Robert Loye
Email: abqeni@r.postjobfree.com
Address: ***** ****** ***
City: Tujunga
State: CA
Zip: 91042
Country: USA
Phone: 818-***-****
Skill Level: Director
Salary Range: $50,000
Willing to Relocate
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Robert Loye
10319 Marcus Avenue, Tujunga, CA 91042 abqeni@r.postjobfree.com 818-***-****
Executive Profile
Numerous years of P&L management, operational leadership, product development, logistics, contract negotiation, and sales and marketing experience at the executive level
Extensive experience steering all aspects of business operations through start-up, turnaround, and strategic growth phases
Recent experience in the education, technology, electronics, and venture capital arenas, with additional background in commercial and residential real estate development, cellular telephone company licensing, private financial planning and management, investment banking / mergers and acquisitions, language products creation and marketing, and TV and film marketing
Expertise in generating new business, cultivating strategic alliances, and managing client relations
Demonstrated ability to identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets; proactively monitor and analyze trends and developments, including competitive services and marketing activities
Solid record of increasing cost savings, streamlining procedures, and ensuring supply continuity; research and evaluate local, national, and overseas vendors and sourcing options to determine best value for spending
Dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; sharp technical proficiencies
Professional History
ZOTAC USA Inc. 2007 - 2012
General Manager / Director of Special Projects
Grew this joint venture with a Chinese electronics manufacturer from the ground up to generate $40M in annual sales within three years
Actively contributed to marketing, sales, product management, vendor relations, contract negotiation, corporate infrastructure, and financial administration; opened sales, marketing, distribution, and customer service channels for North and Latin America to facilitate fulfillment
Examined job structure, workflow, and inventory management as part of an in-depth Cost of Quality analysis to boost gross margin, eliminate redundancies and waste, and improve brand image; reduced monthly expenses of $350K by up to 20%
Performed database, accounting reports, and KPI analyses to optimize profit margin through strategic analysis of product mix configurations; tactically promoting the optimal product mix to each client thereby significantly reducing the percentage of returned goods
Designed a highly effective training system to optimize efficiency across all departments; secured training reimbursement from the ETP
Headed SAP accounting Installation with IT team, handled A/R delinquencies, and performed a range of financial planning and administrative functions including Crystal Reports.
The U.S. Academy of English & Computer Technology, Mexico 1999 - 2006
CEO / Co-Founder / General Manager, Strategic & Financial Planning
Applied strong background in education, finance, and international business towards launching this chain of specialized academies focusing on English and computer training for governments, corporations, and consumers of all ages
Raised millions of dollars in capital for initial startup and expansion; generated $8M in revenues in first year and ultimately operated 15 schools throughout Mexico each one employing 35 full time staff
Negotiated acquisition of 7 existing schools in Mexico City, resulting in the immediate addition of $3.5M in revenue
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The U.S. Academy of English & Computer Technology - continued
Developed standardized approach to management, hired and trained staff for all levels of teaching, coordinated class schedules, introduced night and weekend programming, and designed procedures for effectively handling cash payments
Negotiated contracts with major international and local clients including Telmex, Pemex, Coca-Cola, and more
Pioneered the first financial aid program and first AMEXO educational grant program in Mexico
Created the employment agency division of the Academies
MetaLearning Systems, Inc 1995 - 1999
CEO / General Manager, Strategic & Financial Planning
Established and drove all aspects of operations for this company specializing in developing, publishing, and marketing award-winning language arts programs for schools, corporations, and consumers
Expertly managed company's finances; raised initial capital, developed and administered budgets, and prepared and executed marketing plans
Served as co-author and patent holder of proprietary language arts and intervention programs
Acted as a writer, cameraman, video editor, voice-over actor, graphic artist, and typographer while shooting 2,500+ video clips, editing footage to 12-hour finished video, and designing teacher and student manuals
Secured placement in the California school systems; successfully turned around 40 lowest-ranking Los Angeles United School District schools to achieve the highest scores in reading within one year
Negotiated license for exclusive rights in China and to the US Academy of English & Computer Technology-Mexico
Schools in US Won the National Title I Award for Reading for two consecutive years
Hollingsworth & Lord Investments, Marina del Rey, CA 1993 - 1995
Vice President, Venture Capital
Played an integral role in driving domestic and international venture capital placements; personally placed $15M in projects during second year with the firm
Achieved a 200% increase in placements through strategic financial, operational, and marketing planning; authored business plans and prepared feasibility reports
Prepared successful federal grant proposals and worked closely with broker dealers on IPOs
~ Additional Experience ~
President / General Manager Diversified International Group, Inc.-Developer of housing & Shopping Centers.
Vice President, National Licensing, Inc. - Provided licensing services to clients to own and operate cellular telephone companies.
Consulting President, American Business Management Association
Vice President - Mergers & Acquisitions, Giovanni's & Co-Investment Banking
President, Telic Incorporated TV & Industrial Film Company
President and Co-Founder, Sensory Research Corporation
Consultant, Thermadore Waste King- Designed Manufacturer Resources Planning System
Consultant, Coca-Cola - Senior Analyst for online Payroll System
Education
Phillips Institute, Los Angeles, CA
MBA Business & Organizational Psychology
Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Business