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San Antonio, Texas, Us

Was engaged by ACM to expand from rental fleet recovery into other markets. Successfully expanded the company into Commercial claim recovery for EMD, Transportation Firms, Pest Control, Construction, Sweeping firms, and dozens of other fleet types. Revenue was increased several million with my expansion into these new verticals. Check out the whiteboard video I created below.

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Ludlow Enterprises is a blanket company comprised several entities and ventures with holdings in real estate, restaurants, consulting and development. Many of the consulting engagements were under this company. Providing consulting services for business launches, turnaround, restructuring, due diligence, expansion, and project implementation. Clients range from software development to commercial lending platforms.

Southfield, Michigan, Us

We have been a franchisee of Big Boy since 1972. We were among the top performers in the chain in many categories. Unlike many of the other Big Boys, we offered, meeting rooms, catering, alcohol (full bar) and unique themed décor unlike any in the chain. In 2005, we sold five of our stores. We retained one store who’s volume has increased and doing better than the stores that were sold.

Winter Park, Fl, Us

Frontline Performance Solutions was launched as an arm of Frontline Performance Group to provide call center services. Created a pipeline of potential clients, but this arm of the company was disbanded to focus on the core business which proved to be a wise decision. I worked with the core company for a few months then was engaged by a sister company Alternative Claims Management to expand markets.

Formed a partnership to work with a company that had the temporary rights to a rapidly deployable portable shelter for disaster and industrial applications. Aligned several large deals but the owners of the rights would not extend so we abandoned the project. The key issue in this space is having millions tied up in these shelters waiting for a disaster.

Jefferson, La, Us

Consultant for Barnes Electric in New Orleans LA . The company is an 80 year old third generation electrical contracting firm specializing in light industrial and public works projects. I was engaged to restructure the company, improve processes, refine the workflow, and expand the business. All of the objectives were achieved. Created clear cut job descriptions, refined processes, automated accounting, hired key leadership, established weekly meetings with objectives, created a new branding presence and established a marketing arm. Please visit my website www.bludlow.com for more information

Founded the Orlando chapter of World Presidents Organization (WPO) Area. This is a voluteer non-profit organization. Entailed recruiting members, planning and implementing events and assuming board positions. Have been involved with YPO or WPO since the late 90's and served on the board since joining.

Commerical debt resolution and consulting firm for clients $5mm to $500mm in debt.RESULTS:- Brought in clients with over $80 Million in debt obligations needing resolution. - Worked with founders on refining, product, process, marketing materials and pricing.

The company was created to explore opportunities available in the "green space". RESULTS:We worked with HUD to develop an accurate energy rating for Housing Authority agencies. In the process, we became a RESNET certified provider of energy audits for commercial, residential and governmental buildings. We also offer multiple product solutions for utility reduction.

Nationwide US trucking firm with over 2,000 trucks and 4,000 employees was in need of a system to automate dispatch functions, log drivers, streamline scheduling and create reporting functionality. They also needed to comply with the USPS new GPS initiative. RESULTS: - Designed, created and implemented a complete custom management software system - Brought company from paper time cards to user friendly solution with GPS and reporting - Reduced: payroll-processing time by 75% and cell charges by $40,000/ month

An International web based daily deal & customer loyalty site. RESULTS:- Created a marketing/sales plan and tested the marketplace in preparation for launch- Acquired industry data and purchased competing site to assist in market introduction

Conducted confidential due diligence to acquire a National 130 unit franchise operation.RESULTS:- Conducted an extensive phone and electronic survey of the franchise owners- Analyzed financials, competitors, markets, pricing, products and locations

East Hartford, Us

Lake Mary Florida

Irving, Texas, Us

Created events, built forum groups, managed funds, and lead group dynamics.

Irving, Texas, Us

Held treasurer role for several years of the chapter and then various chair positions including Education Chair.

• Diagnosed and implemented solutions to correct operational issues in an unprofitable upscale restaurant• Revised menu, atmosphere, and marketing strategies to increase sales by 104% and reduce expenses by 6%• Added a weekly cost control system, stabilized management, and achieved all-time high customer satisfaction

The project was to turn around the troubled commercial mortgage operation. The platform was operating for two years, had funded very few loans, and had a sales force that was not producing results.ACCOMPLISHMENTS -Re-staffed operations, refined loan processes, and enhanced product offerings. -Created regular meetings for all staff with a clear; who will do what and when format. -Created a strategic and marketing plan, eliminated outside sales staff, added in house reps. RESULTS-Closed more loans in six months than the companies previous two years combined. -Created a 16 million dollar pipeline of loan business with 80% less staff.

Evaluated Franchisors model to determine effectiveness and viability for shareholdersRESULTS:- Developed systems to track sales, costs, profitability, and inventory utilization - Revamped staffing, training and discontinued unprofitable channels of the business - Restructured company into different units with specific targets and doubled sales - Determined company viability as a franchise operation and provided decision criteria

Longwood, Fl, Us

Joint venture with Insurance Office of America. I created and launched a home and auto insurance agency for Pinnacle Financial.-Built a successful agency from 0 to a 500 client book of business with no insurance experience-Pinnacle Financial ceased operations, company was sold to IOA who now operates it

Bachelor Of Science Bs, Business/Marketing

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Finance