Notable Accomplishments

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Built a technology solutions company that experienced continual growth and became leading provider of Great Plains software and one of the largest providers of Macola software for 12 consecutive years.

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Refocused company in the face of advancing technologies. Introduced PC rental market in New York metropolitan area providing monthly and long-term equipment and software lease options to clients. Grew profitability of concept to $500K in less than 6 months.

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Positioned company against dependency on service industry by diversifying portfolio with the launch of four software packages for the ERP Market; RS/SALES TAX; RS/SERVICE MANANGEMENT; RS/FINITE CAPACITY PLANNING; RS/PRINT CONTROL.

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Stabilized client’s publishing division experiencing millions of dollars in losses. Reorganized structure, developed new management team, and crafted new business plan.

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Kept pace with industry changes by transitioning company to a lease / rental provider of hardware and software products to meet demands of evolving technologies.

Entrepreneurial Success

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Built and grew technology solutions company from zero to a multi-million dollar organization.

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Introduced and implemented computers into client operations to enhance automated processes and procedures.

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Grew company to become one of the largest providers of Macola Progression Series Software.

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Captured substantial market share of business comprised of more than 300 client companies.

Turnaround and Reorganization Projects

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Earned reputation and recognition as an innovative leader and confidential advisor to CIOs, CFOs, and CEOs resulting in leadership and successful execution of corporate turnarounds and reorganizations.

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Stabilized multi-million dollar losses for publishing company as Interim COO by reorganizing corporate structure, developing new management team, and creating and implementing successful business plan.

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Evaluated reconciliation process for mutual fund company, identified inefficient process. Implemented internal controls that expedited wire transfers from two weeks to two days.


Technology

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Introduced life cycle methodologies that slashed technology implementation costs by 20%. 

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Spearheaded integration of Macola software with the back-end phone system and back-office structure that streamlined operating efficiencies. Success of system resulted in sales to more than 30 companies.

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Customized software programs to accommodate client-specific needs  in accounts receivable, accounts payable, General Ledger, manufacturing and distribution.

© Rand Manasse 2013