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Roles available for:
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Fractional
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Consulting
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Contract
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Interim
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Orlando, Florida, United States
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English (US)
English (US)Level: Native
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English (US)
Achievements
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Expertise
Fractional & Interim CEO Leadershiop, Strategic Growth & Turnaround Operations, Brand Development & Positioning, E-Commerce & Omnichannel Strategy, Supply Chain & Global Sourcing, Executive Coaching & Team Development, M&A, Exit Planning Investor Relations & Capital Strategy, Board Governance & Leadership Alignment, Operational Infrastructure & KPI Systems, Product Innovation & Go-to-Market Execution, Cross-Functional Department Structuring -
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I bring C-suite experience across consumer brands, e-commerce, and growth-stage businesses—helping founders scale smart, build high-performing teams, and drive enterprise value. I don’t just advise; I roll up my sleeves, clarify strategy, and implement sy
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Employees
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120 employees
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Budget overseen
$ 200,000,000
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Roles available for:
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Fractional
-
Consulting
-
Contract
-
Interim
-
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Country experience:
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United States of America
Northern America
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Languages:
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English (US)
English (US)Level: Native
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English (US)
Achievements
Why hire me in a fractional role
Experience
Fractional role
Strengths in this role: At CORKCICLE, my strengths included scaling operations, building high-performing teams, and driving cross-functional alignment across product, supply chain, and sales. I led process optimization, global sourcing, and strategic planning—translating vision into execution. My ability to balance creative brand building with disciplined operational rigor was key to our sustained growth and market leadership.
Industry Group: Consumer Goods
Industry: Sporting Goods
Years of experience: 20 years
Company name: CORKCICLE
Company size: 100 employees
Role in this company: As co-founder and former COO of CORKCICLE, I helped scale the brand from startup to global lifestyle company—overseeing operations, supply chain, product development, and strategic growth. I built the infrastructure to support rapid expansion across DTC, wholesale, and international channels, while shaping a culture of innovation, accountability, and brand excellence.
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Board membership
Company: CORKCICLE
Position: Executive Chairman
From: 01/01/2011
To: 08/22/2025
Company: Panama Jack
Position: President
From: 10/01/2023
To: 06/01/2024
Company: Pickleball Bella
Position: Execuive Chair
From: 11/01/2024
To: Present
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Success story
Brought in as Executive Chairman of Pickleball Bella, I led a full operational turnaround—restructured the team, streamlined supply chain, rebuilt financial systems, and launched a new e-commerce strategy. Within months, the brand stabilized, regained momentum, and positioned for scalable growth. It’s a prime example of how I step in, assess quickly, align teams, and drive measurable results.
