CEO, CIO, COO, Director,Management, President. Resume

Desired Industry: Management	SpiderID: 21925
Desired Job Location: San Francisco, California	Date Posted: 8/1/2008
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: 18/08/2008
Desired Wage: 150000
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: Management (Manager, Director)	Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Yes

Objective:
I am looking for a management role in the leisure, travel, banking or insurance sectors. My strengths are in organizing and developing productive, talented sales and or marketing teams, product development, client management, global expansion, change management and reorganization or realignment. I am a specialist in e-commerce and building successful on-line businesses. As acting GM EMEA for Travelport (ex Cendant), I was responsible for the Dubai office so I am familiar with doing business in the Emirates and have a small loyal network there. I am currently living in Belgium but am a US citizen and can be available with 3 weeks notice.

Authority to make changes if needed and the budget with which to operate. I like to work with a team and I want input in setting the goals and objectives, if not full authority. A position that requires creative solutions and problem solving would be ideal. Compensation plus bonus and relocation is desired.

Experience:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KIC LTD, Reno, Nevada ▪ 2003 to 2005 & 2007 to Present
Global e-commerce consultancy firm serving travel, financial, retail, and IT clients.

Consultant
Deliver strategic business planning and e-commerce solutions to key clients. Conduct due diligence, M&A activities, performance optimization, market expansion, product development, and marketing development.
� Built first global travel insurance product, now utilized with on-line insurance platform.
� Served global clients including Asurion (global investment company), octopustravel.com, American Insurance Group (AIG), GBM Design, and Utilis-IT, developing e-commerce products and strategies while delivering business and marketing plans to support business growth.

TRAVELPORT (CENDANT TRAVEL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES), London, England ▪ 2005 to 2007
Leading international technology conglomerate operating in 145 countries with revenues of $2.7 billion.

Acting General Manager, EMEA & Senior Director, Strategy and Business Development
Facilitated octopustravel.com strategic direction, managing P&L of up to $293 million, 16 direct reports, and 18 franchises over 23 countries. Served as key member of strategic Senior Leadership Team, Orbitz International.
� Revitalized operations during 4 business reorganization efforts, improving year-over-year margin by 54%.
� Elevated EBITDA by $10 million, overcoming recent acquisitions, poor morale, and lack of internal focus during period as Chief Marketing Officer.
� Slashed $3 million in costs while generating 150% growth, reorganizing EMEA sales and marketing teams.
� Boosted franchise growth by 115%, consolidating programs and deploying process improvements.

ALLIANZ, Paris, France & New York, New York ▪ 1996 to 2003
Leading insurance, banking, and asset management firm with subsidiaries including insurance travel leader Mondial Assistance Group and World Access Service Corporation (a Mondial Assistance Group Company).

Director, Global e-Commerce, Mondial Assistance Group (2001 to 2003)
Launched international e-commerce platform, broadening industry exposure and cultivating key global GDS relationships. Directed product development and knowledge transfer, training global staff and securing clients.

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ALLIANZ continued:
� Closed 100 Million Euro sales in first year, signing top international internet travel providers as clients.
� Instrumental to strategic development as member of Board of Directors and Allianz e-commerce task force.
� Established e-commerce initiatives in new industries including travel insurance and assistance services.
� Created P&L tool measuring account profitability, enabling evaluation of whether to pursue opportunity.

Vice President, Business Development, World Access Service Corporation (1999 to 2001)
Spearheaded corporate growth strategies and business direction, managing strategic business relationships.
� Negotiated key contracts while supervising critical customer service implementations.
� Grew and managed nationwide sales force of 50-100, implementing new incentive and training programs.
� Developed and instilled analytic rigor throughout organization, instituting data-driven decision making.

Director of Marketing, World Access Service Corporation (1996 to 2000)
Developed new e-commerce solutions, leading team of 8 to create strategic products and marketing programs.
� Pioneered $75 million e-commerce program, developing strategic alliances and co-branding partnerships with travel suppliers, airlines, tour operators, hotels, financial institutions, and affinity groups.
� Propelled sales by $100 million, introducing software enabling travel insurance sales via GDS.
� Built marketing planning and communications departments, boosting staff by 100% and profitability by 500%.

CUNARD CRUISE LINE LIMITED, New York, New York ▪ 1992 to 1996
International, deluxe cruise company famous for ships including QE2, Queen Mary, Queen Victoria, Royal Viking, Clipper, and Seabourn and now part of Carnival PLC.

Assistant Vice President, Marketing Planning
Drove revenue growth through marketing, sales, operations, IT development, and financial management, serving as liaison with ships� owner and staff in Germany. Directed Royal Viking Sun revenue development.
� Launched first cruise industry repeat passenger reward program, Cunard Cruise Miles, gaining massive publicity and generating $10 million in additional revenue.
� Developed Cunard EuropAmerica River Cruises, contributing $1.5 million in annual net profit.
� Negotiated and acquired Peter Deilmann river cruise vessels for 5 year term, delivering $10 million in revenue

Education:
FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts Program, Psychology
Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio

COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS

Junior League of the City of New York Volunteer

PROFESSIONAL COURSEWORK

Strategic Presentations, Dale Carnegie Institute
Fundamentals of Risk Management and Insurance, American Management Association
Overview of P&C and Life and Health, New York College of Insurance

Skills:
CEO, CIO, COO, Director,Management, President.

Additional Information:
Strategically-focused, global, visionary executive with more than 20 years experience elevating revenue and profitability for financial services, leisure, and technology industries. Proven ability to transform operations, delivering cutting-edge solutions for complex business issues. Expertise in creating e-commerce programs and developing winning brand strategies. Expansive skill set includes strategic positioning, ROI driven marketing programs, legal compliance, product development, M&A, and market launches. Recognized as a trusted change agent, dedicated executive counsel and board member, powerful negotiator and skilled problem solver with a broad international business network and superior business acumen.

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