Together with the founder, established the fund: performed all AML/KYC due-diligence, liaised with Cayman Authorities and attorneys ensuring all regulatory and compliance guidelines were met, sole point of contact for all NFA and SEC related queries and correspondence, worked with auditors and provided reporting support, negotiated and secured office space along with office services.Served as a strategic partner to the executive team by marrying high-level strategic problem-solving and day-to-day operational executionOversaw digital custody holdings (AUM $26MM)Responsible for all third-party service contracts negotiations, to include IT services – platform application evaluationsCollaborated with stakeholders on matters concerning business operations, policy, and resource allocation to improve financial and operational performanceManaged Fund Accounting, OTC Operations, and record-keeping of wallets & exchangesDesigned and improved processes that streamlined internal information flowsCoordinated the centralized financial operations and partnerships for internal and external partiesAttended symposiums, seminars and continuing ed. classes/events related to blockchain and cryptocurrency

Managed sixteen staff members (3 direct reports), scheduled work assignments/timesheets for temp staff (as many as 12 daily), four warehouse locations (Approx.130,000 sq. ft.) and eighteen trailers with inventory and manufacturing equipmentCollaborated with Plant Manager to ensure optimal inventory levels were maintained and provided purchasing recommendations based on production forecastsIncreased production capabilities by 23%, with the implementation of an inventory to the production process which forecasted production inventory requirementsInterviewed, hired, trained and on-boarded all receiving, wax room and building maintenance personnel as well as daily temp staffOversaw all incoming shipments to include: glass, wax, labels, perfume and misc. items. Weekly volume averages: twenty-eight containers/trailers Implemented a QC process, which allowed for vendor evaluation(s)Responded to all customer Correction Action Plans (CAPS) requests in order to satisfy and comply with manufacturing specificationsInitiated the review process of existing operations, shipping, receiving and safety SOPsDocumented and implemented the operational guidelines related to the aforementionedIntroduced and rolled out GMP Best Practices for safety, equipment maintenance, and overall plant cleanliness