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California, United States

GT Biopharma Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel immuno-oncology products based on our proprietary Tri-specific Killer Engager (TriKE®) fusion protein immune cell engager technology platform. The Company’s TriKE® platform generates proprietary therapeutics designed to harness and enhance the cancer killing abilities of a patient’s own natural killer cells, or NK cells. Once bound to an NK cell, our moieties are designed to enhance the NK cell, and precisely direct it to one or more specifically targeted proteins expressed on a specific type of cancer cell or virus infected cell, resulting in the targeted cell’s death. TriKE®s can be designed to target any number of tumor antigens on hematologic malignancies or solid tumors and do not require patient-specific customization.

Orange, California, United States

Management consulting and business advisory firm providing consulting services to privately-held and publicly traded companies. Currently serving as a management consultant/business advisor to (i) a manufacturer and distributor of hair products in global markets, (ii) a financial services company providing prepaid debit cards globally, (iii) an IIOT company developing hardware, software and algorithms that monitor, measure and predict conditions, and (iv) an entertainment and media production company, distributor of premium short-form video for businesses and consumers. Previously served as a management consultant/business advisor to a NASDAQ company manufacturer, designer and distributor of hand tools and accessories for the professional and home improvement building and construction industries; NASDAQ bio-technology company with fully integrated commercial and drug development operations; an OTCBB company engaged in mortgage banking and brokerage business; an OTCBB company oil and gas producer; an OTCBB company engaged in electric motors and vehicles global technology, product development and production company focused on rugged electric vehicles and related technologies; a privately-held retailer of Sprint wireless with 75 retail locations in eight states in US; an OTCBB company marketer and distributor of bio-degradable cleaning fluids used for parts/weapons cleaning machines worldwide; OTCBB financial services public company providing prepaid debit cards; and a privately-held cannabis harvesting and distribution company.

Lake Forest, California, United States

ToughBuilt Industries, Inc. with revenues of +$49M, designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes home improvement and construction products for the building industry in the US and internationally. The Company offers its products under the TOUGHBUILT brand name through various home improvement big box stores, professional outlets, e-commerce platforms, and direct marketing to construction companies and trade/wholesale outlets globally. Managed financial accounting and reporting, finance, legal and human resources functions. Responsible for banking and capital raise and listing the company on NASDAQ Small Capital Market, prepared and filed SEC compliance reports for the Initial Public Offering, established relationships with the independent auditors, investment bankers, securities and general counsel, private investors, stockholders, customers and vendors.• Successfully raised +$20M in capital funding through Initial Public Offering and Private Placements• Motivated, advanced and lead the accounting and finance departments to develop quarterly budgets and measure actual performance, developed processes/procedures necessary to assess liquidity and cash flows• Implemented cloud based ERP environment with Acumatica platform to manage inventory levels and minimized obsolete and excess inventory• Prepared company’s financial statements and responsible for accurate/timely filings and reporting to the SEC • Partnered with the CEO on strategic financial and operational issues, and provided recommendations based upon sound analysis and sustainable growth that increased retained assets and liquidity• Responsible for overseeing operational and financial strategy, infrastructure, planning, analysis and reporting• Responsible for banking, HR and legal functions (contracts, leases, other agreements) to safeguard assets

Orange County, California, United States

Management consulting and business advisory firm providing consulting services to privately-held and publicly traded companies. Served as management consultant/business advisor to a bio-technology and pharmaceutical company (listed on NASDAQ) with fully integrated commercial and drug development operations; to a manufacturer of rugged electric vehicles and technology company; to a privately-held retailer of Sprint wireless with 75 retail locations; to a marketing and distribution company of bio-degradable cleaning fluids used for parts/weapons cleaning globally; and to a privately-held cannabis harvesting and distribution company.

Irvine, California

A full service financial media public company listed on OTCBB exchange with revenues over $7M focused on developing tools and applications that enable retail investors to collaborate directly with publicly traded companies. Responsibilities included raising capital, budgeting and forecasting, financial planning and analysis, corporate governance and SEC compliance, coordinate with outside counsels, independent auditors, shareholders and potential investors and analysts, investor relations and all general accounting functions. • Raised $8M in capital fundings through Private Placements from US and European retail investors for developing new media products and services• Saved over $1.5M by spearheading corporate restructuring during current economic crisis and successfully negotiated settlements with landlords and vendors• Saved over $2M by organizing and implementing a 35% reduction in workforce without disturbing continuity of operations while keeping the morale and motivation of employees at the highest level• Minimized executive attrition in down economy by implementing stock option plans to incentivise key management employees

Orange, California

An international telecom operator and enabler/systems integrator to multi-media industry in United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East with revenues over $47M listed on AMEX. The company provides traditional telecom, voice over internet protocol, media streaming services and distribution services, including billing and collection primarily to the business-to-business community within the global telecommunications market.Responsibilities included capital raising, preparation and filings of all SEC compliance reports, corporate governance, maintaining compliance of internal controls and financial reporting of foreign subsidiaries.• Responsible for publicly listing the company initially on OTC Bulletin Board through a reverse merger• Negotiated and raised in excess of $14M in debt/equity financing with a European investment fund manager for acquisitions, development of new products and working capital• Successfully negotiated and completed acquisitions of four operating entities in Europe and China for a total acquisition cost of over $20M• Coordinated with independent auditors and attorneys for corporate governance, completion of mergers and acquisition transactions, compliance and corporate reporting • Streamlined internal controls and reporting of foreign subsidiaries in accordance with US GAAP rules

Los Angeles, California

An investment holding and development enterprise with $11M in revenues, that built a broad network of Internet, media, and telecommunications companies in China, Singapore and Hong Kong in partnership with leading Chinese entrepreneurs and government sponsored entities. Responsible for all aspects of financial management, corporate governance and SEC reporting, fund raising and human resources functions. Key contributions and accomplishments included:• Successfully raised cash funds over $10M from accredited investors through debt/equity instruments for acquisitions in China and Hong Kong• Completed spin-off of a majority-owned subsidiary into a public entity through reverse merger • Responsible for completing fourteen (14) acquisitions of entities in China and Hong Kong• Streamlined internal controls and financial reporting of foreign subsidiaries and consolidated their financial results in accordance with US GAAP rules

Huntington Beach, California

A privately-held manufacturer and distributor of upscale residential and commercial ranges and cook-tops, outdoor barbecues and patio heaters, with annual revenues of $60M.Provided leadership, direction and built professional infrastructure to turnaround and streamline the company's finances and operations including production, financial reporting, planning and analysis, developing overall capital planning and financial strategies, accounting systems integration, cost accounting, banking and corporate secretarial functions.• Successfully negotiated a $14M asset based bank revolving credit/term loan financing with no personal guarantees by the shareholders• Reversed consistent annual losses to profits by developing and implementing aggressive cost cutting programs in all operating areas and improved financial reporting systems • Reduced overall operating costs by more than $2.8M by negotiating significant reductions in core materials cost with major suppliers • Successfully implemented ESOP tax strategy that resulted in tax savings in excess of $4.5M over four years • Established Human Resources department and implemented a 401(k) Plan for employees

Irvine, California

A high-tech telecommunications software development public company with revenues of $12M that designed, developed and marketed, computer systems for communications and information processing applications for multimedia messaging to wireless and wire-line telecommunications network operators, law enforcement and intelligence agencies, hospitals, cellular companies and major corporate messaging centers.Responsible for all phases of financial management, administration and SEC compliance and reporting. • Designed and implemented policies and procedures to reduce aging of receivables to 46 days from 165 days over 12-months. Collected over $1.3M of receivables that were previously written-off as bad debts • Developed and implemented service agreements for hardware maintenance and software licensing and support to ensure recurring income and maintaining development of software enhancements and new applications• Received recognition from the Board of Directors for implementing accounting systems integration, establishing cost accounting system, improving operations and reducing operating costs • Negotiated savings of $1.8M in sales tax liabilities to various states

Costa Mesa, California

Member of Emerging Business Services Group, servicing clients ranging from start-up operations to publicly held companies with annual revenues of over $300 million.Primary industries served included manufacturing, education, wholesale/retail distribution, real estate and software development. Supervised, directed and reviewed audit field work and related reporting. Reviewed SEC filings including Initial and Secondary Public Offerings.

Houston, Texas

Performed, supervised and directed financial and operational audits of nine manufacturing facilities in the Southwest Region. Reviewed internal accounting controls, operating procedures and actual practices and recommended steps to promote maximum operating efficiency and safeguard company assets. Conducted formal audit reviews and reported findings to corporate management.

Houston, Texas

An international public accounting firm.Employed from January 1980 to April 1982, and from July 1985 to August 1987.Supervised variety of audit engagements predominantly in oil and gas, manufacturing, health-care, financial services and construction industries. Planned and developed audit programs and strategies to evaluate accounting procedures and internal controls.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Beta Alpha Psi

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.) With Honors

Certified Public Account - California

Activities and Societies: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants California Society of Certified Public Accountants Global.