PAUL SEBERT

5237 Willow Grove Pl N, Dublin, Ohio 43017

Home: 614.889.5610 | Cell: 614.578.1646 | ps63ab98@westpost.net

MANAGEMENT PROFILE
COO, CFO, & Corporate Controller

"...instrumental in driving change and improving profits."

"Paul's leadership skills are invaluable; the combination of his business savvy
and ability to relate to others is powerful."
* Restructurings & Turnarounds
* Productivity Improvement
* M&A, Joint Ventures, & Strategic Investments
* Financial Planning & Forecasting
* Capital Markets
Uses analytical skills to identify important areas of opportunity and
challenge. Able to get behind the numbers to understand and articulate key
performance drivers. Develops and executes plans to leverage core
strengths and remove barriers to future growth. Makes critical resource
allocation decisions centered on cultivating new business and providing high
quality service to existing customers. Creates a culture of clear, open
communication with a focus on team-building, positive coaching, and high
accountability. Leads by example.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

WILLIS NA, Columbus, Ohio 2006-2010
Formerly Hilb Rogal & Hobbs and Berwanger Overmyer Associates
EVP & Chief Operating Officer (2008-2010); Chief Financial Officer (2006-2008)
Managed approximately 100 associates in the client service, finance, compliance
and other administrative functions for this insurance broker with $25 million in
annual revenue.
Provided leadership and direction during the company's successful restructuring
process which led to substantially higher profits and raised the overall profile
of the office within the global organization. Delivered accurate and meaningful
financial reports, allowing the executive team to make decisions with the best
available information. Improved the quality of the budgets and forecasts and use
d analytical tools to highlight areas of opportunity and risk. Added greater dis
cipline over internal controls and key processes, resulting in significantly low
er operational losses and large recoveries of bad debts. Communicated effective
ly at all levels and known as a listener with an open-minded management style.
* Improved profits by 25% in first full year of employment, by strengthening
financial discipline related to internal controls, increasing the transparency
of results across the enterprise, and cutting costs.
* Implemented team-based compensation plan and retooled client service
delivery model in $7 million employee benefits division, providing greater
 flexibility in rewarding producers based on their contributions to new
business growth and allowing customer service associates to deepen
relationships and improve the overall client experience.
* Integrated the operations of duplicate offices post-acquisition and migrated
administrative functions to a centralized environment, by working effectively
across the organization to minimize client service disruptions and achieve
the targeted expense reductions.
* Identified, appointed, and developed leaders over key areas, including a
new compliance function, gaining broad support from associates and
positioning the company for growth and ongoing continuity of management.
THE WODA GROUP, LLC, Columbus, Ohio 2003-2006
Chief Operating Officer-Materials Distribution Affiliates
Controller -- Woda Construction, Inc. (2006)
Managed all aspects of the building materials arms to this affordable housing en
terprise. Provided financial accounting and reporting for the multistate constru
ction division.
As COO of the $10 million annual revenue distributor, orchestrated a major turna
round effort, eliminating large operating losses by jettisoning non-core activit
ies, increasing cash flow through improved receivables and inventory management,
and reducing overhead costs. Instituted the practice of compensating sales pers
onnel on the basis of realized gross profit. Worked with banks and suppliers to
negotiate relaxed credit terms and special financing programs.
* Effected the sale of the distributor, working directly with the buyer on the
financial, operational, and legal components of the transaction.
* Formed a new materials supplier, using a business model better aligned
with the financial and operating objectives of the owners (The Woda Group).
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES, INCORPORATED, Columbus, Ohio 1994-2003
SVP & Director of Financial Strategies (2002- 2003)
Corporate Finance Director (2000-2002)
Corporate Controller (1999- 2000)
Assistant Controller & Financial Reporting Manager (1994-1999)
Rapid career progression within this diversified regional financial services com
pany. Duties included consolidated budgeting and forecasting, risk management, b
alance sheet optimization, M&A, accounting policy, and financial reporting to th
e SEC, bank regulators, and shareholders.
Developed internal methods for revenue-sharing, cost allocations, and capital at
tribution. Key member of restructuring team that boosted EPS and recapitalized t
he company. Major contributor to M&A activities and sales of non-core businesses
. Significant involvement in structured finance and other capital markets trans
actions. Implemented tax savings strategies valued at over $200 million.
ERNST & YOUNG, LLC, Charleston, West Virginia 1986-1994
Senior Manager, Audit Practice (1991- 1994)
Audit Manager, Senior Auditor & Staff Accountant (1986-1991)
Book of business included mix of private and public enterprises across the finan
cial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries. Assisted clients
 with acquisitions and initial public offerings.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
BSBA - Accounting; GPA: Overall - 3.7 Major - 4.0
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, Morgantown, West Virginia (1986)
Certified Public Accountant (1987)