Experience

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  Birchwood Lane

  • President

    • 2017 - Present

    Business growth strategist, with a proven record of success in management solutions for corporations, family office, non profits and start up businesses. Senior level expertise in operations, finance, management structure and team building. Collaborations include virtual and on site consulting with highly successful results.

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  Angela Moore, Inc.

  • Newport, RI

  • Co Founder/CEO

    • 1997 - 2017
    • Newport, RI

    Established operational objectives for the award-winning Angela Moore jewelry, fashion and home accents lifestyle brand, including retail, wholesale, website, catalog and direct sales divisions. Directed management of company operations, including finance, personnel, leasing, sourcing, legal and general business development. Developed and implemented comprehensive direct sales training and compensation programs. Developed and supervised installation of multiple unique retail store layouts. Managed technical operations of company POS, website, internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.

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  Princess House

  • Taunton, Massachusetts

  • Executive Vice President

    • 1994 - 1998
    • Taunton, Massachusetts

    Member of Board of Directors and Executive Management team of Princess House, the largest US direct sales company of crystal and housewares. Organized due diligence during acquisition from Colgate-Palmolive. Oversaw finance, legal and operations divisions, resulting in a cohesive approach to quick growth and turnaround following the acquisition. Assisted in development of business plan responsible for company growth from 7000 to 15,000 consultants in three years, doubling revenues and improving consultant retention. Assisted in developing Management by Objective and Consultant Compensation programs. Surpassed revenue goals for three consecutive years. Built strategic alliances with an international group of glass and ceramics factories, resulting in a first time in stock position on all key items.

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  Van Beuren Management, Inc

  • Morristown, NJ

  • President/CEO

    • 1990 - 1996
    • Morristown, NJ

    Founded Van Beuren Management and served as President and CEO of this Wesray Capital subsidiary, a family office specializing in client services for key Wesray partners. Managed operations, estate planning, tax preparation and various investments, including marketable securities, real estate and development projects such as high end hotels and ski resorts.

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  Lambert Bridge Winery

  • Sonoma, CA

  • President/CEO/General Manager

    • 1992 - 1995
    • Sonoma, CA

    Completed the due diligence and oversaw the successful acquisition, renovation and re-opening of this Gold Medal award-winning winery, vineyard and tasting room. Hired a new wine making team and acted as General Manager, installing new wine making equipment and building new tasting room. Grew capacity from 15,000 cases to 31,000 cases in three years. Oversaw all aspects of winery operations.

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  Van Beuren Vineyards

  • Sonoma, CA

  • President/CEO/General Managr

    • 1988 - 1995
    • Sonoma, CA

    Completed the due diligence and successful acquisition of a 650 acre vineyard in Alexander Valley (subsequently renamed Van Beuren Vineyards). Improved infrastructure, including building new reservoirs and irrigation pumping systems throughout the vineyards. Installed new grape vines and leveled land to accomplish new plantings. Oversaw vineyard operations, including the sale of grapes to other area high end wineries, including Staggs Leap, Clois Du Bois, BV, Mondavi and Lambert Bridge.

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  Wesray Capital

  • Morristown, NJ

  • Vice President

    • 1982 - 1994
    • Morristown, NJ

    Member of the Executive Management team of the world-renowned Wesray Capital, founded and led by Raymond G. Chambers and William E. Simon. Participated in due diligence and acquisitions of numerous Wesray companies, including Wilson Sporting Goods, Six Flags and Anchor Glass. Participated in several Wesray IPO's and ESOP's, including Simmons Mattress, Simplicity Lawn and Garden Tractor and Avis. Served on the Board of Directors of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Newark, Kent Place School and other philanthropic organizations.