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Business Advisor to Entrepreneurs, Investors, Banks and Professional Service Firms.

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Cescaphe is the largest high growth dominant event management brand within the Philadelphia region. My current rotation at Cescaphe concluded after over 6 years vs. an initial 2-3 years' estimated timeline. My initial objectives were to assist ownership's need to modernize its organizational processes and systems, lead operational organizational restructure and enhance global finances within their operating business units, real estate LLCs that led to delivering ownership significant enterprise and personal value. This collaborative position was created by ownership to drive all aforementioned goals and strategies prior to the 2-year Covid-19 universal shut down (03/20 to 07/21) in Philadelphia. Most pre-pandemic financial and operational measurable outcomes greatly enhanced and developed an existing viable platform to resume booked 2020 profitable growth or attract outside investment capital. My assignment was radically changed as the Pandemic decimated the hospitality and event industry space. I was requested to assist ownership to enable the enterprise to survive during this unprecedented global crisis until the next phase of growth could be reassessed and deemed sustainable. Through a myriad of financial, legal and operational tactics and strategies the enterprise was able to restart operations June11th of 2021 when Philadelphia lifted all mandates impacting Cescaphe's businesses. Cescaphe, due to its creative and nimble maneuvers has given itself the ability to thrive and return to building new markets and opportunities where so many other businesses in this space have given up due to crushing debt, labor scarcities, and hyperinflation on goods and labor. Although the Covid-19 shutdown was a grueling experience, the lessons learned and the extreme nature of it made for one of my most exciting and rewarding assignments. I am so grateful that the wonderful people and ownership of Cescaphe are now able to once again take control of their great future.

Bensalem, Pa, Us

Advisor/COO to CEO for CR where I utilized broad leadership, operational and financial skills, to develop strategic growth plans for a national/international logistical footprint in concert with the CEO and founder. The position was responsible for the coordination and organizational development of the financial, operational, sales and technology groups.

Westampton, Nj, Us

Senior Executive Leadership Team, Operating Companies' Presidential Advisor, Partner/Counsel with /to CEO on corporate matters upon request, Secretary and Member of Board of Directors, Principle Contact with External Auditors, Regulatory Agencies , Tax Authorities and Financial Institutions, Strategic Planning , Senior Leadership Customer Support, Direct Leadership Support of VP and Corporate Controller, Treasurer, VP Risk Management.Developed funding relationships on a national basis spanning the capital structure. Private Equity Raise/Leverage Recap, Mergers and Acquisitions, SEC Filing/ S1/IPO preparation, Investment Banking Negotiations and Relationships, Numerous Senior, Junior and Subordinated Debt Transactions and Negotiations, Lease Negotiations for Real Estate and Rolling Stock, Financial Planning and Assessment, Material procurement contracts review and negotiations.

I served as EVP and Chief Financial Officer for Nexi.Com, a venture backed “last mile” internet services provider in Princeton, NJ. I was instrumental in raising round A and B venture capital and providing executive leadership and business advisory to the founder which resulted in a successful sale to a telecom firm located in New York City

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I served as SVP and Chief Financial Officer of Jevic Transportation, Inc. from September 1993 until its successful all cash exit during FY 2000. I directed its highly successful IPO and was a central figure in the negotiations and execution of an all-cash sale to the largest firm in the industry. I oversaw the restructure and development of the financial, administrative and technology groups of the company.

I held various corporate banking positions that enabled middle market firms and their founders or CEOs access to best in class business advisory , financial services and critical growth capital solutions.

Bachelor Of Science, Finance And Economics

Mba, General Management