As a leader of change, growth, and improvement my objective is to lead an organization increasing profit, whether through process redesign, complete organizational overhaul, implementation of best practices, development of stronger standards, and/or mergers and acquisitions.
James R. Craig
3343 Southwestern Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75225
P 972-342-9438
jamesr_craig[at]msn.com
Executive Profile & Value
Entrepreneurial C-level executive with over 25 years of achievements.
In my role as COO or CFO I keep companies focused on achieving the highest possible profit while providing quality services or goods to customers. Focusing on the entire business I identify critical key performance areas and develop the appropriate indicators and related reporting tools needed. By integrating these key indicators into the daily business routine I am able to assist the various line mangers in achieving the company’s overall profitability goals.
Using these guidelines, I led Furmanite Worldwide serving in a dual role as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer increasing organic revenue over 60% and pre-tax income over 300% in 3 years. In addition, I was integral in purchasing a $90 million revenue competitor for $16 million providing an additional 60% revenue boost. The following are absolute leadership values that I bring to your current and future ventures:
• Full P & L Responsibility
• Merger & Acquisitions - Due Diligence, Deal Structuring & Negotiations
• Company Formation / Start-up Consulting
• Growth Management & Business Development
• Operations & Financial Analysis
• Cost Analysis, Reduction & Control
• Creating effective partnership with Board of Directors; both public and private companies
Cross-industry experience creating and increasing productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
My background includes a broad range of both public and private organizations as well as Big 4 public accounting. My experience includes working with international companies in both Europe and the Pacific Rim. Broad industry experience within the Industrial Services, Real Estate Development, High Tech Development and Manufacturing, and Software & Financial Services industries.
Major Achievements
Built solid track record of success leading start-ups, turnarounds and rapidly growing companies
Transformational Change – Reinvigorated stagnant industrial services company by changing sales strategy and making employees accountable for achieving agreed sales and profit goals. Revenue grew over 40% in 3 years.
Mergers and Acquisitions – Spearheaded acquisition of $90M competitor for $15M; conducted due diligence, led negotiations, integrated operations, managed strategic relationships through complex transition. Stock price doubled less than a year after acquisition completion.
Business Development & Sales Leadership – Developed international business in transportation industry by establishing intermodal service from Mexico’s west coast to DFW. Tripled revenue on existing traffic.
Government Interaction – Lobbying with state and local government officials and agencies related to transportation industry mergers.
 
Career Development
COO Furmanite Worldwide, Inc. | Richardson, TX 5 years
Publicly held $225M international industrial services company
Recruited by Furmanite to lead company strategy and efforts to drive revenue growth and geographic expansion.
Formulated business and operations plan that, increased revenue over 40% and pre-tax income by 180%.
Led acquisition team in the successful purchase of major competitor ($90M revenue purchased for $15M) increasing parent company stock price by more than 20% immediately following announcement of purchase.
Strategic Planning determined that acquisitions were needed to increase US market share. Led development of annual sales and operation plan resulting in organic growth.
Acquisition expanded US and European presence with 23 additional locations; added new service lines doubling US revenue.
Spearheaded due diligence process and development of post-purchase integration plan. Post merger systems integration completed in 90 days.
Restructured international cash and tax management resulting in change to 12-country international ownership structure to reduce taxes and simplify cash movement.
COO / CFO South Orient Company | Austin, TX 5 years
Startup rail company with 600 miles of track from Fort Worth to Mexico
Hired by owner to serve in the dual role as COO/CFO to take over rail operations from a contract operator.
Directed operations, finance, marketing and business planning/development leading the company from loss to breakeven in 4 months.
Led acquisition securing rail access to all Ft. Worth rail lines doubling traffic. Allowed access to all major western railroads.
Negotiated rate agreement with connecting railroads that tripled revenue on
existing traffic.
Secured multiyear contract with Mexican ceramic tile manufacturer. Agreement validated creation of intermodal service.
Created intermodal service from west coast of Mexico to DFW area in cooperation with Mexican government owned railroad.
 
Career Development continued
CFO Electronic Transaction Consultants Corp | Richardson, TX Current
Privately owned $50M leading international toll collection solutions and services provider. Recruited to identify and stabilize financial positioning of company after a significant foreign capital investment. Create consistent reporting processes and make bidding process more efficient.
Transformed company from $5 million annual loss by cost cutting and capturing revenues maintaining ranking as one of the top 3 industry leaders of its type, nationwide and returning to profit.
Developed an effective blend of a best practice, teamwork-based culture, combined with execution of organizational goals, strategies and measures, which supported the turnaround of the company.
Redesigned internal procedures and controls to track contract development and client payments. Established Key Performance Indicators for all operating departments.
Business Consultant – Dallas, TX 3 years
Provided consulting services in all stages of development to business clients within the financial services, maintenance and software industries. Offered services included turnaround strategy, business process improvement/redesign, operations cost management, financial operations and advisory services, business continuity and investor relations.
Secured $24 million revolving credit facility for used auto brokerage company.
Created business plan for startup internet company used to raise $50 million in private equity.
Developed and led organizational and technical infrastructures and systems for startup mortgage banking company.
Managed post bankruptcy financial reporting for regional mortgage bank with $1 billion in assets.
CAREER NOTE: Additional positions include roles as Controller for real estate companies, public accounting experience and as an Independent Consultant for profit organizations. More details available upon request.
Education & Certifications
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Certified Public Accountant
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