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Bradenton, Fl

Providing guidance and knowledge to start-up, turnaround and fast growth companies. With over 43 years of experience and 5 turnarounds in high tech and consumable products. Have launched companies and products spanning 72 countries. Have turnaround both public and private companies. Received one of 25 World CEO Gold Awards for 2016 and " Leadership" CEO of the year.

Boca Raton, Fl

Turnaround. Lead the turnaround of a public global beverage company on the brink of going out of business. Company achieved five consecutive years of record revenue under my leadership. Shareholder value increased 22X and moved from Pink Sheets with "Stop Sign" to OTCQX and qualified for NASDAQ uplisting. Lead two private placements totaling $31.5m. Investor's included Asia's wealthiest individual, Mr. Li Ka-Shing, Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee Simmons, Carl DeSantis and several other key strategic investors. Established subsidiary in Hong Kong and launched products in Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Finland and the Middle East. Established manufacturing in Dusseldorf Germany, China and the U.S. Retired from Full-time role and on consulting agreement through 2017.

Created the consumer products group for public biotech company. During first 6 months, hired marketing staff, hired field sales brokers, developed product branding, established manufacturing, met face to face with 53 category buyers for major retail, conducted national webinar with over 200 companies in attendance, developed marketing materials, exhibited at largest trade industry trade show, developed direct mail campaign, product established with major internet sites, shipped to major retailers and finalized major private label agreement. Consumer products group cash flow positive in first 18 months. President / COO

Responsible for day to day management of company that for 10 years was a leader in the natural product space. Negotiated new manufacturing agreement reducing cost of goods by 22%. Implemented new software systems corporate wide which resulted in reduction of labor costs, increased customer satisfaction and better accountability. Developed new branding and packaging for entire product line. Personally resolved issue with FDA that was prior to my tenure. In store retail sales increased during my tenure while industry sales slumped. Implemented new in store training programs and incentive programs.

Turnaround. Responsible for day to day operations which included sales, marketing, IT, warehousing, fulfillment, customer service, product development, human resources and compliance. Grew company from $2 million/mo. (break even) to $4.6 million/mo. ($600k/mo. Profit) in 12 months. Developed new product brand. Instituted several new policies and procedures which led to a reduction in overhead of over $1 million. Incorporated Cyberwize and opened a fulfillment facility in the Bahamas.

Naples, Fl

Turnaround. Responsible for stream-lining a 13 year old contract private label manufacturer of nutriceuticals. Increased sales from $15 million to $21 million and the EBITDA from $2.1 million to $4.3 million. During my tenure I elevated the company to a Certified GMP "A" Rated company, of which only 3% in their industry have that rating. Through the implementation of new automated production systems and enhanced software systems, labor overhead remained the same while revenue grew by 40%. Merged Vitarich Labs with a public entity on 9-1-04.

Turnaround. Provided leadership to a 22 year old direct marketing company through mentorship of a young management team. Led the relocation of the company from Washington to Idaho to provide a more modern cost effective environment. Responsible for the introduction of over 20 new products which led to a 30% increase in sales. Opened the Israel and European market during my tenure.

Start-up company funded by Roy Speer, founder of the Home Shopping Network. Built company infrastructure and established distributors in 50 states. Marketed over 50 consumer products developed in-house. Established a supply chain operation including manufacturing and fulfillment to serve the US. Lead the successful acquisition of a key competitor. Successfully consolidated operations into a streamlined profitable entity. Successfully merged company with a public entity.

Managed their international business in 72 countries. Through joint venture partners, media time was secured and shows aired. Products were sold and fulfilled within those countries. Managed the product selection and procurement process team, joint venture relationships, fulfillment operations, film production and celebrity negotiation. Revenues exceeded $400 million annually.

Instrumental in the growth from $35 million to $450 million during a 36 month period. Opened the offices in Washington DC, Atlanta, Charlotte and Miami. Responsible for the hiring of administration, sales and technical support personnel. Implemented their first national account program. Member of the corporation's compensation committee.

Headed up mergers and acquisition department for this $500 million division of a $20 billion company. Worked with several GTE business units to help formulate their business strategies. GTE was seeking to enter the commercial market seeking new revenues. Through their business units' strategic plans, my group evaluated potential M&A candidates that had the synergy and would help accelerate the business units' growth. Successfully led the acquisition of Bell Atlantic Cellular. Several other acquisitions were completed in the hospital systems, building systems and fleet management areas.

Founded systems integration company specializing in the hospitality industry. HSI's process included the sale, integration, installation, training and ongoing support of the hotel and restaurant systems. Applications included front / back office systems, reservation systems, call accounting systems and restaurant systems. Fully automated the hospitality environment. Built company to offices in 6 states with 35 full time employees. Largest single project was the automation of every restaurant and lounge at O'Hare Airport with connectivity back to a corporate site. Sold company to public entity.

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