SGN Consulting offers an experienced look in to your business and strategic development. Specializes in working with growth, start-up, nonprofit companies to develop strategic operating, marketing, and financial plans. Draws on diverse experience in varied sectors, with unique insight into economic development, media and entertainment, venture capital and philanthropy consulting. Since its founding, SGN Consulting has enjoyed successful working relationships with dozens of clients including: The Aspen Brain Institute, Lifetime Television, Cablevision, Business Alliance for Vietnamese Education, Lexelnet, Inc., The Executive Leadership Institute, American Museum of Arts and Design, The Little Orchestra Society, Team Esteem, Amadeus Conservatory of Music, and Stonestreet Studios.

Strategist within technology department for building integrated firm-wide information and reporting system to improve performance of acquired firms and in turn increase valuation of NFP. Sourced and evaluated technology businesses for NFP. Developed and negotiated pricing models. NFP Broker Dealer technology deals completed 9/20/01.

Sourced and evaluated national and international investment opportunities for Rare's Venture portfolio. Increased shareholder value in investment and incubator companies by creating business development opportunities, developing strategic partnership leads, streamlining business practices, building infrastructure, and developing and monitoring sales and financial profitability milestones. Projects included; executing NoticeNow.com acquisition and building its valuation from $2-20 million, and investment and growth of Competition Accessories generating an annual IRR of 68% in 2000

Sourced new clients, analyzed their digital communication needs, and created a viable internet strategy. Solutions included; e-commerce strategy, re-engineering business processes and development of branding and marketing initiatives. Clients included; Charles Schwab, Samsung, Citibank, OneMain.com. Won Guardian Insurance contract (Razorfish's largest engagement at the time
-$15 million over three years).

Key member of New York State's economic development team in developing strategies for state government to expand its economic growth by attracting and retaining technology and new media businesses. Strategist for building the state's $6 billion film, TV and commercial production industry. Responsibilities included: Creating film studio and TV production relationships, location mediation, union negotiation and marketing and promotion development.(https://esd.ny.gov/industries/tv-and-film)

Project strategist for the largest urban renewal project in New York State's history ($2.5billion). Worked in partnership with New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Prudential Insurance and Park Tower Realty. Created and managed short-term use projects to help 42nd Street generate revenues from unused real estate. Developed and implemented project press and public relations strategy. Established and maintained relationships with chief executives of Mayor's Office of Midtown Enforcement, Times Square Business Improvement District, League of American Theaters, and local community boards to track developments in business, theater, crime and community activity. (https://edc.nyc/project/42nd-street-development-project) Prior Experience