DWIGHT L. LINDSTEDT

738 Megan Court - Longmont, CO  80501 
 [Send email to request phone number] 82.9466  - [Send email using form at bottom]


PROFILE

Motivated, detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in
finance/budgeting,
business operations, and public relations.  Possesses a proven track record of
initiating 
strategic and innovative plans and programs to create positive organizational
changes. 
Displays a background of effectively supervising as many as 25 individuals at
any given
time and handling budgets over $3M.  Aggressively resolves issues/problems in a
timely
manner.  Exhibits superior communication skills while collaborating with all
organizational
levels.  Utilizes strong leadership skills to guide teams in achieving assigned
objectives
on time and within budget.  Additional areas of expertise include:

Fund Raising - Policy/Procedure Development - Financial Analysis - Contract
Negotiations
Implementation - Grant Writing - Marketing - Office Administration -
Governmental Reporting
Consumer Relations - Operations Management - Expense Control - Public Speaking -
QuickBooks
Pro Series - Great Plains - Cougar Mountain - Peoplesoft - Microsoft Office -
Quattro Pro

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

* Modernized an accounting system for Sweet Spot Golf, which significantly
helped identify
  past due accounts and created a payment schedule, bringing the accounts
current. 
* Led relocation efforts of a company to a more efficient, usable location—this
move 
  reduced overhead costs by 40% for the company.
* Spearheaded efforts in redesigning a company website.  The new website
increased on-line
  sales by 50%. 
* Played an instrumental role in the growth of Americule Inc. by directing the
creation of
  new/revised accounting procedures, personnel files, and inventory controls. 
Personnel 
  increased by 150% and sales increased by over $1M during tenure.
* Guided a team that initiated several focus groups and analyzed various cost
savings 
  strategies for the State of Minnesota Core Commission.  This team recommended
$200M in 
  cost savings plans to the Commission, all of which were approved and sent to
the Governor
  and Legislature for consideration.  
* Achieved a success rate of over 95% and ensured that audit exceptions were
reconciled to
  the satisfaction of clients and beneficiaries while serving as an Accounting
Specialist.

CAREER TRACK

SWEET SPOT GOLF
President / Owner	2003 to 2008

Held title of President/Owner of this company, which manufactured and marketed a
complete 
line of hard sided golf travel cases.  Led relocation and restructuring efforts
after the 
purchase of the company in 2003.  Updated accounting systems and collaborated
with fellow 
staff members to implement successful marketing strategies that unified
price/cost 
structures for customers.  

ACCOUNTEMPS
Accounting Specialist	2003
Provided accounting services to designated clients for specific projects,
including 401(k) 
reconciliations and audits.

AMERICULE INC.
Controller / Accountant	1997 to 2003
Headed several accounting aspects of this small industrial plastics
manufacturer, including
payroll, AP, AR, and computer support.  Guided new systems creations. 
Collaborated with 
the President, Board members, and investors, as well as the company's CPA and
attorney, to
ensure that all concerns and updates were addressed.  

SELF- EMPLOYED
Business Consultant	1993 to 2000
Provided consultation services for physicians and other professionals on
personal financial
management matters.  Acted as an agent in contract negotiations, loan
application 
submissions, and the administration of personal business affairs.  Notably
supported the
relocation from Minnesota to Colorado and established accounting systems for a
group of
physicians that were in the process of creating hospital based emergency medical
practices.

STATE OF MINNESOTA (Core Commission)
Senior Management Consultant	1991 to 1993
Provided senior management consulting and staff support to the Commission on
Reform and 
Efficiency (CORE) for the restructuring of Minnesota state government. 
Researched cost 
savings and cost containment issues and redesigned the human services delivery
system.

MINNESOTA SPECIAL OLYMPICS INC.
Director-Finance & Administration / Chief Budget Officer	1989 to 1990
Designed, implemented, and monitored all budget preparation and reporting
systems for a
$2.2M operation.  Provided vital information for key financial decision-making
efforts.  
Hired and supervised all administrative staff.  Implemented new computerized
accounting 
software that provided greater quality of information and improved the reporting
system 
for tracking donations.

NORTHEAST IOWA EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Executive Director / Consultant	      Prior to 1989
Led efforts in rebuilding an organization and gaining public confidence of a
regional 
non-profit Emergency Medical Services association.  Restructured and developed
fiscal 
integrity by installing accounting controls.  Created annual budget processes as
well as 
monthly and quarterly progress reports.  Oversaw Board activities.  Lobbied with
the 
legislature on critical issues.  Assessed organizational needs and revised work
plans.

Previously held titles of Instructor and Consultant at Regis College and Deputy
Director 
and Chief Budget Officer for the State of Indiana Energy Department.

EDUCATION

Master of Public Administration, University of Denver
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Valparaiso University

AFFILIATIONS

Iowa EMS Association
Organized the first state-wide Emergency Medical Services Association and became
its first
President.

Estes Park Medical Center (former President)
Oversaw the operations, expansion, budgets, and physician assessments in this
facility.

Midwest Governors' Commission on Economic Development
Discussed strategies for economic growth in the region.

KEYWORDS

financial leadership/management, audit adjustments, internal controls, asset
protection,
report creation, tax reduction, budgeting, strategic planning, loss recovery, 
cost containment, expense reduction, systems integration, change agent, profit
forecasting,
business acquisitions, feasibility analysis, cash flow projections, fiscal
integrity,
debt consolidation, risk management, contingency planning, accounting, 
asset/liability analysis