Business Development and Strategic Planning :: Clients & Channel Partners :: CV

	Service Net Solutions Business Development Representative Since 2006. Instrumental in creation and initiation of warranty programs for Sharp, Panasonic, Samsung and other branded offerings on Amazon.com and for the Amazon Kindle. Roger and the Service Net team designed, trained and implemented the web/in-store launch of the Barnes & Noble Nook. In 2011, extended service/protection plan relationships were forged with Brightpoint Mobile Corporation and RIM/Blackberry.
	Revenew Systems Automated Marketing Platform Business Development Advisor As Advisory Board Member and minor equity holder, have advised this innovative CE channel cloud marketing firm to expand its reach within the CE space. Pivotal in developing adding Sony, Samsung, CEA, Martin Logan to this 500 dealer platform.
	Caseboard, LLC., iPhone and iPad Accessories. Strategic Channel Planning Designed and implemented US distribution plan for European entrepreneur’s new line of niche accessories. Immediately positioned products in Amazon.com and Hammacher Schlemmer.
	ForteOne, Management Consultants. CE Industry Expert ForteOne specializes in assessment, change and implementation of middle-market businesses. As part of a two person team, functioned as “Color Man” to provide industry insight, analysis and, with the lead consultant, recommendations. Joined Forte Managing Partners in presenting final plan to the private equity owners and senior management of this leading CE firm.
Past Clients:
	Precision Camera and Video Repair Corporate Advisor, Marketing and Sales During a half year assignment, assisted the world’s largest camera repair center in its repositioning within the specialty CE channel, as a means of lessening dependence on largest customers. Launched “Rethink Repair” Green / Environmental campaign as means of lessening volume drop, as digital imaging products tumbled in price. Conducted CE industry’s first Environmental Impact Study, comparing new verses repaired devices.  Created opportunities to bid on several large-scale repair contracts.
	Klipsch Audio Technologies Channel Strategy Consultant Assisted senior management with sales and marketing plan for this leading loudspeaker company’s first headphone offering.
	Texas Instruments DLP Strategic Planning Consultant Created merchandising programs and new sales relationships, which extended DLP’s product life, during the plasma and LCD flat panel TV boom.