Director Finance Controller Director Accounting In Tampa St Petersburg FL Resume John Barton

JOHN D. BARTON

New Port Richey, Florida 34654• 941-214-0454

Accomplished restaurant owner and financial professional with an established record of success for improving operations, accelerating business growth and maximizing profitability through achievements in effective financial management, cost reduction, internal controls, productivity, human resource leadership, and efficiency improvements.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Casual Creations, LLC, Sarasota, FL Manufacturer of high quality patio furniture

2011-2014

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Appointed to direct, improve, manage, and restructure all corporate financial activities and procedures. Key Highlights  performed a complete audit and entirely reclassified the 2010 general ledger for the 3 separate corporations necessary to conform to GAAP for financial statement preparation.  Established and implemented the required internal controls to ensure timely and accurate entry, classification and payment of all vendor accounts resulting in just-in-time assembly, minimization of inventory requirements, and increased production efficiency.  Creation of the annual budget with monthly comparisons to actual in order to formulate accurate rolling, short and long term budgets and forecasts. Analyzed the cost structure of all product lines to ensure and maximize profitability. Spirax Ultrapure LLC, North Port, FL Manufacturer of water purification/sterilization systems for the pharmaceutical industry

2002 – 2011

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Recruited by key executive team members to revitalize the finance, accounting, inventory, and human resources activities for the organization.  Applied comprehensive experience and knowledge to execute the tactical and strategic administration of all fiscal activities including budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, asset management, and commission and expense tracking.  Managed the annual operating budget realizing effective cost controls while maximizing profitability and directing human resources. Key Highlights  Renegotiated vendor contracts to establish crucial supply chains required to salvage operations and allow manufacturing to commence again at a profitable level.  Implemented Enterprise Resource Planning software which was integral in obtaining the ISO 9002 licensing that enabled bidding on 50% more international projects.  Increased profitability of the company in two years by instituting the processes, negotiations, and initiatives that restored vendor trust and established a positive current ratio. Fanatics Sports Club, Ft. Myers, FL. Sports Bar and Restaurant

1997 - 2001

OWNER AND OPERATOR Key Highlights --Created a concept restaurant, bar and night club.  Primary focus was on the customer/fan experience which inspired the name.  Responsible for all management for front and back of the house operations.  Maintained all liquor inventory, par levels, and prepared purchase orders for all liquor, beer, wine and food.  Responsible for Point of Sale system, payroll, cash, management of budgets, forecasts and monthly P&L, cash flow and balance sheets.  Worked primarily as bartender three nights per week, and filled in behind the bar and the line when required.

EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ― Accounting Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ American Bartending School, Tampa, FL ― March 2015