Peggy Tate's Resume

Executive Summary

A seasoned business professional with 25 plus years experience focused in finance, strategy and operations

Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, compensation design and implementation , cost reduction and controls, business restructuring and reorganizations, revenue generation and growth, standardizing financial processes and controls, financial reporting, debt management, capital acquisition, contract negotiations, tax administration and pricing

  • Former Partner with Tatum CFO Partners, LLP
  • Executive roles have included CEO, COO and CFO positions
  • Active CPA license with an MBA from Emory University
  • Easily embraces new technologies that automate processes, reduce costs and enhance productivity
  • Known for successfully generating turn-around results and leading organizations through financial and strategic transitions, while positively impacting the morale of employees
  • Broad experience in public accounting, industry, consulting, mergers & acquisitions, and investments with small, early-stage, medium and large companies
  • Registered mediator; facilitates agreements in business matters
  • Has a passion for helping small businesses develop the infrastructure for fast-growth and profitability
Possesses strong interpersonal skills and hands-on, high-energy leadership that inspires confidence and fosters goodwill.  An innovative thinker and change agent.

Education and Certification

 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration with an accounting concentration, College of Charleston, December 1979

  • Masters in Business Administration, Goizueta Business School at Emory University, May 1999
  • Certified Public Accountant, Licensed in the State of Georgia, September 1983, License number 6729 (Margaret B. Tate)
  • Registered Mediator in the State of Georgia; Registration number 6204