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Faris
P.O. Box 565
Andover, MA 01810
Mgf2000@comcast.net
Cellular: 978-771-1432
Residence: 978-475-7678
www.LinkedIn.com/in/michaelgfaris
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Accomplishments
Directed and coordinated the acquisition of a fully reporting Blank-Check shell corporation.
Directed short and long range planning, established performance goals, drove efficiency and growth initiatives, and
developed and implemented financial controls.
Identified and solved business problems and created optimization across all functional areas.
Financial background with ability to research, analyze and recommend alternatives to business conditions.
Leads value creation through customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and positive cash flows.
Proven finance leader with a strong track record and adept at establishing sound procedures that lead to
financial growth.
Possess solid leadership, communication and interpersonal skills; instill ethical business practices in the
workforce.
Adept at developing a collaborative environment that enables team members to focus on achieving results.
Accomplished at managing profitable relationships with stakeholders, key partners and all levels of staff and
management.
Qualifications
Financial Analysis
Cost Control
Process Improvement
Budgeting
Contract Negotiations
Team Management
Ethical Business Practices
Interact with CPA firm
Business Management
Drive Efficiencies
Detail and Results Oriented
Manage Banking Relations
Work Experience
Environmental Science and Technologies - Andover, MA
2013 - 2014
Directed and coordinated the acquisition of a fully reporting Blank-Check shell corporation in 2012.
In collaboration with Corporate Counsel and outside accountants and auditors, completed a Jumbo 8K and quarterly filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Coordinated the creation of several wholly owned subsidiary companies and directed their management teams.
Raised $400k in an initial capital formation.
Created a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) to raise $2.5 million dollars.
Led M & A team to acquire two companies with synergistic and complimentary product lines.
Developed relationships with sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturers of spill control, UN-DOT containment products
and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
Worked closely with Middle East representatives and presented product offerings for aerial and ground pipeline and border
security to the IRAQ Central Government.
2011 - 2013
Established and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all company disciplines resulting in streamlined
operations, increased productivity and reduced overhead expenses.
Developed Accounts Receivable collection procedures resulting in a 20% reduction in DSO.
Implemented strict inventory control procedures, directed and compiled complete annual physical inventories resulting in
accurate compilation, valuation and recording of this company asset.
Directed day to day financial and operational disciplines that included, outbound marketing, order taking and fulfillment,
customer service, inventory control, accounts receivable collections, banking relations, staff development and human
resources.
2008 - 2010
Controller/Accounting Manager
2004 - 2008
Oversaw and managed financial reporting, risk management, real estate, telecommunications, HR, Administrative staff,
policies/procedures, and business development through growth and merger of company.
Consulted with clients across industries that included international food franchising, telecommunications, biomedical
devices and retail/distribution.
Researched, identified and exposed under-reporting of sales by franchisees resulting in significant lost royalty fees to the
franchisor, while consulting to the Corporate Loss Prevention Department of an international food franchise corporation.
Education
Southern New Hampshire University-Manchester, NH Masters in Business Administration Management
Merrimack College-North Andover, MA Bachelor of Science,-Accounting/Finance
Wright State University-Dayton, Ohio Business Administration
1982
1971-1974
1970-1971
Affiliations
Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG),Boston, MA Chapter
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Andover/Lawrence, MA
Volunteer Work
Nevins Family of Services (Non-Profit), Methuen, MA -Board of Directors and Finance Committee member
Jericho Road-Lawrence, MA -Assist startup companies develop business plans and establish financial and operational procedures.
Church Parish Council President - Oversight of Fiscal and Operational management of a 1200 family parish (appointed Position).
ALAA-Non-Profit Charitable Organization- Immediate Past-President and current Board member (elected positions).