Advisor to CEOs and organizational
leaders, (Strategic Planning, Tactical Action Plans, Marketing, Operations,
Organizational Development) repeatedly producing new and sustained revenue and
EBITDA growth in dynamic and changing markets. Proven leader and team visionary accomplished in carrying the vision to
employees from 5 to 2500. Extensive
experience in turnarounds and reengineering advanced stage businesses.
“An established consultant and senior
executive in both the profit and not for profit sectors, Joe has worked
with advanced stage and mature companies, as well as start-ups and early stage
ventures. His diverse consulting experience (including the high-tech market, software products and services, manufacturing,
healthcare, real estate development, retail, restaurant chains, and a national
non-profit high visibility organization) provides a valuable cross-industry
knowledge and skill bank from which to draw. Joe’s distinctive combination and
coaching expertise in leadership, strategic planning, organizational design and
development, marketing, human resources, and business process architecture,
qualifies him to take companies to the next level of growth. His approaches are
balanced by his expertise with growth
strategies, brand marketing, change management, restructuring, process
re-engineering and integration, and staffing at all organizational levels;
ensuring that human assets and core competencies are leveraged while continuity
is preserved. His action plans reflect both the macroscopic vision as well as the
microscopic outcomes desired, and are based on thorough analysis ensuring
accurately targeted tactical solutions. Joe is driven by performance results and specializes in positioning
companies for accelerated growth and unprecedented return on equity.”
Peter M. Hekman, Jr.,
Three Star Vice Admiral (Ret.) U.S. Navy
Leadership Development
▪ Operations ▪ P&L Management/Budget Planning
Staff Development &
Succession Planning ▪ Strategic Planning ▪ Performance &
Quality Standards
Customer Satisfaction
& Allegiance ▪ Operational Excellence ▪ M & A Transition
Management
Brand Image, Marketing,
Sales/Distribution, Customer Service
Client Experience
Quantum²™ - Principal, Consulting Del Mar, CA 2000 - Present
Corporate
Consulting Experience with Start-Up and Advanced Stage Companies
Leadership/Vision/Coaching/
Organizational Development
Strategic Growth/
Profit/Equity Value/
Exit Strategy
Financial Management/
Performance Measurement
Brand Marketing
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Financial Analysis, Administration and Operations, Strategic Planning,
Product/Service Distribution, Brand Marketing, Business Development,
Technology Integration, and Leadership Coaching for client companies
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Turnaround project requiring complete reengineering of entire organization. Significantly improved local and national media, donor, and public
image. Completed a thorough
functional analysis process that changed organizational focus, design, and
mission objectives
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Analyst, architect, and engineer of strategic growth plan that transformed an undervalued and underperforming software company
into an equity wealthy venture that will triple company value
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Lead the vetting and staffing effort to replace every top senior
executive that will produce double revenue and a
25% decrease in expenditures
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Established a national brand presence as a
result of closing a partnership agreement with a global leader adding
potential increased revenue of $20M
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Coached CEO’s to significantly raise the bar on
earning objectives and organizational performance
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Corporate
Experience
P & L - $50M budget accountability for nine years with
direct staff of five with overall responsibility for over 2500 employees
Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN (Business Consultant) 1998-2000
Human Resources/
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Acknowledged by senior employment law
attorney within a government agency as the finest investigator and writer of
legal positions for highly sensitive charges and litigation
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Litigation Prep
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Sought-after expert on employment/labor
law issues
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Recognized as fair arbitrator of
employment solutions and conflict resolution, resulting in zero formal
complaints filed with the state, federal, or district courts or agencies
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The Goodman Group, Chaska, MN (Exec. V.P. level Consultant) 1996-1998
Consultant to six divisions- $500 Million Revenue
Executive Leadership
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Chosen by President as executive team
leader who facilitated the group process of achieving company financial
objectives while preserving departmental goals
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Consulted nationally to assist senior
executives, facility administrators, and management to find solutions to
serious organizational issues (2500+
employees)
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Organizational Design /Staffing
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Enhanced and maintained a cutting-edge
corporate image and high performance by recruiting top talent to the
organization and coaching existing executives
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Boston Market, Fortis Financial,
Quadion (Exec. V.P. level
Consultant) 1995-1996
HR/
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CEO hired for building out Boston Market
national brand that netted millions of dollars upon exit and close of
transaction
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Staffing/
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Vetted and staffed Vice President
positions at national insurance company
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Business Analysis
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Lead a production performance research
project saving millions to large manufacturer
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Tom Thumb, Hastings, MN (Exec. V.P. level Organizational Development) 1986-1995
$250 Million Revenue- 2500 Employees
Customer Service/
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Cut over $2M in costs by cutting
expenses and renegotiating contracts and vendor agreements
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Litigation Prep
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Saved over $1.5M in expenses by reducing
workers compensation and unemployment compensation experience modification
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Team/Culture
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Developed a performance management
system resulting in a 15% reduction in turnover
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Davanni’s, St. Louis Park, MN (Operations Mgr.- Dir. Org. Dev.) 1980-1986
Continuous Improvement/
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Developed a nationally recognized
leadership/management training program that was revolutionary in this
business category
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Team/Culture/
Operations
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Created innovative training programs for
entire company resulting in a 75%
improvement in turnover as compared to industry standards
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Taught Leadership, Strategic Planning,
Operations, Marketing, and P & L accountability
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Education/
Professional Affiliations/Awards
University of Saint Thomas, B.A. Business
Administration, major in finance
Founder,
Management Fellow Program, University of California San Diego CONNECT
Past Member,
Board of Directors, Sales and Marketing Executives
President’s Award, Sales and
Marketing Executives
