Joseph C. Strauss

714-***-**** ocs9c6@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

Executive experience in corporate and business development, management and operations. Skilled negotiator with track record in achieving growth through mergers, acquisitions, start-ups and corporate-level strategic partnerships to drive business growth. Fortune 100 and 20+ years of progressive management experience with keen sense of bottom-line profitability. Developed and executed annual and long-range strategic planning.

• Over $500 million, 50+ M&A transactions and over 500 business evaluations.

• Over $300 mm corporate joint ventures & over $200 million new business development

• Prepared and managed $500 million operating and $200 million capital budgets.

• Overseeing multidisciplinary professionals: accounting, engineering, legal, marketing.

• Results oriented leader with strong team building, problem solving and communication.

Areas of Expertise

Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate Development Business Development

Partnerships/Alliances Strategic Planning Deal Origination/structure

Consolidation Strategies Financial Planning/Analysis Contract Negotiations

Competitive Analysis Economic Modeling/Pricing Business Plans/Research

Professional Experience

Mergers and Acquisitions Advisor 2007 – Present

Meritage Partners, Inc.

Sell-Side Representation for small to mid-size companies looking to be acquired and Buy-Side Representation for strategic buyers (Private Equity Groups and Corporations) looking to grow through acquisitions. Provide expertise in identification, valuation of target companies, analysis of capital requirements, business marketing and acquisition strategies. Prepare and negotiate LOI, definitive agreements, direct, facilitate and oversee due diligence and closing of transaction.

Director of Acquisitions 2006 – 2007

RideNow Powersports Management Group

Lead and managed the identification, sourcing, deal valuation, due diligence and negotiation efforts of target companies related to business acquisitions achieving optimum structure and terms for each transaction consistent with the overall business strategy. Provided outstanding verbal and written communication skills able to articulate views crisply and convincingly.

Management Consultant 1999 – 2006

Strauss & Associates

Provided management consulting support for operation teams with growth strategy development and execution primarily in corporate development, business planning, strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions, business evaluation and exit strategy to firms in a variety of industries including commercial real estate, collections, waste management, insurance, heath care, construction and mortgage banking.

Director of Corporate Development 1988 – 1999

Waste Management Ind.

Managed strategic planning and corporate development department by establishing contacts and developing acquisition candidates throughout the 13 western states. Targeted companies for acquisition and new market areas. Oversaw the entire process of identifying, prioritizing and meeting acquisition targets, gathering marketing and financial data, performing business evaluations, obtaining board approval if needed, negotiating and signing letter of intent and purchase agreement, overseeing entire due diligence process and closing with post integration of the acquisition. Other duties consisted of contract negotiations, property selection, developing marketing programs, operating procedures, municipal bids and contracts, green field projects and divestitures. Involved in joint ventures from ground up by identifying partners, hiring/training management/staff and developing business/marketing plans.

Financial Analyst 1986 – 1988

Geneva Companies

Evaluated and consulted over 200 companies for merger and acquisition potential. Performed market and strategic analysis of Client Company, its industry and marketplace. Explored opportunities for sales growth and margin improvement. Forecasted sales, margins, debt structure, working capital requirements and discounted future cash flows for proforma income statements and balance sheets. Companies included Service, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail, Construction and Transportation industries.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Finance, San Diego State University

Open to travel and relocation

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