Acquisition of another quality cleaner in the North Scottsdale/Phoenix area.

Acquisition of another quality cleaner in the North Scottsdale/Phoenix area.

Carmel was an acquisition of a Cleaners which enhanced and expanded our presence in North Phoenix/Scottsdale. Carmel uses the newest technology in customer interaction which uses a 24/7 kiosk for drop-off and pickup. Now you can get our great services on your time not ours!!

This acquisition was to expand the current textile cleaning portfolio to include a business in a rapidly growing market in North Phoenix.

Started a new business utilizing a unique process in the textile cleaning industry. Actively managed all aspects of the business. • Grew sales from zero to one of Albuquerque’s largest Dry Cleaners in 4 years.• Developed and implemented Sales plan to start route services to penetrate new markets • Managed production and retail staff at two locations• Maintained all equipment and facilities• Managed all financing and accounting functions to include Federal/State Tax Reporting • Analyzed strategic acquisition opportunities for business expansion• Maintained customer base of 1,200 active customers with higher retention rate than industry average• Managed financial statements and made decisions to grow not only the core business but build a strong balance sheet with real estate acquisitions and asset purchases• Managed commercial lease, real estate purchases, and tenant improvements, along with central plant build-out for business expansion.• Negotiated purchase contracts for equipment and supplies

• Associate Broker 2008-2010 for Coldwell Banker with focus on Residential Real Estate Sales• Started Ashcraft Equities, LLC as a Qualified Broker to execute Commercial and Residential Real Estate transactions • Developed sales strategies, marketing campaigns, and investment proposals for owner occupied and investment properties.• Previous member of NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties) • Previous member of CARM (Commercial Association of New Mexico)• Previous member of GAAR ( Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors)• Attended regular networking and industry building seminars for each of the real estate trade associations• Actively manage a personal portfolio of residential, commercial, and land

Responsibilities include project management for new software implementations and maintaining support for existing projects. • Managed software development team to integrate new functionality and introduce new business processes to accommodate to new clients • Actively manage implementation contracts to meet budget and timelines• Coordinate development resources to maintain implementation schedule• Maintained customer contact following policies and procedures to adhere to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) • Maintained standards required in International Organization of Standardization (ISO-9001)

Performed all accounting functions and contract management for multimillion dollar construction projects. Functions to include all payroll reporting, contract management, budgeting, purchasing, and cash flow projections. • Implemented employee incentive program to drive productivity • Managed cash flow, budget, and overhead with revenues exceeding $7 Million per year• Managed subcontractor contracts to verify performance over several phases of large projects

Financial adviser for individuals focusing on long term financial goals through custom tailored portfolio allocation. Also worked with Public Companies to structure short term investments to coincide with cash flow needs. • Worked on a four-person team to manage over $500 million portfolio • Attained Series 7 – General Securities Representative• Attained Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law • Attained Series 65 – Uniform Registered Investment Advisor• Managed all reporting for high net individuals along with account creation • Executed securities transactions on global stock exchanges to include stocks, bonds, commercial paper.