Innovative leader and business executive with experience in finance and operations within the medical, construction, insurance and educational industries. History in turning around marginal operations, streamlining key divisions, and stimulating significant increases in business profitability through strategic financial initiatives. Change agent and coalition builder experienced in process improvements, business acquisitions and strategic alliances. Expertise includes development and implementation of cost reduction and reorganization programs, profit and loss responsibility and management of cross-functional teams. Record of implementing aggressive sales techniques and innovative marketing strategies to generate new business.