TechnoVax is a biotechnology company based in Westchester County (New York) and specializing in vaccine development. The company aims to begin clinical trials within the next 18 months. The company uses its unique and innovative Virus-Like Particle (VLP) technology to produce mass market vaccines for infectious diseases such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), para-influenza virus (PIV) and other diseases such as HIV and cancer.Pre-clinical tests have demonstrated… Show more TechnoVax is a biotechnology company based in Westchester County (New York) and specializing in vaccine development. The company aims to begin clinical trials within the next 18 months. The company uses its unique and innovative Virus-Like Particle (VLP) technology to produce mass market vaccines for infectious diseases such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), para-influenza virus (PIV) and other diseases such as HIV and cancer.Pre-clinical tests have demonstrated complete efficacy against several flu viruses. TechnoVax's technology offers important advantages over current production methods such as faster development and scale-up manufacturing, cell-based production of greater safety and capacity, and ability to quickly respond to emerging new viruses while reducing time and cost. TechnoVax’s aims to address public health concerns; by increasing availability, while decreasing costs, of influenza vaccines. For more information, please visit: www.technovax.com. Show less

The Business Advisory Group is a young boutique consulting firm dedicated to the ideals of providing the highest quality, value added services available to a wide range of industries. The Group maintains a special focus on small to medium sized companies at various stages of development, both public and private.The Business Advisory Group core competencies are in Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Strategy.

Leadership role in business development, trade-marketing, and revenue generation. Established key partnerships, generated strategic plans , implemented account development. Created innovative trade-marketing programs focusing on consumers, retail and, wholesale. Inspired, motivated and empowered an organization of 65 employees to perform at their best. Administered a $12M budget.

Drove integration of U.S. operations into JTI global organization. Implemented new corporate and local initiatives (i.e. SAP/ERP, SFA, Sales Reporting). Led staff of 8 encompassing IT, Customer Services, Logistics, and Sales functions. Administared $22M budget and P&L for the Sales organization.Revenue Growth:

Steered and supervised M&A projects from their initial phase through implementation. Acted as key negotiator with third parties at senior executive level. Identified potential partners, prepared offer memorandum, presented to buyers, carried out due diligence, and closed deals. Constantly exceeded expectations.

NCC, Nouvelle Compagnie de Conseil, was a small boutique consulting firm based in Lausanne, Switzerland with offices in main Swiss cities and Paris, France. Main activities were Business Process Reengineering projects and implementation of Groupware solutions. In 1998, NCC’s activities and operations were acquired and integrated by PriceWaterhouseCoopers Switzerland.Co-launched Securicard, a start-up company active in the blocking of credit cards, which was subsequently acquired by… Show more NCC, Nouvelle Compagnie de Conseil, was a small boutique consulting firm based in Lausanne, Switzerland with offices in main Swiss cities and Paris, France. Main activities were Business Process Reengineering projects and implementation of Groupware solutions. In 1998, NCC’s activities and operations were acquired and integrated by PriceWaterhouseCoopers Switzerland.Co-launched Securicard, a start-up company active in the blocking of credit cards, which was subsequently acquired by Eurocard Switzerland. Identified organizational problems and developed Lotus Notes solutions for the local State Tax administration. Lectured on Business Process Reengineering and Groupware Applications at the Institute of Management and Development (IMD) and at the Graduate School of Engineering (EIL) in Lausanne, Switzerland. Show less

Teaching undergrade students in the field of IT and Hotel systems.

Responsible for the management of the Swiss restaurant, Lounge Bar and Room Service at the Lafayette Swissotel in Boston.