EXECUTIVE AND CONSULTANT EXPERIENCED IN P&L MANAGEMENT, CORPORATE/REGULATORY AFFAIRS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, OPERATIONS AND FINANCE.
As CEO, I led an early-stage technology company from near-bankruptcy to sustained financial viability by winning the first licensing of its kind granted by state regulators, driving annualized revenue from $400K to $3 million in less than one year. I negotiated the flagship contract worth $10 million initially with expected growth to $100 million over 10 years, doubling shareholder value.
STRONG LEADER WITH PROVEN SUCCESS IN US AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Secured $1+ million in contracts that penetrated new markets in Mexico, Canada and Europe.
Generated $1 million incremental business through astute management of Far East operation.
Successfully handled litigation, arbitration and various corporate issues in Philippines, Norway, UK and Hong Kong.
Won landmark decision saving client $1 million annually; set precedent for multimillion-dollar savings to global industry.
OUTSTANDING NEGOTIATOR AND PROBLEM SOLVER WITH RESULTS-ORIENTED, BOTTOM-LINE FOCUS.
Negotiated $30 million deal to forge mutually beneficial business partnership between startup and established company.
Averted 100% of $1.5 million claim against client in cargo damage dispute.
Raised over $20 million in public and private financing.
Frequent speaker on technology issues, including security, information verification and jurisdictional screening.
Experience
Business Consultant, 2002-Present
Las Vegas, NV
VIRTGAME CORP.
SAN DIEGO, CA
President & CEO, 2001-2002
Managed turnaround of software company; structured new business strategies, raised capital, negotiated long-term agreements.
Guided Nevada Gaming Commission through paradigm shift caused by innovative technology (closed-loop wagering system via TCP/IP connections) winning unrestricted manufacturer's/distributor's license.
WALKER WORLDWIDE LTD.
NEW YORK, NY/LAS VEGAS, NV
President, 1995-2002
Specialized in restructuring and startup services, including capital raising, business planning, due diligence, market research, and management and technology assessment. Clients included MCOM Management, Entreport Corp. and GoHealth.MD.
Assisted in establishing healthmall.com as 5th most frequently visited Web site in the healthcare industry.
Leveraged international contacts and experience to start export business focused on South America.
WALKER & CORSA (now De Orchis, Walker & Corsa, LLP)
New York, NY
Attorney, 1985-1995
Practiced international law at boutique Wall Street firm. Managed Hong Kong office on as-needed basis.
Led successful appeal to US Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) in landmark decision (Effron v. Sun Line Cruises, Inc.).
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
SEC Filings „Q Patent Work „Q Licensing Agreements „Q Contracts „Q M&A Documentation
Confidential Private Offering Memoranda „Q Arbitration „Q Litigation „Q Export
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Royal Olympic Cruise Lines, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROCLF), 1993-2000; created litigation/financing strategies, served on committees of the Maritime Law Association of the US. VirtGame Corp. (Nasdaq: VGTI), 1998-2002; developed business models/finance opportunities, raised capital.
EDUCATION
JD, Brooklyn Law School, 1985 „Q BA, History, Hobart College, 1981
Member: NY State Bar; US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit; US District Court, Southern/Eastern Districts of NY. |
