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• Serve as a critical strategic advisor on business continuity, profit and loss management, and partner relationship management.• Utilized AtmosphericIQ's high-resolution data and feeds of real-time and historical atmospheric data to advise energy, commercial and industrial clients globally.

-• Spearheaded the proposal and business formation team for groundbreaking projects, including a $2 billion Hydrogen Pipeline and the $1.6 billion H2 Trillium Power hydrogen-powered manufacturing facility.• Acted as a consultant, contributing author, and primary business contact for the submission to ARCH 2 Hydrogen Hub number 2779-1542.• Led strategic business relationship initiatives, significantly contributing to acquiring Letters of Intent for significant projects such as a $1.5 billion Integrated Manufacturing facility powered by hydrogen and the Cuyahoga County Microgrid project.• Secured financing partners and offtake agreements while establishing pivotal technology partnerships involving Digital Twin technologies.• Forged key strategic alliances with industry leaders such as Schneider Electric, Sherwin Williams, Babcock & Wilcox, DCO Energy, First Energy, Hecate Energy, Micron, University of Akron, Construction Innovations, US Green Building Council, and SAE International.• Championed thought leadership and led publication initiatives in Sustainability, Innovation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Digital Twin, Construction 4.0, Triple Bottom Line Profit, and Lean Building Science.

• Directed a startup business unit's strategic vision and operational management, focusing on solar farms, micro-grids, and smart technologies, including IoT.• Managed a projected pipeline of $50 million, positioning the unit as a leader in scalable clean energy solutions.• Advocated for and implemented strategies significantly contributing to advancing renewable energy sources and technology integration.• Delivered thought leadership based on the MIT Internet of Things course.

• Established and led a new business unit focused on energy and infrastructure, which grew to account for over half of the company's operating income.• I oversaw construction projects valued at $50 million, including electric transmission, distribution, substations, tunnels, and water treatment facilities.• We have enhanced energy reliability for regulated utility customers by delivering projects faster, with lower costs, and superior quality through lean building practices and authentic collaboration.

• We provided construction management services across healthcare, commercial, education, and energy sectors, enhancing project delivery and client satisfaction.• Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies across multiple business units, aligning with the company's growth objectives.• Fostered a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, driving corporate performance and workforce engagement.

President/Owner/Keynote Speaker/Consultant/Author Full Time The Alternative Board, 129 Asharoken Ave, Northport, NY Suffolk County, NY | June 1, 2014 – July 15, 2015 Full Time• Spearheaded coaching for 75 businesses, enhancing their operational and strategic capabilities across various industries.• Developed and delivered a two-day seminar on customer engagement, creating value propositions, and power messaging tailored for small—to medium-sized companies, from sole proprietors to $100 million manufacturing firms.• Delivered a TED Talk presentation showcasing expert insights into industry practices and leadership. Authored and published a book titled "The Glass Company - How to Lead, Hire, and Sell in a Transparent World."

Executive team member of a Private Equity owned company selling paint and cleaning solutions. Drove Sales from $122mm to $151mm , led a team of 12 direct reports and 24 rep groups. Grew business double digits and EBITDA after four years of sales decline through quantified value go to market strategy. Successfully sold business which was the objective. Key customers include Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, Grocery and Drug, Sears, Amazon, Ace Hardware and Sears, Amazon, Ace Hardware and Sherwin Williams. Key categories and products include paint, cleaning, plumbing, air care, wall repair, building & lumber, automotive and pet. Sherwin Williams. Key categories and products include paint, cleaning, plumbing, air care, wall repair, building & lumber, automotive and pet.

Executive team member, of a Private Equity owned company selling floor care accessories and cleaning solutions - key brand Febreze. Responsible for driving Sales, EBITDA,and the go to market strategy. Key Customers include Wal-Mart, Sears, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Independent dealers, All Grocery accounts as well as Janitorial and Sanitation Distribution.

Consulting Assignments:Key note Speaker - Social MediaStrategy and New Business Development Architectural firmSegmentation analysis and execution Architectural firmGreen Business - Energy Deregulation,Grant,Products,& ContractingBusiness Process Re-engineering Media CompanyGreen Value Proposition Schools Architectural firmNew Business Development Construction technologyIn Home Sales Kitchen and Bath Sales - Home Depot Installation

Directed an organization of 160 people, with sales of $135 million in sales focused on the adoption and satisfaction of the McGraw-Hill Construction products and solutions within the 4.6 trillion-dollar global construction industry. Grew subscription sales and profit single digits through quantified value proposition and six sigma reorganization of process. Sales and Operation responsibilities included the MHC Network sales, Analytic Products sales, Product Document Management software sales solution PDM, Engineering New Record sales, 12 monthly regional publications, Digital Media sales, over 100 custom publications and Regional Events. Key note speaker.

Directed 550 sales professionals and 30 support personnel focused on $700 million in sales, supplied through the company owned stores and independent dealer channel. Key accomplishments:Led Trade Channel to a profit - three years of positive sales growth after six years of negative sales growth, Pathway authorized dealer strategy, and leveraged in a positive direction the four key metrics of GM$/Gallon, ASP, Cost and Sales.  Patented pending processes - Six Sigma Solutions drives up to 40% improvement in the Total Cost of Ownership of Paint. Sales Force Automation that implements business and market planning process using proprietary analysis tools “Yano” and customer profit tool “PaintBall.”  Consulted on Global sales strategy to roll out our High Performance Coatings in China. Developed and rolled out Balanced Scorecard in conjunction with Six Sigma Policy deployment.  Acquired the Kelly Moore-Texas, Hancock and Wilshire paint stores.

Coordinated 480 sales professionals, ten marketing professionals as well as a related products buying group of ten professionals focused on $550 million in sales, supplied through the company-owned stores.Key accomplishments: Launched the Glidden Custom Home product line - $10m in sales with a 4 % Inc. Margin. Developed and implemented Why ICI Paints Value Sales Process, resulted in positive sales growth. Saved over $1million in expenses: Closed Louisville facility which consolidated efforts in the High Performance Coatings market that resulted in sales growth of 25% in 2006.

Successfully orchestrated the efforts of more than 300 people: $130 million in sales, strategic planning, consumer research, product road, pricing, promotion and communication. New product development and implementation, integrated packaging, P.O.P. and communication process.

Led the US Business Sales, Marketing, Operations and Manufacturing of Electric and Gasoline Pressure washers. Group sales were $70m and 95 employees. Won a campaign to not unionize the plant.

Led a $144 million Business Group with 85 sales people and a cross functional team that included Marketing, Finance, Logistics Customer service, Six Sigma and Information Systems. Increased sales over three years from $72m to $144m, grew margin percent 2 points. Re-engineered and developed key business measurements, supply chain strategy, sales compensation, sales process, category management and business plans. Named Vendor of the year by The Home Depot.

Led $111 million Business Group that included Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Sears, Home Base, Builders Square, Lowes, Distribution America, Pro Group, Val-Test, Reliable, H.W.I., Ace, Cotter, Servi-Star and Canadian Tire. Reengineered business measurements, Channel pricing and Distribution policies and upgraded all staff. Grew sales from $90 million to $111 million, and profit margins from 19.3% to 23.9%.

Was recognized as a high potential leader - received all Black & Decker team leadership sales & operations awards. Hired, coached and mentored directly over twenty individuals who are now in Senior Vice President or President positions through out industry. -Area Sales Manager Product Service-Anaheim, CA (1994-1995) Led a $15 million Business Group with 25 Service Centers and 165 employees responsible for after market service and sale of reconditioned product for Black & Decker Power Tools, Lawn & Garden sales, and Household Products business. Grew the overall repair business sales by over 20%, Upgraded 8 Service Center Managers. Managed salaries to sales ratio down 5%. Exceeded margin FAB 56.5 Vs. 57.5. -National Account Sales Manager, Home Base-Anaheim, CA (1993-1994) Responsible for developing and executing the strategic plan to maximize $23 million sales and 10.6% operating income; Grew operating income from 10.5% to 12.4% and reduced DSO from 102 days to 80 days. -District Sales Manager Western Region-Anaheim, CA (1992-1993) Grew sales for the $10 million business by 131%. Sales District of the Year Award 1992; Vendor of the Year from Ernst, Jensen-Byrd, and Amarillo Hardware. Seven direct sales reports received Eagle Status. -Retail Area Sales Manager, Towson, MD (1991-1992) Achieved $10 million sales goal, leading six Retail Unit Managers and 42 indirect reports; 100.5% to plan. Transitioned sales force from Black&Decker to Dewalt. Campus Recruiting sales leader. Reduced turn from 25% to 4.7%. -National Sales Training Manager, Towson, MD (1989-1991) Developed and executed Sales & Leadership training programs used worldwide: Program ranked a “10" by Training Magazine. -Retail Unit Sales Manager, New York, NY (1987-1989) Finished 125% to Plan both years.

Recognized as top Sales producer and hi potential employee.