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Decatur, Georgia, Us

Universal Broadband & Technology Services (UBTS) International is a global telecommunications infrastructure & digital platform company, formed with the sole purpose of enabling cost effective and affordable broadband internet with next generation digital and Wi-Fi solutions in unserved and underserved communities across Africa.

Columbus, Ohio, Us

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The Georgia Tech Center for International Business (CIBER), created in 1993, is one of the 15 national resource centers for excellence international business funded by the U.S. Department of Education.Our mission as a CIBER is to ensure the long-term international economic competitiveness of the United States through the support of research, business education initiatives, and corporate outreach activities.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

"Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope."​A not-for-profit, NGO, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. The Carter Center was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.

Agenda: 1. Grow International Investment Services to fund domestic and foreign projects 2. Rebrand signature Atlanta building as World Trade Center (in active conversations) 3. WTC Atlanta Academy: Global Market Entry Program (LAUNCHED 1/2021) 4. Launch International Trade & Investment Innovation Center that focuses on economically challenged markets around the world that can benefit from trade and investments from Georgia 5. Grow the WTC Atlanta Educational Foundation’s Endowment Fund to bring greater and more inclusive programming to the world 6. Expand Trade Services globally, especially with Africa, the Caribbean, and Central/South America (Rolling-out)The World Trade Center Atlanta promotes and facilitates international trade and investments, providing the access, programming, services, and commercial environment that bring executives, entrepreneurs, governments, NGOs, businesses and markets together.As a leading organization within the global network of 330+ strategically located World Trade Centers, the WTC Atlanta is well positioned as a gateway to a vibrant and formidable international business community across the region and around the world.The WTC Atlanta has also recently signed with MONEX, offering favorable foreign exchange rates and fees to member and non-member businesses and individuals with their foreign payment needs, and BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS, offering international expat relocation services to the global executive, with 10% commission discounts to members and non-members.

Leadership role providing P&L, corporate development, marketing, public relations, programing, partner investment, governance and compliance, and growth strategy expertise, developing the vision and strategy for building an international trade and investment ecosystem in Atlanta.• Keep your eyes on the Atlanta skyline!• Actively growing alliances with government trade organizations, bi-national and local chambers, businesses and executives.• Increasing focus on FinTech, Manufacturing and Agricultural industries.• Moderator for WTD 2019 Agribusiness "The Path to 2050!" • Active member on the World Trade Centers Association's Global Advisory Council on Agriculture.

• Key player in developing long-term vision and mission for the WTC Atlanta.• Driver of revising and shoring up legal governing documents, board commitments and compliance.World Trade Center Atlanta is one of over 330 World Trade Centers in more than 90 countries around the globe that cooperates harmoniously yet aggressively to support your business during expansion into new territories and cities anywhere in the world. Access the power of the World Trade Center Atlanta to unleash your global potential.Executive Leadership Team for World Trade Day 2018 (www.worldtradeday.com)May 4, 2018

Global growth and expansion strategy, M&A due diligence, operational excellence, turnaround, and asset performance improvement consulting (P&L). Projects in Manufacturing and Business Services: • Researched and analyzed technology adoption trends and gaps in the global agricultural machinery industry, identifying opportunities to turnaround dealership operations, sales and marketing performance. Presented findings and strategy roadmap to Chairman, CEO and Senior Vice President levels. • Worked with Private Equity investment group out of greater New York area. Performed aviation machinery focused market, strategy, operations and financial due diligence to leverage Private Equity funding to revive and turnaround manufacturing of iconic amphibious aircraft and lead new mid-market company as CEO, with full P&L responsibility; projected 5-yr revenues of ~$1b. Saved in excess of $40m in investments.• Subject matter expert resource for Private Equity investment group. Provide market insights and global growth opportunities for aviation product investments, launches and expansions.• Advised international consulting organization on long-term vision, business model and corporate development practice.• Managed capital expenditures and asset improvement processes to ensure quality and fiscal responsibility for high net worth community. Saved ~45% of annual budget; negotiated favorable settlement terms.Holistic approach and proprietary analysis of revenue and operational excellence (P&L) trends of companies seeking to improve margins, drive greater sales growth, and increase cash flow. Bridge finance, sales & marketing, operations and strategy functions to create cultures of excellence.

Leadership role managing capital expenditures and asset improvement processes to ensure quality and fiscal responsibility. • Saved ~45% of annual budget; negotiated favorable settlement terms.

West Valley City, Utah, Us

Drove $400m products division’s Order to Cash restructuring and execution strategy. Advised Senior Vice President on change management and enterprise excellence. Provided P&L insight and expertise to improve client’s business processes to align with their global business strategy and impact global sales growth. Responsible for driving and delivering program rollout in 40 countries.• Company sales increased 37%.• Products division sales increased 45%.• EBITDA increased 60%.

Worldwide, Oo

Leadership role developing change strategy and implementation plans for clients (Fortune 500 Vice President, Senior Vice President and CEO levels) seeking to increase sales growth and profits through product innovation (R&D), pricing and positioning, supply chain optimization, and corporate reorganizations, M&As and turnarounds. Led numerous cross-functional teams, providing P&L insight and expertise in sales, operational excellence, performance improvement, and go-to-market strategies.• ~$18.5m increased sales.• ~$28m NPV savings benefit for a leading manufacturing company.Client projects included: Manufacturing/Consumer Products • Ford • Nucor • Georgia Pacific (Koch Industries subsidiary) • Mohawk Industries • Cabot Corporation • SunPower • Nestle • Brown-Forman • Coca-ColaFinancial Services • American Express • Citi GroupTransportation • Denver Regional Transportation DistrictOil & Energy • HighMount Exploration and Production (Loews subsidiary) • SunPowerSolbourne: Principal – Strategy and Change: Manufacturing & Transportation (ACQUIRED BY DELOITTE)Worked with leadership teams (CEO and Vice Presidents) in US and Philippines. Advised on Oracle ERP usage and P&L business goals to implement excellence culture by optimizing operations, HR and finance shared services processes.

Directed executive teams to strategically launch innovative product lines, increase sales and lower costs. P&L advisor.• Reduced $1.3 million in fixed costs.• Increased 2-year total sales 25%, redesigning customer-centric performance metrics and models.• Drafted business plan and financials to launch a luxury consumer beverage venture (start-up CEO). • Developed strategic relationships to access high-level Chinese government and business CEOs to partner with venture launch.

Wall Street Technology Development FirmWorked directly with Chairman, CEO & President and CTO on strategy, business development and account management. Provided turnaround thought leadership on company P&L, solution design, branding issues, market offerings, sales organization and business focus to compete in the Tier 1 space. Developed online technology models to enable client sales growth strategies. Managed key accounts’ P&L. • Increased sales ~12%.

Toronto, On, Ca

Worked directly for partner (practice CEO). Managed practice operations with significant leadership responsibility: recruiting, staff development, budget, business development, change management. Marketing and excellence advisor to R&D teams in Silicon Valley. • Architected Fintech Customer Profitability solution to turnaround and improve client sales performances. Negotiated development and revenue sharing terms with SAP (Germany). Restored SAP-KPMG executive relationship.• Spearheaded $800 million Latin American market business development strategy.

Developed and executed strategy and budget for international product launch, featuring myself, Lou Marini, world renowned saxophone player from The Blues Brothers band, and Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin, 1995 Latin-American Dance Champions.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed staff, budget, contractors and P&L for center of excellence transformation and turnaround of sales performances in 3 global businesses.Operational Excellence and Turnaround Consultant: FinTech & Logistics (ACQUIRED BY CHASE)Worked with Vice President level and above seeking customized technology (Fintech) and lean performance improvement solutions, creating cultures focused on excellence at Chase Manhattan Bank, Chase Visa, Fleet Bank (Bank of America), UBS, UPS

New York, New York, Us

Leadership role in highly visible M&A turnaround integration of 2 global business units seeking to capitalize on synergies and emerging technologies. Restructured global operations and processes, significantly impacting P&L by saving millions in annual operating costs. Developed and executed M&A strategy and tactical plans. Reported directly to the Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President (business unit CEO). Directly responsible for Global Service Management across all regions.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, Operations, Strategy And Corporate Restructuring

Princeton In France

Ba, Economics, Political Science (International Relations: North-South And Sub-Saharan Africa Focus)