LOUIS M. FIORE, CPA 1956 South Durango Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034 * Home: 310.204.2508 Cell: 310. 569.

8846 * lf131c5a0@westpost.net FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Expert in: Financial Management ~ Public Accounting Versatile, high-energy executive who leads corporations through change and chall enge to profitable growth. Proven self- starter with passion, energy, and enthus iasm to drive results and affect meaningful change. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the or ganization. Hands-on leader with established ability to lead projects and initia tives that drive performance. Outstanding strategist that is able to drive busin ess through achievements in finance management, cost reduction, and productivity improvements. Possesses strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and complete projects in an effective and timely manner. Skilled in negotiating partnerships, alliances, and other business transactions. CORE COMPETENCIES Finance & Accounting Management ~ Change Management ~ Budget & Tax Compliance ~ P&L Management Banking & Cash Management ~ Information Systems Integration ~ Staff Leadership ~ Strategic Planning ~ Auditing Team Development & Leadership ~ HR ~ Revenue & Profit Growth ~ Productivity & Pe rformance Management Insurance & Risk Management ~ Technology ~ Financial Planning & Analysis ~ Organ ization & Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CHACE AUDIO BY DELUXE/CHACE PRODUCTIONS, INC. 1991 - July, 2010 A full-service audio post-production facility. CFO/Controller Successfully aligns individual objectives with corporate priorities through the institution of an organization-wide performance management system. Consistently provides strategic financial leadership regarding the decision-making process af fecting the company. Develops in-house tax planning for the corporation, joint v entures, and principal stockholder. Simultaneously serves as HR Director oversee ing the development of all company employment policies and supervising employer sponsored programs, benefits, and compensation packages focusing on employee ret ention and morale. Operates as Board member for both profit and related non-prof it entity. Applies expertise in relationship building and negotiations with bank ing industries resulting in most favored lending terms and loan covenant restric tions. Key Achievements * Key member responsible for increasing operating profits 325%, equity gains of 290%, and total assets 200%. * Provided education of client services through Reliable Billing Rate targets (E BR), departmental budgets, and reporting mechanism which included minimum cash t hresholds in an effort to meet operating needs. * Strategically executed financial due diligence and financial disclosure culmin ating in the sale of the company's assets while ensuring full compliance with As set Acquisition Agreement post-close. * Effectively enhanced departmental contribution to margin by identifying ineffi

cient/low margin activity. * Advanced market penetration for archival services by fostering strategic allia nces while simultaneously serving as a key member for due diligence and financia l reporting. * Concurrently executed HR functions in an effort to prevent the company from ex pensing an additional executive salary. BOCCHI LABS, Walnut Hills, CA 1990 - 1991 A full-service contract manufacturer specializing in filling a wide range of per sonal care products. Systems Integrator Integrator of MIS/EDP system for Cosmetics Manufacturer from selection of vendor s through contract negotiations to launch. LOUIS M. FIORE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE PANNELL KERR FORSTER, Woodland Hills, CA A global network of accountancy firms. Audit Manager Actively managed cost accounting review, operational procedures, and evaluation of MIS/EDP systems for entrepreneurial clients in the manufacturing environment. Effectively prepared, executed, and managed certified audit engagements includi ng Initial Public Offerings. Planned audit schedules, taking into consideration staffing and personnel, resources, past records of audits and key personnel in v arious departments serving as points of contact for an audit review. Key Achievements * Effectively reviewed work product according to firm standards while directly o verseeing all activities of engagement staff. * Directly planned and coordinated all aspects of fieldwork. * Recruited, supervised, trained, and evaluated staff accountants to ensure the successful development of skills and the ability to deliver projects on a timely and cost-effective basis. LAVENTHOL & HORWATH, Los Angeles, CA Previously the nation's seventh largest accounting firm, merged with Pannell, Ke rr, and Forster in 1988. Senior Accountant Consistently provided financial information and incentives while acquiring new a ccounts and issuing financial analysis and reporting for corporation. Possessed excellent leadership qualities and an ability to manage multiple financial respo nsibilities on a daily basis. Prepared detailed journal entries as well as evalu ated and distributed financial statements while assisting in annual company audi ts. Key Achievements * Successfully performed full spectrum of audit tests and evaluation of internal controls in an effort to meet the Board of Accountancy certification. PAGE TWO

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting, California State Univ ersity, Northridge, California Certified Public Accountant, active - State of California American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, California TECHNICAL SKILLS Software: Lawson, QuickBooks, FourthDimension, PeachTree, and quick st udy of most accounting packages Applications: Microsoft Office: Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookup), Word