AVMH Ventures, LLC is a private management company independently operating multiple Pet Supplies Plus® franchise retail stores located across the Southeast U.S.

• Manage operations, distribution, sales and administration for wholesale supply company• Grew company sales to over $2MM within the first 9 months• Conceive and manage innovative technology applications to connect customers, suppliers and logistics in an industry-disruptive new solution• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors• Hire, train and manage administrative, operations and sales personnel• Direct growth from launch to profitability across a diverse… Show more • Manage operations, distribution, sales and administration for wholesale supply company• Grew company sales to over $2MM within the first 9 months• Conceive and manage innovative technology applications to connect customers, suppliers and logistics in an industry-disruptive new solution• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors• Hire, train and manage administrative, operations and sales personnel• Direct growth from launch to profitability across a diverse geographic marketplace Show less

• Consulted business owners on new product development• Performed market research and analysis • Worked with national contractors to secure supplies and services • Developed and executed go-to-market strategies for brand name products• Managed international import process and pricing for retail goods

• Researched, developed and launched a new product brand nationally• Built sales from start to over $3MM annually within 1 year• Took a new product from launch to national retail distribution within 1 year• Built state-of-the-art manufacturing facility• Hired and trained all factory, field and administrative personnel• Presented products in national conventions, events and platforms

• Spearheaded a company combining new technologies and industry experts to identify and recover improper overpayments for health insurance claims• Secured $6MM in private funding • Built and ran a virtual company with 45 employees and hundreds of contractors working entirely remotely, avoiding fixed overhead costs equal to 28% of revenue• Secured exclusive major strategic partnerships (like Global Options and Mutual of Omaha) early in development establishing national credibility… Show more • Spearheaded a company combining new technologies and industry experts to identify and recover improper overpayments for health insurance claims• Secured $6MM in private funding • Built and ran a virtual company with 45 employees and hundreds of contractors working entirely remotely, avoiding fixed overhead costs equal to 28% of revenue• Secured exclusive major strategic partnerships (like Global Options and Mutual of Omaha) early in development establishing national credibility for this new service company and resulting in recurring sales with marquis, high-value corporate clients• Sold and serviced marquis national accounts like Norfolk Southern, Rolex and National Sprinkler Fitters Union• Patented new processes, Continuity of Care® a sophisticated software technology and process to identify services that although paid, were likely never provided Show less

Professor for University of Phoenix, a fully accredited university, teaching multiple sections of classes to undergraduate students for capstone courses required for graduation.

• Managed a P&L over $200MM annually in P&C and benefit insurance revenues• Provided compliance education, information and consult for more than 2,000 employers.• Unified cultures among several recently acquired sales and service offices located across the state• Demonstrated acumen with significant prospective client and business acquisitions who typically identified deep talent compliance consultation with much larger national brokerage firms, resulting in millions of dollars in… Show more • Managed a P&L over $200MM annually in P&C and benefit insurance revenues• Provided compliance education, information and consult for more than 2,000 employers.• Unified cultures among several recently acquired sales and service offices located across the state• Demonstrated acumen with significant prospective client and business acquisitions who typically identified deep talent compliance consultation with much larger national brokerage firms, resulting in millions of dollars in recurring revenue added• Resolved internal and external client conflicts between the firm and clients or vendors, the client and their employees or the client and government regulatory agencies resulting in win-win outcomes -- saving business relationships, restoring operational integrity and avoiding penalties and fees• Implemented automated, remotely-accessible compliance information database dramatically increasing accessibility, speed and accuracy of complex compliance answers for management, producers and account managers in 18 separate offices• Renegotiated product and service vendor contracts and billing to reduce costs or increase profit margins by 20% on average• Researched, documented and presented to the Board especially complex profitability measurements and matrices for all offices requiring complex analysis on many platforms and collaboration with several individuals in 17 remote office locations Show less

• Built company operations and performance in 12 months from 15 to 150 employees, hiring pharmacists, technicians, software developers, sales teams, office administrators, delivery drivers, an HR Manager, Controller, CFO, and others.• Expanded facilities from 1 to 6 dispensing pharmacies in multiple states in the U.S. including real estate negotiations, contracting, build out, equipment and inventory supply, personnel hiring and training, and operational oversight.• Increased drug sales… Show more • Built company operations and performance in 12 months from 15 to 150 employees, hiring pharmacists, technicians, software developers, sales teams, office administrators, delivery drivers, an HR Manager, Controller, CFO, and others.• Expanded facilities from 1 to 6 dispensing pharmacies in multiple states in the U.S. including real estate negotiations, contracting, build out, equipment and inventory supply, personnel hiring and training, and operational oversight.• Increased drug sales revenue from $1MM to $21MM.• Negotiated through complex strategic discussions with competing suppliers in a new contract arrangement resulting in dramatic doubling of gross profit margin from 20% to 40% on wholesale pharmaceutical purchases.• Successfully resolved trademark violations cross claims in favor of company. Show less

• Spearheaded 76%+ revenue growth year-over-year as a stand-alone firm 4 years in a row through selective expansion of services for existing clients as well as aggressive marketing through the “Dodge Viper Experience” race car program, an introduction for high-net-worth individuals.• Effected significant client cost increases and service levels simultaneously, resulting in dramatic improvements in client satisfaction, by focusing on delivering services the client wants.• Built company… Show more • Spearheaded 76%+ revenue growth year-over-year as a stand-alone firm 4 years in a row through selective expansion of services for existing clients as well as aggressive marketing through the “Dodge Viper Experience” race car program, an introduction for high-net-worth individuals.• Effected significant client cost increases and service levels simultaneously, resulting in dramatic improvements in client satisfaction, by focusing on delivering services the client wants.• Built company internal department of an insurance broker to a fully independent financial services firm with 3 offices located across the state.• Supported and facilitated growth from $100k to $3MM in annual revenue. Show less

Co-founder, President and CEO for Pinnacle Priority Projects LLC, manufacturers of Kecci® brand fashion accessories. For several years the Kecci® Shanghai MommyBag was one of the most sought after and successfully selling maternity bags in the US selling at several major retailers (Dillards, Nordstrom, TJ Maxx, etc.); boutique resellers and via online and telephone sales.In 2003, Kecci® was the featured gift bag for the A-list parties of the Emmy's, Golden Globes, St. Jude's… Show more Co-founder, President and CEO for Pinnacle Priority Projects LLC, manufacturers of Kecci® brand fashion accessories. For several years the Kecci® Shanghai MommyBag was one of the most sought after and successfully selling maternity bags in the US selling at several major retailers (Dillards, Nordstrom, TJ Maxx, etc.); boutique resellers and via online and telephone sales.In 2003, Kecci® was the featured gift bag for the A-list parties of the Emmy's, Golden Globes, St. Jude's Benefit, Elton John AIDS benefit, Wallstreet benefit, and many others. Show less