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Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Tyrone, Georgia

Small Business Rescue's primary value proposition is to offer affordable consultation and deployment of experienced advisors that solve business challenges. We offer remedies for business problems that stymie growth, profitability, productivity and financial viability. Our target market is small businesses with 5-100 employees.We provide a "THINK TANK" methodology in our processes. We strive to move businesses from "GOOD TO GREAT"! We rapidly move the challenge from insight to initiative to action(s)! www.smallbusinessrescue.guru

Greater New York City Area

Provide pre and post transaction commercial evaluation,analysis and diligence. Support portfolio businesses with commercial strategies and execution.

Tarboro, North Carolina

Held full P&L and operational responsibility for this small-cap, industrial materials business recognized as a market leader in 3-D molded thermoplastic elastomer products. Turned around and transformed underperforming business, repositioning for commercial growth and profitability, implementing Lean and establishing operational excellence.Selected Results & Accomplishments:* Rationalized SKUs, implementing an 80/20 philosophy and downsizing to a select number of profitable SKUs. * Strengthened direct margin and delivered significant increase in EBIT. * Boosted sales by enabling ability to drive market share penetration in all channels to market.* Increased cash flow through inventory management efficiencies and stronger rigor around A/R and pricing.* Built a high-performing team and replaced underperformers with new commercial talent.

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Led an 81-person team and managed commercial P&L within a $4.1 billion, globally focused business unit producing aluminum and fabricated aluminum. Directed supply chain, sales and marketing, application development, quality, technical service, and customer service globally. Faced with an oligopoly that had controlled pricing for 20+ years, forcing margins into negative figures, led strategies and initiatives that re-set pricing, regained charge of the market place, and returned the organization to profitability. Improved quality, drove innovations, and created a customer centric culture. Created a foundation for the business to stay vital and profitable into the future. Selected Results & Accomplishments:* Masterminded strategies that broke control of an oligopoly and re-set a 20-year, profit-eroding pricing trend.* Returned the business unit to profitability, reversing losses to significant earnings.* Piloted year-over-year net income increases; grew both EBITDA and margins far above plan.* Increased free cash flow (FCF) to a figure 26% above plan.* Propelled innovation via Voice of the Customer (VOC).* Repositioned the product portfolio to generate increased EBITDA.* Lowered headcount 20% and decreased spending 30%.* Built a high-performance team with 5 members promoted to executive roles in 48 months.

Greater Chicago Area

Drove growth and commercial excellence for a $1.5 billion aluminum extrusions business unit. Managed a team of 110 in the areas of sales, marketing, pricing, application development, supply chain, and customer service.Reversed losses to profits and halted erosion of the core business customer base. Established a culture of customer centricity and restructured to fully leverage the global value proposition, expanding sales internationally. Drove net income increases yearly through a combination of pricing strategies, new product introductions, rationalization of negative-margin products, and increased rigor around accounts receivables.Selected Results & Accomplishments:* Restored profitability, produced year-over-year sales growth, and increased EBITDA.* Added tens of millions of dollars to the top-line in 2 years by increasing pricing 30%, establishing the company as a price leader.* Reduced past due receivables 66%, lowering the average days outstanding.* Developed a strong pipeline of new business within the semi-custom/custom product category.* Heightened market share as a result of newly implemented customer and market segmentation strategy.

Greater Detroit Area

* EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GLOBAL AUTOMOTIVE, Resins: Managed 10 global directors producing $900 million sales.* GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGER, Cycoloy Resins: Held global P&L responsibility for a $600 million brand.* EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FORD/AUTOMOTIVE, Resins: Managed team and business generating $300+ million.* AUTOMOTIVE COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR, Resins: Led a team of 10 in a $200 million region.* GLOBAL SOURCING MANAGER, ADDITIVES, Resins: $500 million buy; 60 suppliers and 100 products.* INDUSTRY/MARKETING MANAGER, Hard Coats/Paints: Led team to generate $23 million sales.* CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Generated leads and developed new commercial hires.* FIELD MARKET DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST: Program management execution.Tapped as a high-potential leader, earning multiple promotions with ever-increasing responsibilities in each. Repeatedly served as a "fixer" sent in to challenging business situations requiring quick, decisive action and team building. Worked with key customers such as HP, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Apple, Boeing, Airbus, and Proctor & Gamble. Achieved great success capitalizing on opportunities by leveraging the expertise of cross-functional teams. Developed global leadership skills and gained P&L management experience.Selected Results & Accomplishments:* Generated $1.5 billion revenue across multiple businesses through vertical marketing initiatives.* Delivered $10 million in new product introductions and stabilized margins at 50%.* Surpassed the operating plan for 3 straight years by as much as 28% in volume and 25% in revenue.* Drove $4 million incremental growth through the use of Six Sigma tools.* Led team that grew a $1 million business into $23 million, winning 18% share of the market.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: New Manager Development Course (NMDC), Manager Development Course (MDC), Strategic Leadership Course (SLC).

Bs, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Majored in Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and Advertising. Lettered in Basketball for 2 years and was All- Conference.