Brad Weinbrum Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

As founder and principle of Nivalmi consulting, I provide strategic C-suite coaching, executive team development, transformation advisory and project management to businesses and professional organizations. I have assembled a high-performing team specializing in critical business functions while I actively provide executive advisory and transformation services to several enterprises, including:■ Serving as Chief Transformation Officer for Singer Equipment Company, a third generation family owned and operated food service equipment, supply and solutions company with over 100 years operating experience.■ Serving as Chief Transformation Officer for The Belknap White Group, a $600 million flooring distributor serving the Northeast and Southeast U.S. ■ Serving as Executive Advisor for Mancini Beverage, a generational leader in beverage distribution in the New England and the Mid-Atlantic region.In all these roles I:o Report to and coach the CEOo Develop executive leadership teamo Implement changes to drive "next-level" growth, efficiency and profitabilityo Assist in improving customer experience/ecosystem and implementing new systems and processeso Influence an employee-focused culture that highlights teamwork, productivity and best practices.With a passion to help develop people, I've also created and lead peer-advisory groups including■ Sales Leadership Council (SLC), a by-invitation-only forum for high-level Sales Leaders of larger, privately held, non-competing businesses to share best management practices and assist one another in problem-solving in a confidential venue. ■ CEO Advisory Group (CAG), a by-invitation-only forum for CEO/Presidents of larger, non-competing businesses to share best management practices and assist one another in problem-solving in a confidential venue.

Responsible for complete P&L activity; oversaw development of all teams; led culture.■ Increased revenues.■ Grew employee base from 27 to 1,200.■ Successfully integrated seven acquisitions, including CON-CISE Contact Lens Company (2007), ODG (2012) and Diversified Ophthalmics (2016).■ Expanded number of distribution centers.■ Broadened company’s position as the premier optical platform.■ Fostered commitment to employees by implementing a culture of trust and success while growing organization.■ Enhanced the customer experience through an ever-evolving business improvement process.■ Created shareholder value over a long period of time, including through several recessions and industry challenges.■ Oversaw corporate responsibility and supported outreach programs and philanthropic efforts.o Raised more than $1 million for selected charities in the area, including United Way, Junior Achievement and Optometry Giving Sight, a global initiative dedicated to the prevention of avoidable blindness and impaired vision.o Encouraged ongoing involvement with several organizations.o Helped create ABB Cares, a company-sponsored grant program that benefits local communities through the more than 23,000 IECPs who partner with the company.■ During tenure, received numerous awards, including the following recognitions:o Association for Corporate Growth’s Growth Company of the Year Award (2018)o Gator 100: Inaugural award recipient, recognized for corporate and community leadership (2015)o Association for Corporate Growth’s Deal of the Year Award (2014)o Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s South Florida Good to Great Award (2011)o South Florida Business Journal’s Award for Business of the Year (2005 and 2009)o Florida Trend magazine’s 21st Best Company to Work For (2009)o Association for Corporate Growth’s Emerging Company of the Year Award (2008)

President, Southern Region, U.S. Office Products/Corporate Express, U.S. Office Products, 1997 – 1999President, Halsey’s, 1996Chief Operating Officer, Halsey’s, 1994 – 1996Sales Manager, Halsey’s, 1993 – 1994Account Manager, Halsey’s, 1991 – 1993Purchasing Manager and Customer Service Supervisor, Halsey’s, 1990 – 1991Distribution Supervisor, Halsey’s, 1988 – 1990Order Picker, Halsey’s, 1987