Management Manager

GARY A. BERNARD

Email: **************@*******.***

Location: Southern California Phone: 949-***-****

SUMMARY

15+ years experience in strategic planning and new product development in

Internet Services. Extensive track record of bringing companies and

products to market, achieving significant revenue targets and ROI. Depth

of experience in internet technology, operations and management

consulting.

SKILLS

. Strategic Planning, Business Plan Development

. Product Management, Internet Services

PORTFOLIO OF WORK

BERBERICH DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN, Inc. - Strategic Planning & Business

Management Consulting Firm

Owner/Consultant (2007 to Present)

. Developed consumer and advertising strategy for top local search

company with 20 million+ users, saving client 50-75% in total labor

costs. (www.local.com)

. Launched "media rights" company that allows buyers and sellers of

film, television rights to complete complex negotiations online,

saving $2 million in total costs (www.showrights.com)

. Developed business unit strategy, system architecture for Internet

Services company (www.earthboundmediagroup.com)

JAMES HARDIE BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. (www.jameshardie.com) - Manufacturer

w/ +$1 B revenue

Manager/Consultant (2004-2007)

. Managed segment in North America including exports from US plants,

increased revenue by $60 million (+47%) within 12 months.

Implementing CRM and Lead Management Systems.

. Launched consumer based retail and online operational strategy at

30% savings versus budget (www.jameshardiesidingcenter.com),

achieving profitability within first 6 months.

AQUEDUCT, INC. (Now www.digitalriver.com) - Venture-funded Technology

Managed Services Company

Director, Product Management (2000-2003)

. Developed and launched over $12 million of new products and Internet

services for large manufacturers in North American and 17 European

Countries. Top clients included Sony, Sharp, HP, Toshiba, Kia

Motors, Eureka and others across various industries.

. Achieved "Trendsetter" rating by Aberdeen for managed service

approach to ecommerce and partner relationship management Internet

Services.

B & R CONSULTING - Privately Funded Consulting Firm

Owner/Consultant (1993-2000)

. Technology: Implemented B2B industry exchange strategy and tactical

action plans. Generated $2 million in new revenue from web-based

production tracking, document management and call center system for

Healthcare industry clients.

. Retail/Construction: Approval of business plan/architecture for $10

million, 6,000 seat arena. Generated $1.5 million by launching

service division for real estate firm. Secured $4 million in

financial backing for retail/wholesale co in the coffee and bagel

industry, generating $3 million

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, Pepperdine University, California

(1997)

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, California State University, Fullerton (1993)

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