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5 years of experience in the apparel industry with a strong focus on finance, accounting, and operations management.

Overall financial management of the company with a focus on growth and operational efficiency 
•	Worked hand in hand with the CEO on strategic planning and growth plan achieving 500% sales growth over three years while increasing margin
•	Direct reports include accounting, production, and warehouse departments
•	Implemented annual budget using zero-based budgeting to supplement high growth
•	Developed pricing models for product lines and sales channels
•	Transitioned to companywide calendar and managed production timelines
•	Negotiated licensing agreements in the best interest of the company
•	Liaison for all legal matters including business contracts, property leases, capital leases, and patent and trade-mark applications and infringement disputes
•	Oversaw Human Resources, performed company-wide hiring and implemented employee benefits plans

Co-Founded a software company specializing in point-of-sale software designed for fast casual restaurants - implemented in 2014
•	Developed company business plan including sales forecasts and projected profit-loss and balance sheets
•	Generated financial modeling and budgeting to calculate funding and burn rates
•	Project management on the software development timeline
•	Coordinated software development and testing with domestic and overseas contractors
•	Secured friends and family round of funding
•	Winner of Chapman University Business Plan Competition (2012)

CFO/COO

•	Managed all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, financing, and payroll functions
•	Prepared and reviewed quarterly and annual financial statements under GAAP
•	Performed product line job costing ensuring margin targets
•	Optimized warehouse operations by implementing workflow processes increasing efficiency and reducing errors

Accountant/Operations Manager

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Sean Kitamura: CFO in Costa Mesa, CA

Sean Kitamura

Chapman University