Tom Lowery

About Tom Lowery

Knowledgeable, forward thinking Financial Professional, Journalist and Entrepreneur with 30+ years of experience within private and public companies (both domestic and international operations and subsidiaries). I focus on solutions—not problems. I have been instrumental in implementing both accounting and corporate goals and policy, as well as leading small businesses into considerable growth. Equally skilled in writing, journalism, content creation, SEO, marketing and PR, I consider myself a team player able to tackle any challenge, who willingly builds creative relationships, promotes mutual collaboration and accountability. Frequently called upon to provide the expert strategic analysis that drives successful corporate decision making, I pride myself on my ability to develop and present clear, cohesive presentations (oral and written) that support implementation for change and improvement initiatives. Financial Specialties: • Controllership• Creative Leadership• Excelled problem-solving skills• Product Licensing• Logistics• Cash Management• Mergers and Acquisitions• Broad experience in all aspects of accounting, auditing and financial management• Direct experience with retail, wholesale and manufacturing, as well as construction and management entities• Forecasting of sales, labor, expenses and EBITDA• Extensive Software and Accounting PlatformsWriting Specialties: • Journalist (Print & Digital)• Marketing & Public Relations Strategies• Advanced grammar, writing skills and research skills• Intermediate HTML and SQL Skills• Blog writing and editing• Integrated SEO and Content Strategies• White Papers, Tech & User Manuals, Product Guides and Slicks

Experience

1. CFO Controller Operations Facilitator

   Wallflowers Inc

   Sep 2008 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Construction/Interior Design, with Retail/Wholesale components.

Education

• Briarcliffe College, Miami-Dade, FL (University of South Florida)

  Bachelor's degree

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Business Planning
• Leadership Development
• Quickbooks
• Start-Ups
• Content Management
• Sales
• Wholesale
• Writing
• Marketing
• Financial Analysis
• Resume Writing
• Social Networking
• Retail
• Social Media Marketing
• P&L
• Budgets
• Creative Writing
• Leadership
• News Writing
• Netsuite
• Target Costing
• Blogging
• Accounting
• Strategy
• Us Gaap
• Training
• New Business Development
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Entrepreneurship
• Coaching
• Financial Reporting
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Journalism
• Proposal Writing