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Boston, Massachusetts, Us

Ai powered software platform backed by over $40M of venture capital (led by Raptor Group). Recruited by the Board to build and execute on a GTM transformation to drive a new vertical model towards scaling the company for growth and exit.

As the founder of Katama Consulting Group, a boutique Talent Management / Leadership & Sales / Marketing firm - I lead the growth and execution of the company as an industry expert. Our world-class team of industry consultants partner with clients to help them execute on their Talent / Learning / Leadership programs and Sales / Marketing Growth strategies.

Boston, Ma, Us

Recipi helps rental businesses launch and grow. With over 15 years in the rental business and over a decade in digital marketing, the Recipi team understands how to succeed in the event rental industry.Whether you are looking to start a new rental business or grow your existing rental business we can help. We have launched new rental businesses across the US and help dozens of established rental companies compete and grow with digital marketing.

American Fork, Ut, Us

After the acquisition of CoreAxis by eLearning Brothers (ELB) I was asked to serve as Chief Growth Officer (Head of Revenue Acquisition) to build a cohesive GTM for the PE firm's overall vision & integration of their 7 acquisitions. As part of the Founding Leadership Team, I worked closely with the CEO and Board to grow and sustain revenue in the firms top 25 clients.

As Founder & CEO built human capital management business focused on learning & development, leadership, talent management and creative staffing solutions. Company grew 13 straight years and secured long term partnerships with customers such as BankofAmerica, Fidelity Investments, Amazon, Dell/EMC, ThermoFisher Scientific, Takeda, META, Nike, StateFarm, Netflix, P&G, OmniCom (OMD), Liberty Mutual, Walmart, Accenture, Pfizer, eBay, Visa, Raising Canes, Unifirst, CVS.Sold the company at an 8-figure valuation (exit) to a PE backed firm in April 2022 (ELB Learning) Some of our top engagements included:Business Transformation & Development | Training & Development | eLearning & Instructional Design | Sales & Marketing Strategies | Learning Strategy | Talent Management | Innovation Design | Organizational Design & Change | Immersive Technologies | Workforce Planning | Executive Coaching | Learning Technology selection & Implementation | Employee Management Solutions | Web, Classroom, Mobile & Virtual Learning

Neuilly-Sur-Seine, Fr

Global Advisory Practice focused on helping organizations anticipate and manage the impact of enterprise-wide change - - helping clients succeed in executing on their growth strategy advising their leadership across the areas of human capital, operations, finance, M&A, organizational strategy, and risk management to moving organizations toward sustainable changeRegional Practice Leader –Advisory People & Change – Talent Management & Organizational EffectivenessDrive client relationship management activities for global accounts in Financial Service and Healthcare Sectors. Sell and manage engagements to clients while leading team of 45 consultants in region. Projects drive performance, growth, talent development, and organization transformation for strategic leaders of business units.• Top revenue producer, relationship manager, and thought leader of talent management, HR Strategy, Leadership & Development, and business optimization projects for fortune 200 clients• Specialize in developing G-T-M processes for the generation of new, valued ideas and solutions for clients; then leveraging management consulting skills to achieve business goals and results• Lead crisis management team during takeover of software analytics company while coaching and mentoring the CEO and The Board of the parent company during the process• Manage team of 45 + consultants across market teams overseeing the quality delivery, business development, while achieving client goals as trusted business advisor. Team revenue of $50M.• National Leader of IFRS training strategy and plan for US firm contributing to distinctive position in client engagements and market leadership position • Designed service delivery model transforming HR’s role as strategic business partner.• Created innovative leadership development model defining how leaders must change to meet the future.

Business leader responsible for strategic planning, including business plan & sales strategy development for Lattice Partner IP and World Class methodologies Advising new businesses on go-to-market strategy and positioning to scale current software applications and tools into Fortune 1000 Global companies.Lead Software Group's product development and growth plan for bringing industry leading HR, OD, Leadership, Training, and Coaching tools to market.

London, Gb

Regional Market Sales Leader responsible for new business development activities, managing company’s core HR Consulting Practice within multi-national Advisory and HR consulting firm with market revenues exceeding $275 Million. Scope of accountability included: new business development; market positioning; building strategic partnerships; building and maintaining client relationships, while managing organizational effectiveness and business process improvement, leadership and human performance.

Founded Independent consultancy delivering best practice strategies and programs in the area of HR Consulting, BPO and partnership / channel marketing. High growth business focused on building development/sales/marketing/distribution strategies in business services market. Sold tech enabled software, talent strategy, outsourcing programs, and custom programs to enterprise firms such as: Fidelity Investments, Thomson Reuters, Fleet Bank, Oracle, Dell. Representative projects include:· Engaged in planning & building Financial Service practice within industry leading learning KM Application Company with full P&L and management responsibility. Project included deal structuring around outsourcing technology and process, driving ROI to companies by up to 25%.· Managed multiple training & learning development projects for large, Boston-based Asset Manager and HRO Outsourcer. Providing strategic guidance to senior management on delivery strategy and performance tracking for these highly visible initiatives. Helped build and validate HR outsourcing process for learning and development, while embedding new technologies into HRO Service offering.

Founded HR consulting, learning and human performance Integration Company that provided outsourced solutions to global 2000 companies. Leading growth to over 100 employees and consultants and growing over 100% per year.Sold company to a pre-IPO software company in December 1999 at an 8 figure valuation (exit)Developed and executed strategic and operational plan, built and developed the management team, led the company's alliance and partnership strategies, and directed financial activities with no outside funding. Created and incubated spin-off company and set up structure for outside funding. Developed business plan for Training Outsourcing business; closed a multi-year, multi-million dollar deal & successfully spun off new training outsourcing business with Financial Services company as key client. Grew base of Fortune 500 clients to over 400 clients. Partial customer list included: Dell, IBM, MetLife, Fidelity Investments, JPMorganChase, John Hancock, Manulife Financial, Compaq Computer Corporation, NASA, BCBS, Lucent Technologies, Sprint, Gillette, Reebok, EMC.