Work with Business Recovery team for venture capital firm focusing on companies in various industries which require restructuring, redirection or resolution. Primary emphasis on interim management, turnaround consulting, operational restructuring, transaction services, bankruptcy supervision and recovery. Team has successfully managed multiple turnarounds of financially-troubled companies and positioned them for sale. Team has successfully negotiated recovery of over $35.0M in intellectual property and assets on behalf of stakeholders since 2001 through successful Chapter 11 reorganization, negotiated workouts and intellectual property infringement case management.

Founded a consulting company specializing in the turnaround through acquisition of small to mid-size businesses that are underperforming or distressed. Focused on investment capital solutions, operating strategies, cost analysis and profit improvement. Experience and proficiency in:• Identification of opportunities for acquisition and/or growth• Due diligence and market research• Strategic opportunity assessment for early stage start ups• Development of comprehensive business financial models• Development of business plans, business strategy and complex business operational models• Capital solutions for purchase, re-capitalization and turn around of distressed businesses• Development of marketing and sales plans, including content of all marketing and sales materials, ads and collateral

Co-founded national delivery company which acquired and developed independent restaurant delivery services in 42 markets with venture capital funding. Provided strategic direction and oversaw all aspects of operations including business development, post-acquisition integration, marketing, new customer acquisition, customer service, operations and budget planning. Direct responsibility for integration of acquired companies and entire national roll out of new “green field” markets Successfully negotiated acquisition of four technology companies and assisted in their integration into a uniform platform. Key role in successful capital raise totaling over $70 million including the development of the Private Placement Memorandums and numerous road show presentations to potential investors. Worked closely with CEO to structure corporation and achieve strategic objectives in concert with Board of Directors.

Founded restaurant delivery service, a start-up company specializing in marketing restaurant clients to end customers and providing logistical expertise for delivery. Selected optimal markets, developed business plans, created infrastructure and systems, and acquired restaurant clients. Hired and trained a staff of over 100, capable of handling over 500 customer orders on a daily basis. Developed marketing plans and sales collateral. Executed business and marketing plans with high degree of precision.

Excelled in various roles for Fortune 100 company. Extensive training and experience in franchise sales, franchisee management, financial statements, marketing and sales, new business development and total quality management. Developed outstanding track record of success and achievement. . Recognized as top Sales Manager in the US three consecutive years, 1990-1992.