Robert E. Gaubert
Monroe,GA
Summary
Experienced corporate professional with a proven track record in Fortune 500 companies, specializing in operational business architecture and entrepreneurial ventures. Visionary leader with a hands-on approach, possessing a unique combination of financial acumen, strategic thinking, business development expertise, and operational prowess. Successfully launched and scaled multiple businesses from inception to global expansion. One venture acquired by a Fortune 500 firm, while another achieved significant growth with the establishment of international offices - all accomplished without external investor support or funding.
Overview
60
60
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Growth and Change Management Consultant
Business Architect and Consultants
Atlanta, GA
09.2009 - Current
- Operating as a visionary Out-Of-The-Box thinker, I offered Business Analysis – Change Management designing current/changing business processes, with participation in defining application and platform functionality, structure, standardization, solution strategy, design and implementation of processes/tools for assigned business capabilities to reach optimization Strategic Globalization Planning, Development, and Growth to include reengineered processes
- Developed and taught Authors and Writers Strategic Global Brand Marketing Programs for Book Marketing of Novels, Poems, and E-Books in numerous book genres at UGA
- Created the whole package of resources for the Author's Website, Social Media Programs and Campaigns, Internet SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Book Trailers, Targeted and Dedicated Book Marketing Programs, Interviews on Pod Cast, Radio, and TV, Press Releases and Media Awareness Programs as the Author's Business Analyst
Managing Principal – President and COO – Co-Founder
UBG Capital Partners, Inc
Atlanta, GA
03.2002 - 07.2008
- Company Overview: Investment Banking – Merchant Banking
- I Co-Founded the firm from Concept, Building and Managed Growth Operations, Domestic and Six International Offices, with Standardization Processes, Quality Deployment and Investor Relations as a Funder in the middle market arena
- Established Corporate and Structured Finance Programs: $40 million to $300 Million (Middle Market)
- Coordinated Investor Relations for Mergers and Acquisitions – Investor Equity: $10 million and above
- Transformed Commercial Real Estate Projects - $5 million and above – All Growth Strategy
- Created the Venture Capital Fund - $1 million and above for Start-Ups and Growth Strategy
- Performance: Due Diligence Assessments, Valuations, Risk Management, Restructuring, Turnaround Management, Business Plan development, Analytical Financial Reviews, Advisory Service, and Designed Programs meeting Investment requirement as a direct lender
- Investment Banking – Merchant Banking
Global Market Development Manager
Nalco Chemical Corporation
Naperville, IL
06.2000 - 08.2001
- Company Overview: Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
- After Nalco Chemical Company purchased my firm, I became the Market Development Manager for Environmental Services, in identifying new opportunity to service Nalco's customers with innovative air management solution programs
- Developed consultative sales and marketing programs for Nalco's corporate, regional, district and local sales organizations in each of the business groups
- Grew sales 15% of Environmental Services (Odor Control) annually while technically supported the business units globally
- Built project and brand marketing development programs for the products, using advertising, the internet, newsletters, industry publications, trade shows, etc., for recognition within industry
- Designed and coordinated a 'One Stop Shopping' emission stack solutions program for industry, in industrial, commercial and institutions markets throughout Nalco's business units
- Implemented market segmentation studies for the growth of odor management programs within the business units
- Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
President and Founder – Nalco Chemical Company Subsidiary
Odor Control Technology, Inc. and Green Label Products, Inc.
Gainesville, GA
02.1991 - 05.2000
- Company Overview: Chemical and Equipment Manufacturer
- As Founder, the company was built and developed from Concept - Manufacturing of Specialty Chemicals and Engineered Application Systems
- Firm was sold to fortune 500 firm (Nalco Chemical Company and became a subsidiary for 3 years)
- Grew the manufacturing firm to Multi Million in revenue with Distribution in the US, Canada and the UK
- Integrated a Total Turnkey Operations - Of Manufacturing in overall components of the total operations
- Architected and Manufacturing Customized Engineered Systems meeting UL, CSA & CE Standards
- Developed, implemented and maintained an ISO Standards of Quality Measurement, Designs, and Policies
- Using scientific methods of GC/MS analysis, transformed new unique products for the marketplace through Research & Development Team, with measurable performance evaluations and statistical modeling
- Operations: Organized and implemented Computerization, Cost and Expense Controls, Purchasing, Supplier Relations, Lean Manufacturing, and Computerized Monitoring, Material Tracking, Data Base Management
- Cost saving through an Automated Re-Order Designed Inventory Processes and Controls for Just In Time ordering Inventory, Standard Cost, Pricing, Margins, all within Meeting Budget Forecasting
- Recognized as a leader with technology advancements in Chemical Engineering
- Chemical and Equipment Manufacturer
Vice President of Operations – Co-Founder
BK International, Inc.
Griffin, GA
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Company Overview: Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
- Specialty Chemical Manufacturing
Supervisor, Unit Manager, Senior Manager
Gulf Oil Corporation
Houston, TX
01.1965 - 01.1985
- Divisional Units in Exploration & Production, Finance, Marketing, Credit Card, and Special Projects
Education
University of Houston -
University of Houston
Houston, TXUniversity of Southwestern Louisiana -
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Lafayette, LASkills
- Organizational Assessment
- Business Process Reengineering
- Teamwork Building and Collaboration
- Creative and Adaptive thinking
- Corporate and Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving Abilities
- Project Planning, Development
- Operations Executive Management
- Business Growth Planning
- Financial Aspect Management
- Technical knowledge and Global Perspective
- Multitasking Abilities
Affiliations
- Kettering Executive Network Group
- Mergers & Acquisition Advisors
- Mergers & Acquisitions Forum
- The Association for Corporate Growth
- Anderson Grey Worldwide
- Sustainable Investment Forum
- Private Equity and Venture Capital Association
- Knights of Columbus
Volunteer Experience
- St. Anna's Catholic Church, Committee Member, Financial Committee Leadership, Capital Campaigns Committee Head
- Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Financial Secretary, 3rd Year Trustee, Knight of The Year for the State of Georgia
Timeline
Business Growth and Change Management Consultant
Business Architect and Consultants
09.2009 - Current
Managing Principal – President and COO – Co-Founder
UBG Capital Partners, Inc
03.2002 - 07.2008
Global Market Development Manager
Nalco Chemical Corporation
06.2000 - 08.2001
President and Founder – Nalco Chemical Company Subsidiary
Odor Control Technology, Inc. and Green Label Products, Inc.
02.1991 - 05.2000
Vice President of Operations – Co-Founder
BK International, Inc.
01.1986 - 01.1990
University of Houston -
University of Houston
University of Southwestern Louisiana -
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Supervisor, Unit Manager, Senior Manager
Gulf Oil Corporation
01.1965 - 01.1985