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New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

• Representative Experience:Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures:
• Served as interim general manager for the Brazilian subsidiary of an $8 billion global consumer products company, worked with local management team and counsel to develop and implement a divestiture and wind-down plan.
• Financial advisor in the carve-out acquisition of a $1.4 billion private label food business
• Financial advisor in the Chapter 11 filing and 363 sale of a $600 million financial services businessRestructuring:
• Financial advisor in the successful out-of-court restructuring of a global consumer loyalty program provider with $1.5 billion in debt
• Financial advisor in the successful out-of-court restructuring of a managed health care network provider

• Assist and advise start-ups and small businesses (under $10 million) with a range of strategic, operational, financial and marketing issues. Coach/support/mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. Depending on.
• Life services company: Assisted co-founders in focusing business model and honing message to support initial capital raise.
• Professional services firm: Worked with founder on identifying market opportunities, targeting clients and developing proposals.
• Telecommunications business: Served as interim-Vice President, Marketing during start-up.
• Global intelligence firm: Developed business plan and worked with founder on budgets and financial controls to improve liquidity.
• Professional services firm: Revamped marketing message, including writing website and advertisement copy. Worked with founder on setting targets and developing and implementing action plan.

Emeryville, CA, US

• Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures:
• For a $1.8 billion retailer, advised stakeholders on a proposed $1.5 billion acquisition, including assisting Company in business plan development, four wall analysis and cash management. Worked with CFO & Treasurer to.
• Served as Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO) in the restructuring of distressed family-owned apparel retailer, enabling the original founders to maintain an equity position post-reorganization
• Served as de facto CRO in the restructuring of one of the largest jewelry retailers in the United States following a financial scandal with its parent companyTurnaround & Rapid Performance Improvement
• For a PE-backed media company, worked closely with the new VP, Finance to assess an underperforming finance & accounting team and to develop a roadmap for improved performance, including shortening the close cycle and.

US

• Recruited by CEO to support company due diligence and strategic planning for successful $40M recapitalization of family-owned commercial modular construction business
• Working with CEO and CFO, developed and executed a five year business plan that resulted in 5.1x revenue growth over a 4 year period, from $35M in 2001 to $180M in 2005. Key growth components included: geographic.
• Additional M&A activity including: developed pitch books and research for transactions; due diligence for acquisition of California operation; due diligence support for 2006 transaction
• Led business development effort targeting government and quasi-government agencies. Responsible for large project proposal development ($3M and over) for government/government contractor opportunities
• Directed company’s sales organization, including managing sales pipeline, recruiting new sales/project management professionals, designing compensation and incentive programs (including setting targets), designed.
• Created company’s first formal marketing function, increasing sales pipeline from marketing sources 17x; managed annual budget, developed staff, created online marketing programs

• Managed consulting engagements focused on creating shareholder value through strategic communications and organizational alignment programs for organizations undergoing significant change
• Clients include: Alcoa of Australia, Bell Atlantic, Ford Motor Company, Fosters Brewing Group, KeySpan Energy, Mobil Oil, Pennsylvania Power & Light, Rio Tinto

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Middle Management Certification Program

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