CAREER HIGHLIGHTS * Identified an emerging trend in the multi-billion dollar Omega-3 market. Coordinated the development of a viable algal technology company, creation of intellectual property, industry relationships, operating and manufacturing models, coordinated R&D, and assisted in the capital formation process. The company was independently valued at $28.5 million in a pre-revenue stage. * As a consultant, re-engineered business processes, strategies, brand positioning, marketing, and realigned and retrained teams to lower operating expenses, improving sales and profits. Companies ranged in size from $2 million to $10 million. * Transitioned an established telecommunications distributor/retailer to a Franchise helping it grow from 180 to over 300 units. Restructured operations, initiated new accounting practices, HR, operating systems, improving cash flow, purchasing strategies and inventory control, completing franchise materials, registrations, branding and unit conversions. * Increased revenue in a 3 year period, from $250 million to $282 million by de-emphasizing low-margin categories, integrating private label brands, and restructuring planning processes, marketing strategies, supply chain and sourcing partners. Achieved the #2 performance rank that included the company's unplanned elimination of lay-a-way that represented 12% of division sales. * Grew annual sales from $380 million to $871 million during tenure with corresponding profitability increases by building on key vendor relationships, integrating supply chain into buying and product development functions, developing cross-functional teams focusing on strict financial controls, and introducing leading edge products and private labels into the market.

Highlights:

• Retail
• Marketing Management
• Telecommunications
• Inventory
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft
• Planning
• Sourcing
• Consumer Electronics
• Electronics