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Neil Waterman

Dallas,TX

Summary

Collaborative leader offering outstanding communication, business development, strategic, and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability that is adept at building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Chairman and CEO

Catapult Partners
01.2008 - Current
  • Founded boutique advisory firm, Catapult Partners, to bring together like minded individuals with servants' hearts to collaborate and use our collective core talents, experiences, and networks to help business owners achieve their goals.
  • Recruited 50+ executives across the country to join Catapult's Advisory Board and assist with strategy and valuable introductions for our customers.
  • Created market presence by initiating strategic partnerships and expanding our offerings to include executive level business development services, strategic consulting, as well as capital advisory services.
  • Led business development efforts for multiple clients and successfully secured relationships for them with decision makers at target companies that significantly increased revenue for our clients.
  • Successfully raised capital (over $60M in total) for multiple clients in various industries (including technology, consumer goods, real estate, and software).
  • Led high-level negotiations with key stakeholders, securing beneficial agreements for all parties involved.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

The Legacy Alliance
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Led team of professionals to successfully launch fund.
  • Secured initial investors for unique $40M private equity fund.
  • Oversaw talent acquisition efforts, building diverse team of skilled professionals who contributed significantly to company's success.
  • Worked with team to establish diligence and investment processes.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.

President

BeautyKind Foundation
08.2014 - 12.2018
  • Enhanced customer/donor relations by implementing personalized outreach strategies and timely communication.
  • Led strategic planning efforts to align philanthropic initiatives with organizational objectives.
  • Created detailed reports showcasing company's impact on beneficiaries chosen by customers/donors.

Board Member

BeautyKind
08.2014 - 12.2018

Board Member

Zodiac Spirits
12.2013 - 12.2018

Interim CEO

BeautyKind
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming company and negotiated with creditors of company, thus allowing it to stay alive.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
  • Developed high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
  • Created positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Zodiac Spirits
12.2013 - 08.2018
  • Enhanced company growth by identifying and executing strategic initiatives that aligned with organizational goals.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive business plans for new market entry, resulting in increased revenue and market share.
  • Led fundraising efforts and secured over $15MM of investment.
  • Negotiated and secured strategic partnership with Brand Ambassador, Kacey Musgraves.
  • Was part of senior executive team that grew revenue over 300%.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategic initiatives across departments.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute high-impact projects, driving significant improvements in operational efficiency.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Founder and CEO

IML Plastics Of Texas
07.2005 - 12.2008
  • Led strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments of this Marketing and Promotional Company.
  • Created product lines for company and identified target customers/market.
  • Secured manufacturing partner for promotional and consumer goods products.

Co-Founder and Vice President

4DataLink
12.2000 - 03.2005
  • Spearheaded expansion efforts into North America.
  • Established North American Headquarters in Dallas, Tx.
  • Recruited seasoned Board of Directors, as well as highly respected CEO to lead company's growth.
  • Led fundraising efforts and secured over $10M of outside capital.
  • Increased company revenue by developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
  • Led team of sales professionals to successfully launch product in North America, thus expanding company's market share.
  • Grew customer base through targeted outreach and networking events.

Education

MBA -

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
12.2000

MBA -

Universidad De Chile
Santiago, Chile
12.2000

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern Methodist
05.1996

Skills

  • Organizational Leadership
  • New Business Development
  • Fundraising/Capital Structures
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Relationship Management
  • Financial Acumen
  • Decision Making
  • Team Building
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Problem Solving
  • Budget Management
  • Emotional Intelligence

Affiliations

  • Former Advisory Council Member of The Communities Foundation of Texas
  • Former Advisory Board Member of The Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas
  • Former Advisory Board Member of Entrepreneurs for North Texas
  • Former Member and Board Member of Entrepreneurs Organization - Dallas Chapter

Timeline

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

The Legacy Alliance
10.2018 - 02.2020

Interim CEO

BeautyKind
11.2017 - 08.2018

President

BeautyKind Foundation
08.2014 - 12.2018

Board Member

BeautyKind
08.2014 - 12.2018

Board Member

Zodiac Spirits
12.2013 - 12.2018

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Zodiac Spirits
12.2013 - 08.2018

Chairman and CEO

Catapult Partners
01.2008 - Current

Founder and CEO

IML Plastics Of Texas
07.2005 - 12.2008

Co-Founder and Vice President

4DataLink
12.2000 - 03.2005

MBA -

Tulane University

MBA -

Universidad De Chile

Bachelor of Arts -

Southern Methodist

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