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Consulting services focused on strategy, operations, turnarounds, business development, business process reengineering, reorganization, resource optimization, change management, supply chain, strategic sourcing, and interim leadership-Current clients include The Business Council of Fairfield County, Connecticut Supplier Connection, MHR Development, Eaton & Van Winkle, Winfield Street Food Concepts-Additional clients include Day & Zimmerman, Diamond Management and Technology Consultants, a financial services technology startup, a real estate development company, and food and beverage industry start-ups

East Hartford, Connecticut, Us

Providing advisory services to entrepreneurs from the ideation stage through funding.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Us

• First professional hire by private equity firm after investment in Jersey Jack Pinball, a late-stage start-up in a turn-around, that designs and manufactures innovative, high-end pinball machines for business and home customers• Responsibilities included COO, supply chain and vendor management, manufacturing, and general management• Designed and implemented policies and procedures for strategic sourcing, purchasing, production, inventory management, accounts payable, service and sales• Achieved highest weekly and monthly production levels in the company’s five-year history• Improved on-time delivery by suppliers to over 95%, from less than 50% by replacing poor-performing vendors, and negotiating with all vendors• Led NetSuite ERP and eCommerce implementation; recognized by NetSuite, at SuiteWorld 2016, as one of the most successful implementations to-date

• Built hospitality company and grew annual revenue to more than $4MM• Developed concepts, business plan and design for Strada 18 apizza e vino, an artisanal Italian restaurant and wine bar launched in April, 2006• Secured $650K in financing, including first ever loan to restaurant by major regional bank• Started corporate catering program and acquired numerous clients, including top hedge fund, media companies and pharmaceutical firms• Following the success of Strada 18, launched Boulevard 18 Bistro & Wine Bar, in February, 2012• Responsible for budget, administration, contract negotiation, infrastructure and day-to-day operations• Recruit, hire and direct staff of over 60 employees, including training and mentoring mangers• Develop and implement marketing and public relations strategies for both restaurants• The two restaurants have received numerous awards and top ratings and reviews, including Boulevard 18 being the highest rated restaurant in New Canaan on Trip Advisor, Google+ and Open Table and one of the best French restaurant in Connecticut Magazine in 2013 and Strada 18 named one of the 1000 Best Italian Restaurants in the United States by Zagat in 2008

New York, Ny, Us

• Led revenue increases of 10-15% annually• Developed and implemented growth strategies, including planning and opening satellite locations• Responsible for full-time professional staff of 40 therapists, and more than 200 independent contractors• Hired and directed administrative staff of 12• Led systems modernization program, including hiring and managing senior IT resources• Directed day-to-day operations and administration• Designed and implemented audit procedures and managed audit process with state agencies• Managed all facilities; including securing leases for and build-out of regional satellite offices

• Led Exchange Solutions business unit start-up• Closed first ever comprehensive regulatory systems and services outsourcing agreement, which generated nearly $3MM revenue in 1st year and was projected to reach $6MM in 2nd year• Recruited and trained staff of 7, senior sales, account management, marketing and research professionals• Member of NASD Senior Management Team

• Developed new accounts and distribution channels creating $2.5MM annual revenue stream with banking and retail clients• Wrote strategic business plan, created complex pricing models and developed value propositions• Launched 2nd generation product with bundled, outsourced services• Redesigned client processes and integrated with InnoVentry• Managed C-level relationships• Member Senior Management Team

Global, Us

Sold and managed business process reengineering, operations strategy, supply chain and strategic sourcing projects for Fortune/Global 500 clients and other large companies in refining, manufacturing, government and retail sectors included Tosco, Fletcher Challenge, Koch, Saks, U.S. Army LOGMOD and USPS• Closed, designed and implemented $4MM strategic sourcing and BPR project• Delivered cost reduction of $75MM within 18 months and reversed 4-years of negative cash flow• Created $50MM+ in annual savings and improved productivity from 14% to 70%• Sold $500K consulting contract; generated $12MM to $30MM annual cost and opportunity savings• Won $680MM project; led cross functional, cross-company team and developed methodologyLaunched Global Supply Chain Solutions Practice for CSC Consulting• Managed business development and sales process• Developed practice information infrastructure and cross-division coordination• Organized and presented first ever CSC Global Supply Chain Conferences in 1998 and 1999, held in Chicago, Paris, Brussels and San Francisco

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration, Management Of Organizations

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business Administration

Regents Diploma, General