3.50 billion after-market business responsible for post production, post delivery modification of Boeing aircraft.
• Functional finance support – reporting, budgeting, pro forma modeling / forecasting, headcount reporting, variance analysis, business process and systems improvement and business analysis & reporting for management.
• Served as active member of the acquisition team charged with identifying and evaluating businesses and product lines for potential acquisition. The teams last acquisition was the $3.75 billion acquisition of Hughes Satellite, a division of General Motors.
• Development and refinement of unit cost/cost allocation models, production rate impact studies, inventory turn rate, inventory holding cost models and parametric indices.

Vice President, Investment Banking - Capital Markets Group

Merrill Lynch Pierce, Fenner & Smith -

New York, NY

1991 to 1996

• Sourced and executed M&A and financing transactions including domestic and international public offerings, private acquisitions, financial consulting projects, tender offers, merger and acquisitions.
• Led execution of complex leveraged financings for both financial buyers and corporate clients in several industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and technology - software & IT.

Education

Masters Degree in Business Administration

University of Phoenix -

Seattle, WA

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Business Administration

Western Washington University -

Bellingham, WA

Skills

Microsoft Business Applications - Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access/Project/Visio, Oracle 10 and 11i - Financials (GL/AP/AR), PeopleSoft 8.4 & 8.6, JD Edwards, Hyperion, SAP 6.0, Cognos, Crystal

Links

http://www.linkedin.com/in/djjohnson1