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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE Investor/Strategic Advisor, OOMBA - Irvine, California (2015 to present) * Investor/advisor in E-sports software technology company that acquired GameWorks in 2017. * Focus on revitalization of GameWorks physical locations through use of E-sports software and technology, strategic alliances and direct and indirect marketing. President & CEO, Namco Pools - Manchester, Connecticut (2006 to October 2017) * Hired as EVP and promoted to CEO in October of 2007 * Turned around this specialty store New England retail chain with 25 locations. * Increased EBITDA BY $17 million, increased gross margin by 850 basis points and cut annual expenses by over 25%. * Took the company out of bankruptcy, developed new strategy that included vendor supply agreements, rationalization of real estate and elimination of unprofitable locations. * Completely reorganized store staffing and compensation model to increase productivity by 24%. * Developed smaller and pop-up store formats to maximize profitability in this highly seasonal business. President& CEO, LEVITZ FURNITURE - Woodbury, New York (2004 to 2006) * Hired as President and promoted to CEO * Rebalanced merchandise mix from total domestic supply to 40% import, delivering 400 basis point improvement in margin * Optimized advertising mix and saved 20%, while increasing R.O.I. * Merged Seaman's and Levitz Brands to achieve 40 million dollars in cost reductions * Successfully sold the company to Prentice Capital.
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| COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
|---|---|---|
| Kb Toys | Executive Vice President | 1/2001 - 1/2004 |
| Scott & Sterling | President & Owner | 1/1998 - 1/2001 |
| Sportmart, Inc | President | 1/1995 - 1/1999 |
| Bombay Company Ft. Worth | Executive Vice President | 1/1993 - 1/1995 |
| Executive Vice President, Mark Cross Inc | Senior Vice President, Gucci America | 1/1990 - 1/1993 |
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