Larry Clopp
Mill Valley,CA
Summary
Entrepreneurial part-time COO and/or CTO offering progressive experience in operations leadership. Skilled at identifying and implementing process improvements and technologies to drive efficiency and productivity. Motivating leader with proven success managing cross-functional teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time COO and CTO
Various start-ups
Mill Valley, CA
12.2012 - 12.2023
- Worked with CEOs and Executive teams to develop business ideas and translate them into fundable entities. Assisted with fun-raising with angels and VCs
- 2 years Pres/CEO Intelleflex RFID start-up
- Established policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve organizational objectives.
- Assisted in budgeting process by evaluating costs and allocating resources appropriately.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Acted as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders such as customers or partners.
- Managed day-to-day operations of organization including staff management, scheduling, customer service.
- Analyzed market trends and assessed potential impact on organization's growth strategy.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing business operations.
- Participated in development of new products, services through collaboration with marketing, R&D teams.
- Built relationships with industry leaders both internally and externally to create new opportunities for growth.
- Formulated key performance indicators that measure success against set goals and objectives.
- Served as strategic advisor and functional expert on critical strategic and operational matters.
- Developed and refined short- and long-term strategies to drive growth and profitability.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Modified existing software systems and introduced new ones to enhance performance and add new features.
Global Project Manager
IBM / Lenovo
China PRC
10.2007 - 05.2008
- Responsible for Global and Country (CA, USA and Singapore) design blueprints for SAP GTS 7.1, project plans and delivery planning in conjunction with transitioning IBM Thinkpad to Lenovo
- Managed 4 developers and 1 Transfer Pricing/Tax consultant
- Identified transfer pricing and Customs duty mitigation requirements, including setting up Global sales through Lenovo Singapore
- Created stakeholder profile, communications and global trade using SAP GTS training plan.
Director Global Trade
Adobe
San Jose, CA
01.2001 - 05.2004
- Managed Operations for APAC, LATAM and Africa
- Directed the international sales organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Manager / Director
Various
San Jose, CA
01.1987 - 01.2004
- 14 years Fritz Companies Station Manager, Global Training and Audit and Legislative Asst
- 3 years Hewlett Packard Regional Logistics Manager, Global Trade Manager
- 4 years Amdahl Global Trade Director
- 2 years Coopers & Lybrand International Trade Director implementing Free Trade Zones globally
Team Lead
Multi-billion Dollar International Package Delivery and Third-Party Logistics Organization
- Responsible for the selection of a Transportation Event Management System (TEMS)
- Coordinated and participated in numerous ASE sessions
- Evaluated current software providers, created and issued RFPs, conducted customer stakeholder workshops, and assisted with evaluation and final selection of the software provider.
Sr Manager Global Trade
Accenture / CapGemini
06.2004 - 12.2012
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity across global supply chains in Pharmaceutical, Retail and Technology companies
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all global business units.
Sr Analyst Supply Chain
Gartner
San Jose
06.1998 - 01.2001
- Conducted research, analyzed data, and developed strategies, market reports, competitive analysis, speeches, etc. on Global Supply Chain software and solutions
Education
MBA - International Business
Golden Gate University
San Francisco, CA06.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.1974
Skills
- Planning and Execution
- Compliance Management
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- Management
- Business Development
- Executive Leadership
- Technology
Affiliations
- Professional photographer, choral singer, serving on neighborhood association, volunteer for special needs children and animals
Accomplishments
- Many awards and honors; 2 books on international trade
Certification
- Former licensed Customs Broker
- Former licensed Air and Ocean Freight Forwarder
- Various Certifications in SAP, Oracle, Salesforce
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Part-time COO and CTO
Various start-ups
12.2012 - 12.2023
Global Project Manager
IBM / Lenovo
10.2007 - 05.2008
Sr Manager Global Trade
Accenture / CapGemini
06.2004 - 12.2012
Director Global Trade
Adobe
01.2001 - 05.2004
Sr Analyst Supply Chain
Gartner
06.1998 - 01.2001
Manager / Director
Various
01.1987 - 01.2004
Team Lead
Multi-billion Dollar International Package Delivery and Third-Party Logistics Organization
MBA - International Business
Golden Gate University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Santa Barbara
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