Experience

Moonbound Consulting

• United States
• Blockchain Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  Greater Chicago Area As a trusted Web3 mentor and seasoned entrepreneur, Tony guides startup founders toward heightened success within the crypto space by transforming his lived experiences into actionable recommendations. His decision to found Moonbound Consulting was driven by a desire to help like-minded founders whose shoes he once walked in. By providing feasibility assessments, tailored financial analysis, strategic launch guidance, and ongoing scaling recommendations, Tony helps clarify uncharted… Show more As a trusted Web3 mentor and seasoned entrepreneur, Tony guides startup founders toward heightened success within the crypto space by transforming his lived experiences into actionable recommendations. His decision to found Moonbound Consulting was driven by a desire to help like-minded founders whose shoes he once walked in. By providing feasibility assessments, tailored financial analysis, strategic launch guidance, and ongoing scaling recommendations, Tony helps clarify uncharted waters on the path to sustainable results. Before, during, and after launch, Tony delivers results-driven advice centered on the most important steps startup founders can take to increase their probability of success, avoid wasted time, and make more cost-effective spending decisions. Tony’s three-step process includes: 1. Discovery - mapping out the viability and competitive advantage of client projects 2. Planning - covering financials, tech integrations, and overarching strategy 3. Launch - clarifying the messaging and relationships needed for a smooth launch pipeline Through Tony’s leadership, Moonbound Consulting empowers founders to overcome new and long-standing challenges alike on the path to mass market adoption. For inquiries, send a connection request/invitation message or visit https://www.moonboundconsulting.com. Show less



MicroPets

• Co-Founder, CTO and CEO

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  Tony passionately served as Co-Founder, CTO and CEO of MicroPets, helping lead the company to a $205 million+ market capitalization all time high. 🔥 In six months, he: • Helped brainstorm and execute the original MicroPets concept • Oversaw all development on the initial dApp, which encompassed: NFT's, custom marketplace and staking • Managed and oversaw all 3D modeling and animation used throughout 50+ unique pets • Designed and developed initial website, oversaw… Show more Tony passionately served as Co-Founder, CTO and CEO of MicroPets, helping lead the company to a $205 million+ market capitalization all time high. 🔥 In six months, he: • Helped brainstorm and execute the original MicroPets concept • Oversaw all development on the initial dApp, which encompassed: NFT's, custom marketplace and staking • Managed and oversaw all 3D modeling and animation used throughout 50+ unique pets • Designed and developed initial website, oversaw development and launch of website refresh • Handled all copywriting and collaboration on marketing strategy throughout entirety of project • Collaborated on Petropolis metaverse expansion • Led all AMA's and sales pitches, with many reporting they were among the best ever presented • Doxxed and revealed identity as a sign of trust • Key content writer and author of all whitepaper content • Helped lead ideation and integration of evolution staking pools, essentially enabling the project to survive and dramatically mitigate selling pressure • Oversaw development of MicroPets Runner, the only P2E game on the App Store due to unique architecture, of which he largely assisted in designing and executing. • Oversaw development of MicroPets Game dApp, featuring a web 2.0 to web 3.0 swap, custom storefront solution (first of its kind) and Magic Chest (raffle implementation) with Chainlink integration • Assisted with development of entire marketing funnel for MicroPets Runner • Partnered with incredible development partners (watty/mikato) to drive ideation and innovation • Authored all technical documentation throughout entire ecosystem • Assisted with all budgeting and key decision making • Managed all community announcements, whether written or in voice • Led daily voice chats on Telegram, Twitter Spaces and Discord while being known as the Golden Voice of Crypto 🤣 • Built key relationships with many long-term holders and supporters Show less



Effective Performance Strategies

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Operational Excellence

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  Greater Chicago Area • Helped restructure entire service line from onsite consulting to digital service offerings • Trained clients on process improvement methodologies & waste elimination • Served clients within cannabis, marketing, construction, printing & packaging industries • Worked within all management levels, from executive to office and shop floor • Helped attract and secure strategic partnerships, further growing sales



RR Donnelley

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2020

  Streamwood, Illinois, United States • Left to pursue entrepreneurial effort with a close friend • Oversaw scheduling, customer service, prepress, printing, finishing and shipping departments • Responsible for all production and scheduling processes for entire location • Directly managed approximately fifty employees across three shifts • Responsible for all operational and continuous improvement initiatives



Rankin On Demand Heat, Air, Humidity Control

• United States
• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Operations Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Key member of company's six person executive leadership team involved with all major business decisions. • Led efforts to completely organize IL's 36,000 sq ft warehouse, repairing over 50 pieces of equipment, recycling over 100 irreparable units and creating a more streamlined workflow. • Developed and implemented real-time physical inventory workflow, enabling the company to easily recognize and reconcile inventory status across ten locations. • Developed and implemented digital… Show more • Key member of company's six person executive leadership team involved with all major business decisions. • Led efforts to completely organize IL's 36,000 sq ft warehouse, repairing over 50 pieces of equipment, recycling over 100 irreparable units and creating a more streamlined workflow. • Developed and implemented real-time physical inventory workflow, enabling the company to easily recognize and reconcile inventory status across ten locations. • Developed and implemented digital service ticket process, enabling the company to track costs and root causes on service calls, completely eliminating physical paperwork. • Developed a 70 page service training manual, complete with SOP's across every service function, tests and employee/manager sign off. • Led summer rental unit refurbishing efforts across organization, encompassing thousands of units for all ten locations. Show less



Classic Color

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Continuous Improvement Manager/Senior Project Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Greater Chicago Area • Managed and executed the company's most challenging print projects, encompassing high-end direct mail, packaging and brochures. • Acted as key department resource for specialty coatings, finishing and technical challenges for other Project Managers. • Managed budget and production timelines on highly complex projects encompassing multiple vendors and production processes. • Created standard work document for use by all Project Managers, encompassing sixteen different finishing… Show more • Managed and executed the company's most challenging print projects, encompassing high-end direct mail, packaging and brochures. • Acted as key department resource for specialty coatings, finishing and technical challenges for other Project Managers. • Managed budget and production timelines on highly complex projects encompassing multiple vendors and production processes. • Created standard work document for use by all Project Managers, encompassing sixteen different finishing processes with quality checkpoints. • Consulted on internal operational improvements Show less



SEAM Strategies & MyBlendedLearning

• Director, Operational Excellence

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Traveled over 25 weeks within a year as a Lean Manufacturing consultant, specializing in educating client teams in Quality, Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, Setup Reduction/SMED and Root Cause Analysis. • Trained over 100 people, from floor to management level while working within an array of technologies (aluminum, molded fiber, thermoforming, flexo and offset printing). • Taught a diverse selection of Lean & Six Sigma tools, from simple waste tracking forms to Failure Mode Effects… Show more • Traveled over 25 weeks within a year as a Lean Manufacturing consultant, specializing in educating client teams in Quality, Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, Setup Reduction/SMED and Root Cause Analysis. • Trained over 100 people, from floor to management level while working within an array of technologies (aluminum, molded fiber, thermoforming, flexo and offset printing). • Taught a diverse selection of Lean & Six Sigma tools, from simple waste tracking forms to Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and statistical analysis (Minitab). • Collaborated with plant leadership teams regarding continuous improvement opportunities and projects. Show less



Classic Color

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Marketing Manager

  • 2010 - Jan 2017

  • Led Classic's website redesign and launch, managing entire project and handling all of the development/engineering (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery) • Worked within all phases of the manufacturing process, from the initial sale following all the way through to delivery • Managed high-value key accounts, ensuring projects were completed on time, within budget and with extremely high quality • Oversaw and led integration of modern marketing methods within organization • Worked… Show more • Led Classic's website redesign and launch, managing entire project and handling all of the development/engineering (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery) • Worked within all phases of the manufacturing process, from the initial sale following all the way through to delivery • Managed high-value key accounts, ensuring projects were completed on time, within budget and with extremely high quality • Oversaw and led integration of modern marketing methods within organization • Worked directly alongside Classic's Vice President, operating as his right-hand man and overseeing the company's most challenging projects and strategic initiatives Notable Works: The Making of an M Print: Transformed a 2013 BMW M6 into a printing press, printing at speeds upwards of 100 MPH on a racetrack. Making-of video hit over 500,000 views on YouTube. Production entailed printing over 44,000 sheets of paper with the actual car, which were then die cut and sent out as promotional works of art to 150,000 BMW enthusiasts as a matched mailing. Sappi The Standard: Volume 5 - Special Effects: A complete guide for designers/marketers that showcases nearly every print technique imaginable (from flocking and lenticular to coatings that enhance tactility while giving amazing visuals in addition to augmented reality and much more). Managed project from inception to completion while focusing heavily on research and development of new techniques/technologies. Gold Ink Award winning piece. Show less



Chicago Laminating

• UV Coating Specialist

  • 2008 - 2010

  Arlington Heights, IL



RockTenn

• Packaging & Containers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Press Operator

  • 2001 - 2008

  St. Charles, IL