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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Strategic leadership for North American business unit. P&L ownership, treasury management, capital investment, and value creation planning. Coordinate strategy with major accounts across the US, Canada, and Mexico to consolidate and win market share. Source and evaluate M&A and JV opportunities.

Torrance, Ca, Us

Image Solutions is a privately held B2B branded product design, sourcing, and technology-enabled distribution business serving Fortune 500 accounts in the restaurant, consumer services, healthcare, grocery, and technology services segments. The business offers high-SKU, operationally intensive services including branded product manufacturing and import, inventory planning, 3PL warehousing and distribution, custom software development, and brand marketing.I partnered with the Founder/owner to set corporate and commercial strategy and led the overall business. Supervised and mentored an executive team of 6 and built a culture of change and performance. I was the face of the business, managing key customer and supplier relationships, and pitching to new customers.I led sales initiatives which produced +$50M of new revenues. Led the Sales, Supply Chain, and Design teams to build compelling customer proposals responding to RFPs. Built meaningful relationships with decision makers and crafted long term partnership programs to ensure revenue growth and customer retention. Supervised the build and training of a capable, knowledgeable Account Management team which consistently grew revenues by +10% YoY.During my time, revenues grew 75% and operating margins improved from 7% to 12%. All financial (EBITDA, OpEx margin, product margins) and performance metrics (OKRs and KPIs) were exceeded, and the business consistently surpassed quarterly targets.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Eps America is the North American subsidiary of a private equity sponsored global provider of design consulting, project development, manufacturing, equipment rental, and labor services for the live entertainment/sports/media markets. Customers include live event promoters (touring, festivals, sports, public events), event production specialists, and sporting venues (football, baseball, soccer stadiums)I provided market leadership for the North American unit and reported to the global CEO (Germany). Supervised a team of sales, project management, design & engineering (CAD), warehousing & logistics, and field services professionals.Developed the Canada and Mexico markets, incorporated operating units, and built local teams.I spent substantial time coordinating with colleagues and partners globally to source and win global service contracts. This required focused coordination and financial/operational planning. Developed project proformas, routing/logistical plans, and negotiated prices and contracts to grow the business.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

4Wall is a private equity sponsored leading global provider of lighting/visual technologies and integration services for the design and production of live events, concerts - festivals - touring, media production, and theme park experiences. 4Wall operates from high-SKU, operationally intensive warehouse locations and runs the largest pre-owned lighting eCommerce platform globally. I provided leadership to the multi-location $50M P&L US West-Coast region and led the integration of 2 acquisitions. Over the course of 24 months revenues grew from $10M to $50M and EBITDA margins improved by +5%. The 200+ employee division reporting into me included sales VPs, customer service specialists, operations managers, warehouse supervisors, eCommerce sales, and architectural and electrical engineering specialists.My focus was on developing the business and integrating 2 acquisitions: aligning teams, processes, and technologies, consolidating warehouse locations, improving operational performance, and delivering world class project management to major projects. Power, electronics, lighting and visual effectsWarehousing, maintenance, and distributionLabor servicesTechnical implementation services to theme parks (Disney, Universal, etc) and live entertainment segments (TV/Film, corporate events, music, sports, experiential, theater)Rental and Leasing B2B

Brook is a privately-held leading national provider of furniture rental and design/installation services to businesses and individuals experiencing transition. Customers include corporate housing and insurance housing providers, healthcare facilities, multi-family housing communities, apartment developers, businesses, and individual consumers.I provided organizational leadership to the $18M West Coast division P&L in a high-SKU, operationally intensive business ($60M total revenues servicing most of the US). Sold to major accounts and coordinated strategy across local sales, marketing, and warehousing operations to add customers and modernize the business.Provided daily leadership to a team of 75+ including operations managers, field sales reps, customer service agents, retail showroom sales and merchandising teams, manufacturing supervisors, field service teams, and account managers.My focus was on overall business development and accelerating Brook's brand in the market. I served on the CA Apartment Association board of directors to build relationships and influence decision making at the highest levels. I worked closely with all departments to set strategic vision, and develop KPIs and OKRs to track performance and ensure accountability.During my time, EBITDA grew 50% and we successfully transitioned the business through acquisition to a strategic buyer.Rental of furniture and accessoriesWarehousing, storage, transportation and logisticsManufacturingLabor services

Norwalk, Ct, Us

GE Capital - Modspace was the premier North American provider of modular buildings, portable storage, portable classrooms and site services for infrastructure, government, military and commercial projects. Customers included general contractors, branches of the military, school districts, government agencies, medical and healthcare facilities, and homebuilders.I provided operational leadership to a $60M revenue division of a $0.5B business. Supervised 50+ employees and 4 branch locations.Provided leadership to a team of branch managers, project managers, construction/labor supervisors, routing and transportation specialists, and field services personnel.I focused on managing regional finances, and delivering project management and operational excellence. I designed and implemented multiple 6-sigma process improvement initiatives along with KPIs to track performance and drive accountability. Managed project proformas and negotiated contracts for major projects.Construction and manufacturingProject development and managementFacility services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)Equipment rental and leasing B2B and GovernmentStorage and transportationLabor services

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Managed a $15M P&L branch location and led a team of (10) including territory sales reps, project management specialists, and construction supervisors/labor.From the branch location we manufactured and modified commercial modular building structures for use by general contractors, government agencies, schools, and the military. The team also provided field services across the San Diego area including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs and maintenance.I provided overall branch leadership including financial management, forecasting and budgeting, labor management, and team building.

San Diego, California, Us

High-Tech is a family-owned provider of technology and telecommunications services to small and medium-sized businesses in the Southwest.I led all business development efforts and a team of (3) field sales agents.Telecommunications and data servicesHardware salesTechnical labor servicesInstallation and maintenanceSoftware development and programming

LPrado provides product design, contract manufacturing (finished lumber, panels, furniture), and transportation & logistics services to clients in North America and Europe.I helped the company add new customers in the US and Europe. I prospected and established the company as an approved supplier to multiple accounts.Lumber (raw and finished goods)International contract manufacturingExport and trade complianceTransportation logisticsWarehousing and storage

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Management Science

Chemical Engineering (2Yrs Lab And Coursework)

Professional Certificate, Accounting And Finance