Rapidops® accelerates your business with data-driven custom software development and outstanding digital product experiences. Global HQ Office: Charlotte, North Carolina.President responsible for market strategy, business operations, strategic partnerships, business development and corporate development. Rapidops partners with innovative business leaders to drive digital innovation, to become more tech-enabled and to create lasting competitive advantages. Transform your business with technology.Rapidops® accelerates your business with data-driven custom software development and outstanding digital product experiences. We serve visionary corporate innovators and transformative leadership teams needing a proven tech innovation and custom software development partner. Our army of over 250+ agile technologists have an unwavering commitment to client service and a passionate customer-focused mindset. Rapidops operates with speed, scale and optimal cost-effectiveness to design, develop and deliver leading technology solutions, custom software, digital transformations, digital products, web apps, mobile apps, APIs, API platforms, Data Analytics, AI/ML and IoT connectivity. Driven by Impact™Client services: Strategy | Design | Development | DevOps | Data & AnalyticsClient partners: CIOs, CTOs, C-level, Technology VPs & Directors, Technology Product Managers, VC-backed Startup Founders.Industries: Retail, Grocery, QSRs, Franchises, Consumer Products, B2C Ecommerce, B2B Ecommerce, Software, SaaS, Tech-enabled Business Services, Digital Media, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Banking & Financial Services, Universities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution, Logistics & Transportation, Building Products, Utilities and more. Rapidops® is an Inc. 5000 company award winner.www.rapidops.com

Strategic Business Advisors to CEOs & Business OwnersStrategic Growth Advisors and M&A/Transaction Advisors to emerging companies, typically $5M to $300M in annual revenues. Companies looking to grow and execute strategic agendas and/or need Strategic COO/CFO and Operations services to execute growth plans, M&A business sales, ownership transfers, recapitalizations, refinancings, capital raises, operational restructurings, business development, change management.Strategic Growth Advisors- Advisors to CEOs on strategy, finance, operations, business development and transactions, including M&A and capital raising- Provide hands-on CFO/COO services, business development and corporate development leadership- Develop business growth strategies focused on enhancing business models, simplifying operations and increasing company value- Formulate and execute strategic solution selling strategies and lead new channel development and managementM&A/Transaction Advisors- Advise CEOs on all aspects of M&A, capital raises, corporate transactions and banking relationships- Lead company M&A sale processes, due diligence and manage legal negotiations through to closing

Health Supply US is a prime United States Government contractor, that provides medical devices & supplies and technology innovations to enhance the U.S. domestic manufacturing industrial base for critical medical and supply chain items, that best support America's strategic national health and national security agendas.

Private-equity backed digital signage (SaaS) software-as-a-service- Facilitator of strategic company decisions, business management, sales and operations- Right-sized operating costs by >$1M by refining business strategies, streamlining operations and applying technology- Led global business development, sales and marketing, and channel partner development and ongoing relationship management- Managed & supported SaaS product growth from 10s to 1000s of monthly recurring subscriptions and implemented annual option- Drove sales of software and hardware products through solution selling and collaborating with development and client services - Managed key business partner relationships from C-level executives to operations focused employees and key business partners- Advised Founder/CEO on strategy, finance, capital raising, business development, strategic partnerships, legal and operations- Responsible for negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal economic and legal terms that positively impact company operations- Assisted in ongoing Board meetings and fundraising initiatives, totaling over $15M in equity and debt capital- Managed P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Budget, investor debt schedules, stock option pool and capitalization table- Developed company financial projections, financial models, pricing analyses, and specialty ad-hoc modeling and analysis- Developed strategies and plans for business partners, key business meetings, investor meetings and Board of Directors meetings- Led accounting department to produce timely and accurate GAAP financial reports and stringent cash flow management- Led operations, reduced operational expenses and managed recurring revenue billing procedures increasing company cash flow - Developed and enhanced company business terms and new revenue streams for distribution agreements with clients- Directed all sales and partnership related activities, and closed deals with strategic distributor partners and direct clients

VidaThin Lemon Detox brand of healthy functional beverages and dietary supplements sold worldwide

Leading sushi foodservice company with over 400 locations in 25 states serving supermarkets, foodservice and restaurants.- Led business plan & sales strategy development and execution.- Led business development, sales and marketing departments during high-growth period of over 200% retail sales growth.- Led account management and operations teams to increase same store sales and customer satisfaction.- Enhanced brand positioning and lead corporate identity refresh, including new logo, tagline and consumer packaged goods product line.- Opened multi-unit and multi-million dollar accounts nationwide, including leading supermarkets, airports, healthcare facilities, etc.- Opened new business channels, including new concept development and execution with HMS Host at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport resulting in top-performing company franchise location.- Developed and negotiated business contracts with key business partners and retailers, always at very favorable company terms increasing value.- Led, managed and motivated employees to perform at a high level and work together as a team.- Led company recapitalization M&A transaction process.- Led the refinancing of the company and real estate, with a leading regional financial institution.

International sporting goods brands and importer/exporter - Conglomerate of Tenafort Holdings, LLC / MPH Associates, Inc. / Endorphin Enterprises, Inc. for Boeri® and Leedom® brands- Executed operational turnaround of unprofitable operations of company-owned consumer brand, reporting to CEO & Chairman- Improved EBITDA margins from 10% loss to 10% profit (highest in company history) during period of revenue decline- Reduced headcount over 50% and outsourced fulfillment and technology resulting in annual cost savings of >$300k - Improved inventory turns, efficiency and accounts receivables collection days significantly, increasing cash flow- Negotiated and secured $1.25M asset-based financing to enable successful financial & operational turnaround- Directed all merger, acquisition and partnership related activities, including sale process to strategic buyers- Directed all aspects of the finance, accounting, legal, human resources, information technology and order fulfillment functions- Directed all banking, auditing, tax, legal, consulting, benefits, 3rd party logistics, technology and other service providers- Managed and led administrative and accounting staff; worked closely with sales, marketing and operations- Partner to the CEO in corporate turnaround and distribution business divestiture of $10M business unit- Stabilized operations and eliminated cash burn through period of significant competitive pressures and EU/Euro formation- Developed and executed long-term financial plan and weekly cash budget management controls- Sold non-core operational assets, structured and negotiated all related contracts and distribution agreements- Structured and negotiated sale of major North American distribution division to European brand owner- Managed vendor and banking relationships through low liquidity and covenant non-compliance period- Led company through operational change and workout with Fleet Bank, returning 100% of owner’s $6M asset collateral

Business consulting and investment banking services to companies with $1M to $300M in annual revenue- Advised clients on all aspects of corporate transactions, total transaction value ~$250M- Led company sale processes, sell-side due diligence and managed legal negotiations through to closing- Executed mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, divestitures, leveraged buyouts and fairness opinions- Drove acquisition, growth, real estate and recapitalization financings for companies with $3M to $140M in revenues- Negotiated and drafted purchase and sale agreements, term sheets, letters of intent and confidentiality agreements- Advised and worked closely with clients on all aspects of business strategy, operations and financial management- Financial modeling & analysis, budget formation, financial statements, audit preparation, compensation plans- Corporate development, business development, operations, restructurings, profitability improvements, executive advisor- Restructured business quickly with a manufacturing CEO after loss of key customer and 50% of annual revenues- Led complex corporate restructurings, re-financings and divestitures securing multiple financings from $500k to $6M- Led a broad range of valuation and merger consequences analyses, offering memorandums and strategic presentations- Developed, trained and managed junior staff members at the firm and at client companies

Venture capital incubator for ecommerce Internet companies- Managed team with CTO to improve financial website visitors 1200% from 5,000 unique visitors per day to over 60,000 per day- Collaborated with team members, founders, portfolio companies to set company strategic direction and improve performance- Managed daily website operations