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Global Expansion Change Strategies Cross-Cultural Alliances Marketing

Due Diligence Mergers & Acquisitions Export Strategy Corporate Restructuring

         Adept at guiding executives worldwide in company transformations, identifying strategic alliance opportunities, and achieving extraordinary revenue growth and global expansion.

         Held multiple Executive Board Advisor positions with high-net-worth (HNW) clients requiring expert guidance in business development strategy/alliances and product development.

         Served as Chief Business Development Officer for HNW client development and portfolio management strategy and as Wealth Management Business Development Advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Beverly Hills, California.

         Featured in US Forbes 2012 Special Edition for remarkable expertise in international business strategy solutions and management.

         Author of Exporting From Failure To Success: An Exclusive Global Guide For Small & Medium Enterprises 2015 selling in over six countries.

         Multilingual (fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, English) and possess working knowledge of Japanese, French, and Italian.

         Consummate strengths in B2B & B2C sales pipeline development and management, operations analysis, process redesign, consumer segmentation, contract negotiations, marketing, public relations, new product and program launches, and leading large global teams of more an 50 personnel.

GIL Global Consulting & Advisory Services, USA / America / Europe / Canada, 2012 to Present

Deliver C-level consultative guidance to clients in diverse industries spanning food & beverage, real estate, international legal firms, executive coaching, luxury travel service, healthcare, corporate training, IT software, professional services, financial services, and Fortune 500 CEO corporate event providers.

Highlights:

Group 35, Brazil, 2015 to Present

Group CEO Advisor

         Created and implemented two-month executive-level strategy program and CEO coaching program for food and beverage company, structured five-year plan to facilitate business growth, and realigned branding materials based on new target markets.

         Led social media marketing plan which boosted online visibility by 120% in six months.

         Shaped five-year export strategy to penetrate markets in Uruguay, Argentina and Chile, and successfully yielded six new export clients and 60%+ increase in sales revenue.

         Generated $1M in additional sales by arranging joint venture with Uruguay specialty coffee company; targeted large hotels to qualify 30 new leads and close four global hotel chain contracts.

Dow Chemical, Michigan, 2015

Advisor, CEO Special Event

         Advised executive team on creation of European CEO special event for Dow Chemical s CEO.

         Devised event program, secured venue, personally met with CEO attendees from Europe s Fortune 500 companies, officially launched event, and introduced key note speakers.

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CEO Coaching Company, UK, Greece, 2014 to 2015

CEO Advisory

         Launched three-month CEO training program which amplified company revenues by 30%.

         Commanded comprehensive social media marketing efforts and directed sales team of four to result in in 100% increase in membership closings following training program.

aimINSIGHT, Culver City, CA, 2012 to 2014

CEO Advisory / Interim Senior Vice President

         Pioneered high-impact social media campaigns which propelled 200% increase in web traffic in six months for medical scheduling software company.

         Strategically closed three-year contracts for client s largest B2B medical scheduling companies in LA area, increasing corporate revenue by 60% after only 12 months.

Frankel / Patt Group (Morgan Stanley), Century City, CA, 2010 to 2012

Group Business Development Project

         Formulated strategic plans to support Bakersfield Oil and Gas seminar targeting large investors.

         Conducted extensive research, networking, and C-level prospecting within Los Angeles to generate lucrative business leads, and coordinated CEO Mastermind Group within Beverly Hills community to boost group s brand recognition and HNW advisory services.

         Championed PR/media initiatives which gained recognition in Forbes Magazine and fueled 10% increase in group s HNW client portfolio ($70M+).

GPME Financial Services, USA / South America / Europe / Australia, 2005 to 2010

Chief Business Development Director

         Yielded $15M in new sales for start-up while steadily expanding revenues for three consecutive years.

         Spearheaded real estate financial projects and led rebranding efforts for company s acquisition in 2009.

         Shaped global marketing campaign (including social media and email communications) to increase brand recognition among Greeks living abroad in United States, Canada, Australia, and South America.

         Persuasively negotiated and closed contracts with Greece s five largest banks to provide exclusive finance product for GPME s client base (hotel & second mortgages for Greek foreign residents).

         Presented Greece investment tactics to HNW investor groups within Wall Street Financial Market.

Credit Agricole Group - Emporiki Bank Group, France / Portugal / Greece, 2005 to 2010

Executive Board Advisor / Group Strategy Director

         Helmed international branding, business, and product development for alliance between 3^rd largest Greek bank and Europe s top retail banking institution producing 4,000,000,000 annually.

         Methodically steered 140 million Euro rebranding project involving logo redesign and major design overhaul across 137 branches.

         Advised on Credit Agricole s acquisition strategy for 137 bank branches, four subsidiaries, and comprising more than 1,000 employees; completed initiative within demanding budget and timeline.

         Orchestrated large-scale marketing campaigns and client communications which increased market share by 35% and fortified brand recognition throughout Greece and France.

         Applied strong leadership talents toward delegating tasks and supervising more than 15 personnel.

Prior Background:

Interim Consultant, IBD Ltd, UK

Group Director of European Strategy, Bank of Scotland Group, UK & Scotland

International Finance Specialist, Sullivan & Cromwell / Goldman Sachs Deals, LLP, UK & US

MA, Economic Development & Privatization Process, University of London, London, UK

MBA, International Management and Marketing, Florida Institute of Technology, FL

BA, Government & Economics, Smith College, MA / Columbia University, NY

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Inbound Marketing; Email Marketing; Content Marketing, HubSpot Academy

Master Copywriting, Udemy Academy

Worldworks Executive Coaching, Landmark Seminars Leader, Los Angeles, CA

Portuguese to English Legal / Business Translation, WLS, In View

Exporting from Failure to Success: An Exclusive Guide for Small & Medium Enterprises, Amazon - Kindle Publications - December 2015

Expert Articles:

Business Development Do's and Don'ts 2015

Change Management: What Determines Success? 2010

Creating a Powerful Personal Brand Identity 2010

Handbag Publications:

Business Development, How To Be A Change Agent, Managing Change, PEST ANALYSIS, Powerful Presentations, Negotiation- Knowing Me Knowing You, Organizational Business Development 2010

British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce Magazine:

Tax Value Changes in Greece: Implications for Buyers & Sellers 2007

Major Structural Developments in Greece and their Impact on the Real Estate Market, Summer Issue 2006

Building International & National Sales, online event 2016

Consumer Segmentation Analysis in the Specialty Food Industry, Brazil 2016

Exporting Specialty Coffee, Brazil 2016

Exporting & Business Development Strategies, Athens 2014

Investing Strategies, Los Angeles 2013

How to Keep Your Portfolio Up to Speed with Your Growth, Los Angeles 2013

How to Jumpstart Sales, Los Angeles 2012

Investing in the Stock Market, Los Angeles 2011

Non- Profit/For Profit Alliances, Los Angeles 2010

Grant Research/Proposal Writing, Los Angeles 2010

International Financing, Wall Street Professionals Organization, New York 2008

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[INSERT DATE]

[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently exploring career opportunities in a senior-level global business development capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to significant talents in masterminding dynamic marketing programs in a vast range of industries, I offer exceptional skills in strategic planning, proven expertise in new product and service launches, and excellent capabilities in global expansions, export strategy, and driving company transformations. My academic credentials are outstanding, and my specialization in European markets will certainly provide an immediate and positive impact to (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY). Additionally, I offer polished organizational, analytical, creative, and public speaking skills which are paramount in global business development.

As an integral member of your senior leadership team, you will find that I am positioned to deliver immediate and long-term results, with an unwavering commitment to supporting you in not only attaining, but exceeding your goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

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