CHARLES A.

WILSON
14278 Goose Street, Corona, CA 92880
(951) 489-1701
cw8557c0@westpost.net
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Senior Manager with more than 10 years experience analyzing business processes,
assessing
risks, and implementing enterprise-wide solutions. Possess extensive financial m
odeling
and operations expertise. Outstanding communication, interpersonal,and managemen
t skills
with unique ability to motivate direct reports and peers. Strong track record of
effectively leading teams and executing growth initiatives.
EXPERIENCE
Edgewater Technology, Inc. | Buena Park, CA
Business Development Manager, Jan. 2008 - Present
* Lead origination in the Western U.S. for Edgewater Technology - a provider of
financial,
operational, and strategic advisory services to enterprise clients
* Identify and assess market opportunities; devise marketing strategies and allo
cate
resources to capture share
* Manage strategic partnerships with Microsoft and SAP to support Edgewater's Co
rporate
Performance Management (CPM) practice; received Excellence in BI Execution Awa
rd from
Microsoft
* Achieved 8% compound annual revenue growth, maintained average consultant util
ization
rate of 80%,and increased referral and pipeline activity by 300% since January
2008
* Selected Engagements:
- Specialty Retailer: contracted Hyperion to Microsoft Analysis Services repla
cement
1st phase valued at $150,000
- Internet Advertising Agency: contracted software and service sales of $1.3 m
illion
- Real Estate Investment Trust: contracted SAP-BPC implementation 1st phase va
lued at
$100,000
- Health Care Provider: contracted SAP-BPC upgrade 1st phase valued at $85,000

Senior Consultant, Nov. 2006 - Dec. 2007

* Composed comprehensive project proposals that identified core business problem
s and
offered cost effective solutions
* Directed teams of subject matter experts, developers, and analysts through
engagements; served as lead contact to client senior leadership
* Performed detailed quantitative scenario analysis; utilized valuation methodol
ogies
such as project net present value, internal rate of return, and payback recove
ry
period analysis
* Selected Engagements:
- Baked Goods Distributor: $200,000 engagement to evaluate revenue planning pr
ocesses
 and manufacturing cost models which resulted in a 50% increase in OEM channe
l sales
and a 25% decrease in annual planning time
- Diagnostic Medical Imaging Company: $600,000 engagement to assess existing p
lanning
environment which resulted in a 20% reduction in the annual planning cycle,
a 15%
faster month-end close, and the implementation of 24-month rolling financial
forecasts
Targus Group International, Inc. | Anaheim, CA
Business Analyst - Global Strategy, Nov. 2004 - Oct. 2006
* Supported Chief Executive Officer in the creation and execution of global stra
tegy
for Targus - a leadingsupplier of notebook carrying cases and accessories
* Established and led Targus' Business Intelligence Competency Center (BICC) whi
ch
consisted of 15 analysts and managers specializing in finance, sales & marketi
ng,
operations, IT, and human resources
* Led BICC team to gather and leverage firm data and market research to reduce
non-productive SKUs by 40%, increase global-product producing regions by 30%,
and
decrease required channel development funds by 10%
* Assessed proposed mergers & acquisitions by conducting due diligence, performi
ng
detailed valuation analysis, evaluating pro forma financials, and drafting int
egration
plans
Acting Controller, Aug. 2003 - Oct. 2004
* Coordinated, planned, and reported the financial activities of Targus' Roundho
use
subsidiary and Fabrique joint venture
* Dictated accounting policies and procedures to further ensure consistent and a
ccurate
reporting
* Presided over the divestiture of the Roundhouse subsidiary for a 25% premium t
o internal
valuation
Senior Financial Analyst, Nov. 2001 - July 2003
* Created and maintained detailed financial models to forecast firm profitabilit
y
* Conducted ad-hoc statistical analyses to support sales & operations divisions
* Renegotiated terms and reconciled inventory with major customers; reduced cons
ignment
loss by 75% and generated a $1.5 million one-time sales increase
McLane Company | San Bernardino, CA
Senior Accountant, May 2000 - Oct. 2001
* Managed accounting staff to ensure compliance with inventory and cash controls
, timely
posting of creditnotes, and collection of accounts receivable
Trimble Morin & Company | Riverside, CA
Staff Accountant, Sept. 1998 - Apr. 2000
* Planned and conducted audits, compilations, and reviews in accordance with GAA
P
EDUCATION
National University | La Jolla, CA
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting, May 1998
* Magna Cum Laude

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Managerial Software:
Clarity Systems; Hyperion Enterprise, Essbase, Financial Management, and Plannin
g;
Microsoft Performance Point Server, SQL, and Analysis Services; Outlooksoft 4 an
d
5/SAP-BPC
Reporting Software:
Advisor Solutions; Brio/Hyperion Interactive Reporting and Analyzer;
Business Objects Web Intelligence; Corda; Crystal Reports; Data Watch Monarch;
Microsoft ProClarity and Reporting Services; Tableau Software; Xcelsius
Certifications:
* Clarity Systems Training (2007)
* Frontline Leadership & Berkman Method (2001)
* Hyperion Essbase Boot Camp (2002)
* Hyperion Planning Boot Camp (2007)
* Masters Driven Selling (2009)
* McLane Leadership School (2001)
* Microsoft Performance Management Training (2009)
* Outlooksoft Implementation Training (2007)
* Results Accountants Network (1999)
* SAP Sales Training (2010)
Affiliations:
* Association for Corporate Growth (2007- Present)
* Association for Strategic Planning (2007 - Present)
* Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management Advisory Board (2006
- Present)
* Healthcare Financial Management Association (2007 - Present)
* Health Information Management Systems Society (2007 - Present)