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Min Investment:
$100,000.00Max Investment:
$5,000,000.00Target Investment:
$1,500,000.00
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Work Experience
2021
Board Member, Managing Partner
2021
Serve as managing partner for strategic direction, asset allocation and capital deployment. Private equity, venture capital firm focused on investing and managing early stage ventures. A group of highly skilled strategists, analysts, and entrepreneurs that thrive on sharing extensive experience and knowledge to help early stage ventures make informed business decisions.
2011 - 2021
Campus Director
2011 - 2021
Direct and oversee the operations of the Chicago area campuses, including academic quality, career services and community development. Analyze areas of growth, profit and opportunity for the organization and maintain accountability for growth or market penetration.
2006 - 2011
President & CEO
2006 - 2011
Specialty Chemicals, Fragrance Creation and Marketing. Responsible for directing all aspects of Strategy & Innovation; bolstering the new products pipeline; creating strategic partnerships; enhancing revenue and margin growth; leading company through re-engineering of corporate functions; accessing capital to fuel organic growth; seeking merger and acqusition partners.
2003 - 2006
VP Sales and Marketing
2003 - 2006
Led sales/marketing/package development organizations. Developed the sales and marketing plan; managed the business unit P/L on sales exceeding $110 M; managed relationships with key accounts; identifyed new market segments; built core competencies in value selling, packaging design. Expanded product mix to new markets: Pharma, Cosmetics.
1999 - 2003
Director R&D
1999 - 2003
Led department of 140 scientists, product and process development personnel supporting Home Care and Food products. Served as technical leader and program manager for Auto products division supporting sales of $500 million. Developed the R&D strategic plan; added new competencies/capabilities; managed operational and administrative budget; worked within business unit matrix to deliver on objectives. Performed project and program management using certified project management systems such as MPPM, ADL, and DSDM.
1994 - 1999
Business Unit Director
1994 - 1999
Business Unit Director Led product development and established the global R&D plan; Transitioned into key account management for top tier customers; Managed P/L for Oral Care Business Unit exceeding $100 M: developed business strategy and roadmap. Drove joint customer technical innovations and coordinated customer workshops which led to development of new surfactants, silicones and polymers supporting key customer applications. Created and led joint manufacturing alliance for new dical phosphate product with a major toothpaste manufacturer. Managed program budget of $10 million leading to the launch of a major toothpaste brand. Drove the operational planning and successful execution of expanded worldwide dical phosphates manufacturing: gained 30% in additional capacity and improved costs by 20%.
1990 - 1994
Director R&D
1990 - 1994
Led product development consisting of 35 scientists and engineers; Managed the operational budget of $2.8 million. Built and spearheaded top-performing, cross-functional teams, providing the guidance, training, and support needed to develop and launch cutting-edge technology products to market. Fueled pipeline with innovations that generated significant annual sales for Arm & Hammer Antiperspirants and Toothpaste/Gel. Researched bicarbonate properties to expand applications and support new claims. Led successful launches with focused development efforts, improved process and packaging design, and highlighting baking soda benefits in sensory and clinical testing.
1988 - 1990
Manager R&D
1988 - 1990
Led product development consisting of 20 scientists and engineers; Managed the operational budget. Led development and design to create an innovative Razor and Blade System – SENSOR ®. Fueled new products pipeline with innovations in Razor & Blade Cartridge packaging, Men’s Personal Care Products/ Created joint development program with Hopkins University to study fundamental aspects of shaving. This collaboration resulted in the launch of new razor lubrication strips.
1983 - 1988
R&D Manager
1983 - 1988
Managed the planning and budgeting of all R&D efforts to develop technology products for Dish Detergents Market. Expatriation to Netherlands: Coordinated laundry and soap product and package development for all European markets to expand Unilever technology platforms. Business Team member. Led the technical development of new machine dishwashing detergents for US market focusing polymeric gel and enzyme application. Expanded products into transparent technology base; worked cross- functionally to deliver cost savings on several Unilever detergent products to improve cost effectiveness.