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Sonoma, CA

Owned and operated the company. Implemented CAD/CAM scanning, milling and 3D printing capabilities including CEREC and 3Shape. Successfully sold business to a larger competitor and assisted with the transition.

Led $20 million program to convert an existing 165 foot surface ship to an advanced technology demonstrator incorporating the company's advanced technology. Worked with CEO to strategically reposition the company to exploit commercial opportunities. Assisted CEO in sell a sister company, a multi-million dollar shipyard, to a Carlyle Group company.

San Francisco, CA

Led definition and implementation of e-business and website development efforts for Fortune 500 firms' public internet sites, intranets, and extranets. Generated $15 million in new, major engagements with Visa, Quantum, Puma Technologies, Incyte Genomics, Openwave, i2 Technologies. Built a high-performance team and developed the company's largest client.

• Managed Northern California office. Engagements included the following:
• Diversified Enterprise, $45 million in annual salesRapidly developed and implemented turnaround plan for holding company with businesses in military and commercial ship repair, environmental services, tourist cruise.
• Publicly-Traded Aircraft Landing Gear and Repair Service Company, $82 million in annual salesAssessed $28 million UK operation as advisor to the Board of Directors at the request of senior lender. In less than three.
• Specialty Apparel Retailer, $60 million in annual sales, 40 stores, two manufacturing facilitiesDeveloped operations and distribution rationalization and improvement plan as part of larger turnaround effort to.

Assumed responsibility for sales agent relationships in more than 20 countries. Negotiated and established joint ventures in Mexico, China, and Panama. Led due diligence efforts on two potential acquisitions. Implemented final strategy and operating plan to prepare company for sale to strategic buyer in agreement with Board of Directors. Attracted multiple.

Assumed key role in formulation and implementation of strategy and tactics for turnaround. Reduced direct and indirect costs as a percentage of sales dramatically in 18 months, including $2 million (3% of sales) annual raw material costs. Standardized quality program and implemented new client-server based ERP system and Oracle Financials across 15.

Met commitments to fulfill a huge increase in shipments on military contracts. In less than one year, increased unit shipments by 70%, improved inventory turns from 3.1 to 4.7 and decreased labor costs as a percentage of sales by 20%.

Recruited by private equity group into dire situation ($2 million in EBIT loss on $8 million in sales). Closed three locations, reduced non-material expenses by 30%. Increased sales 20% in core, high-margin products and eliminated unprofitable products. Brought business to cash flow breakeven. Negotiated restructuring plan with senior creditor and equity.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Operations Management

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Studies, Latin America

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering