"TO SUCCEED, YOU MUST BE DEDICATED, FOCUSED, DO WHAT IT TAKES AND BE WILLING TO GET BRUISED."
Based on experience from my career, Toastmasters success and my judo and jiu jitsu black belts...especially the bruises :-).
Author of 12 Lessons for Success in Business and Beyond Book listing on Amazon Amazon's Author Page for John Engeman I am a senior finance and treasury leader who builds trusting relationships with partners and organizations through strong and engaging communication, teamwork and the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly. I have a successful track record and have been the go-to person for challenging projects. Through communication and feedback I clearly explain situations, concepts and concerns and then identify alternatives, provide solutions and improve strategic and operational performance through thoughtful analysis, by building strong teams and motivating people.
Effective communication and trust are of paramount importance to me. Partners count on me for my “do what it takes” spirit, strategic execution, leadership skills and business problem solving experience. I am known for building relationships, being focused, driven, a strong leader and communicator. I am a passionate speaker and presenter. A career highlight includes obtaining critical financing for much needed liquidity during challenging economic times and building strong alliances with partner financial institutions, their people and fellow associates. I enjoy developing relationships, mentoring team members, interns and fellow Toastmasters and stress the importance of effective communication, listening, leadership and setting a strong example.
Business development Managing Director bringing financial providers and clients together for financial transactions.
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Senior Director of Finance, Theorem
Directed collections, payables, treasury, risk management and billing.
Enhanced cash forecasting process and improved cash collections, maximizing cash flow.
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Director of Treasury, David Yurman
Direct global insurance and treasury including asset based credit facility (ABL), investments, risk management, cash management, foreign exchange, financial covenants, cash forecasting and liquidity. Position reports to Chief Financial Officer.
Senior Vice President - Treasury Strategies, BeamaLife Corporation
Assess client treasury needs and provide best practices. Work with client corporate treasury teams to manage risk and increase investment returns on cash portfolio through alternative investment strategies.
Fifth & Pacific Foundation Treasurer
Being responsible for the financial oversight of the $30M Foundation as a fiduciary and member of the Investment Committee for several years, the Board of Directors formalized my role and appointed me Treasurer. I presented the performance of the investments at each Board Meeting and led the Investment Committee meetings.
Kyriba Client Appreciation Award
Kyriba Corporation presented me with the Client Appreciation Award due to my national presentations to the finance and treasury community with Kyriba and my service on the Client Advisory Board.
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BBA, Finance, Univ. of Notre Dame
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MBA, Finance, Hofstra University
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Staff Director - Treasury, Verizon
Note: several positions
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Director of Treasury, Vertis Communications
Managed treasury including financial covenants,credit facility compliance, global debt, cash forecasting, interest expense and leverage ratios. Directed risk management, coordinated cash management and global banking relationships.
Funded 15 mergers and acquisitions (several international) and incorporated into global banking structure and insurance program. Reduced banking fees and bank accounts through program restructuring.
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Treasurer, Agfa Corporation
Directed treasury team encompassing cash management, banking, foreign exchange, debt and investments. As Treasurer coordinated Investment Committee review of defined benefit and defined contribution plans, fund performance, and fund selection. In addition to treasury managed accounts receivable, credit, collections and insurance.
Improved working capital metrics, restructured cash management, reduced insurance expense, advised Pension and Savings Plan Committee on replacement of investment managers and integrated several acquisitions and Canadian treasury into US treasury.
Directed global treasury functions: debt financing, asset based credit facility (ABL), commercial paper program, investments, risk management/insurance, cash management, foreign exchange, hedging, derivatives, financial covenants, cash forecasting, and stock repurchase program. Appointed Treasurer of Fifth & Pacific Foundation and served on Investment Committee for various Retirement Plans. Coordinated investment analysis, performance and fund selection for Retirement Plans and Foundation. Presented investment performance of Retirement Plans to Board's Finance Committee and Foundation Board.
Coordinated multiple bond and bank financings for additional liquidity and joint ventures. Provided strategic due diligence for purchases and sales of major brands. Instituted global treasury management system and restructured global insurance program. Presented liquidity management and strategic importance of treasury management systems at EuroFinance, AFP and NYCE conferences.
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Client Advisory Board Member, Kyriba Corporation
Provide dialogue between Kyriba senior leadership and selected, senior-level clients to discuss client experience, product strategy, business priorities, industry trends and strategic direction.
Proudest Accomplishment
Distinguished Toastmaster. I leaped out of my comfort zone!!!!
Experience Highlights
VP &Â Treasurer
National General Insurance
Author
12 Lessons for success in business and beyond
Speaker
Euro FINANCE, AFP, NYCE, Toastmasters
Client Appreciation Award Recipient
Kyriba Corporation
Panelist
Bank of America's Global Banking Technology & Operations Leadership Forum
Treasurer
Fifth & Pacific Foundation
Treasurer
Agfa Corporation
Vice President, Assistant Treasurer
Kate Spade & Co. (formerly Fifth & Pacific Companies, Inc).
Client Advisory Board Member
Kyriba Corporation
Education Highlights
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Toastmasters International
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
Association for Financial Professionals
BBA, Finance
Univ. of Notre Dame
MBA, Finance
Hofstra University
Causes
Personal & Professional Development
Maximizing communication and leadership opportunities  - presented to Stevens Institute sigma
Mentor
Ridgewood (NJ) Toastmasters Club
Interests
University of Notre Dame, Hofstra University, Penn State
You have to ask? GO IRISH...beat USC
Connecting
How can I help you?
Speaking
Telling a story or giving an educational presentation
Mentoring
I like to give back and mentor new speakers and give them hope, direction and confidence.
Results
1
BOOK
4
Professional Certifications
2
International Presenter / Panelist
9
National Presenter / Panelist
120+
Toastmaster speeches
Skills
Public Speaking
9
Cash Flow & CF Forecasting
20+
Leadership | Mentoring
14
Treasury & Cash Management
20+
Defined Contribution Plans
14
Foreign Exchange & Hedging
20+
Finance & Capital Markets
20+
Risk Management
14
Working Capital Management
17
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My Book: 12 Lessons for Success in Business and Beyond
"Harmonious development and eventual perfection of human character". These are the words from Dr. Jigoro Kano, founder of judo, which means "gentle way". This is what we should strive for in life with family, friends and society. I have learned commitment, dedication and RESPECT from the "gentle way" and it will always be a part of my life. I honor and respect my Senseis (teachers) who instilled these values in me and I upheld the same principles when I earned the title of Sensei. As a...
My Book: 12 Lessons for Success in Business and Beyond
Bergen magazine: "How to give a Toast"
FAMILY: Best for Last
DTM Award
Distinguished Toastmaster
Global Treasury Management
Cash Visibility and Forecasting
Debt Planning and Restructuring
Love thee Notre Dame
Speaking at Amsterdam Toastmasters Club
Judo throwing technique
Client Appreciation Award
A few words about me
Demonstrating Judo at Toastmasters
