Operating a Private Equity Investment in MSO/Telco and Propane (GasStop)Safety equipment manufacturing/reseller segment

Scaled, Optimized, and spun off a Private Equity Investment in the Utilities equipment manufacturing/distribution segment

Competitive Strategy consulting services. We executed successful engagements with senior leadership teams of Fortune 100 and 1000 companies. • Enterprise strategic planning, Board Presentations, Execution, Executive coaching • Brand Competitive positioning • Competitive war gaming/scenario planning

Responsible for the International Customer Insights and Competitive Strategies teams, providing Market Insights and Strategies to the global operations of BBY. • Developed an award winning global Competitive Intelligence capability for the enterprise, delivering critical market intelligence and recommendations to the Board of Directors and Key leaders throughout the organization• Lead an International Customer Insights Unit, primarily supporting operations in China, Mexico, Europe• Led senior leaders through 4 Competitive Strategy cross-functional initiatives that have developed and executed winning strategies to compete with major competitors. • Helped develop and execute the competitive pricing capability for the enterprise. .

Developed the retail operations capability for the Best Buy Entertainment Business unit, led a market development pilot across the Eastern US, developed a Customer Centricity store labs program, and led a series of critical enterprise initiatives.

Responsible for the profitability of retail regions, producing revenues of $300-$715m, with approx. 1,500=2,000 staff each-Executed a turnaround of a bottom performing market to an award winning team with Net Operating Profit that was in the top 5% of the company (Operational and Profit scorecards).-Led the successful grand opening of the NJ/lower NY markets-the largest in the BBY system-Results came with a clear focus on people recruitment, development, enablement, constant leadership development, coaching and inspection of Standard Operating Practices, a high level of focus on product knowledge and selling skills, and a differentiated work environment.• In the turnaround: successfully implemented value proposition elements to connect with specific segments of customer base producing 22% comparable sales increase• In the turnaround: reduced shrink from 0.49% to 0.25% by improving operational execution, asset protection, and highly engaged teams• In the NJ/NY GO: Reduced turnover from 128% to 77% within 12 months by focusing on the engagement of the leaders, the employee experience and training within the first 90 days • In the NJ/NY GO: Hit proforma profitability targets a full year before plan• For both: executed a superior performance management rhythm that developed talent for other districts and markets and was designated DM Coach (peer lead)

Strategic, tactical, and P&L responsibility for the Florida Market of this Ohio based retailer, reporting to the CEO.

Responsible for the retail operations and profitability of the largest independent furniture retailer in Florida