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California, United States

San Diego, Ca

Vertically integrated health and wellness company with revolutionary skincare products, esthetic equipment, and spa boutiques.Drove operating efficiencies in less than 3 months that saved $2M of operating expenses.Led investment and growth strategy acquiring industry's most advanced esthetics equipment business bundled with the development of a patent pending line of skincare products and retail SPAs resulting in transformative new growth and future profitability.Championed the staffing of a world class team across all support functions and operating divisions laying the foundation for exponential growth.

La Jolla, Ca

Global FinTech software organization.Acquired, revitalized and led 30-year old hedge-fund owned financial services software market intelligence company (SaaS model) providing real-time investment information. ✔ Closed data content contracts with major financial and investment institutions including: The Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Reuters, BBC, Moody's, Tribune Content and Forbes.✔ Scaled operating infrastructure, led IS engineering re-design and spearheaded branding/marketing campaign that drove 50% increase in operating profit FY16 to FY17. Executed investment position to strategic investors.

San Diego, Ca

Full-service, global resell and reverse logistics provider of office technology, medical devices, network and electronic sectors serving major banks, manufacturers, leasing and Fortune 500 companies.Recruited to build, lead and scale new capital assets operating division. Revamped technology, created new branding and online presence, established auction platform to support growth and enable global transactions, and expanded into new verticals Achieved first year positive cash flow year one by securing major contracts including Costco and Walmart. Drove YOY revenue growth of 50% and EBITDA growth of 35%. Launched telesales organization to penetrate small and medium-sized businesses.

Washington, Dc

Reverse logistics e-Commerce supply chain business.Recruited to early-stage (post-IPO) technology-driven company to transform and drive worldwide growth, with full P&L responsibility. Built and managed client/partner relationships globally, traveling 100%.✔ Restructured and scaled business, driving 131% increase in operating profit FY07 to FY08. Increased auction revenue 137%—from $43.3M to $103.0M GMV and improved gross margins 7.3%—from 20.6% to 22.1%.✔ Elevated marketing function which increased registered buyers by 31% to 685K, auction participants to 1.12M and completed transactions by 9% to 212K. Secured seven new Fortune 500 corporate accounts that grew +100% QOQ; increased online auction creation and productivity 75%.✔ Turned around under-performing acquisition and increased revenue +50%; created Capital Assets segment and won lucrative contracts with Fortune 50 corporations.

Irvine, Ca

Manufacturer of mobile power products for consumer electronic devices.Turned around and directed day-to-day operations of company’s largest division with full P&L accountability. ✔ Increased from $5M to $17.3M (FY04-06) including FY05-06 improvement of 113%. Diversified revenue base and innovated alternative channels, 50% increase in market share. Led RFQ/RFP that generated largest contract award in company’s history ($20M).✔ Moved manufacturing offshore, (China), reducing operating expenses 20% and slashing product development lead times by 50%. Increased focus on R&D resulting in commercialization of industry’s thinnest and lightest power equipment and 80% increase in IP patent portfolio.✔ Awarded "2006 Most Innovative New Product and Design for Mobile Accessories" at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV.

San Diego, Ca | London, England | Hyderabad, India

Technology incubator and venture capital management firm.Co-founded technology incubator and VC management firm focused on high risk/high reward IP assets. Sought opportunities internationally, residing in London and India.✔ Raised $22M in seed funding within 30 days.✔ Established wireless infrastructure company, M7 Networks (based in London), targeting Global 1000 Enterprise marketplace, which was subsequently acquired by Motricity.✔ Formed JV with leading global consultancy, based in Hyderabad, India.

San Diego, Ca

Computer manufacturer focused on retail and B2B personal computers.Executed turnaround of division and positioned for spin-off and strategic sale.IAD division was acquired by PE firm (Invisible Hand Ventures) in 2000 resulting in a multi-million dollar upside for the corporation.

Phoenix, Az

American aerospace, automotive, and engineering company acquired by Honeywell in 1999.Held P&L leadership for $800M enterprise comprised of eight business units, 1,200 employees and 24 sites worldwide. Traveled throughout Europe, Asia, South Africa, Canada and Mexico. CSBU was acquired by B/E Aerospace for $1.05B, a $600M gain.✔ Doubled first year growth organically from $40M to $80M, and to $800M through combination of acquisitions and organic growth. Executed seven post-acquisition integrations that captured $50M in sales synergies and reduced costs $75M.✔ Propelled revenue 20X with a 166% net income increase and 249% cash flow improvement.✔ Received AlliedSignal's Bold Thinking and Premier Achievement Awards. Selected by Chairman as one of 20 to participate in the AlliedSignal Executive Development Program.

Chicago, Il

Chicago, Il

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Professional Continuing Education

Professional Continuing Education, Promoting Innovation & Creativity

Professional Continuing Education, Leadership In A Global Enterprise

Professional Continuing Education, Mergers/Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

Executive Development Program (Extensive Continuing Education)

Mba, General Management