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Practical Business Solutions is a multi-disciplined consultancy utilizing more than 30 years of broad ranging experience to create growth for existing organizations and new business start-ups. Recent engagements include:Three month assignment to create business structure for a new European motorcycle dealership: - Set-up each department (Sales, Service, Parts, Accounting) - Specify and configure data management system- Recruit, qualify, and hire staff- Negotiate all vendor relationships- Manage OEM relationshipsSix month assignment to provide long-standing largest Long Island motorcycle dealership with total operations process review, performing General Manager role while implementing changes.Multiple small to mid-sized business engagements resulting in improved results with an emphasis on identifying and recruiting new staff, sales process overhaul, and marketing communications. Extended assignment at leading Mercedes-Benz dealership focusing on sales improvement and market penetration utilizing advanced electronic communications and data management.

Largest premium European motorcycle dealer in the eastern U.S., specializing in BMW and Ducati cycles. Winner of numerous national awards and consistently ranked in top 15% of U.S. dealers, number one in eastern U.S.Managed all aspects of daily operations, business development, and customer satisfaction while driving revenue growth of 25%-40% for each year since business inception. Recruited, trained, and developed all staff which resulted in an industry leading team.

One of the largest bearing companies in the U.S., providing a wide array of highly engineered products to a broad industrial and distribution market.Lead the strategic planning, business plan development, marketing, and sales support for this division generating annual revenue of $50 million. Successfully hired, trained and led Product Managers in their efforts to clearly define target accounts, develop communications programs, and create product line expansion.

World’s leading inventor and manufacturer of specialized bearing products for OEM and distribution markets with numerous U.S. and overseas facilities.Complete P&L responsibility for this manufacturing division employing sixty people and generating $18 million annual revenue. Accomplishments include:Led turnaround of business in 18 months from operating loss to 20% profit. Increased revenue 47% over a two year period.Developed new products that created $5 million in new annual revenue. Recruited, hired, and trained entire new sales force.