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A catalyst style consultancy w turnkey project management services. We scale client capacity and speed-to-market by streamlining complex or mission critical initiatives "Concept-to-Completion".We perform within and/or lead teams to: 1) innovate for competitive advantage & customer delight 2) elevate Operations & Culture thru fidelity & continuity 3) increase profitability thru risk mitigation, supply side audits & negotiations and 4) to integrate CSR/ESG practices.We advise and/or coach leaders, formulating strategies & tactics to serve each circumstance and interpersonal dynamic. We combine “whole-systems” thinking with emotional intelligence to craft built-to-last solutions. These practices are foundational prerequisites for sustaining high performance teams.Engagements include Fortune 500; top retailers and distributors; tier 1 ISO suppliers; and category leaders in healthcare, education, construction, and nanotech:● Agile innovation; new products & services; rapid prototyping; I.P. development; market intelligence● Global design, engineering & production; logistics; diverse & integrated raw materials R&D; forming/molding & fabrication; textiles cut/sew; decoration; assembly & packaging; merchandising; on-demand fulfillment● Eco-friendly operations, workflow & space planning; facilities & real estate mgmt● Holistic ESG Org Dev; personalized team building; leadership training; special events● Ultra client-centric services, biz dev & alliances; sales; distribution; client & supplier hospitality; P&L● Strategic planning; global supply chain sourcing, negotiation & mgmt; QC & inventory; FF&E● Deconstructs complexity with LEAN dashboards to diagnose, predict, & prescribe data-driven solutions● Website redesign; video & web content development & production; multi-lingual applications

Turnkey New Product Development (NPD / I.P.) - Industrial, Commercial, and Consumer markets. The World's Most Versatile Mobile Device Handling Gear. Our workforce solutions (B2B) and consumer (B2C) begin with 2 innovative lines featuring feather-light, minimalist footprints. NASA space suit inspired - durable enough for extreme environments. 100% customizable On-Demand for fit, function and style (any color, graphic, logo, etc.).

Research and special projects focused on youth enrichment & "whole-person" education reform. Collaborations with internationally renown thought leaders to advance evidence-based experiential Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Character Development in schools, communities, and families.R&D covering the complete human lifespan conception-to-death, including Workforce & Organizational Dev, and Succession Planning, ultimately seeding Social, Environmental & Fiscal responsibility CSR (triple bottom line/circular economics/shared capitalism). Now ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).Diverse interrelated topics spanning emotional intelligence & literacy; mentoring; e-Learning; conscious parenting; school-wide accountability; nutritional & environmental impacts on health/wellness/learning; fitness/movement & brain function; mindfulness, stress reduction and conflict resolution; HeartMath; bullying; community outreach; blended families; racial & gender equality; diversity & inclusion; self-identification; service learning; purpose-driven school-to-work pathways; STEM/STEAM; social entrepreneurship; B Lab/B Corps; Social Venture Network (now SVC); cause marketing; heroic archetypal branding; the hero's journey = purpose-driven lifestyles & leadership; lifelong learning; 2nd & 3rd careers, and more.Live event production, multimedia content development and hosting.PRMI scope & network of experts evolved into Enrichment Resource Group LLC.

Centsible Designs, Inc. 1991-2001Executive management of a product development, marketing, sales and distribution group. Launched company with one SKU (plastic injection molded components), then scaled to a full-line catalog with distribution in 14 countries. INNOVATOR - 5 patents in hardgoods & softgoods. Spearheaded and managed product & service offerings, line extensions and new product launches. Full P&L responsibility, managing operations, R&D, supply chain development & negotiation, contracts, strategic alliances, sales, customer service call center, distribution, production and logistics.Semi-retired to focus on youth education reform activities (non profit works).

Turnkey design/build interior & exterior construction + bespoke fabrications. Residential & commercial remodels; Floor to ceiling build-outs; Contract furniture, custom built-ins, lighting, electronics/tech, decor, art, and live plants (FF&E).Conducted all business development, client engagement, and project management. Earned distinguished reputation for our capacity to deliver solutions competitors would not attempt. Dedicated to delivering impeccable attention to detail with high aesthetic value and functional integrity. On-time and within budget. Differentiated our brand through ingenuity, craftsmanship, integrity and value. Performed and/or General Contracted trades. Craftsmanship in rough & finish carpentry, interior & exterior wood railing systems, stairs, trim, cabinetry, and floors (incld. finishing work). Designed proprietary deck railing system in wood or extruded polymer; Cultured stone fireplace & fire pit; Home entertainment system procurement & installation. Dissolved company to launch first patented CPG product.WNRC 1981-19865 years as VP of Sales and Business Development. Scaled a single service eco-friendly recycled printer ribbon offering into a full-line office supply fulfillment company.