benjamin mazal

independent seasonal tax preparer

About

VP South America Operations at Q.E.P. Co.,Inc.

Country

united states

City

colorado springs

Industry

building materials

Skill

luxury, consulting, europe, suppliers, shipping, insurance, overseeing, import, reporting systems, reduced costs, cost, finance, developing budgets, united kingdom, savings, packing, psychologists, management, revenue, financial statements, willow, spanish, auditing, data storage, cuts, reorganizations, accounting, psychiatrists, debt restructuring, seasonal, profit, multi site operations, picking, troubleshooting, mental health, cell, overtime, reports, strategy, ontario, purchased, inventory, budgeting, medicine, weatherization, training, italian, contract negotiation, for profit, orlando, hands on leadership, american, chicago, controller, partnerships, analysis, london, hospitals, letters, cash flow, yahoo, multiple locations, space, business expansion, recruitment training, managerial finance, schedules, home, negotiation, business operations, strategic planning, scrap, operations, change management, outdoor living, distribution center operations, contractual agreements, automobile, measurements, cost control, france, fast service, jit, inventory control, distribution, international, not for profit, purchasing, inventory system, conceived, executive management, warehousing, guidelines, materials, raw materials, innovator, phase, manufacturing, internal controls, government compliance, restaurants, china, psychotherapy, invoicing, contingency, service companies, budgets, controlling, financial reporting, trading, french, delivery, employee benefits

Experience

independent seasonal tax preparer

professional tax services, inc

2013-1 - Present · 13 yrs 9 mos

independent seasonal tax preparer

consultant

george s. may international

2001-1 - 2004-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

auditor

arthur andersen & co.

1972-1 - 1974-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Performing Financial Audits of subsidiaries of large corporations

finance director

institute for the advancement and integration of persons with disabilities

1991-4 - 1995-1 · 3 yrs 10 mos

director of finance - europe

scientific medical systems

1987-7 - 1989-4 · 1 yr 10 mos

commercial director

imprimeries debar

1983-5 - 1985-8 · 2 yrs 4 mos

senior consultant

pinnacle property management services

2004-1 - 2006-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Met diverse clients (manufacturing, restaurants, car dealerships, and service companies), assessed their business operations, and determined areas of inefficiency. Reviewed financial statements, and analyzed cash flow. Conceived and implemented measurable cost-saving solutions while working within strict budgets and deadlines. Trained client's managerial staff to follow business disciplines of new systems. Communicated effectively across all levels of skill from senior management to line employees. Produced reports that demonstrated savings and value to clients. Trained several clients in developing budgets and contingency plans. Consistently billed annual revenue of +$1 million and received several letters of appreciation from clients.

corporate cost savings initiatives director

qep

2008-11 - 2010-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

administrator

the willow counseling clinic

1995-1 - 2001-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

comptroller

abcd

1989-11 - 1991-12 · 2 yrs 2 mos

region controller - europe

dowell schlumberger

1982-1 - 1983-5 · 1 yr 5 mos

audit manager - europe

gould electric, inc.

1974-1 - 1982-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Operational audits through out Europe (22 sites in 10 countries)

operations manager

chicago wicker & trading

2006-1 - 2008-11 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Oversaw all aspects of purchasing, shipping, receiving and warehouse for a distributor of luxury outdoor furniture with annual revenue of $18 million. Developed budgets and forecasts used in strategic planning. Reported directly to two company owners. Provided hands-on leadership to supervisors and line staff. Purchased finished and raw materials. Planned and managed JIT inventory system for a seasonal business. Managed lead time for shipping. Communicated with factories in China regarding orders and delivery. Ensured efficiency in warehouse operations. Demonstrated flexibility in taking on a variety of roles. Reduced costs for shipping and storage by using domestic suppliers and enhancing warehouse systems. ; Launched and managed a local manufacturing unit to offer quality not available through imports. Purchased materials, and hired staff. Reduced costs for packing through effective negotiation. ; Limited back orders by maximizing storage space and simplifying picking.