Expert Details
Turnaround and Business Consulting
ID: 735120
Pennsylvania, USA
Expert provides consulting services in the following areas: Interim Management, Crisis Management, Estate Trustee Management, Business Consulting, and Special Situations.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1995 | Degree: BA | Subject: History | Institution: Saint Joseph's University |
| Year: 2001 | Degree: Executive Education | Subject: Financial & Managerial Accounting | Institution: Saint Joseph's University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Founded consulting firm geared towards helping small to mid-sized businesses and business units.- Utilizes skills and experiences to identify challenges, develop strategies and implement solutions. - Builds off of core competencies and existing products to find new markets. - Identifies future opportunities and revenue sources. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2016 | Employer: John Barton Co. | Title: VP- Business Developement | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Engaged to assist a multi-million dollar apparel company’s struggling efforts to incorporate an acquisition and relocation of production facility from out-of-state.- Oversaw all national and international sales efforts, with strategic planning, budgeting and marketing. - Solicited, developed and maintained large national accounts including Amazon, Walmart, Kohl’s, Fanatics, Musictoday and Graceland. - Developed new distribution channels with independent retailer network, including eCommerce and specialty retailers. - Developed new products with Fenton, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Elvis Presley lines of business. - Worked with license holders to develop product ideas for different brands, including NCAA, Authentic Brands Group and Morse Museum. - Successfully restructured all independent sales representatives, accounts and territories. - Oversaw the renovation of warehouse facilities and operations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2016 | Employer: Aramark | Title: Executive Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Provided strategic input for IT projects, initiatives and related services, including development of proprietary applications and web sites.- Developed web content, including graphic design, system troubleshooting, and support. - Reviewed, classified, and allocated service requests, including but not limited to eCommerce configuration, support, site builds, site content modifications, API requests, graphical treatment, client inquiries, field inquiries, and customer inquiries. - Developed internal and external training curriculum, including documentation and videos, for various systems such as web content management, menu management, and eCommerce. - Provided live training sessions in individual and group formats. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2009 to 2010 | Employer: Dory Development | Title: Executive Consultant | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Collaborated with staff to ensure smooth continuation of sales, manufacturing and operations while estate issues were being addressed by heirs.- Oversaw all company sales and developed new accounts, including National Constitution Center, National Park Service and Smithsonian Institute. - Directed product development, including new product catalog, packaging and presentation materials. - Successfully transitioned the company to a sustainable operating position. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2009 | Employer: TEM, Inc. | Title: National Sales Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Hired by closely-held private equity firm to develop a national sales strategy for multi-million dollar subsidiary.- Re-established sales to major accounts, including Smithsonian Institute, Paradies, and Event Network. - Initiated a new CRM sales system for better retention of customers. - Developed scores of new products, approved artwork, layout, and design for sales presentations. - Team leader for all national sales efforts, including exhibitions and trade shows, as well as managing sales support. - Collaborated in online and print catalog layout and design. - Successfully added or reopened over 100 national accounts and increased sales by 38% despite economic challenges. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2008 | Employer: PhillyMap LLC | Title: Managing Partner | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Established and managed all aspects of a small publishing firm, including design, layout, sales, writing, and editing.- Successfully distributed publication to over 100 Philadelphia-area destinations. - Sold business to competitor. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2004 | Employer: Historical Documents | Title: VP & COO | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Hired by a family-owned manufacturing business, dealing with succession issues, debt, and declining sales and profitability.- Managed daily operations of a nationally recognized manufacturing company, including sales, purchasing, product development, inventory, and web design, development and maintenance. - Supervised all aspects of office operations, including invoicing, budget preparation and evaluation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. - Responsible for sales to major national customers, including the Smithsonian Institute, National Archives, National Parks, and national wholesalers. - Led union negotiations, screened and hired all new employees, managed and scheduled all work, and administered health benefits program. - Boosted gross sales during tenure by over 35%, increased net profits over 450%, increased dividends over 300%. |
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Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | ILR-1 |
| French | ILR-2 |