management | strategy | business engineering | governance
3D Power Communications Inc. Palo Alto, Boston | CEO/CFO. Startup Gaming/Entertainment software. Guided this cutting edge first stage 3DVideo and 3DVirtual Reality start-up on a shoestring budget from initial idea, to first seed funding. Prepared business plan and overall development strategy. Positioned company for second stage funding. Presented the company to venture capitalists, and strategic partners (Toyota, Mercedes Benz, Pacific Bell, Disney, Six Flags, and ILM)
Artist Pro Inc , Los Angeles - Hollywood. DBA the Recording Industry Source Book . | COO/CFO. Turn-around Music Industry Trade directory. Due to internal fraud, client experienced severe negative cash flow and was on the brink of collapse.
Turned around this $12MM second stage start-up publishing company to profitability and positioned the company for acquisition.
Managed all Operational, IT, and Finance functions. Reduced financial commitments by 80%, re-structured the Balance Sheet by converting start-up Long Term Notes to Equity, re-classifying expenses and negotiating a 90% reduction in past due State and Federal Taxes. Introduced new sales channels, and expanded into the European market. Positioned the company for acquisition valued at $17MM. Directory is currently the world's largest US Music Industry Trade directory! Staff: 25 Direct Reports.
Automation & Seismic Protection Systems Inc., Los Angeles/Hollywood | CEO/CFO | start-up Manufacturer Valves & Sensors. Guided this client from preliminary engineering drawings and an idea to a valid manufacturing concern based on radio controlled automatic valves. Established corporate infrastructure and sales, marketing, and finance functions. Prepared business plan and pro forma financial forecast to attract private funding.
Baker & Associates, Berkeley/Houston | start-up | Oil Industry Consulting. Guided this struggling Oil Consulting start-up with the setup of its financial reporting function and accounting governance. Created policies and process for maintaining books and records
Charles Bond & Associates, Berkeley. | start-up | Managed Healthcare. Prepared scenario based Financial Models to plan for the start-up of a $45MM Managed Care business
Currant Records Inc., Austin. | start-up | Entertainment. Proprietary record label for the national recognized band Soulhat. Prepared a complete business development strategy and Business Plan/Pro-Forma Financials. Assisted strategic support during Major Label distribution and licensing negotiations.
Daystar Records Inc. Los Angeles/Hollywood | start-up | Entertainment. Created an overall start-up and funding strategy for this contemporary music publishing company. Developed a business plan - including competitive analysis and market segment analysis, and with full financial forecast.
Daystar Productions, Los Angeles/Hollywood | start-up | Entertainment. Rehired by the client, to create and overall start-up and funding strategy for this video production company as a sister company with the record/publishing company. Business Plan included market segmentation analysis and capital requirements, and financial forecasts.
Careerconnection.com, San Francisco. | start-up | e-commerce, job board. Created business plan and financial forecast for venture capitalist presentation
i-card.com, Colorado Springs | start-up | Internet Finance, e-commerce. Retained by this college dorm start-up to review, edit, and strengthen the Business Plan for creating an on-line credit card. Prepared the Pro-Forma Financials, and advised on negotiations with Discover Financial Services for technology acquisition.
Haight Ashbury Free Clinics Inc., | San Francisco. Health care. Board Member. Non-profit consultant. Prepared Information Technology (Web), Development/Funding, and Financial Strategies . Advised on Information Technology, Financial, and Board Governance
