Innovative professional with a strong background in strategic business development. Expertise in team leadership and financial management, delivering customer satisfaction and operational success through effective business strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
MyPartsGarage Auto Parts
Willowbrook, Illinois
06.2010 - 01.2014
Established supply chain processes for efficient auto parts distribution.
Developed and implemented strategic business plans to guide the startup from conception to operational success.
Oversaw the development and maintenance of the company website and e-commerce platforms.
Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
CEO
Royal Office Products
Burr Ridge, Illinois
01.1989 - 01.2008
Directed strategic initiatives to enhance product offerings and elevate customer satisfaction.
Oversaw budgeting and financial planning to align expenses with organizational objectives.
Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees across all levels of the organization.
Negotiated vendor contracts to secure competitive pricing for goods and services.
Developed strategies to improve customer service standards throughout the company.
Represented organization at conferences, events, and networking activities as needed.
Grew company from one employee to over 300 and expanded from one location to twenty cities.
Recognized as Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2000 & 2002.
Partner
Monarch Realty Capital
Oak Brook, Illinois
01.1985 - 01.1989
Developed promotional campaigns that effectively increased sales for new products and services.
Prepared underwriting documentation to streamline closing and funding of commercial loans with $10 million warehouse line of credit.
Led strategic investment initiatives to pinpoint growth opportunities within real estate markets.
Stockbroker
Dean Witter Reynolds
Oak Brook, Illinois
09.1981 - 01.1985
Proactively identified new business opportunities through strategic networking with potential investors.
Executed buy and sell orders tailored to clients' individual needs and objectives.
Maintained Series 3 ,7 and 63 licenses to ensure compliance and service quality.