Objective Education & Training Experience Resume References

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bullet INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT
 Interim Executive 1991 to Present 

Senior Operations, Sales & Marketing Executive completing contracted assignments in companies in the technology, communications and manufacturing industries. Specialized in leading high technology organizations through fast-track growth, turnaround, reorganization and stabilization. 

RMH Telecom Consultants..............................April 2003 - Present
Established Telcom Consulting Company on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  Operations focus on Telecom Expense Optimization services.  Rapid growth has resulted in RMHTC providing Telecom Expense Optimization services in 123 cities across the U.S. including Toronto and San Juan (see www.rmhtc.com and www.telecom-business-4you.com). Operations now include $127,430,000 in telecom expenses under contract.  RMHTC also assists selected individuals in establishing their own Telecom Expense Optimization profit centers and has licensed and trained 125 Independent Contractors and 73 Independent Profit Center Affiliates since August 2004. 

Schooley Mitchell Telecom Consultants...............Sep 2002 - Feb 2004
Contracted as Executive Director to develop and deliver a hands on training program to 197 profit centers across the U.S. and Canada.  The program was designed to increase sales and reduce the number of Franchisees who were leaving the network.   The Mentor Program focused on re-training persons on 'How to Sell' Telecom Expense Reduction Services and delivered modules on Strategic Planning, Revenue & Productivity Models, Time Management and hands-on training in Consultative Sales.  Developed the curricula, and all support materials, selected and trained the Mentor Team.  This fee-based program was then delivered to 119 Profit Centers across North America.  The Mentor Team also delivered refresher training seminars on "How to Sell" Telecom Expense Reduction services to all 197 profit centers during quarterly review sessions and at the annual Profit Center meeting.

Teletron, Corp, Bloomington, IN……………………………Nov 2001 - July 2002
Interim Sr. Vice President. Contracted to restructure Sales and Marketing Operations for the Telecommunications Administration and Expense Reduction service provider. Company was implementing a corporate transition into an e-Commerce/ASP model. Required re-structuring sales organization, adding critical sales and technical support personnel, re-building all sales support materials and implementing a consultative sales process. Initiated first round of sales with Fortune 1,000 target accounts as traditional services were adapted to Web-based, Internet deliverables. Completed restructuring activities and established $118 million pipeline along with initial book of business. Developed due diligence documentation and played critical role in positioning company for second round of financing with targeted VC funding for future expansion. 

ComputerLogic, Macon, GA...................Dec. 1999 - Sept 2001
Interim VP Corporate Development.  Directed all aspects of ISP/ASP startup.  Division was acquired after 20 months by Fortune 500.

bulletBuilt technical infrastructure, selected and deployed sales/marketing activities. 
bulletDeveloped initial $28 million pipeline of business, implementing Pilots in US, Canada and the UK. 
bulletNegotiated contracts with major paint manufacturers, insurance companies and other suppliers for Internet based e-commerce applications. 
bulletGenerated $2.7 million in custom software development during the first 14 months along with contracts for transaction-based services valued at $1.7 million/year from B2B, e-Commerce, services.
bulletDeveloped Cost and Price models. Prepared Corp Book for interim financing that led to negotiations for the acquisition of the division.

Intek Global Corporation, Kansas City, MO 1998-June,1999

Interim President-US Operations.  Selected to implement consolidation of three operating divisions into Kansas City while rebuilding infra-structure, sales, new product technology and Market Channel development for this provider of Wireless Voice/Data/GPS Mobile Radio Systems and air-time services.

bulletConsolidated operations of 5 subsidiaries and reorganized company. Reversed $28 million loss and delivered first profits in 5 years. Company was acquired for $69 million cash.
bulletAnnual Revenues of $38 million from US Operations plus foreign subsidiaries.  
bulletNegotiated $50 million contract with Rural Electric Industry to provide mobile radio and data systems, in addition to restructuring under-producing Cellular Operating Sites across the US. 
bulletTransitioned manufacturing operations from the UK to the US and initiated next generation of VHF Products for Beta Testing in the US Market.
bulletRestructured Sales and Marketing Organization while delivering new suite of support services. 
bulletEstablished Customer Service Organization, established 7/24 Network Control Center for managing over 200 remote sites for quality control and network efficiency. 
bulletAdded new CFO and worked with Bear Stearns on Corporate 
valuation and financial forecasts.
bulletRestructured Field Engineering Organization. Cost reduction plan resulted in $5.25 million reduction in annualized Operations Overhead. Out-sourced Manufacturing reducing Cost of Goods Manufactured by -38%. 
bulletReversed substantial operating loss.
bulletShare holder value increased from $1.10/share to $3.01/share 
bulletDelivered new patented technology.

Prior Experience: 6/1/1965 to 4/1/1998

bulletCompany Name: ADE Software 
Title: Interim VP/General Manager 
Start Date: 6/1/96 
End Date: 4/1/98 
Functional Area: Information Technology/Software 
Function: Software/Lan for Defect Classification 
Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing 
Sub-Industry: Custom Computer Programming 
Company Size: Under $10 million 
Employees: 30

 

bulletCompany Name: Beechwood Data 
Title: Interim COO 
Start Date: 5/1/94 
End Date: 4/1/96 
Functional Area: Information Technology 
Function: Software Development
People Reporting: 31+ 
Industry: Telecommunications 
Sub-Industry: Internet/online support
Company Size: $50 million
Employees: 240

 

bulletCompany Name: PAVCO 
Title: Interim VP/COO 
Start Date: 12/1/92 
End Date: 3/1/94 
Functional Area: Executive/General Management 
Function: Manufacturing Holding Company
Industry: Holding Company Mgmt Svcs 
Sub-Industry: Wood Products, Printing, Engineering Services, Real Estate
Company Size: $25 million
Employees: 300

 

bulletCompany Name: Key Communications 
Title: Interim Sr. VP Sales/Mktg. 
Start Date: 11/1/91 
End Date: 11/1/92 
Functional Area: Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Industry: High-Tech Industries 
Sub-Industry: Printers, Modems, Cables
Company Size: $25 million
Employees: 140

 

bulletCompany Name: COMPUCOM 
Title: President/CEO 
Start Date: 4/1/87 
End Date: 9/1/91 
Functional Area: Information Technology
Function: Software, Computer Service Bureau, Consulting/Engineering  Services, Telecommunications
Sub-Industry: Long Distance, Telecommunications, software
Company Size: Under $20 million
Employees: 60

 

bulletCompany Name: Delta Systems 
Title: President/CEO 
Equivalent Level: Executive 
Start Date: 6/1/85 
End Date: 5/1/87 
Functional Area: Manufacturing 
Function: High Temperature Insulations
Industry: High-Tech Industries 
Company Size: Under $10 Million

 

bulletCompany Name: AT&T 
Title: Regional Director 
Equivalent Level: AVP/General Manager
Start Date: 6/1/65 
End Date: 4/1/85 
Functional Area: Operations & Sales Management 
Function: Consultative Sales, Complex Telecommunications and Data  Systems
Industry: Telecommunications 
Company Size: Sales $189 million/year
Employees: 1,100                                                                                    

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