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Brentwood, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Leverage expertise in strategy and business development to unlock growth for companies. Craft financial plans, tackle legacy challenges, and identify new business opportunities. Advise private equity firms on high-potential investments. Design financial models and organizational structures for growth initiatives. Facilitate internal startup ventures, focusing on consumer tech, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies.Key Achievements:• Crafted a five-year strategic plan for a $400M hi-tech manufacturer, addressing critical product strategy challenges. • Conceptualized a start-up plan for a new business entity within a $13B public company, introducing innovative consumer technology, new product lines, and pricing strategies.• Outlined a three-year strategic plan for a $1B healthcare organization, outlining growth initiatives and financial projections.

Greater Boston Area

Empowered family-owned businesses through generational transitions. Bridged generational divides while crafting strategic turnarounds. Integrated e-commerce, product development, and marketing to revitalize business models. Facilitated family-aligned decision-making for sustainable growth and harmony. Provided expert guidance on governance structures and family charters for enduring legacies.Key Achievements:• Crafted strategic turnaround initiative for the 2nd generation family-owned business by implementing cutting-edge e-commerce and marketing techniques to revitalize consumer engagement. • Developed CEO succession strategy for the 4th generation family enterprise, ensuring smooth leadership transition and paving the way for future expansion. • Guided the creation of family governance protocols to safeguard family principles and business continuity for future generations.

Cincinnati,Oh

Key Achievements:• Advised CEO on optimizing family-owned business strategies in the fast-casual dining industry, focusing on enhancing marketing and franchising tactics as an Advisory Board member.• Spearheaded CEO in achieving successful acquisition of additional Tom+Chee restaurants.

Cincinnati, Oh

Key Achievements:• Spearheaded family e-commerce business specializing in tennis as Advisory Board member. • Orchestrated successful 100% buyout of family co-owner. • Advised CEO on optimizing business outcomes via enhanced marketing and organizational effectiveness. • Mentored CEO in the seamless sale to a strategic buyer.

Cincinnati Oh

Key Achievements:• Oversaw a portfolio of three brands (Pearle Vision, Target Optical, and Sears Optical) generating $950 million in revenue. • Directly reported to Luxottica CEO and managed the Canadian operations. Led a team of 4500+ employees. • Contributed as a member of the 5-person Executive Council in charge of managing Luxottica Retail. Part of strategic planning, financial planning, capital allocation, and talent development initiatives. • Achieved a 10% increase in total sales and expanded profit margin by over 100 basis points in two years.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Key Achievements:• Led the Pearle Vision business, overseeing $450 million in system-wide revenue, 650 stores, and 1300+ employees. • Transformed the business strategy from corporate store ownership to a successful model focused on franchising. • Pioneered the expansion into the Canadian market through strategic franchising initiatives, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Led Luxottica Retail's marketing for a decade, overseeing national & local campaigns across advertising, media, digital, and customer retention. Managed a $200M+ budget, 50+ marketing associates, and multiple agencies. Integrated marketing for Ray-Ban, Oakley, Sunglass Hut, and other acquisitions. Developed comprehensive marketing plans and national ad campaigns. Grew the contact lens e-commerce business significantly. Selected key media and advertising partners.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Chicago, Il

Typically worked with large companies to develop growth strategies, cost restructuring plans, and improved organization effectiveness. Worked across various industries including consumer packaged goods, food & beverage, commercial printing, and animal health care. Projects required understanding complex issues that the existing management team was unable to overcome. Then developing and communicating a comprehensive action plan for improvement.

Cincinnati, Oh

Gained marketing experience in the laundry and food categories. Brand Manager of Pringles, responsible for national launch of Pringles line-extension. Led project from concept development, product testing, pre-market testing, and national expansion.Part of new product development team on Tide. Tested a new combination product of detergent+bleach+fabric softener.