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As Partner of Pipeline Pet Products, a two year old start-up company, I am part of the company's executive management team and have wide ranging responsibilities in positioning the company for strategic growth: ► Identify cost-effective manufacturing partners and vet potential partners.► Cultivate new investors and keep existing investors apprised of the company's growth and progress.► Negotiate with distributors and coordinate point of sale logistics. ► Participate in… Show more As Partner of Pipeline Pet Products, a two year old start-up company, I am part of the company's executive management team and have wide ranging responsibilities in positioning the company for strategic growth: ► Identify cost-effective manufacturing partners and vet potential partners.► Cultivate new investors and keep existing investors apprised of the company's growth and progress.► Negotiate with distributors and coordinate point of sale logistics. ► Participate in pitch meetings with the management team.ABOUT THE COMPANYPipeline Pet Products bridges the gap in the pet food space between premium healthy ingredients and affordable prices. Our goal is to increase the quality of pet treats by researching and developing the purest, healthiest, and most beneficial ingredients (including three types of omega-3 fatty acids). Our proprietary patent for exclusive ingraining technology will enable us to fulfill the future needs of the modern pet. Our pet products are available at Walmart-Canada, BarkBox (one of the largest subscription programs in the US) and soon at one of the largest online marketplaces. Additionally, we recently signed contracts to export to Asia and South America. www.pipelinepetproducts.com Show less

Managed two regions during an eight-month period, including two Flag Ship Offices; previous 2-3 years had 15-20 direct reports. Managed high net worth clients with a portfolio of loans, deposits, and brokerage accounts. Tracked and consistently achieved quarterly and annual performance goals. Interacted with senior management on strategy development and involved in restructuring of the bank and in succession planning.► Managed and implemented change strategy which focused on disbursing… Show more Managed two regions during an eight-month period, including two Flag Ship Offices; previous 2-3 years had 15-20 direct reports. Managed high net worth clients with a portfolio of loans, deposits, and brokerage accounts. Tracked and consistently achieved quarterly and annual performance goals. Interacted with senior management on strategy development and involved in restructuring of the bank and in succession planning.► Managed and implemented change strategy which focused on disbursing private bankers into the branches with high net worth clients. Educated and coached branch leadership to focus on the full spectrum of products instead of only loans and deposits.► Assisted the region to become compliant with new regulations, e.g., Bank Secrecy, Know Your Client.► Screened and hired new talent and integrated them into senior legacy private bankers. ► Actively implemented new Private Banker strategy placing Private Bankers in key Retail Branches which resulted in better analytics and reporting, and ultimately improved performance management.► Led high performing professional sales team in selling of banking products, investments, insurance, brokerage and trust services. Since 2007 consistently ranked 1st as top performing region. ► Facilitated high level relationships with internal partners, serving as a coach and facilitator. Show less

Led Business and Commercial Banking; had 2 direct reports. Successfully built and retained relationships with mid-size companies and business owners. Maintained quarterly and annual performance goals. Negotiated and satisfied clients’ needs using solution based selling to sell bank’s products and services.

Directed credit administration, operations, accounting, human resources, MIS and private banking. Managed staff of 25.► Planned and executed transfer of branch functions to New York to streamline work flow efficiency and reduce head count by 50%