BUSINESS BUILDER Forward thinking C Level executive with an outstanding long-term record of rapid growth and profitability for early stage companies and turnaround situations for established businesses. Strong financial background and deep overall business sense, able to make robust decisions that create sustainable value. Expertise in creating financial/administrative infrastructure, forging strategic transactions / partnerships, and securing capital. Successful in tuning operations, including driving the use of metrics, to reach higher levels of efficiency. Visionary leader in developing strategy supported by plans which include measurable goals.As an avid networker with strong relationships, able to quickly expedite transactions and results. Easily establishes trust due to high level of integrity and openness in sharing appropriate information. Focus on listening to customers and engaging them in solutions that benefit all. Known for a pleasant personality, great manager of people, and keen ability to attract excellent people to the team. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Played an instrumental role in securing over $100M of capital for public and private companies• Led private equity-funded company that doubled shareholder value to $50M+ in 4 years• Managed IPO of Internet company and served as primary liaison with investment community• Delivered high levels of employee satisfaction through periods of ownership/management change.EXPERTISE: Capital Raising | Founder Transitions | Initial Public Offering | High Risk Ventures | Talent Management | Business Development | Strategic Partnerships | Acquisitions & Divestitures | Infrastructure | Employee Satisfaction | Operations Improvement