Mr. Oliver has extensive experience in corporate planning and financial management including P&L, administration, cost and general accounting, budget preparation and compliance. He has had experience managing a construction, metal manufacturing and a repair company. Collateral duties included direct management control of all MIS operations and employee relations in addition to union contract negotiations and grievance arbitration.
Experience
- The Oliver Company - (different entities from Sole owners, LLC to Corporations) - Principal
- Design Firm and Fabrication Contractor - Controller 9 Years
- Industrial Sheet Metal Contractor - CEO & CCO 14 years
- CPA Accounting Firm - Accountant 3 Years
Achievements
- Performed as a Financial Consultant to senior management of a 12-store men's wear chain.
- Organized and implemented a purchase order system to control all purchases from vendors, receipt of materials, and recording of proper prices resulting in cost control.
- Negotiated contract change orders for jobs in progress which resulted in significantly increased sales and profit.
- Prepared employee benefits and safety manual and conducted weekly conferences concerning employee related performance and responsibilities.
- Planned and implemented a time frame and process for adherence to federal labor laws of negotiated contracts with craft unions resulting in payroll and indirect savings.
- Increased sales 2-1/2 times by managing employees, information, design, purchasing, and production which generated significant profit.
- Increased sales and net profit by 10 percent by negotiating a blanket purchase agreement with the federal government.
- Prepared corporate business plans to ensure sound financial decisions.
Education
- National University, San Diego, California
- Masters of Business Administration, Financial Management - 1997
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting - 1976
Affiliations
- American Cash Flow Association
- Chula Vista California Chamber of Commerce
- Institute of Management Accountants, San Diego, California
- Associated Building Contractors
- California Society of Tax Consultants