Suzy Ekman
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Andrew Shaper
Suzy's broad skills in business management allows her to rapidly achieve tangible, quantifiable results. Suzy effectively evaluates needs across all business disciplines, develops clear plans and priorities, and provides hands-on leadership to achieve the desired results. She is particularly effective using financial analysis to guide and communicate organizational priorities within the organization and with the financial community. Suzy is an intelligent, experienced consultant and business executive and it was a pleasure to work with her, as Director of Manufacturing and Engineering
Andrew M. Bodisco
Suzy is very bright, hard working, and delivered results. I have worked with many clients over the years. Suzy stands out for the plan she presented to the bank, the execution of that plan, and her consistent and intelligent communication.
Andrew Shaper
Suzy's broad skills in business management allows her to rapidly achieve tangible, quantifiable results. Suzy effectively evaluates needs across all business disciplines, develops clear plans and priorities, and provides hands-on leadership to achieve the desired results. She is particularly effective using financial analysis to guide and communicate organizational priorities within the organization and with the financial community. Suzy is an intelligent, experienced consultant and business executive and it was a pleasure to work with her, as Director of Manufacturing and Engineering
Andrew M. Bodisco
Suzy is very bright, hard working, and delivered results. I have worked with many clients over the years. Suzy stands out for the plan she presented to the bank, the execution of that plan, and her consistent and intelligent communication.
Andrew Shaper
Suzy's broad skills in business management allows her to rapidly achieve tangible, quantifiable results. Suzy effectively evaluates needs across all business disciplines, develops clear plans and priorities, and provides hands-on leadership to achieve the desired results. She is particularly effective using financial analysis to guide and communicate organizational priorities within the organization and with the financial community. Suzy is an intelligent, experienced consultant and business executive and it was a pleasure to work with her, as Director of Manufacturing and Engineering
Andrew M. Bodisco
Suzy is very bright, hard working, and delivered results. I have worked with many clients over the years. Suzy stands out for the plan she presented to the bank, the execution of that plan, and her consistent and intelligent communication.
Andrew Shaper
Suzy's broad skills in business management allows her to rapidly achieve tangible, quantifiable results. Suzy effectively evaluates needs across all business disciplines, develops clear plans and priorities, and provides hands-on leadership to achieve the desired results. She is particularly effective using financial analysis to guide and communicate organizational priorities within the organization and with the financial community. Suzy is an intelligent, experienced consultant and business executive and it was a pleasure to work with her, as Director of Manufacturing and Engineering
Andrew M. Bodisco
Suzy is very bright, hard working, and delivered results. I have worked with many clients over the years. Suzy stands out for the plan she presented to the bank, the execution of that plan, and her consistent and intelligent communication.
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
State of California
Experience
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Makers Market
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Oct 2013 - Present
Makers Market, an eCommerce and brick and mortar retailer (currently with stores in Santana Row, Walnut Creek - Broadway Plaza, Mill Valley Lumberyard, First Street Napa, and Avalon - Alpharetta GA), has become a favorite of consumers who appreciate well-designed, long-lasting product handmade by independent American makers. In 2018, the company was awarded "Best of the Best Retailer for Local Goods" by San Francisco Magazine. And Dwell Magazine named Makers Market "Top 4 American-made Retailer". Makers Market was launched in June 2014, initially with makers from the San Francisco area, and now rapidly expanding to curate the best independent makers from across the country, in product categories such as home goods, ceramics, jewelry, apothecary, and men's and women's accessories. There is currently an exciting resurgence in American making, that is both steeped in tradition, and relevant to the modern world. Join our Mission to Rebuild the Legacy of American Made. http://makersmarket.us/ Show less
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American Craft Council
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United States
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Arts & Crafts
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Art Curator
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2015 - Present
Provide national curation for ACC shows and for the past 3 years have curated the Hip Pop booth for emerging craftsmen in San Francisco. Provide national curation for ACC shows and for the past 3 years have curated the Hip Pop booth for emerging craftsmen in San Francisco.
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SFMade
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor - SFMade
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Mar 2014 - Present
Advise SF Based Manufacturing start-ups Advise SF Based Manufacturing start-ups
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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Mentor - Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Apr 2014 - Present
Advise student founded start-ups in the incubator. Advise student founded start-ups in the incubator.
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Fine Arts
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1981 - Present
Suzy has been a life long lover of all forms of Fine Art, having a strong focus in American Craft, being a professional bassoonist for a Chamber Orchestra, and a dancer in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Art brings a special richness to our lives; it inspires and brings joy, builds teamwork - and challenges us to new levels. Suzy has been a life long lover of all forms of Fine Art, having a strong focus in American Craft, being a professional bassoonist for a Chamber Orchestra, and a dancer in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Art brings a special richness to our lives; it inspires and brings joy, builds teamwork - and challenges us to new levels.
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Catalyst Consulting
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Owner/ Management Consulting
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2013
Provide start-up consulting, management consulting, turnaround/ restructuring, or interim executive management (CEO, COO, CFO) from start-up to $100M; with a focus on the High Tech, manufacturing and distribution industries. Provide start-up consulting, management consulting, turnaround/ restructuring, or interim executive management (CEO, COO, CFO) from start-up to $100M; with a focus on the High Tech, manufacturing and distribution industries.
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Powis
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United States
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Business Supplies & Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO/CFO
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Jan 2009 - Apr 2012
Led the successful financial and operational turnaround and stabilization of this manufacturer with worldwide distribution. Improved EBITDA and Profit by 23% (percentage points), tripled gross margin on flagship machine while reducing the street price, increased cash flow significantly, and reduced total debt by 30% organically with no negotiated debt forgiveness. Positioned the company for long term success through increased profitability, healthier financial position, launch of first new flagship machine in 20 years, hiring/ training of new key team members, and enhancement of Sales and Marketing. Show less
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Catalyst Consulting
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Atlanta, GA
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Owner
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Jul 1996 - Dec 2008
Managed boutique Management Consulting firm comprised of ex Big-4 consultants. The firm had an excellent reputation for achieving real, sustainable results through providing high quality, effective, hands-on, personal consulting, delivered with integrity and professionalism. Services included: Performance Improvement, Organizational Design, Performance Metric establishment and compliance, Organizational Change Management, Process Reengineering (including a significant R&D Stage-Gate program development and deployment for Coca-Cola), Systems Planning and Migration, ERP project management and implementation, Establishment of Central Service Centers, Cash Flow Improvement, Increased Gross Margin and Profitability, Headcount right-sizing coupled with process improvement, and M&A management. Our strong track record of project success led to long term relationships with high caliber clients, such as Coca-Cola, Choicepoint, Inovis/Peregrine, Bell South Mobility, Florida Power and Light, Randstad, Sony Mobile, OneSource, LaRoche, Royal Caribbean, and Cabot Show less
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Sr. Manager
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1993 - 1996
Full responsibility for all Materials Management and Logistics processes and systems: - Games Materials: the planning, ordering, receiving, warehousing, and deploying of millions of items to be used in the Games (e.g. horse fans, gymnastics vaults, stadium seats) - Uniform Distribution: the custom uniforming of 58,000 personnel with over one million uniform pieces in 6 weeks. - Technology Devices: the tracking of $250M, over 40,000, technology devices (e.g. radios, cell phones, pagers) through bar code serial number tracking that needed to be returned to vendors (e.g. IBM, Bell South) at the end of the Games. Show less
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager, High Tech Management Consulting
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1985 - 1993
Specialized in consulting to High Tech Fortune 500 companies in the areas of: strategic planning, performance improvement (specializing in Finance, Operations, Distribution, and Manufacturing functions), ERP implementations, benchmarking, M&A, Professional Services and Sales effectiveness training, development of forecast and budgeting systems Major clients included Apple, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, Silicon Graphics, The ASK Group Specialized in consulting to High Tech Fortune 500 companies in the areas of: strategic planning, performance improvement (specializing in Finance, Operations, Distribution, and Manufacturing functions), ERP implementations, benchmarking, M&A, Professional Services and Sales effectiveness training, development of forecast and budgeting systems Major clients included Apple, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett-Packard, Silicon Graphics, The ASK Group
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Education
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1981 - 1985
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Business/ Accounting -
2012 - 2012
Stanford University
Technology Entrepreneurship
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