Sean Talbott
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic executive leader with a demonstrated record of operational success, driving revenue growth and improved margins. A culture builder who inspires their teams to perform with peak efficiency and job satisfaction by creating an environment of accountability, teamwork and a clear, shared vision. Successful in identifying and unlocking an organization's full potential to achieve the most extremely ambitious objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COO
Stirs Enterprises
South Jordan, UT
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Actively managed all aspects of corporate operations, human resources, project management, marketing and e-commerce strategy
- Led overhaul of e-commerce strategy to achieve 40x gross sales growth and improving profit margins by 15%
- Directed marketing department and social media marketing, growing social media follower count by over 500%
- Responsible for all inventory management, supplier relations, budgeting & forecasting and project management
- Doubled the company's retail footprint & implemented its first customer loyalty program
Executive Management Consultant
Various Clients
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Led turnaround efforts for manufacturing company: Achieved 8x increase in weekly order shipments, Improved gross margins by 25%, Reorganized $3M of corporate debt, Launched new business line
- Achieved average gross margin improvement of over 15%
- Led business development efforts to grow gross sales by an average of 60% YoY
- Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of all aspects of closely-held business' operations to create a strategic plan for change management
Managing Director
Piedmont Venture Capital
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2014 - 06.2021
- Led all operational and investment decisions for boutique investment banking firm
- Originated more than $30MM of commercial loans.
- Raised over $12.5MM in private investment capital and over $800k in public and utility grants
- Principal advisor for $20MM in M&A transactions
- Responsible for all investor relations, risk assessments, deal sourcing, financial statement preparation and relevant reporting requirements
Associate Director
Wharton Gladden
Greensboro, NC
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Led corporate finance team originating loans for operating companies
- Performed underwriting analysis for the credit worthiness of closely-held businesses
- Worked with commercial banks to negotiate the best possible loan terms for clients
Financial Consultant
Vincent J Gallo & Associates
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Top producing associate at the firm
- Worked with business owners to create and fund a custom exit & succession plan
- Consulted with clients to recommend the best options for retirement planning and insurance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business - Finance
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2008
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Business Analysis
- Operations Management
- Executive Leadership
- Marketing
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Negotiation
- Organizational Leadership
- Budgeting and Cost Control
Affiliations
Reynolda Rotary Club President-Elect, Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals Board, Jaycees, Coaching, Mentoring Young Professionals
Certification
Currently working toward Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
Timeline
COO
Stirs Enterprises
06.2022 - 02.2024
Executive Management Consultant
Various Clients
04.2018 - 06.2021
Managing Director
Piedmont Venture Capital
04.2014 - 06.2021
Associate Director
Wharton Gladden
06.2013 - 04.2014
Financial Consultant
Vincent J Gallo & Associates
08.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business - Finance
High Point University
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