⏺ Purchased and operated a successful ERA franchise with a portfolio of business clients throughout the U.S., primarily in market sectors of Health Care, Law Offices and Accounting Firms.⏺ Status of this currently dormant franchise has been set "inactive" due to various full-time assignments as a member of the franchisor's corporate senior management team.

⏺ Appointed as 1st Global COO in the Franchisor’s 30 years history, reporting directly to the Owner/Founder & Executive Chairman of the international operating consulting firm. ⏺ Served on the Board of Directors and overviewed global franchisee & staff performance.⏺ Franchise Network grew during my COO tenure from 650+ to ca. 750 franchise units and increased its market penetration from 28 to 42 countries.⏺ Defined new IT infrastructure and managed the global implementation of… Show more ⏺ Appointed as 1st Global COO in the Franchisor’s 30 years history, reporting directly to the Owner/Founder & Executive Chairman of the international operating consulting firm. ⏺ Served on the Board of Directors and overviewed global franchisee & staff performance.⏺ Franchise Network grew during my COO tenure from 650+ to ca. 750 franchise units and increased its market penetration from 28 to 42 countries.⏺ Defined new IT infrastructure and managed the global implementation of related IT systems.⏺ Authored Franchise Disclosure Documents, Agreements, Operations Manuals & Policies. Show less

⏺ Responsible for the Latin American business unit (covering Mexico, Central & South America) including franchise support & business development.

⏺ Deployed to Germany and primarily lived in Cologne to fulfill assignment.⏺ Led approx. 130 franchisees in 3 countries, identifying and implementing innovative strategies to increase sales, efficiency, and growth through sustainable competitive advantage & business practices.

⏺ Modified business standards & methodology including training programs.⏺ Harmonized consulting procedures including documentation across all European countries.⏺ Improved collaboration & communication with master-licensed territories.

⏺ Worked remotely overseeing 100+ German franchisees.⏺ Played a key role in turning around and stabilizing challenged German franchises suffering from the effects and aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis.

Focus on rebuilding family home and life as well as establishing new business activities and assisting community after Hurricane Katrina hit on August 29, 2005 destroying all previous established businesses and other assets.

⏺ Specialized in Cleaning & Restoration Services and Cleaning Supplies for Commercial & Residential Customers. Business has been completely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina and dissolved.

⏺ Co-founded and successfully launched this business by winning some major service contracts.⏺ Sold shares to the co-owner and exited the business after initial startup phase.

⏺ Founded as new business in 1987 for international moving services and records management. ⏺ Launched 1990 the 1st franchise system of the moving industry in Europe with 12 franchises.⏺ Increased sales from very humble beginnings to group revenues exceeding $30 million.⏺ Built as 1st German moving company a business division managed by Japanese staff.⏺ Negotiated 1996 the all-time first Master License Agreement for Germany with Allied International (Allied Van Lines), a… Show more ⏺ Founded as new business in 1987 for international moving services and records management. ⏺ Launched 1990 the 1st franchise system of the moving industry in Europe with 12 franchises.⏺ Increased sales from very humble beginnings to group revenues exceeding $30 million.⏺ Built as 1st German moving company a business division managed by Japanese staff.⏺ Negotiated 1996 the all-time first Master License Agreement for Germany with Allied International (Allied Van Lines), a worldwide market-leader in moving services.⏺ Named April 1996 “Blitzstarter (Lightning Fast Starter)" by Franchise International Magazine.⏺ Rated April 1996 with “Test Winner” score by the Impulse Business Magazine for newly established franchise systems in Germany. Show less

⏺ Managed market branch operations overseeing up to 25 employees in different functions.⏺ Promoted to GM after 5 months with full P&L responsibility for $2+ million in sales.⏺ Turn-around within 6 months from losing $400k in 1986 to $100K net profit as of June 1987.

⏺ Directed logistics for a family-owned multi-million dollar corporation with 125+ owned & franchised garden centers throughout W. Germany.⏺ Achieved record productivity & savings for 3-shift-operation with 15+ trucks, 40+ drivers and 20+ warehouse staff.

⏺ Deployed under an official transition program to return into civil life with responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Administration & Organization for a national operating commercial contractor specialized in building warehouses and sports-complexes with $18 million in sales.

⏺ Paratrooper, Airborne & Ranger in service as Platoon Leader, Staff Sergeant & Reserve Force Trainer, Honorable Discharge⏺ Military “Master Sergeant” Honors | Named “Honorable Judge” at Military Court, Karlsruhe (Highest German Military Court)⏺ Formal Award-Excellent Service | Special Forces Training at Belgium Parachuting Academy | “Best of Class” Special Training Award