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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE JOSEPH C. PICKEN & ASSOCIATES, Dallas, TX October 1986 to present Founder of consulting firm providing strategic management, operations and financial management, and information technology expertise to mid-sized companies. National client base. Engagements have include strategy and organization development, acquisitions, turnaround management, debt restructuring, operations analysis, productivity improvement, compensation, government marketing, and information systems strategy and design. APPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Anaheim, California President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Jan 1993 to Feb 1994 Turnaround management assignment as CEO/CFO of manufacturer of computer peripherals and communications hardware. Achieved performance improvements through enhanced controls, reduced product and operating costs, improved reliability and refocused marketing efforts.   THE FLIGHT INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.,Atlanta, GA Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Director President, Intercredit Corporation Sept 1983 to Feb 1987 Executive Vice President of aviation services company with interests in government contracting, charter airline operations, airline pilot training, fixed base operations, and aircraft sales and leasing. Led initial public offering. Assumed operating responsibility after performance decline and led successful operational and financial turnaround. President of aircraft leasing subsidiary.  KENTRON INTERNATIONAL,Dallas, TX Vice President, Finance Oct 1982 to Aug 1983 Chief Financial Officer for $125 million international technical services contractor. Responsible for worldwide finance and data processing, including contract bidding, negotiation and administration. CORBETT LIGHTING, INC., Dallas, TX Vice President and General Manager Aug 1981 to Sept 1982 Chief Operating Officer. Successful turnaround of manufacturer of lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. Restructured debt, implemented controls, improved productivity and achieved 55% sales increase. COOPER MINING & CONSTRUCTION, Dallas,TX Vice President, Finance and Planning Oct 1979 to July 1981 Chief Financial Officer for multi-national operating group of Cooper Industries, Inc., involved in the manufacture of tools and heavy equipment for the mining, construction and petroleum industries. Led financial and data processing operations in 14 countries, including strategic planning, foreign exchange management, and export financing. Actively involved in restructuring domestic and foreign operations. TRAILWAYS, INC., Dallas, TX Corporate Controller Aug 1978 to Sept 1979 Managed accounting, payroll, tax and regulatory reporting operations for 35 corporations with interests in transportation, food service and real estate. Restructured organization, streamlined paperflow and improved timeliness and accuracy of processing of 6.5 million documents per month. XEROX CORPORATION , Dallas, TX Engineering, Finance and Marketing Manager Aug 1973 to July 1978 As engineering planning manager, developed technical and business plans for new word processing, communications, and computer printing products. As manufacturing controller, set up accounting, inventory, MRP, and product cost systems for new electronics assembly plant. As division controller, managed consolidated financial operations. As marketing operations manager, directed finance, pricing, field administration, and distribution functions for 1500-man marketing/sales/service organization. CREARE, INC. ,Hanover, NH Vice President and Treasurer Aug 1970 to Aug 1973 Marketing, financial and administrative officer for high tech consulting engineering company. Conducted market research, acquisition and strategic planning studies for clients. UNITED STATES NAVY Jun 1966 to July 1970 Engineering Officer, USS Goldsborough (DDG-20); Commanding Officer, USS Force (MSO-445).