Harold M. Goldbrandsen
E-Mail: HMG@Howies.net

OBJECTIVE
To seek opportunities with organizations that can benefit from my experience. Challenges of any level or duration are welcome.

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS

Number one
A 35 year marriage with two children graduated from college, married and well established in their chosen professions.

Conceptualization of Chuck E. Cheese
Created animated characters and costumes for Chuck E. Cheese Pizza Time Theater. Conceptualized and executed original entertainment concepts for this pioneer chain of entertainment restaurants.

Service to Community
Elected to Elementary School Board of Trustees, 1971-1981, including four terms as President. Elected President of 1981 Accreditation Committee for Senior High School. Designed, built and installed the city's 21st birthday decorations.

RELEVANT SKILLS

Marketing & Promotional Skills
Ability to conceive and execute promotional programs. Experienced in photography, graphic layout, and copy writing for printed or electronic media. Comfortable with the worlds of advertising, public relations and direct sales.

Accounting & Business
Understanding of the accounting process with emphasis on cash control, analysis and management. Experienced in supervising management and staff employees with awareness of labor rules, and government requirements.

Legal
Lay knowledge of the legal system with emphasis on the unique rules, reporting and accounting requirements associated with the complex Chapter-11 section of the Federal Bankruptcy code.

Computer Skills
Working knowledge of MS DOS, Windows95, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Explorer, Quicken, Quick Books, Netscape, Aldus Pagemaker, Corel Draw and Paint Shop Pro. Experienced with communication and on-line banking products including the ability to download and transfer data to customized spreadsheets. Proficient in the use of HTML programming code to create internet, intranet and local applications.

Costumes & Theatrical Props
Ability to create and maintain character costumes and theatrical props including sculpting, molding and fabrication of fiberglass. Experienced in all phases of costume construction from pattern making and sewing to maintenance and use. Access to and competency in the use of computerized embroidery machines, heavy duty sewing machines, professional wood and metal working tools.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Financial Analyst 1998 to Present - Comcast Cable's Inland-Upgrade
Prepared statements and projections for $63 million  broadband upgrade of Southern California's Inland Empire cable system. Organized material inventory tracking and created cutomized software applications to monitor contractor production.

Business Manager 1994 to 1997 -- Retail Party Goods Store
Performed all accounting functions including cash management, accounts payable and payroll reporting. Designed and executed advertising, promotions and point of purchase displays.

CEO/CFO 1984 to 1994 -- Holding Company
Acquired four franchised Chuck E. Cheese restaurants, a retail party goods store and customized embroidery business. Managed annual cash-flow in excess of four million dollars and personnel roster in excess of one hundred fifty employees.

Director of Research & Development 1979 to 1984 -- Pizza Time Theater, Inc.
Developed manufacturing prototypes for Chuck E. Cheese animated and costumed characters. Designed and supervised 20,000 ft. manufacturing facility to produce animated and costumed characters for national chain of restaurants.

Owner 1971 to 1979 -- Fantasy Forest Road Shows
1971 - Originally an advertising agency for political candidates the company expanded into promotional concepts for the enclosed mall industry providing theatrical displays, mechanical and costumed characters.
1976 - Expanded to manufacture costume characters and props for amusement parks and themed attractions throughout the United States and Canada.
1978 - Commissioned by Atari Corporation to create animated and costumed characters for prototype Chuck E. Cheese restaurant.

Sales Manager 1970 to 1972 -- Small Market Radio Station
Responsible for direct sales, collections, copy writing, marketing and promotional strategies.

Official Photographer 1966 to 1967 -- San Bernardino County Fair
Official Photographer for the San Bernardino County Fair and Horse Racing Association.

Salesman & Reporter 1962 to 1970 -- Small Market Newspaper
Began as part time in circulation department, dark room, press room and freelance photographer. Employed full time as advertising salesman (64-66) and staff reporter/photographer (66-67).

EDUCATION

Victor Valley College - Associate of Arts Business Admn 1964
Courses included general education, business administration, accounting and personnel relations.