High performance, results driven Executive demonstrating leadership, vision & distinguished performance in startup, turnaround & operational management of national & global businesses. Leader who drives profitable growth, new business development & operational improvements throughout an organization. Strong skills in developing an impactful strategic plan, creating innovative marketing strategies, managing the balance sheet & strengthening cash flow. Significant experience working with financial partners to implement supporting capital & financing strategies.

• Provided strategic planning, capital management, category management, merchandising, store operations, procurement, marketing & human resources advisory services to a $300M c-store operator/fuel wholesaler. Generated $1M in incremental cash flow through better inventory management. Identified $1.5M in new margins from underperforming categories due to operational issues, generated store resets & redesigns for each location improving sales/margins along with a cohesive marketing plan to enhance sales, margins & profits. Developed a store capital planning process (which did not exist prior) to add 3 stores, raise & rebuild 4 stores & perform major capital projects at 6 stores by 2021. Developed an associated financing strategy & capital funding plan.

• Provided strategic planning services to a $3B private equity firm assisting in their acquisition activities.

• Provided extensive due diligence work for a $6B private equity firm during their acquisition of 32 companies as part of a rollup strategy.

If you would like to speak with this high level VP of M&A feel free to reach out to me at klubin@zrgpartners.com