CEO/COO

STEVEN A. SCHWIMMER

NEW YORK, NY ***** ? 917-***-**** ? ********@*****.*** ?

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SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE

PRESIDENT / CEO / COO

Hands-on entrepreneurial business leader and growth strategist with proven

ability to build and lead highly profitable enterprises. Strong expertise

in restructuring and turning around underperforming organizations,

facilitating organic and inorganic growth, and structuring and negotiating

complex deals. Possesses executive-level grasp of organizational

development across the entire business cycle, including strategic planning,

infrastructure design and enhancement, team building, client relations, and

international expansion. Core leadership competencies include:

. P&L / Fiscal Management . Executive Vision & Direction

. Strategic Planning & Execution . Team Building &

Leadership

. National/Global Market Expansion . Complex Contract

Negotiations

. Continuous Process Improvement/TQM . Mergers,

Acquisitions & Divestitures

. Organizational Development . Turnaround Leadership

. Supply Chain Management . Business Culture Transformation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BLS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES, LTD., New Delhi, India . Jan. 2014 to Jun. 2014

One of the world's fastest growing Visa/Passport outsourced processing

companies; wholly owned subsidiary of BLS Group.

Chief Executive Officer - U.S. Division, New York, NY

Brought in to provide proven leadership expertise to enhance operational

and business performance of this key division with 16 offices across the

U.S., which generates $40 million annual revenue. Managed 8 direct reports,

oversaw 200+ personnel, including 150 professionals tasked with gathering,

preparing, and processing information and paperwork submitted to consulates

for approval and distribution to consumers. Liaised with home office and

other country heads, in addition to managing Consular relations.

. Developed and executed strategy for rightsizing the company, which

included eliminating underperforming staff.

. Established and implemented new procedures, processes, and controls for

increasing accountability and enhancing overall performance levels.

. Led strategy for increasing business with key clients (Denmark and

India) and identifying new revenue and growth opportunities.

SHOPSIN PAPER CORPORATION, New York, NY . 1987 to 2013

Privately held manufacturer and supplier of decorative papers to the

wallpaper, lampshade, display, and graphic arts industries.

Negotiated 100% purchase of company through leveraged buyout in 1994.

Played instrumental leadership role in

expanding the company from a marginally profitable small business, with 20

employees and $1.5 million revenue,

into a highly profitable, dynamic enterprise with 75 employees and $15

million revenue. Negotiated profitable

sale at 6x earnings in 2010 to an unsolicited buyer. Retained for three

years by new ownership to oversee

the integration of customers, personnel, processes, and systems into the

new structure.

Acquisition Integration Consultant - 2010-2013

Chief Executive Officer & Chief Operating Officer - 1994-2010

Provided vision, strategy, and leadership for rebuilding the company from

the ground floor and advancing all business components for continued growth

and profitability. Expanded and upgraded executive team, forged high-yield

strategic partnerships, strengthened customer relationships, and built a

high-performance business culture, which significantly increased employee

engagement and positioned the company for sale in 2009.

. Drove record-breaking revenue growth from 1994 through 2001, and

maintained steady revenue increases thereafter.

. Acquired four companies, which facilitated a vertical operation

strategy with increased manufacturing capacity and significantly

improved order fulfillment capabilities.

. Implemented large capital improvement project that brought plant into

EPA compliance.

. Expanded regional distribution model to a national platform with

international import/export capabilities.

. Optimized productivity and profitability by building a performance-

driven, highly engaged employee culture, in addition to effectively

managing labor relations to the full advantage of the company.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SHOPSIN PAPER CORPORATION continued

Chief Operating Officer (with CEO responsibilities) - 1992-1994

Prior to purchasing the company in 1994, promoted to this newly created

position with full P&L responsibility and overall authority for all areas

company operations, including strategic business planning, financial

management/cost control, vendor management, process improvement, sales and

business development, acquisitions and divestitures, regulatory compliance,

and human resources.

. Designed and implemented efficiency and productivity improvement

initiatives that set the stage for personal acquisition of the company.

. Oversaw refurbishing of new facility and relocation of corporate

headquarters/manufacturing facility, completing the initiative on-time,

within-budget, and with minimal interruption, which enhanced customer

service, product offerings, pricing, and workflow efficiency.

. Managed labor relations, which included leading one successful union

decertification initiative.

. Facilitated a 60% office staff reduction, while improving

organizational efficiency, productivity, and operational transparency,

by reengineering multiple business functions and processes with

software and systems.

. Reduced downtime by 20% and increased production by 11% without

incurring any labor cost increases.

. Decreased work-related injuries to zero, significantly reducing WC

insurance costs; implemented a worker safety bonus incentive program to

maintain high safety levels.

. Slashed inventory 70%, freeing up cash for growth and facilitating

continued expansion into international markets.

. Introduced and authored software for customer order tracking and

inventory control.

General Manager - 1990-1992

Manager of Customer Service & Distribution - 1988-1990

Management Trainee - 1987-1988

Rapidly progressed in breadth of and scope responsibilities based on

contributions to operational and process efficiency, as company grew from

30 to 75 employees. Appointed to run day-to-day operations that supported

up to 250 customers across the U.S. Managed cross-functional activities for

enhancing internal efficiency and productivity. Led team of 8 across the

functions of production, shipping, finance, and customer service.

. Created and rolled out cross-functional sharing of "best practices"

initiatives and training programs, which drove product ownership,

eliminated production downtime, and increased employee retention

levels.

. Recruited key manufacturing and management personnel, including a new

Shipping Manager.

. Reduced costs by 30% by negotiating new contracts, selecting new

vendors, and renegotiating existing contracts with transportation

companies.

. Drove creation of new sales channels and pipeline, developed new sales

tools, and built new sales team from inception, growing it into a high-

performance group with 5 inside reps and support professionals.

. Reduced annual overhead by $200,000 through introduction of computers

to the accounting department, which resulted in elimination of 6 staff

positions with no loss in productivity.

EDUCATION

BS, Paper Science & Engineering - SUNY College of Environmental Science and

Forestry

MEMBERSHIPS

Apollo Circle - Metropolitan Museum of Art

Young Lions - New York Public Library

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