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PRESIDENT

C E O &

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P R O F I L E ALUE&

Effective and accountable in high-profile executive roles

I am a senior executive with verifiable year-after-year success achieving

revenues, profits and business growth objectives. I am an expert in

overcoming complex business challenges and making high-stakes decisions

using my experience, judgment, irreproachable integrity and strong work

ethic. I am respected as a proponent of empowerment and accountability.

Corporate Strategy & Development Specialist

I have been characterized as a visionary, strategist and tactician. My

consistent record of delivering extraordinary results in growth,

revenue, operational performance and profitability is outstanding

among my peers. My extensive business background includes

startup financing, mergers and acquisitions, and sales of companies.

Consistently deliver mission

results

I am driven by the need to strategize, to innovate, and

to disprove the words “It can’t be done!” I am gifted

with the vision, determination, and skills needed for

high-level revenue-building strategies and tactics.

Strong orientation in operations and

finance

I like to participate in high-level operational initiatives,

including infrastructure design, process reengineering,

turnaround management, and reorganization. As an

innovative investor I use instincts, insight, judgment,

and timing to succeed no matter how tough the deal.

Respect and leverage human capital

I excel in motivating, mentoring and leading talented

professionals. I live the culture and lead by example. I

believe in direct cross-functional teams using

interactive and motivational leadership that spurs

people to willingly give 110% effort and loyalty.

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P R O F I L E ALUE

Visionary, Strategy,

Execution & Leadership

P/L & Performance

Improvement

Mergers, Acquisitions &

Divestitures

Startup, Turnaround,

Change

Capitalization Strategies

Due Diligence, Deal

Structuring & Negotiations

Financial & Legal

Transactions

Purchasing & Negotiating

Skills

Consistently deliver mission-critical

I am driven by the need to strategize, to innovate, and

to disprove the words “It can’t be done!” I am gifted

with the vision, determination, and skills needed for

building strategies and tactics.

Strong orientation in operations and

level operational initiatives,

including infrastructure design, process reengineering,

turnaround management, and reorganization. As an

innovative investor I use instincts, insight, judgment,

and timing to succeed no matter how tough the deal.

Respect and leverage human capital

I excel in motivating, mentoring and leading talented

professionals. I live the culture and lead by example. I

functional teams using

interactive and motivational leadership that spurs

people to willingly give 110% effort and loyalty.

EXPERTISE Risk Management &

Inventory Control

Cost Analysis, Reduction

& Control

Growth Management &

Business Development

Product Development &

Rollout

Quality & Continuous

Improvement

Investor, Analyst &

Board Relations

Executive Advisory &

Decision Support

UALIFICATIONS &

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I was the primary driving force behind the acquisition of DEF

Company, a $500,000 manufacturer losing considerable

market share. My team reengineered their business processes,

redesigned their commercialization plan, and instilled urgency

for financial discipline. I directed the financial and legal

negotiations, and accomplished the profitable sale of the

company in 2010.

• Developed productive sourcing relationships throughout North

America and China. Result: Capitalized on growth opportunities

through development and launch of new product line.

• Captured a 40% reduction in inventory though process redesign

and optimization.

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

SUCCESSES

ABC, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Initiated a full reengineering of company’s operation and

marketing strategy Restored financial controls and

operating efficiency; Grew annual revenue from $12

million to $16 million; Held full P&L responsibility;

Administered and controlled all capital and expense

budgets; Provided leadership to six senior managers and

indirect oversight to 250 employees.

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

SUCCESSES

Led the development and launch of first solid state power

conversion device, increasing sales by $3 million per

year. Negotiated multimillion-dollar manufacturing

agreements Spearheaded effort for ISO 9000

certification. Instituted “best practices” reducing

inventory by 37% while increasing sales.

ABC, Inc., Atlanta, GA 1995 to 1999

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Was retained by a US-based client of a $35 million manufacturing company to advise and participate in

creating a business plan, raising capital, and executing a facility expansion project

Was retained by US-based client of a $4 million power conversion company to advise on acquisition by

a larger competitor

GHI, LLC, Buffalo, NY 1993 to 1995

I managed the start-up of this independent firm specializing in the delivery of a full-range of consulting

services; my responsibilities included strategic business planning , strategic finance, corporate strategy ,

development and financing, organizational design , operational and financial turnaround and market strategy

and research

I identified and acquired new business and managed all aspects of the project lifecycle –

from scope of work through provision of deliverables, follow-up, and relationship management for large-

scale, long-term projects. I was engaged by corporate clients representing a broad-range of industry sectors.

Initiated a full reengineering of company’s operation and

marketing strategy Restored financial controls and

Grew annual revenue from $12

Held full P&L responsibility;

Administered and controlled all capital and expense

Provided leadership to six senior managers and

MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Led the development and launch of first solid state power

conversion device, increasing sales by $3 million per

dollar manufacturing

to 1999

REPRESENTATIVEENGAGEMENTS

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BS Mathematics,

Massachusetts

Institute of

Technology,

MA

,

AnyState Business and Industrial Associations

, Mytown Venture Group

US Supreme Court

MBA Marketing,

Pennsylvania State

University, PA

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• I have a keen interest in current events and love and magazines on

international affairs and world economics

fills my world away from the office

and collect theater memorabilia

JD Law,

Loyola,

University of

Chicago, IL

My family is the center part of my

personal life. I have been blessed

with a wonderful husband and a

brilliant daughter, who fill my

life with joy. We love the

outdoors and bring

family and friends

together as often as

we can to enjoy weekend outings and vacations,

which sometimes include overseas travel.

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