✪ Barry Sender
Chief Operating Officer, CISO & CCO at Granite Escrow & Settlement Services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Certified
Management and Strategy InstituteMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Regional Business Manager Training
Gordon Jewelry CoproationJan, 1985- Nov, 2024 -
Executive Development Program (EDP)
Bullocks Wilshire-Federated Department StoresJan, 1982- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Granite Escrow & Settlement Services
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer, CISO & CCO
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Jan 2016 - Present
Granite Escrow & Settlement Services (a First American Company: NYSE: FAF) is one of California’s largest and most respected independent escrow companies, processing more than $8 BILLION in transactions in 2021. Wholly owned by First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF) - a Fortune 500 Company - Granite Escrow is licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) and has no ties to any real estate broker or lender. The Granite Escrow team has nearly 100 employees, including over 35 of the most experienced escrow agents in the state. Barry has spearheaded elevating Granite Escrow’s standards of operations and practices to rival that of ANY major title company or bank, whilst preserving shareholder return. He successfully guided the company in obtaining and maintaining their prestigious AICPA SSAE 18 SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 Attestations, placing Granite among the top-tier security and compliance escrow firms in the nation, whose infrastructure is built around protecting clients’ money and identities. Barry has effectively implemented updated software for the sales and escrow teams, enhanced the escrow operations software, implemented AI to monitor the company’s network, and best-in-class endpoint security together with a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) He is an active member of InfraGard (an FBI and private sector program for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure) and the Cyber Finance Working Group (the FBI’s intersection of InfoSec and Financial Services). Barry has implemented rigorous employee training to enhance cyber security including cyber breach, DRP and compliance audits. Barry executes his CEO’s strategic vision, continually exploring and adopting new approaches to streamline operations. Balancing internal management and client relationships, while preserving the company's culture, defines his work ethic and performance history. Show less
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CBUS Consulting Inc
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Orange County, California Area
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Chief Executive Officer
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Helping Financial Services Companies understand and adapt to the most significant changes (Dodd-Frank) in financial regulations in the United States since the regulatory reform that followed the Great Depressions. Specialty Consulting centered around the independent Certified Public Accountants SSAE 18 SOC 1 type 2 and SOC 2 type 2 audit Helping Financial Services Companies understand and adapt to the most significant changes (Dodd-Frank) in financial regulations in the United States since the regulatory reform that followed the Great Depressions. Specialty Consulting centered around the independent Certified Public Accountants SSAE 18 SOC 1 type 2 and SOC 2 type 2 audit
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Store
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jun 2011 - Aug 2015
Carrol Boyes US Distribution Inc.* Irvine, Ca The exclusive US distribution company for one of South Africa’s most iconic brands of homeware and functional art. By focusing on best practice technology application in logistics and warehousing, design and implementation of brand repositioning, development of a strong team, achieved a continuous improvement in the business plan, driving sales and increasing brand identity throughout the USA. • Developed a significant presence within the largest competitive environment and delivered and influenced the growth of the business • Rebuilt brand image resulting in increased US sales in excess of 100% year over year whilst reducing operating costs 50% year over year through implementation of supply chain management processes • Developed successful executive relationships with the nation’s largest retail organization • An experienced professional, strong influencer with excellent negotiating skills • Exceptional leadership abilities and communication skills, garnered extensive knowledge of the homeware category, and a solid record of motivating a sales team to a high level of accountability and productivity • Develop and Execute brand priorities in market • Logistics expert in moving various quantities and large volumes from manufacturing to our warehouse and on to end user • EDI Compliant- Directed and fostered an environment of repeatable processes. • Strategic leadership for the Global Supply Chain distribution Show less
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Disease Management Services plc
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London-USA-South Africa
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 2002 - Jun 2011
Responsible for business and financial strategy which included significant interaction with DMS Board of Directors to include strategic planning sessions and operations reviews. DMS developed and implemented a complete management system and service delivery for the treatment of HIV & AIDS in Southern Africa. • Successfully constructed archetype and lead team through implementation of IT based Disease Management delivery system • Architected complete patient management system in urban and peri-urban healthcare settings • Successfully closed 1st and 2nd round (institutional) multimillion dollar funding initiatives • Personally represented DMS and established key governmental relationships in both the USA and South Africa to ensure access and support to integrate into current South African health care system. • Represented Disease Management Services as a speaker and panel member at World Bank and USAID conferences • Reorganized and upgraded management leadership team with Global Healthcare and Information Technology expertise • Developed, “best in class” distributorship model for on-going roll-out of the product and services in Sub-Saharan Africa for Siemens Africa Show less
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Disease Management Services-HMIS-HIS-LinkedIn Group
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Orange County, California Area
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GROUP | CEO | COO | CIO | VP Global
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Jul 2002 - Jun 2011
Attending Networking Events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions Attending Networking Events Researching Industry Leaders Tracking Industry Trends Participating in Industry Discussions
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Control Diabetes Inc.
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St Louis, Missouri
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Chief Executive Officer
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2000 - 2002
Control Diabetes Inc.* St. Louis, MO CDI developed and markets an integrated system that collects, analyzes and communicates treatment information for simplifying diabetes management • Created multi-faceted revenue stream model to diversify business risk • Built complete corporate infrastructure with emphasis on IT function • Created capitalization structure and implemented fund raising initiatives securing first and second round investors in anticipation of Initial Public Offering • Developed international engineering network to facilitate product development • Created partnership opportunities to offer alternative commercialization approaches and financing sources • Oversaw successful launch of international division for globalization of technology. Show less
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Pacific Bell PCS Stores / Southwestern Bell Stores
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St Louis, MO
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Chief Operating Officer
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1998 - 2000
• Oversaw opening of ten retail stores within 1 year into the San Diego and Kansas City markets. • Led business strategy efforts by combining traditional retailing and e-Commerce initiatives. • Led technology initiative that computerized company operations and brought all stores on line, on time and on budget. • Led consolidation of finance and operations functions for the entire company. •Directly responsible for the selection of real estate locations, leasing negotiations, site build-out and liaison with architects and contractors. •Designed and implemented a comprehensive 5-step operations system, including point-of-sale, training, store management, technical and employee manual. •Developed an extensive advertising and marketing campaign to facilitate market expansion. •Built “service culture” by upgrading in-store and store management personnel. •Promoted from Vice President of Sales and Operations in San Diego to Chief Operating Officer within one year of joining the organization. Show less
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Cafe Crema, La Jolla Coffee Stop
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San Diego CA
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President
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1992 - 1998
San Diego’s premier European-style cafes, an upscale, first-of-its-kind, 24-hour food concern As Chief Operating Officer, assembled an “A caliber” executive team to design, market, automate and execute a food concept that was cited by numerous local periodicals for excellence in several categories: San Diego Union-Tribune (2/93), Restaurateur of San Diego (5/93), CoffeeTalk Magazine (10/95), Good Times (11/95), Blend, San Diego This Week, Spotlight on Dining, and Beach and Bay Press (5/96), La Jolla Light (5/98), La Jolla Village News (7/98). •Named ‘One of the Best Cafés in San Diego’ by San Diego Magazine (8/93). •Successfully developed and positioned Café Crema as an acquisition target generating significant value for investors Show less
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Director Stores
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1990 - 1992
•Charged with successful turn-around of financially troubled organization. •Successfully led the operational restructuring of the third largest jewelry chain in the United States. Managed 138 stores located throughout the United States; consolidated areas of accountability from 14 to 7 regions resulting in greater efficiency of operations and increased profitability. •Directly responsible for all aspects of operations, including application of operational budget in excess of $100 million dollars. Restructured and implemented improved processes, policies and procedures in order to ensure operational and quality consistency among stores. •Developed innovative marketing approaches to increase customer base and revenue per customer visit. Show less
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Zale Jewelers
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Business Manager
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1984 - 1990
•Managing west coast operations for the Gordon Jewelry Corporation •Responsible for selected market expansion through new territory acquisition and store openings •Lead profit center among key sales regions •Managing west coast operations for the Gordon Jewelry Corporation •Responsible for selected market expansion through new territory acquisition and store openings •Lead profit center among key sales regions
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Merchandise Manager | Fine Jewelry Buyer
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1982 - 1984
Successfully completed Executive Development Program (EDP) – designed to prepare fast-track leaders to move from mastery of one focused area to success in a broader role, aimed at implementing business strategies and achieving corporate objectives in all aspects of the Department Store environment Responsible for planning or analyzing and then exercising: •Customer demand, including price, quality and availability •Fashion trends •Market trends •Apparel, basics...couture •Store policy •Financial budgets •Understanding customer needs •Maximize profits •Daily operations •Employee development and education Show less
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Education
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Gemological Institute of America
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1979 - 1981
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Majored in Commerce & Law
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