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C-suite and senior advisor on a world-class team for global challenges. Thrive Dynamic has over two decades of experience delivering state-of-the-art transformation combining emerging tech, strategy, operations, design thinking and change management.

As Operating Partner, I serve as a valuable strategic resource to management teams and portfolio companies. As such, I cultivate strategic relationships with founders, platforms, and regulators while identifying opportunities to monetize in diverse markets. Following is a short list of some of my accomplishments within this position: ♦ I assume CEO, COO, CDO, CPO, CINO and Senior Advisor roles.♦ I offer strategic guidance to a Fortune 500 company to drive a 25% reduction in operating expenses; negotiated to secure a $100M+ debt facility that resulted in a 2x increase in revenue and a 10x increase in compliance.♦ I execute a high-impact presentation on climate and innovation risk to the global financial system to the UN Security Council Ambassadors.♦ I establish and implement the first-ever foreign investor blockchain platform, resulting in significant reduction in investor fraud and compliance issues. As Chief Strategy Officer, I deliver capital solutions to a range of companies seeking family offices, hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital partners. ♦ I secure long term and flexible capital for e-commerce health and beauty, generating $11M+ in revenue, buyouts by PE fund.♦ I spearhead the design and implementation of a +$500M+ investment plan for a corporate and government research, innovation and incubator complex. ♦ I lead proposal development and submission for a $100M+ sustainable advanced data center and blockchain solution for industry.

Startup venture and membership-based platform of mid- to senior-level executive and alumnus of the most competitive universities and colleges in the Unites States.

LCDA members occupy more than 30% of the board seats held by Latinos on Fortune 1000 companies. 212 members who hold seats on publicly traded and privately held boards including Target, HP, Ford Motor Company, CBS, Honeywell International, Southwest Airlines, Levi-Strauss, Bank of America, Ryder, AutoZone, Archer Daniels Midland, and Cinemark.

In this role, I oversaw the development and execution of revenue growth strategies while leading teams in all aspects of consumer experience optimization, product development, product innovation, and technology integration. Further, I held ownership over all aspects of P&L, business model, branding, market research, commercialization, platform, mobile, business development and licensing. Following is a short list of some of my accomplishments within this position: ♦ I led the design and implementation of new platforms to drive a 5-year revenue CGAR of 15% and EBITDA CAGR of 45%, to increase retail growth from 35K to 75K locations, as well as securing an annual $500M+ in platform-wide revenue. ♦ I oversaw product launch to improve TouchTune’s sales, resulting in interest from Searchlight Capital Partners; negotiated to facilitate company acquisition to drive a 2.1x cash growth and a 22% IRR fund improvement for 3i Group.♦ I successfully led product launch for 10+ major devices and services over a five-year period while overseeing a complete “next-generation app” redesign of the mobile consumer experience to trigger a 30% revenue growth; recognized by Harvard Business School as an expert in product launch.♦ I was recognized for launching the company’s first-ever external platform and developer program.♦ I managed the development of a business plan for a $15M investment, gaining board approval to offer startup consultations for a new PaaS venture based in Menlo Park to capitalize on the $200B+ full-service restaurant market. ♦ I conducted market research and business prospecting on 100+ design, engineering, and technology companies while appraising 200+ new business deals to identify strategic alliances and to achieve deals with Intel, AT&T Wireless, Vantiv, and others that resulted in significant business growth and brand elevation.

Boston Consulting Operational Assessment study identified my team and business processes as “best practices” which I implemented across divisions. I also managed big data science program and company-wide restructuring programs.

As Vice President, I held ownership over a cross-functional team and $350M+ P&L, monitoring operations to ensure alignment with a $50M+ operating budget. As such, I reported directly to President and COO.Following is a short list of some of my accomplishments within this position: ♦ I served as Senior Advisor to the Chairman of International and President of Global Marketing, overseeing business development, budget, and operational planning for 43 operating units and a $500M+ marketing budget.♦ I played a critical role in product launch for 150+ launches with high-profile brands, including Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, Maroon 5, and Rod Stewart.

Launched the leading digital marketplace for art and culture related goods and services.Within its first six months, ArtandCulture.com amassed a worldwide user base with over one million unique users, 40% from countries outside the United States.Achieved high-recognition and earned numerous prestigious awards, including Yahoo’s Project Cool - Best Site of 1999, South by Southwest Interactive Best of Show, ID Magazine’s Silver Award, Communication Arts Magazine’s Best Information Design, and the New York Art Directors Award. In 2001, The Art Council LLC acquired ArtandCulture.com.♦ Full P&L responsibility♦ Hired and managed over 50 people; negotiated employment agreements and stock option plans.♦ Developed business, operational and product plans; secured strategic partnerships with over 25 companies.♦ Formulated funding strategy that secured over $5M; managed relationships with investment banks and venture capital firms.♦ Responsible for managing cross-functional teams, including product managing, back-end and front-end engineering, e-commerce sales and marketing.♦ Led business development; evaluated and negotiated agreements with over 50 partners. ♦ Retained by Museum of Modem Art (MoMA) and the Tate Gallery for digital strategy advisory services.

Reported to the Associate Publisher of People Weekly, the world's most profitable weekly magazine business with a 30.0+ million weekly adult readership base. As a consumer marketing manager, I was responsible for financial, marketing and strategic planning for a $450M consumer sales business unit. Appointed Time Warner representative, by the CEO Office, to the National Hispanic Corporate Council, a Fortune 500 network to support investments in the Hispanic market.