Management Sales

Biagio Colandreo

Email: abqk22@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** *** ****

City: San Clemente

State: CA

Zip: 92673

Country: USA

Phone: 949-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

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BIAGIO COLANDREO JR.

abqk22@r.postjobfree.com 949-***-**** 1814 Via Sage, San Clemente, CA 92673

SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP BUSINESS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

Dynamic and multi-talented business leader leveraging an engaging, savvy communications style and rich strategic insight to achieve robust business wins. Visionary strategist with a talent for delivering major revenue growth by capitalizing on new market opportunities and landing critical, long-term business. Seasoned negotiator who grows lasting, profitable relationships with clients, partners, and team members alike. Record of embracing product innovation and forward-thinking leadership philosophy. More than 15 years' experience highlighted by distinguished military career and MBA.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution - Product Development & Management - Team Leadership - Market Launch & Penetration New Business Development - International Business - Mergers, Acquisitions, & Strategic Partnerships - Project Management P&L, Budgeting & Forecasting - Training - Operations & Risk Management - Consulting - Contract Negotiations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GENERAL DYNAMICS IT - San Diego, CA 2008 to 2012

Part of General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE: GD), US defense conglomerate. GDIT is focused on environmental services, base sustainment, and software development.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Strategic business leadership role, defining product vision and spearheading strategies to expand proprietary software line and drive company into new business areas. Envision and capitalize on potential avenues for revenue growth, such as renewable energy environmental initiatives. Perform detailed analysis, negotiations, and contract proposals for on-going and new business. Build relationships with targeted client base and forge strategic alliances.

Leverage knowledge of military/government operations to drive market penetration within Defense sector. Provide competitive analysis and develop compelling marketing presentations, including new materials, strategies, and white papers. Present financial results and board-level reports to senior management. Regarded as subject-matter expert, selected to attend numerous conference events.

* Played integral role in propelling GDIT to 30% increase in sales, consistently exceeding ambitious revenue growth targets during market downturn and staff reduction.

* Spearheaded team of engineers in creating, marketing, and launching 2 cutting edge software applications.

o Geographic Information Solution (GIS) product enabled users to populate customized maps for sharing and storing; developed in 2010 with ~$400K investment and launched to market in 2011 to first year sales of $1.2M.

o Secondary application combines GIS and facial recognition technology to notify clients when target individuals passed by networked cameras. Led to prototype phase in just 2 months for ~$45K and currently driving go-to-market strategies; forecasted market potential of more than $20M.

OLDCASTLE GLASS - Los Angeles, CA 2007 to 2008

Major manufacturer of materials that form the skin of buildings as well as producer of heat-treated glass, including tempered safety, heat-strengthened, and insulating units for commercial and industrial applications.

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (M&A)

Crafted acquisition strategies to drive ongoing growth and business development. Identified targeted companies and evaluated feasibility of business expansion through acquisition. Acted as liaison to interpret key business data and produce strategic reports. Adeptly led execution of due diligence, detailed valuations, negotiations, and submitted board-level acquisition requests for approval. Partnered cross-functionally, providing financial data to drive critical decision making.

* Key member of senior management team during highest profit year in company history.

* Successfully identified target companies and developed plans for 3 acquisitions.

* Introduced 2 new product offerings in conjunction with partner companies.

* Designed and built proprietary solar performance economic models to determine building compatibility, financial returns, and LEED performance, and carbon reduction.

* Led effort to transition product descriptions from catalogs to 3-D computer objects.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONT'D

THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS. 1997 to 2007

STAFF ADVISOR TO THE COMMANDING GENERAL, 3RD MARINE AIRCRAFT WING, San Diego, CA (2006 to 2007)

Oversaw all administrative functions for 2-star Major General commanding 16K coalition troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Command accountability for $10B+ in assets, as well as $750M operating budget. Organized, set agendas, and facilitated command conferences on behalf of the Commanding General for subordinate unit leaders in the western region.

* Enhanced communication between Commanding General and junior commanders.

* Selected to military's top-level school among 14% of all Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonels.

MARINE SQUADRON COMMANDER (CEO) FOR OPERATING FORCES, Oceanside, CA (2005 to 2006)

Commanded Marine squadron comprised of 350 military personnel and 30 aircraft in Iraq. Provided vision and direction for operating budgets, training, facilities, aircraft and equipment worth $450M. Defined and implemented units goals, directed actions to develop and execute operations, training and maintenance plans in support of global requirements. Analyzed and assessed unit performance, applied controls maximizing output within fiscal and time constraints.

* Implemented improved operational risk mitigation techniques by developing innovative simulation events that reflected real-world scenarios.

* Provided 80% of the product with only 65% of assets.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER (COO), MARINE CORPS OPERATING FORCES, Jacksonville, NC (2002 to 2004)

Directed the planning, logistics, readiness, and operations of 600-person unit in Afghanistan during OEF. Assumed role of Mission Commander and flight leader. Proactively planned, led, and reported on complex aviation missions.

* Led effort to establish logistics supply lines, design, and construction of a forward operating air base in the heart of enemy controlled territory.

* Unit credited as having more of an impact on operations than any other during Operation Mountain Storm 2004.

COMMANDANT'S NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP, SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, WYSER-PRATTE MANAGEMENT (HEDGE FUND), INVESTMENT BANKING, PRIVATE EQUITY, New York, NY (2000 to 2001)

Presented strategic plans directly to President and Managing Director. Provided detailed financial reports to top leadership on planned mergers and acquisitions. Used advanced financial analysis software to project target company performance that aided investment decisions and company direction. Produced comprehensive analysis of merger to monopoly concerns, conglomerate structure, forecasted financial data, and equity valuations. Compiled monthly reports on the business-military-financial relationship on Wall Street.

* Selected to represent Marine Corps as 1 of only 10 Majors to work within a civilian corporation/private equity fund.

* Lead analyst on 3 major investment deals in excess of $100M over 12 months.

* Held activist role in numerous European firms that increased shareholder equity and value.

Earlier roles included:

Instructor Pilot (AH-1W), Operations Officer Helicopter Squadron, Oceanside, CA

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration

The College of William & Mary - Williamsburg, VA

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Towson University - Baltimore, MD

AWARDS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

Bronze Star, (7) Air Medals, (2) Meritorious Service Medals

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