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Macon, Georgia, United States

I provide strategic advisory services to private equity firms, helping them source acquisition targets and perform due diligence on potential investments. My expertise spans market analysis, financial modeling, and operational assessments, supporting clients in making informed investment decisions and maximizing portfolio value.-Collaborate with private equity firms to identify and source high-potential acquisition opportunities.-Conduct comprehensive due diligence on target companies, evaluating financial performance, market positioning, operational risks, and growth potential.-Assist in financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, and valuation assessments to inform investment decisions.-Provide strategic insights on industry trends and competitive landscapes.-Engage in negotiations and worked closely with deal teams, legal, and financial advisors to streamline the acquisition process.

Sunrise, Fl, Us

Launched this home healthcare business to meet growing demand for quality home care as population ages and at home care became more desirable. Led all business and operational functions including P&L, strategic planning, finance, marketing and human resources for 150 full and part-time employees. Strategized around employee recruitment and retention. Implemented social media strategy. Engaged with hundreds of customers at any given time to foster trusting relationships and understand service needs. Nurtured company culture around customer satisfaction and service. Built company from ground up to market prominence. Delivered year-over-year growth. Maintained profitability during COVID-19. Sold business successfully in 2021.

Irving, Tx, Us

Promoted at this multi-brand automotive aftermarket parts supplier after recent merger to integrate companies’ operations, processes, systems and executive team. Led nine figure P&L, 15 direct reports, 200-plus employees and daily operations for six warehouses. Consolidated locations, refined product offerings, defined pricing, refocused brands. Re-engineered sales teams, consolidated IT and R&D and leveraged buying power. Identified and enhanced efficiency organization wide. ☛ Increased consolidated net profits. Decreased operating costs. Eliminated inherited obsolete inventory and reduced working capital requirements. Integrated cultures of three previous competitors to form one solid team that drove growth.

Macon, Georgia, Us

Elevated as member of executive team when company was sold to PE buyers. Tasked to strengthen financial results, business strategy, and operational efficiency while continuing to lead operations including purchasing, R&D, IT, and M&A. Led P&L and five direct reports. Partnered with executive team on strategy, change, and other growth, IT and facilities initiatives. Conducted data and cost analytics. Oversaw financial controls and lines of credit. Participated in M&A strategy and due diligence. Implemented compelling marketing and branding initiatives.☛ Grew top line and net profit. Purchased and integrated competitor Santech Industries. Led seamless transition into new buildings and warehouses. Recruited and hired controller to lead finance operations. Managed line of credit. Led warehouse redesign achieving growth without significant additions of people and infrastructure.

Macon, Georgia, Us

Promoted to strengthen supply chain. Led three direct reports overseeing eight figure revenue and spend. Developed and implemented forecasting/planning processes. Collaborated with CFO to manage P&L. Built/rebuilt supply chain, data analytics, product lines, financial controls, and purchasing. Developed strategies and initiatives around brand and supply chain. Balanced inventory and controlled cash flow. Crafted budgets. Participated in due diligence around sale of company to PE owners Fred Jones Enterprises.☛ Contributed to dramatic top line growth. Established processes in computer systems, analytics, and budgeting. Implemented forecasting and inventory controls. Exceeded targeted fill rates.

Macon, Georgia, Us

Recruited initially to direct IT and product cataloging, role expanded to include marketing and supply chain. Conceived and developed strategy to lessen dependency on US distributors. Collaborated with CFO around reporting and analytics. Initiated IT reporting and data analysis to facilitate data-driven decision-making. Designed and implemented targeted marketing initiatives. Conceptualized regional overseas purchasing plan and introduced supply-chain management. Developed and built innovative brand still used today. ☛ Tripled revenue. Slashed costs to boost profitability. Developed Global Parts Distributors (GPD) brand. Transitioned inventory from Asia reducing domestic suppliers. Doubled product lines.

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Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Jp

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Management Information Systems

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business