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Spring, Tx, Us

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

My sole proprietorship has consulting engagements in the arts, education, entertainment, hospitality and senior housing sectors.ATACTAarts deals in fine art, lithography, sports memorabilia, and other collectibles.First Street Tutors engages in tutoring and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students taking courses (among others) in Macroeconomics, Strategic Management, Microsoft Office, Advanced Microsoft Excel, Advanced Powerpoint, Quantitative Literacy, Business Ethics, and Marketing Strategy. Student institutions include Auburn University, Boston University, Brown University, The University of Colorado-Boulder, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, George Mason University, NYU, Tufts and York University. For high school students I tutor International Baccalaureate Economics.In the entertainment sector, I helped form Thought Culture Productions, a full-service digital production company, recruiting the initial team including a world-renowned A&R executive. In the hospitality sector, I launched and branded a Texas client's event venue business, exceeding expectations for event bookings. Created social media presence and shot and produced promotional videos.Manages business office functions including payroll, bookkeeping, AP/AR, customer accounts, collections, human resources, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and risk management.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

• Manage acquisitions of original works, paintings, sculpture, and more, ensuring a decent return on investments.• Develop relationships with artists and collectors to expand the art dealership's network.• Implement marketing strategies to promote a wide range of art and collectibles, increasing sales and brand visibility.

Austin, Texas, United States

• Produced multiple releases since 2023, including film scores for Mommy XXX (2009) & In the Land of Fireworks (2010).• Created party music for the Playboy Mansion in 2013, showcasing versatility in music production.• Developed videos and art deals, demonstrating a diverse skill set in the entertainment industry.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Acquired 3 underperforming assisted living facilities in 2002, with combined annual revenue and EBITDA of $3.2 million and $788,000 respectively.Between 2002 – 2015, through re-branding, development of new units, and operational efficiencies, turned around the acquired assets then developed and built 3 more larger projects, increasing company revenue from $3.2 million to $20 million, EBITDA from $788,000 to $11 million, achieving 35-40% cash-on-cash returns on total assets that grew to $100 million.Successfully rebranded a unique concept in senior care that resulted in rapid fill up and market distinction as the “Best in Service” in our markets. Developed and built new assisted living facilities in the Dallas, Austin and Houston, Texas markets.Developed an advertising and branding campaign that significantly increased Internet-generated leads which lead to move-ins, higher revenue and higher EBITDA.Managed and administered corporate office functions including strategic management, marketing, sales, customer accounts, human resources, employee benefits, risk management, and AP/AR.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Now reporting to Centex’s CEO, Larry Hirsch, I was given P&L responsibility for the company’s senior housing division.Recruited and assembled the operational and marketing leadership team for CSSC.Conducted market feasibility studies, selected markets and land for development, and branded a unique concept in Alzheimer’s/Memory Care assisted living in the Texas marketplace.Involved in all aspects of four assisted living facilities in Minnesota and Texas.Functions included market feasibility analysis, site selection, acquisition and development, facility design and construction, marketing and operations.Additional duties included strategic planning and communication with the Centex Corporation board of directors.Managed a team of approximately 80 employees.While pre-developing two Oklahoma AL/MC facilities, lobbied for and participated in hearings to form new state regulations for assisted living, leading to the 1997 Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act, ultimately providing strategic advantages for Centex to operate its assisted living concept in the State.Although impacted by the large overhead of a public company, and the reporting responsibilities that came along with that, the facilities eventually reached a high level of operational and financial performance, consistent with returns in the top 5% of the senior housing sector.

Dallas, Texas, United States

During the period I arrived, Fortune 500 company Centex Corporation was ranked number one among single-family home builders in the United States and was the largest originator of single-family home mortgages.Over the next 11 years, I received an education that you cannot buy.Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, assisted him in finding new business opportunities for the company.Studied and analyzed multiple strategic opportunities for the company both at least tertiarily related but all set to gain from the aging demographics of the US.Created, event planned, and managed think tanks for cross-divisional executive leadership.Efforts led to the creation of four additional business units, including Centex HomeTeam Pest Defense and Centex Senior Services Corporation (CSSC), a senior living company.HomeTeam Pest Defense ranked as the 4th largest company in the industry by 2008.

Norman, Oklahoma, United States

• Managed sales of music, books, and magazines at Waldenbooks Bookstore in Norman, Oklahoma, achieving high sales volume.• Fine-tuned knowledge of literature and provided excellent customer service to enhance the shopping experience.• Developed strong communication and organizational skills while working in a fast-paced retail environment.

Norman, Oklahoma, United States

• Managed inventory of classical music, jazz, New Age, and soundtrack music at Sound Warehouse.• Successfully recommended and stocked high-demand items, boosting sales and customer satisfaction.• Implemented strategic pricing strategies to optimize profit margins and drive revenue growth.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Sourced and negotiated deals for classical music, jazz, soundtrack, and New Age music to increase sales and releases.• Managed inventory and maintained supplier relationships to offer customers a diverse music selection.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Utilized expert knowledge of classical music repertoire to drive high volume sales for selected releases.• Attracted interest from competing book and music sellers due to successful sales performance.

Bachelor Of Business Administration, Economics

Activities and Societies: Kappa Kappa Psi - Delta Chapter, Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, Freshman Wind Quintet, Piano Recital, French horn.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Exchange Student, Eu Economics