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I can help educate SCORE clients about the business world and provide them with tools to help them deal with the challenges and uncertainties they face when starting a new business or growing their current business.

SBA Business Development Officer and I have assisted clients in all aspects of their business,which is from inception -start-up point, growth in the business to selling/buying business etc. Been in the Banking Industry for over 25 + years and have held various positions from Portfolio Manager, Operations, Underwriting Loans, Inside Buyer, Senior Credit Risk Officer, Credit Analyst. SBA Business Development Officer and to now to a Senior Commercial Lender (handling Conventional; SBA Lending and Construction Lending).

I am a generalist with an ability to dive deep into most complex issues and topics. My background in education and real estate positions me with both a broad spectrum of business concepts and practical experience.
I am passionate about assisting you in achieving your goals and like to keep an open line of communication throughout your journey. No question is too large or too small; we will come up with a solution together!

Over 40 years of leadership roles in the restaurant industry from team member to CEO of several companies .My extensive experience can add significant value to clients in new startups, franchising as well as mature businesses . Functional expertise in Strategy, Finance , Operations and Marketing

I can assist and advise with business planning, systems implementation, operations analysis, profitably growing sales in addition to overall coaching.

My experience includes 25 years of restaurant franchising and site selection and 5 years of retail site selection. I can provide analysis to compare and discuss new franchise opportunities and new business opportunities. If you are inexperienced with the purchase or leasing of your potential retail location, I can help with avoiding mistakes.

Track record of innovation, implementation and success across service and product based offerings from localized consumer level firms to Fortune 100 businesses. History of creating differentiated brand image for seemingly commoditized products. Unique skillset encompassing grass-roots to executive level consultative relationship-driven product & transaction based interactions.

Real Estate - Sales, Investing and Career Development Coaching
Building Construction - Subject Matter Expert