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VisionShare is all about NonProfit Mission ACCELERATION!The current support system and infrastructure for NonProfits needs to be rethought and redeployed to keep pace with unmet needs. In support of NonProfits, VisionShare unleashes a holistic solution delivering a platform for greater organizational efficiency, effectiveness and impact for those they serve.With intention, purpose and demystifying clarity, VisionShare answers the need for a singular source of sustainable funding and cost conserving services specifically tailored to the collective NonProfit community. VisionShare shoulders the heavy lifting so that NonProfits can reorient themselves to their main mission and refocus on those they are commissioned to serve.

A progressive partnership of proven, volume generating business leaders who leverage their expertise and decades of senior management experience as part of the Forbes Top 100 with one goal in mind - to provide immediate and sustained impact for our client's business. Whether product or service oriented, all primary elements (sales, marketing, procurement, distribution, technology, finance, operations, customer service) of the business model are evaluated in order to accelerate recognition, growth and financial objectives. Excellence, brilliance, discernment, ethics, intelligence, savvy and wisdom are applied at every level.

Provide consulting, business acumen, and facilitation services to internal divisions. Execute needs assessment; advised service delivery units on best practices, industry and regulatory requirements; vendor sourcing, selection, evaluation, spearheaded RFP process and contract negotiations. Functional goals set and aligned with purchasing policy and procurement administration. Collaborated with Legal, Finance, other subject matter experts and key stakeholders in vetting contracts while meeting business objectives. Accomplishments: Corporate Purchasing Policy Refresh  ECommerce Platform Re-launch Purchasing Department Responsibility Realignment

First-to-market model featuring larger capacity, business ready vehicles trademarked as Mobile Boardrooms and Mobile Suites – aka ‘Business Jets on Wheels’. Executive ground transportation services heralded as "beyond the definition of first class," featuring mobile business and ground transportation solutions, high end chauffeured fleet, event ground transportation coordination and tours. As leader, responsibilities included vision development, market research, concept definition moved to business model, plan development and budget; create, maintain sales and marketing initiatives; technology director; interface with governing and regulatory agencies; personnel hiring, payroll, service training, counseling and dismissal; fleet management; and negotiate as well as secure contracts with banks, credit card processors, suppliers and contractors. Heralded ‘best in class’ service and hospitality, revenues increased by 280% over three years following the acquisition of Ashton Limousine

AVP E-Commerce – Co-direct merchandise item selection and adoption process for general merchandise departments. Directly responsible for top line sales and profitability; management of support staff. AVP Executive Member Services – Created and managed service offerings for Executive Membership; marketing; provider development, negotiations and fulfillment; call center operations.AVP Regional Non Foods Merchandising - Regional operations responsibilities comprised all aspects of program and P&L (sales, markdowns, inventory levels and turnover, accounts payable percentages, shrink, damage and destroy), category and item planning and execution, procurement and supply chain management, industry and competition intelligence. Interviewed, hired, trained and promoted 5 team members from a merchandising staff of 18.  “Jim has always surpassed his goals in merchandising, buying, organization, communication and profits for the merchandise area. With his help and efforts, his division became the largest region with an annual volume of $2 billion.” Dick DiCerchio, Senior Executive Vice President/C.O.O. Retired, Costco Wholesale

Divisional Buyer - Hypermart*USA [1988 - 1990] Hand-selected veteran assigned to spearhead the launch of this new superstore format. Responsible for all aspects of merchandising, buying, replenishment, profitability. This concept later evolved into the Walmart Super Center ‘big box’ format.Walmart Stores Divisional Merchandise Manager [1986 - 1988] Managed 5 retail business departments.  First Instructor of Merchandising and Marketing at the Walton School of Retail - University of Arkansas. Walmart Stores Senior Buyer [1984 - 1986] Managed merchandising team activities of 8 buyers and 9 merchandise assistants in Ladies Sportswear Division.  Recipient of the “Buyer of the Year” award for 78% increase in sales revenues in the sweater category. Total division sales increased 28.5%, annual inventory turns improved to 6.0 versus 5.6, and gross profit grew 31%."Jim has played an extremely important role in the success of Walmart. He has not only developed domestic sources but has used his knowledge in building one of the most successful import programs in the industry. He has a great attitude and communicates well with others...and has received the well deserved reputation as 'one of the best'." (Walmart year end meeting presentation)Walmart Stores Sportswear Buyer [1982 - 1984] First buyer to participate in the development and launch of nationally renowned “Buy America” program resulted in 27 jobs returned to domestic production.