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Paul Westphal Westphal Advisory Services Phone: 626 991-2381 |
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BUSINESS BIO: Has a 30-year career which includes serving as the President, and Chief Financial Officer of public, emerging-growth and international companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and entertainment segments. Strategic Initiatives Financial Leadership Operational & Financial Systems Mergers & Acquisitions Start ups Public Companies Emerging Growth International Operations Business Plans and Models Financing Implementation Selected Accomplishments
Career Summary: Westphal Advisory Services 2008 - present Santek Trailers 2005 2007 President of Santek Trailers where he was responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations, procurement, sales, marketing and product development for this manufacturer of custom trailers and coaches, and increased sales in the first 12 months by 15%. Infodisc Technology, Ltd. 2002 2005 Chief Financial Officer for this Taiwanese-owned $100 million manufacturer and distributor of pre-recorded DVDs, where he oversaw the integration of the US operations with the Taiwanese parent, managed banking relationships, led the conversion / implementation of Oracle/ERP systems for manufacturing, distribution and financial applications, evaluated the effectiveness of the companys cross border operation in Mexico, including the closure and wind down of the operation. Destination Film Distribution Company 1998 2001 Chief Financial Officer of Destination Film Distribution Company, a startup in motion picture production and distribution, where he was responsible for the formation of all financial and operating systems, the negotiation of production and distribution agreements valued at $1 billion and the development of relationships with strategic business partners. All American Communications, Inc. 1993 1998 Senior Executive Vice President Finance for this $300 million public company in the television production and distribution and music businesses where he was responsible for all investor, analyst and banking relationships; SEC filings, the financial refinancing and restructuring necessary to successfully negotiate and complete multiple acquisitions worth more than $100 million; and the ultimate sale of the Company for more than $500 million. PolyGram Filmed Entertainment 1992 1993 Controller for this division of the multi-national PolyGram where he directed formation and implementation of all operational and accounting systems, cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and treasury functions. Additional Career Experience
Education: University of Southern California Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Professional: Licensed in California as a CPA (inactive) PERSONAL BIO: Marital Status: Married - 30 years Children: 3 - 25, married, school teacher, 5 year old daughter + another on the way 23, Masters/Teaching Credential Program at LMU, coach of girls basketball at Arcadia High School; 20, Sophomore at Loyola Marymount University studying Business. Charity: CFO Jazz Bakery Activities Enjoyed: College sports (Football, Basketball), activities with children and grand daughter. Other: Native Los Angelino - grew up in Hollywood (Hollywood High) |