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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Ona Capital Advisors assists middle market clients in need of growth, turnaround, or operational support.Our approach differs from other consultants because our experience can aid most aspects of your plans. As former lenders, entrepreneurs, and strategic / execution consultants, we have a deep appreciation for all stakeholders. We commit ourselves to fully understanding the opportunity and the objectives while creating a solution to your company's challenges.

• Consulted several startup and high-growth companies on improving sales, operation efficacy, and cash flow management.• Built corporate strategy for an alternative energy company seeking to partner with a Fortune 500 company.• Revised sales and inventory programs for fast growing consumer product group company to manage big box sales.• Established and managed real estate tax buying portfolio for investment group.• Board member of SaaS-based startup, assisting with funding, product sourcing, and initial rollout stage challenges.

New York, Ny, Us

• Oversaw White Oak's Suppler Early Payment (SEP) Program (US, Shanghai, and Hong Kong), which offered up to 120 days open account credit terms, often unsecured and up to 100% payment for the cost of goods, as a liquidity boost.• Provided trade / supply chain finance, ABL, factoring and other alternative financial solutions to SMEs and private equity-backed opportunities with commitment sizes from $1 million to $100 million.

• Helped launch startup brewpub and brewing company.• Responsible for P&L activity.• Arranged funding.• Drove financial projections and pricing strategies.• Purchased equipment.• Conducted research and development for beer and soda recipes.• Created marketing platform, trademarks, and IP.• Oversaw website and social media buildout.

• Generated annual company revenues in excess of $2.23 million and gross profit of $1.06 million.• Implemented and maintained recycling programs at Fortune 500 manufacturers that resulted in capturing and eliminating 90 to 95% of the facilities’ landfill waste, generating savings that surpassed corporate goals, and complying with state and federal EPA standards.• Increased individual sales revenues in excess of 300% over 3 years using relationship-building skills.• Spearheaded, drafted, and implemented nationwide HACCP closed-loop recycling and reporting toll processing program for global food packaging manufacturer in a successful effort to stave off competitive bid.• Guest speaker and panelist at several international conferences, including NPE and ISRI.

• Fostered on-site manufacturing solutions to minimize waste and maximize byproduct capture for major, worldwide medical technology companies, while maintaining sterilization of clean laboratory. • Designed on-site/off-site bio-hazardous waste solutions that enabled recycling of previously contaminated product.• Created de-manufacturing recycling solutions and machinery design for a global personal hygiene manufacturer.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Graduated DePaul Kellstadt Graduate School of Business with High Honors and GPA 4.0.• Mentor of Alumni Sharing Knowledge (ASK) network.• Inducted into Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honor Society, and International Honor Society Beta Gamma Sigma.• Member of the DePaul MBA Association.

• Originated over $200 million in purchase order finance. • Created alpha in excess of 20% on 120-day trade finance program for consumer electronic company.• Conducted comprehensive analyses of client manufacturing capabilities, distribution logistics, supplier and buyer relationships, international regulations, and quality of product and management.• Managed business development teams for international trade shows: MAGIC Trade Show (apparel), World Shoes + Accessories Show (WSA), Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), and International Housewares Association.• Partnered with corporate and industry association executives to create financing programs. • Lectured on creative financial solutions at national seminars for chief executive and industry leaders.

Terrell, Tx, Us

• Ensured OCC compliance, analyzed lending opportunities, and generated final credit proposals.• Assisted with business development activities to achieve loan, deposit, and profitability goals.• Completed commercial real estate rotation, underwriting community as well as high-rise urban real estate developments.

Mba, Sustainable Management

B.S., International Finance

Education record