FIC LLC

MARKETING:
 
Created and implemented marketing plans, developed strategic relationships with Investment bankers, Asian business consultants and Corporate marketing executives.
 
Developed working relationships with World Trade Centers in Orlando, FL, San Diego, CA and Long Beach, CA.
 
Advisory board member for the startup of the SMTC (Suncoast Manufacturing Technology Center) originally part of Enterprise Florida.
 
Panelist for the Economic Alliance for the San Fernando Valley Trade Association, for assuring Quality from Asian Manufacturers.
 
Active member of the San Diego Venture Group and the San Diego Telecom Council.
 
STRATEGIC PLANNING:
 
Recruited manufacturers reps and developed a sales program. We helped companies produce more than $140M worth of products in China since 2001. 
 
Manufacturing turnaround focusing on core competencies and implementing a new business plan.
 
Identified the logistical and cost advantages for manufacturing, plastics, electronics and electromechanical assemblies in PR China for export to Japan, Australia, and Germany.
 
Implemented programs which shortening product introduction cycle time by 50%.
 
Multi-discipline product teams for new products based on customer demands and the strategic goals.
 
OPERATIONS:
 
Teamed Contract Manufacturers with in-house Purchasing, Component and Design Engineers to reduce material and production costs by 45% by implementing a standardization program.
 
Recruited a team of 21 Software professionals and developed and delivered a 2 year project in only 9 months meeting deadline for follow-on funding.