Helping companies succeed internationally and domestically.

After the birth of our two beautiful girls, Olivia and Melina, I took some time off to get to know them better and be a full-time father.• Changed inventory management and supply chain system to a just-in-time ordering process that ensured we never ran out of diapers and never had too many in inventory.• Instigated new burping process to decrease average burping time by 35% and raise overall baby satisfaction.• Through complete supplier research and use of loyalty programs uncovered savings of 45% on milk substitutes.

US-based LED manufacturer and reseller of original LED products. Hyperikon is the top seller in Amazons Home Improvement category.Negotiated and secured lines of credit by utilizing extensive knowledge of banking to identify potential national and local lenders, presenting financials and budget projections for two years, and translating business insights, facts and expectations into justifiable material to substantiate the lines of credit.Secured substantial tax credit through California Competes Tax Incentives in 2017, completing three rounds of applications and navigating the process to receive the final after tax dollar credit award.Developed and implemented first ever enterprise wide company budgets encompassing all financial aspects of doing business including employee growth, shipments, Technology costs, etc. Monitor and track expenses monthly for multi-million dollar revenue by specific line item with variations for time of year, amount of products being launched, current sector focus, and the long term company strategy to produce highly detailed fiscal reporting. Direct, oversee, and report month-end and year-end close process for accounting, working directly with the Financial Controller and Staff Accountant to ensure reporting and accrual accuracy, while achieving a consistent track record of an Unqualified Audit Opinion on all audits.Manage and maintain all insurance policies to ensure proper coverage for worldwide operations, keeping costs low and maintaining insurance for infrequent high liability events.

Nebo Management LLC is a well-diversified venture capital fund based out of New York. Investments include restaurants, real estate, leveraged equities and a wealth of alternative investments.* Compiled financial statements and reviewed accuracy of accounts.* Reconciling cash payments and catching fraud from restaurants.* Presenting financial results to the partners.* In contact with investors, responding to ad hoc requests.

Secured $20 million in investments and over $10 million in loans and credit products within first 2 years at the firm. Personally met with clients to assess and identify investment strategy based on individual needs and financial health, resulting in a top banker rating for Manhattan in Q3 2014, and Top 10 for New York / Connecticut.Received distinction from area president for cross selling and bringing in new assets.

One of Denmark’s most successful start-up companies. Makes accessory drives for heavy-duty vehicles. Secured $1.7 million seed funding through grant applications and government channels to take advantage of funding available for companies in the green tech space. Meticulously prepared financial reports to make sure that company was in compliance with audit requirements to secure funding from the Lean Energy Cluster, created to assist local businesses rebound and generate jobs after the crash of 2009. Created and presented business plan and growth forecasts for potential investors and performed due diligence and financial analysis to segment suppliers and vendors to secure a solid slate of dependable products, ensuring no risk of outage, and strengthening the supply chain.Built financial models for forecasting and budgeting cash flow and burn rate, monitored cash flow, and ensured sufficient working capital to sustain operations and growth. Conducted Cost-Benefit Analysis for different product configurations to determine the ideal specifications for a durable product with an attractive price point for potential customers.Procured, quality-tested, and implemented cloud-based IT system, resulting in a 41.2% savings on IT budget, and created a system to monitor public tenders of refuse collection and identify target markets, enable focused and proactive sales activities, and track progress against goals.

Became a communications consultant while still in college (and editor of students' newspaper). The biggest part of the communication was in journalism for newspapers and magazines, but towards the latter years it was more marketing and PR-based tasks for small and medium-sized businesses. Grew the business through great customer connections and referrals from network.