As a design industry expert with 26 years of experience I realized I have a unique perspective on all aspects of the industry.As result I started bringing that perspective to work as a consultant for numerous companies in various areas of the industry.This also allows me the freedom to pursue my passion; bringing innovative products and methodologies to the design industry.

• Responsible for re-setting the strategic direction for 80-employee company with an onsite manufacturing facility and office. Setting the stage to launch a 5-year plan to bring company to the 21st century. Managing the restructuring, re-imaging, re-branding and marketing-design revitalization process to establish a new corporate identity; facilitating change through development of new image, while maintaining brand recognition• Manage Manufacturing, HR, Accounting, Procurement, Sustainability, Sales, Service and Marketing Design Operations• Assessed existing customers, product offerings, reporting system, margins, staff and processes; strategically working on efficiencies that have a direct effect on the bottom line; re-evaluating pricing and fundamental operations• Collaborated with main distributor to invest in project; opened new distribution channel• Worked to focus new outside marketing partner, in-house team and production department; facilitating change through new marketing materials and new sample vehicles• Working with Accounting department to develop reporting tools to assess the health of the company and co-determine the company’s strategic direction• Introducing reporting and accounting methodology to ensure company and infrastructure compliance• Creating soft rework of website, adding product attributes• Working with ERP to bring company to real-time

Took over Director of Technology position, saving Wolf-Gordon $95K+ per year.Saved Wolf-Gordon $250K per year by eliminated project-manager consultants.Virtualized entire environment saving $72K per year. Saved the company $72K annually by renegotiating all cell phone contracts. Successfully reduced hardware and software expenditures. Restructured technology support department.Saved company $120K per year, by renegotiating software development contracts.Implemented risk management protocol to ensure business continuity.Utilized/redesigned technology to maximize efficiency and accessibility of information.

Manage 40 employees and 7 departments, along with multiple projects to meet established five-year company vision. Make purchasing decisions. Responsible for accounting which included accounts receivable, accounts payable, General Ledger, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, collections; work with internal and field accountants; participated in annual audits. Hire, train, evaluate and terminate staff; determined raises and bonuses. Work with sales representatives on pricing of projects and selling strategies; accompany and assist key account representatives in the field to facilitate closing major deals. Meet regularly with management team to ensure implementation of targeted objectives. Direct custom design department ensuring cost-effective methods to produce materials. Evaluate and negotiate shipping rates. Work with outside vendors, consultants, and contractors. Visit clients to fortify relationships and obtain new orders. Examine and redline contracts prior to forwarding to company’s attorneys. Established a development team to discuss progress of projects.Instituted documentation procedures to ensure continuity systemization of work performed. Saved company $1M+ annually by eliminating departmental employees while maintaining full productivity.Key liaison with business entities and customers, closing business deals that sales reps have initiated.Assisted clients to develop programs that benefit their respective organizations, leading to increased business for Wolf-Gordon.Established CRM Project and Tiered Customer Approach methodology, creating a paradigm shift, mapping out business processes and placing rules around workflow to complete automation; perform ongoing customization/management of new Salesforce.com system.Purchased a new phone system which allows for off-site offices.Developed an entire system for following up on projects and orders.Redesigned General Ledger System, leading to reduction in spending.

Managed entire operation of two companies with responsibilities for management of accounting collections, purchasing, shipping, Sample Department and customer service. Hired, trained, evaluated and terminated staff. Accounting responsibilities included the receipt and approval of all A/P; collaboration with accountants regarding financial reports; preparation of financial reports and bank reconciliations. Evaluated creditworthiness of new and existing clients. Negotiated freight rates. Supervised assembly line, ensuring optimal productivity. Managed customer service and purchasing. Interfaced and negotiated with vendors. Negotiated and collected monies from delinquent accounts. Worked with attorneys and collection agencies. Promoted from Assistant Controller to General Manager.Developed new systems to track and follow up on projects.Established a faster invoicing methodology that increased cash flow. Identified creative solution to salvage $1.1M sale, leading to 5% increase in net income.Established new A/P follow-up procedures, reducing delinquency.Negotiated larger projects, generating revenue and profitability.Streamlined operation; reduced manpower hours.Reorganized Sample Department leading to greater efficiency and cost savings.