I take an active, hands on approach to help private equity firms and small - medium size business owners optimize their companies to maximize their investments. I have spent the last 17 years of my career leading lower middle - middle market (primarily family owned) companies through organizational changes to enhance value. I am experienced in various industries including manufacturing, distribution, transportation, logistics and fresh food.My areas of expertise are :* Growth StrategiesNew Products, New Brands, New Programs, New Partnerships, New Locations, New DivisionsProject ManagementStrategic Planning* Sales & MarketingSales, New Business Development, Sales PipelineCustomer Analysis, PricingSales Structure and CompensationMarketing, Branding, Website, Social MediaCould serve in a tactical yet strategic sales and/or marketing role * Mergers & AcquisitionsHelp Owners Optimize Operations To Prepare Their Business To Be Sold For Max ValuePre Acquisition Due Diligence for PE FirmsPost Acquisition Integration for PE FirmsPresent New Acquisitions To PE Firms To Grow Current Platform(s)* Operational Efficiencies Analytics, KPI Metrics, Reporting, Benchmarking, Weekly Dashboards, AccountabilityProcurement, Inventory Planning and Demand Analysis, Refinement of Supplier BaseTrucking and Logistics and Warehousing