International Trade, Imports / Exports

John Roof
Current City: Hudson, FL
Chapter: Pinellas County SCORE
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Expert in Business Operations. Specialized in International Business Operations. Highly Knowledgeable in Computer Systems. John Roof is a well-rounded manager with extensive knowledge and experience in operations management which includes process Improvement (Six-Sigma – Green Belt), paralegal (purchase and service related contracts coupled with other related legal documentation, Project Management, strategic finance experience that collimated in seven years of experience as a member of the Board of Directors of 150+ million non-profit and IT technology including long-range telemetry and particle physics as well as training, coaching and/or mentoring experience. Professional Qualifications: Both business and technically competent that proved extremely useful as an important member of legal teams that worked on multiple multi-million dollar contracts. Extensive experience coordinating and obtaining equipment global safety certification (CE, CSA, etc.) for the world’s first manufactured MIX systems that were shipped world-wide. Able to analyze a business and offer recommendations for improvement in effectiveness and efficiency, Extensive knowledge and experience in the technical arena that includes IT, satellite remote tracking station equipment and High Energy Physics (HEP) hybrid networks. Effective written and oral communication skills which interfaces well with all levels of management, More than seven years on the Board of Directors of a financial non-profit organization where I played a significant role in in the strategic direction of the organization. Academic credentials: MBA; International Business, BBA, Business Management Computer Literate: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with more than three dozen technical certifications in satellite remote tracking station and high Energy Physics (HEP) pieces of equipment.

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BBA: Major: Business Management MBA: Major: International Business Training: Six-Sigma Project Management

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An advisory board is an informal group. This is not a board of directors. It is a group of mentors. The group has no financial interest in your firm. This is a group of outside advisors who share their knowledge to help you be more competitive, think strategically and offer specific advice in key skill areas.

The benefits of an advisory board include: setting aside time to think strategically, obtain feedback and insights from outside the company, and gather information and expertise from peers who have knowledge in different areas than your own. In general, a three to five person board will likely meet your needs.

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Alan M Shaver
Current City: Harpswell, ME
Chapter: Portland Maine SCORE

Nearly 20 years with two different major American packaged food manufacturers, plus 4 years with a diversified chemical, plastics and consumer goods manufacturer. With partner, owned and operated a multi-unit franchised auto service business. Have been both an employee of a franchiser and owner of a franchisee. Extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and business organization.

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Dartmouth College, Bachelor of Arts, major economics Yale Law School, Bachelor of laws, area of concentration labor law Extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, anti-trust, trademark, corporate organization and governance, contracts, international transactions, and SEC compliance.

Basil Apostolou
Current City: Toledo, OH
Chapter: Northwest Ohio SCORE
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Owens-Illinois, Inc:11.5years - Sales Service, Production Planning & Scheduling, Industrial Engineering, Materials Control Borg-Warner Tillotson:4.5 years - Materials Control Analyst George Ballas Leasing: 4.5 years - Account Executive Ransom & Randolph: 16.5 years - Divisional Material Manager

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B.S., Mathematics, Berry College MBA Graduate classes, The University of Toledo MBA Graduate classes, Bowling Green State University Leadership Training Certification-Ransom & Randoph

Sam Badawi
Current City: Scotts Valley, CA
Chapter: Santa Cruz County SCORE
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Sam Badawi is the Founder of MEB International, a firm specializing in providing management advice, marketing assistance, and appropriate structure for companies doing or intending to be doing business internationally. He has clients in the U.S., Europe, and Egypt, and thirty-five years of business experience in sales, marketing, finance, and general management. Sam has negotiated major joint venture agreements, created profitable subsidiaries, and overseen mergers and acquisitions. Sam also has been General Partner of Equity Venture Management, which created two $10 Million-plus venture funds that paid very attractive returns to investors.

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Rainer H Harteneck
Current City: Clearwater, FL
Chapter: Pinellas County SCORE
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I love to be a marketer, business owner, business intermediary and consultant. I’ve done start up, grow, turn around, buy and sell businesses on three continents. In 2002 founded Sovereign Advisory Group LLC (SAG) Clearwater Florida Pinallas County and Environmental Equipment Services (EES). Sovereign Advisory Group LLC provides Public Notary and Mobile Notary services, coaching, consulting, business Broker Services.BBCONS Inc of Clearwater Florida Pinallas County provides Business Broker services and Public Notary and Mobile Notary services. In 2012 he joint Aberdeen Advisor Inc. Aberdeen Advisor Inc is one of the largest Business broker and Business Intermediary firm in the south east of the United States with offices in Clearwater Florida, St. Petersburg Florida Atlanta Georgia, Greenville North Carolina and Birkenhördt Germany

 

EES represents world leaders in manufactured products like for example SPX Balcke-Dürr GmbH, Rothemühle and Brückner Biotic GmbH. EES expertise is in heat exchangers, emission control equipment, cooling towers, air cooled condenser including engineering and construction to meet the need of coal and gas fired electric power plants, nuclear power plants, refineries, chemical plants. Currently, he focuses in branding and marketing steam cycle equipment for the nuclear, solar and renewable electric power generating industry.

Rainer is fluent in German and English language and worked as a CEO / CFO in Germany, Turkey, South Africa and USA for over 32 years. An action-oriented, growth-driven senior executive with extensive P&L experience in international business, sales, marketing, business development, mergers and acquisitions, operations, project management, finance accounting and risk management. As business intermediary and broker he has proven ability to negotiate contracts, recruit and inspire powerful teams, and design and implement strategies that produce dramatic revenue, market share, and quality increases. Utilizes influence and persuasion to motivate and manage personnel, resulting in a productive and harmonious workplace.

Rainer’s core experience is growing businesses, buy and sell businesses for owners and entrepreneurs. He takes the initiative to build long-term relationships with clients by providing guidance, mentoring and advice. A hands-on approach gives my customers / business friends the direct benefit of his experience and qualifications.Rainer holds a BA from the University of Pforzheim Germany is a Business Broker keeping Florida Real Estate License, Florida Public Notary, Master Mentor, Certified Behavioral Coach, Certified Networker, and Score Counselor. Rainer is member a board member of German American Chamber of Commerce Florida Chapter, Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay and Secretary of Tampabay Interbay Rotary club.

Aberdeen Advisors, Inc.

146 Second Street North, Suite 310

St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 USA

Phone 727-488-3676

Fax 727-572-7861

                                                         www.aberdeenadvisors.com

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John P Grise
Current City: Clearwater, FL
Chapter: Pinellas County SCORE

First half of my career was systems programming and applications system design and programming employing various then current languages including assembly. Second half of my career I became engrossed in sales and marketing, technical products including hardare and software.  Gradually elevated my status to Sr. VP level for small to mid sizeed companies [under $100 million].  I've also had two entrepreneurial endeavors...1st,  in 1973, co-created a retail/nursing home pharmacy system (hardware + Software) w sales & installations throughout east coast.  Was CEO-COO of this co. for 14 years.  2nd endeavor ..in 1998, I founded and ran a small Florida based, medical dealer/distributorship specializing in MRI compatible equipment and Patient Immobilization products for Radiation Therapy, & other medical supplies.  Grew the company through business to business sales as well as government sub contracts (mainly US AID) and operated this company for 12 years.

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Western New England College - Springfield MA. BBA curiculum.   Sacred Heart University - Bridgeport Ct - BBA Curriculum

Kerry J Pfrimmer
Current City: Northfield, NH
Chapter: SCORE Lakes Region

        Held CEO & President positions achieving growth and expansion of globally focused Fortune 500, turnaround and start-up organizations. Early career experiences in small business devlopment within the specialty retail, automotive and recreational products segments. Posess skills in leadership, focused strategy, organizational development and sound financial management. Participated  on  boards of non-profit organizations serving Emergency Services, Handicapped Workplace Integration and Economically Diadvantaged Housing. BS in Management and Finance.   

  • Documented record of strong, decisive executive leadership in organizations ranging from $20 million to $800 million, global in reach and scale, and with interdisciplinary teams of 1,400 employees. Noted for sound, practical management style centered on impact-driven financial models and strategies. Strong boardroom presence.
  • Results-proven, growth-oriented, globally focused leader with repeated success in multiple industries and markets, expanding international footprint, building shareholder value, driving vision, and achieving critical strategic goals. Valued contributor to key strategic acquisitions and highly successful joint ventures.
  • Dynamic change agent skilled in repositioning organizations to achieve operational and manufacturing excellence. Delivered dramatic improvements to quality, market positioning, and financial performance by leading organizations to adopt Six Sigma tenets, Lean Manufacturing strategies, and metric-based management.

 

 

 

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London Business School, University of London – Senior Executive Program

INSEAD – Advanced Management Program

B.S., Management & Finance, Post University

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