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Chip Pusateri

Owner
Manhattan Beach,CA

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented business owner with experience in strategy, planning and operations. Skilled in developing and executing business plans to maximize profitability, streamline operations and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Proven people leader motivates and optimizes staff performance and productivity.

Bought, sold and reorganized numerous companies.

Started Guild Inc. and grew it to $55,000,000.

Reorganized Body Code and grew business from $1,000,000 to $18,000,000 and sold both companies.


Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Nufuels LLC
01.2013 - Current
  • Spearheaded launch of company that takes waste agriculture and creates renewable Hydrogen in Central California. Company is in the process of designing two projects estimated to cost $35,000,000 each.
  • Relinquished day to day responsibilities and currently participates on weekly board meetings.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy and core competencies.
  • Provided documentation of processes to comply with regulations and company policies.

President

Playa Del Pacifico
01.2007 - 01.2013


Business brooker executed mergers and acquisitions in the apparel industry.

President

Artesia Imports
01.2004 - 01.2007

Responsible for, profitability of sales and production imported apparel.

  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Supported and supervised team of [Number] [Type] professionals.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.

COO/Owner/Operator

Guild
01.1983 - 01.2001
  • Managed day to business of a $55,000,000 Apparel company.
  • Oversaw all areas of compliance, quality, and production
  • Oversaw sales force for major chain retailers
  • Managed ERP,CRM and finance
  • Engaged Third party consultants, service providers and worked with government agencies to ensure compliance
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.

Education

BBA - Finance And Marketing

University of Arizona
05.1972

Skills

  • Well versed in product life cycle across multiple product types
  • Business Development
  • Financial Management
  • Client Relationships
  • Business Administration
  • Business Planning
  • Contract Management
  • Experienced leader willing to roll up sleeves to accomplish initiatives
  • 40 years of experience importing apparel and appreciates building good vendor relationships
  • Excellent at working under pressure
  • Mentoring and training
  • Quality assurance

Timeline

Managing Director

Nufuels LLC
01.2013 - Current

President

Playa Del Pacifico
01.2007 - 01.2013

President

Artesia Imports
01.2004 - 01.2007

COO/Owner/Operator

Guild
01.1983 - 01.2001

BBA - Finance And Marketing

University of Arizona
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