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I help small businesses organize operations, streamline workflows, document processes, and improve customer experiences so they can spend less time putting out fires and more time growing. Throughout my career—from managing retail stores to seven promotions at Amazon, running operations for a family-owned trucking company, building a successful photography business, and founding a growing homeschool community—I found myself asking the same question: **Why is this harder than it needs to be?** More often than not, the answer wasn't the people. It was the process. I enjoy untangling complexity, identifying the root cause of recurring problems, and designing practical systems that make work easier. Whether that means documenting workflows, improving communication, creating standard operating procedures, streamlining onboarding, or organizing information so teams can work more efficiently, I love building systems that help people succeed. My approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in real-world experience. I believe the best solutions are the ones people will actually use—not the most complicated ones. If your business is growing, your team is overwhelmed, or you're spending too much time solving the same problems over and over again, I'd love to help you build systems that create clarity, consistency, and room to grow. Let's connect.

As a Fractional CFO Expert with over 25 years of experience in accounting, financial planning, and bookkeeping, I help companies gain financial clarity, improve cash flow, and scale with confidence. My work typically improves financial visibility by 30-50%, reduces reporting errors by up to 40%, and strengthens profitability through structured financial decision-making. If you need a reliable Fractional CFO and accounting expert in bookkeeping, and financial planning, focused on results rather than theory, you’re in the right place. ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 I provide practical financial leadership designed to improve performance, stability, and growth: Main services offered: fractional CFO, dashboard creation, bookkeeping, QuickBooks advisor support, accounting, financial planning. Typical engagements include: • CFO and fractional CFO strategic guidance • Financial planning, forecasting, budgeting • Bookkeeping system optimization and reporting accuracy • Accounting automation and process improvement • KPI dashboards and performance tracking • Cash flow forecasting and margin optimization Tools / tech stack: QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, Xero, Excel advanced modeling, Fathom, Power BI dashboards, Gusto payroll, SurePayroll, CRM integrations, reporting automation. ✅ 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 • Helped companies improve cash flow visibility by 45% on average • Reduced monthly close time by up to 50% through accounting automation • Improved budgeting accuracy by 35% with structured financial planning • Supported pricing optimization that increased margins by 12-18% • Delivered financial dashboards enabling faster executive decision-making Across 200+ clients, my success rate in delivering measurable financial improvements exceeds 90%. ✅ 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 My work as a Fractional CFO focuses on businesses that want: • Predictable financial planning • Accurate accounting and bookkeeping processes • Better investor readiness • Scalable financial systems • Strong operational visibility I mainly support SaaS, professional services, agencies, construction, healthcare, and growth-stage companies. ✅𝗠𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 My approach combines CFO-level strategy with hands-on accounting execution: • Financial audit and bookkeeping assessment • Financial planning roadmap aligned with business goals • Accounting cleanup and automation • KPI dashboards and reporting setup • Continuous optimization and strategic CFO support ✅ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 Many financial professionals focus only on reporting. I focus on impact. • CFO strategy combined with operational accounting expertise • Strong bookkeeping foundations supporting financial planning accuracy • Data-driven financial planning decisions • Clear communication without financial jargon • Systems designed for scalability, not temporary fixes • This results in better decisions, faster reporting, and stronger financial stability. ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 “With Dimitry's guidance, we gained clarity on our finances and built a roadmap for growth. The weekly cash flow reports and 5-year forecast were game-changers!” – True Talent Group, Staffing Agency "Their expertise in tax compliance and pricing strategies saved us time and drove significant improvements in profitability." – Guardian RFID, SaaS Company "We saved countless hours by outsourcing payroll and monthly close to Dimitry. Highly recommend for any growing business!" – Paris Dining Club, Food Subscription Company ✅ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 1) Strategic CFO Leadership Financial planning, forecasting, pricing strategy, investor reporting, financial modeling. 2) Accounting & Bookkeeping Systems Accounting automation, bookkeeping optimization, reporting accuracy improvement, compliance. 3) Financial Operations & Reporting Dashboards, KPI tracking, cost analysis, margin optimization, budgeting processes. ✅ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 & 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 Industries served include SaaS, e-commerce, construction, professional services, hospitality, healthcare, and subscription businesses. Typical client benefits: • Clear financial visibility • Reduced operational stress • Better cash flow management • Faster decision-making • Increased profitability If you need a Fractional CFO or accounting expert in bookkeeping and financial planning who delivers measurable results, send me a message and I will tell you within 24 hours what I would focus on first.

🌟Project Management 🌟Client Success 🌟 Operational Excellence As a forward-thinking Project Manager with 10+ years of experience operationalizing partnerships, customer success, and revenue generation for a diverse set of clients I would love to help your organization. I align key stakeholders by assessing their needs, building trust, and engaging them with an empathetic, persuasive, and consultative approach. Seeking the next professional challenge as a Project Manager to provide operational excellence and drive optimization. Successful Projects: • Grant project manager for The Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research (FSCDR) •. Client relationship manager for Non-Profit • Project Manager for the Design, Analyze, Communicate (DAC) program with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation program to help Clinical studies in the field of global health optimize studies for informativeness and impact. • Digital Project Manager for Non-Profit and Manufacturing start-up, overseeing social media team, development of SOPs, and campaigns, and managing analytics and KPIs. • Oversaw a $100M construction project from design to completion, harmonized experts & contractors, and positioned the newly developed asset as an attractive investment. • Developed comprehensive interior design and staging project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results • Fulfilled lighting design & engineering contracts valued at $15-400K and retained municipal government accounts for a boutique firm via impeccable client service. • Operationalized IT infrastructure to ensure system continuity for several airport screen installations. • Introduced HR, finance, and compliance SOPs to several rapidly scaling businesses as a trusted advisor. • Establish and report on progress KPI's for marketing, admissions and community growth project.

I’ve worked for over 21 years in broadcasting and you can currently hear me on over 1,000 radio signals across the United States. If you need a VoiceOver that’s - Conversational, Friendly, Easygoing, Upbeat, Positive - you’ve come to the right place.

JIRA CONSULTING I've been involved with over 1,000 project teams in Jira during my 10+ years as an Atlassian Architect. These projects came from all business functions, and there were a few that I helped grow into 500-1,000 person initiatives. While working with 3M, the user presence went from 2,000 users to over 14,000. I was able to scale our operations along with this exponential growth and received several customer services accolades even though the size of our team stayed the same. I have an extensive background in agile, process improvement, and lean six sigma. After running many successful installations, upgrades, integrations with other systems, and optimization projects within this space - I take pride in delivering a quality experience & empowering end-users. PROJECT/PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT I have led more than a dozen projects over the past few years within the software development space. Leveraging my PMP, Agile Scrum Master, & Product Owner certifications - these have largely been a success. I enjoy being able to work with teams around the globe and have been able run projects in a wide variety of businesses: Medical, Sales, Automotive, Aerospace, Personal Safety, & End-user training.

💼 15+ Years of Driving Results | Bilingual (English/Spanish) Are you ready to stop spinning plates and start scaling with ease? I help overwhelmed founders, growing teams, and scaling businesses streamline operations, manage complex projects, and bring big ideas to life—with clarity, precision, and speed. I'm a results-driven Project Manager and Operations Strategist with over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams, optimizing systems, and delivering seamless digital experiences. Whether you're launching a product, building a brand, or improving internal workflows, I bring the leadership and tactical know-how to make it happen. ✅ What I Bring to the Table: End-to-End Project Leadership — from scoping to delivery, I keep projects on time, on budget, and aligned with your goals. Operations that Scale — I design systems and SOPs that support your business as it grows (without the chaos). Digital Expertise — websites, eCommerce, funnels, SEO, branding, and customer experience? All covered. Clear Communication — your vision translated into action through strong leadership and client/team collaboration. 🧠 My Superpowers: Project Management & Team Leadership Digital Marketing & Funnel Strategy Web Development & eCommerce Process Optimization & Systems Building Customer Experience & Support Strategic Planning & Budget Management Bilingual Communication (English/Spanish) 🔧 Tools I Use Like a Pro: Asana | Slack | Zoom | WordPress | Webflow | WooCommerce | Shopify | Google Suite | CRMs | Canva | ConvertKit | Mailchimp | Adobe Creative Suite | Microsoft Office | Trello | Harvest | Constant Contact | Social Media Platforms | and more. Whether you need help getting out of the weeds or scaling smartly with a trusted partner by your side, I’m here to make your vision a reality—with less stress and more flow. Let’s talk about how I can support your next move.