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I bring a record of success and expertise in navigating through times of rapid change via innovative strategies and world-class execution. And I do it all through cross functional collaboration and a leadership style that engages and motivates teams to do more than they otherwise thought they might be capable of achieving.I’m a builder of businesses large and small – expanding revenue organically, through acquisition, expansion of services, technology, revenue/profitability increases, or new clientele growth. As a leader with strong negotiation skills I'm able to forge partnerships for cost optimization and ensure achievement of financial objectives. My experience includes senior positions at trailblazing agencies and ad-tech firms (360i, Ignition One, Modem Media)overseeing the relationships with brands at the forefront of digital marketing - Delta, Enterprise, JCPenney, Office Depot, and Mattel, among others. My experiences span global initiatives as well as engagements with multiple start-ups.As a seasoned operations executive, my strength lies in leading an organization to operate at its best – creating conditions for success. I do this by analyzing a situation/organization and bringing order by creating efficiencies and effectiveness – across people, processes, KPIs. I like to say that I’m “the man behind the curtain!”Professional Expertise:Executive Leadership: Manage, influence, guide – oversee organizational goals (revenue, sales, P&L), strategic development, overall decision making. Consult/advise on business opportunities, acquisition transactions, valuation potential, deals and alliances, growth-related issues.Business Acumen: Understand value from a financial and non-financial perspective; build dynamics into a business case, anticipate/manage potential impact. Synthesize complex and sophisticated into the doable and achievable. Build, lead, inspire teams.Startup/Launch: Instrumental in several early-stage companies; designed inaugural strategy; guided rapid growth; communicated mission, drove and motivated teams, translated business potential into achievable business value to close the gap between vision and commercial reality.Client & Employee Relationships: I adhere to…Being a good listener. Making communication easy. Exceeding expectations. Setting a clear path. Taking responsibility for mistakes. Encouraging feedback. Showing gratitude.

Listed skills include Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Online Advertising, and 21 others.