Keith Kohler Email & Phone Number

Miami Beach, Fl, Us

I get deals done and I help companies grow. I get companies the right financing at the right time.In every engagement/relationship my goal is to make a significant impact on your business via obtaining financing and/or by providing strategic advisory services. I fully draw upon my talents and abilities cultivated and refined not just in finance but also in operational roles across a wide variety of industries from consumer products to education to consulting to entertainment to technology to online media to food manufacturing.Coming out of Wharton, early in my career I worked in multiple Fortune 500 companies that helped me develop a solid analytical toolkit and a commitment to fact and numbers-based decision-making.Yet my greatest lessons have been learned and all my “street cred” has been earned through multiple successes and failures in my post-corporate life. In the last 15 years, I have founded, invested in, and sold two small businesses while also financing, advising, and educating hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners.I’m your analyst, your advocate, your supporter, your fighter, your networker, and your closer.I’ve personally lived many of the same accomplishments and challenges that you have as a business owner, and that – combined with my deal-making, advisory capabilities, and record of achievement — is what makes me best qualified to do this work and deliver game-changing results for you.Let’s work together.Notable Accomplishments:- Principal of Nutrition Capital Network (www.nutritioncapital.com)- Featured Speaker on Debt Financing Options for natural product/CPG companies at Bob Burke / Mike Burgmaier twice yearly seminars - Judge for Wharton Business Plan Competition- Mastermind Advisor for Babson WIN Lab Program (Women's Entrepreneurship)

- Origination, underwriting, and placement of SBA loans (7a, Cap Lines, and 540)- Direct lender in real estate lending (including a stated income option)- Loans available for foreign nationals / non-U.S. citizens- Successful in funding challenging loans that have been previously rejected or that banks wouldn't consider -- have much more latitude than typical commercial banks- Also specialize in accounts receivable, inventory, and factoring

- Supported initial and subsequent capital raises for construction and operation of a 26,000 s.f.dedicated, certified gluten-free manufacturing facility. We are also pursuing SQF2 certification.- Lead gluten-free certification (GFCO) process and assisted in Kosher certification (Orthodox Union)- Business development and sales support- Full range of bakery (batter and dough systems) plus pasta capabilities

- Online media platform targeting parents with school-aged children who are highly interested in family nutrition, health, and wellness.- Managed sales and business development to school districts as well as network and individual advertising partners- Developed and managed high-performing e-mail marketing program with strong core metrics

Assisted small business in finding the right financial products and services to perfectly fit their short-term or long-term financing needs.

- Long range strategic planning and sales for the Gluten Intolerance Group, a not-for-profit servicing the gluten-intolerant community (www.gluten.net)- International and gluten-free market development for Core Naturals, LLC, a U.S. distributor of natural products (www.salbausa.com)

Media business development and sales for elementary school-age (6-11) children's publication. Gained extensive knowledge of the school food service industry.

Burbank, Ca, Us

- Managed portfolio of $40 million in licensing fees from major Latin American pay tv operators- Closed and renewed several pay-per-view contracts, including adding several new customers- Served on Board of Directors of HBO Latin America, Warner Channel, and the Sony Channel

- Closed several network and major studio pay-per-view deals which had not been closed in 2-3 years, resulting in significant cost reductions and minimized client risk and exposure- Directed and/or participated in the full range of commercial activities for Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile - Devised and executed region-wide equipment (set-top box and dish) development and negotiation strategies; bested business plan pricing goals by over 15%- Led engineering team for development of new generation set-top boxes

- Led commercial strategic development areas for Brazilian satellite start-up: business development, sales and marketing, budget (received approval), in-country implementation- Identified potential investment and strategic partnerships with satellite, internet, telecommunications, and broadcasting partners- Designed pre-launch, launch, and ongoing marketing and communications strategy: key messages, positioning, company identity, media plan, trade show participation, etc.- Developed sales opportunities in internet, rural communications, private network, broadcast, and telecommunications industries throughout the U.S. and Latin America

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- Authored best practice manuals in compliance/deductions, in-stock and forecasting, and returns to help retailers and manufacturers improve relationships and reduce costs- Managed the development of and wrote studies for global/Latin American retailing reports- Assisted in creating new product optimized retailer and manufacturing deals through the analysis of transaction-level point-of-sale data; pitched product to key clients

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

- Achieved aggressive objectives in “mom and pop” store distribution drive as part of national launch: implemented improve program exceeding test market results by 15%- Convinced management to not import product for launch based upon full market potential and financial analysis. Market segment declined since recommendation.- Executed in-store programs in major national supermarkets and Club stores achieving volume increases of +20% to +54%. Other brands followed guidelines established.- Negotiated joint sampling/print advertisement participation with major parenting magazine resulting in net benefit of $20K in favor of Brand- Developed opening and sustaining support promotions for Club and supermarket clients and helped formulate Brand strategy for Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, and Kmart store openings throughout Mexico

Mba, Finance

Master'S Degree, International Studies (Brazilian Studies And Portuguese Language)

Bs, Foreign Service

H.S. Diploma