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Boca Raton, FL, US

EQUE is an emerging Fintech company developing breakthrough identity and fraud prevention technology that eradicates card not present fraud for banks and card issuers with next-level digital security for e-commerce transactions, establishing indisputable cardholder identity. Our technology provides more secure, lower-cost, simpler and faster integrations.

Morrisville, North Carolina, US

NALA Systems is developing new patent-pending polymers and membrane technology that could substantially reduce the operating costs of desalination by reverse osmosis. NALA’s novel membranes stay clean longer, eliminate the need for other costly steps of the desalination process, and ultimately make clean water more affordable and more available globally.

Invented, patented, manufacture and sell the Lionfish Slayer. The first speargun specifically designed for safe eradication of Lionfish; an invasive species that are destroying the reef ecosystem in the Caribbean, North and South America.

The SCA Group, LLC is the premier solution for comprehensive board and management advisory services for companies ranging from privately owned small businesses to billion dollar public corporations.Facilitating companies with: * Capital Raise - Debt and/or Equity * Distressed situations * Mentoring * Rapid growth * Board seat * Acquisitions * Divestitures.

Founded in February 2018, NALA Systems is dedicated to bringing new reverse osmosis membranes to market to challenge the performance, efficiency, and durability of the current commercial products and expand the window of treatable water while reducing required pretreatment.The water crisis is a global problem that varies by local conditions meaning that.

Consulting - Accounting and finance operations improvement: Cash management (including 13 week cash forecasting) and improvement working capital Speed up monthly close process Bank relationships including Borrowing Base Certificate (BBC) Private equity relationship Systems improvement Monthly forecasting Balance sheet review/improvement Profit improvement.

Weston, Florida, US

• Manufacturers and exporters of kitchen equipment, appliances and gadgets. Sold to the commercial, retail, health and nutrition and internet markets. We do business in more than 130 countries. Brands include: West Bend.
• Refinanced company for stability and future acquisitions
• Largest acquisition to date, Avanti. http://www.avantiproducts.com/
• Implemented monthly close process similar to Private Equity Groups for all 18 Companies. P&L, B/S, MD&A, KPI’s, Yr F/C, 3-YrPlan, CapX, Risk & Opp, EBITDA Bridge, Value Drivers
• Combined accounting departments previously located geographical locations to corporate office
• Positioned Company to integrate into one common ERP system

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Client of The SCA Group, LLC:Advisor to Synergy Labs in multiple areas including but limited to Financial Operational Acquisitions Strategy Financial and operational modeling New business segment development

Weston, Florida, US

Client of The SCA Group, LLC:Advising and working with The Legacy Companies in the acquisition process of several companies, specializing in the areas of: Reviewing potential acquisition candidates Negotiation Due Diligence Quality of Earnings Financial and Operational Modeling

Sarasota, Florida, US

Client of The SCA Group, LLCJCI is the largest re-packager of Chlorine and one of the largest Industrial Bleach manufacturers in the world.

Development of retail concept stores for the international as well as the domestic investor. Foreign investor, facilitate Visa program through EB5, L1 and E2 Visas. Also offer a range of consulting services, all designed to help your company reach its potential. Whether you're looking for a small tweak or complete overhaul, we have you covered. Our.

Weston, Florida, US

Client of The SCA Group, LLC:Acquisition of 3 Companies and acquired funding from multiple sourcesConsulted company in the areas of:* Funding Sources: * Interviewing funds * Negotiating terms * Narrow down list * Chose final candidates* Acquisition companies * Due diligence * Quality of Earnings * Analysis of Synergies * Deal modeling* Overall deal.

• Client of The SCA Group, LLCPublic Company: DubLi, Inc. (OTC PINK: DUBL). A provider of CashBack to consumers through negotiated commissions with thousands of retailers and travel services. Combination of consumer.
• Quarterly revenue dropped 90% from previous run rate
• All time worst (negative) net worth and all time highest debt
• Loss of US credit card processor
• All SEC filings for 2012, to be restatedAchievements:
• Worked with CEO to transition company to a new business strategy

Client of The SCA Group, LLC:Consulting in operations improvement, profitability analysis and modeling, business strategy, movement to Nasdaq.

Weston, Florida, US

Client of The SCA Group, LLC:Facilitating Company in strategy, financial modeling, investigation, negotiation, structure acquisition funding including due diligence and quality of earnings analysis of four companies. Saved client in excess of $22 million in acquisition and funding costs.

Boca Raton, Florida, US

Client of The SCA Group, LLC:Develop business strategies, cost savings/containment, bankruptcy strategies, cash forecasting, and sophisticated modeling of 17 unique operations for Wall Street M&A practices

Boca Raton, Florida, US

along with other partners of Tatum turnaround a national healthcare provider.

Client of The SCA Group, LLC:Mentoring the CEO through rapid growth. Challenges in business strategy, cash management, leadership skills, etc.

Atlanta, GA, US

CEO, CRO, CRO of public and prvate companies in distressed situations through the "Great Recession"

Engagement through Tatum, assisting management in the weighing of and determining best strategies for merger, sale, in or out of bankruptcy - workout/restructure, cash, improving EBITDA, financing as well as general turnaround.

Engaged with a private equity group which led to a "stalking horse bid" for the bankrupt manufacturer of spa's and baths in Miami, FL. Eric performed due diligence, turnaround strategies and lined up funding sources to complete the acquisition and implement the turnaround. Although the PEG was out bid in the 11th hour by a "strategic buyer", Eric's.

Palm Beach, FL, US

• Public Company: QSGI, a technology service provider, offering a full suite life-cycle for its corporate and government clients' entire information technology platform. Evaluation stage
• Assessed management and accounting team
• Assessed business – what is the “Core”
• Determined profitability by business segments
• Developed short and longer range business plans
• Developed merger/acquisition strategies

Assignment through Tatum: Gibraltar Metals, an industrial distributor with locations in Florida, Connecticut, Nevada, Illinois and California. Developed analysis of profitability by location, product, customer and supplier. Restructured the company, lowered expenses by 22%, increased independant sales force and refocused the strategies to enable a return.

Boca Raton, FL, US

• $10 billion Private Equity Group that specializing in the purchase and turnaround of troubled and distressed businesses. Eric was a member of the internal team that worked closely with portfolio management in the.
• Europower – $40 Million. Manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic hose, fittings, and assemblies
• Exopack – $600 Million. Flexible packaging converter of paper and plastic packaging
• Performance Fibers – $700 Million. Supplier and manufacturer of high-tenacity polyester industrial fibers and fabrics
• SANZ (Storage Area Networks) – $50 Million. Provider of electronic storage consulting and integration
• Solunet – $80 Million. Wide area networking and engineering services for telecommunications and internet service providers

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

• Public Company: West Marine (WMAR). Responsible for investor and financial relations, SEC reporting, legal, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, treasury, tax, asset protection, inventory control/shrink.
• EPS increased from $.50 to $1.20 in a declining comp-sales environment.
• Gross margin increased by 550bps or 14%.
• Store count increased from 227 to 404.
• Acquired largest competitor (62 stores), valuation, negotiation, due diligence, funding and integration.
• Leveraged overhead by 1.7% to sales or 20%.

• Manufacturer of dental equipment, components and instruments.
• CRO in crisis environment
• Developed and implemented strategies to save company
• Divested subsidiary
• Consolidated operations
• Shortened manufacturing cycle

• Manufacturer and distributor of engineered hydraulic and pneumatic motion controls
• Negotiated management leveraged buyout, valuation, terms and funding
• Discovered fraud spanning many years
• Buy-out suspended and turnaround strategies implemented
• Through forensic accounting, successfully recouped monies
• Negotiated with bank, suppliers and creditors forestalling foreclosure

• Ace Novelty, wholesaler and retailer of party toys - Turnaround strategies, creditor negotiations.
• Westboard, start-up manufacturer of snowboards - Business plans for equity and bank funding.
• JK Gill, NW regional business supplies chain store - 5 year financial modeling, LBO, funding, strategic planning, negotiation.
• McKimberly Ribbon Works, start-up manufacturer of gift novelties, Interium CEO - Shortened manufacturing cycle, strategic planning, negotiations, investor relations, funding

• Venture capital funded women's fashion accessory chain store.
• Built and managed finance, information services and administration departments through rapid expansion, restructure turnaround and sale.
• Negotiated lease cancellations, restructured debt with bank and suppliers, prevented bankruptcy.
• Successfully sold company to F.W. Woolworth Co.

St Louis, Missouri, US

• Promoted from Corporate Office to Meier & Frank (division):
• Meier & Frank - Assistant Controller, 1986 – 1989
• Meier & Frank - Director of Profit Improvement, 1985 – 1986
• Brought expense and operations task force to the divisional level
• Worked with senior management in the discovery and implementation of operational efficiencies
• Budget coordinator

St Louis, Missouri, US

• Promoted from Meier & Frank (division) to corporate office:
• Member of Expense and Operations Task Force
• Budget review and challenge for each of May Company's operating divisions
• On-site analysis of division operations to discover and implement new efficiencies saving time and money, take new efficiencies and spread them throughout all the divisions

St Louis, Missouri, US

• Increasing responsibility for budgets, analysis
• Accounts Payable Manager

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