Executive Marketing

STEPHEN E. COHODES

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Experienced executive with P&L operating and finance responsibility as well as cash flow projections, operating budgets, cost/revenue analysis, strategic review and acquisitions. Professional

Experience

US MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES, San Diego, CA 2018 to present Chief Financial Officer, NF5

Oversee finance, budgets, APF/NAF funds, and internal controls for Marine Corps base retail, food & hospitality, and commercial recreation that provide services for Marines and their families including gyms and athletics, social services such as behavioral health, family care, development, relocation, special needs children, and substance abuse programs. Focus on daily operations, strategy, budgets, government funding, and meeting US Treasury regulations for funding according to Congressional and DoD regulations.

UBIQ NY, LTD, New York, NY, 2016 – 2018

Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer, real estate broker and investment company Investment strategy for real estate company; focused on analyses of major real estate transactions while setting up a New York City real estate capital appreciation fund. STRATEGIC SECURITY CORPORATION, New York, NY 2009 - 2015 Acting Chief Financial Officer providing security services to corporations and government

Developed cash flow projections for new business lines

Assessed marketing/pricing strategy

Negotiated business, liability and health insurance with Lloyds of London

Analyzed financing and due diligence

ARROWPAK, INC, New York, NY 2010 - 2011

Executive Vice President (Chief Operating Officer) USA, cosmetic packaging company in NY & LA with parent in Milan, Italy

Achieved 17% revenue growth in 2010 and 28% in 2011, highest earnings in 10 years

Chaired Executive Committee and 34 staff reports

Oversaw branding, marketing, strategy, finance and operations PECHEBLU, LLC, New York, NY 2005 - 2014

Chief Executive Officer, sports flip-flop/apparel company NY & LA Founded company incorporating modern sports shoe design in flip flops for internet and retail stores. Used design technology to reduce foot injuries with arch support, improved traction, cushioned straps, anti-bacterial rubber to reduce foot fatigue and improve comfort

Developed business model, arranging financing and hired designers

Developed branding, trademarks, product lines, products, and distribution agreements

Created automated Internet sales site

Produced product in China with quality control equal to Nike’s

Led negotiations for sales distribution with stores for branding, marketing and placement INTER PARFUMS, INC, New York, NY 2005 - 2006

Senior Vice President, personal care products company that developed Burberry fragrances Led team to negotiate finance and marketing agreements to win contract to develop and produce all personal care products for 1500 GAP and Banana Republic stores

Created strategy, business plan, pricing, cash flow projections and negotiated with GAP

Oversaw product lines, worked on design/packaging, distribution

coordinated products and negotiations with legal, finance and operations STEPHEN E. COHODES

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Wrote memo to obtain board of director approval for new division investment

Contract was basis for new specialty retail division including Abercrombie & Fitch, Coach, Brooks Brothers, Nine West, bebe and Betsey Johnson THE HERMES GROUP, LLC, New York, NY 1996 - 2002

Managing Director, corporate valuations, M&A, turnarounds, corporate crises and investments

Advised consumer products/services to determine customer value and future cash flows

Valued $200 million media company for sale

Arranging financing and oversaw negotiations to purchase bankrupt manufacturer

Forecast third round valuation of $80 million biotech, winning additional consulting BROADGATE CONSULTANTS, INC, New York, NY 1995 - 1996 Senior Vice President, investor relations/consultant for foreign companies and Fortune 500.

Generated plan for Fortune 500 company to regain P/E momentum by detailing future costs and expected revenues so analysts and media could better analyze company and assess risks to reduce uncertainty, which had reduced share price after former management misled investors

JDI COMMUNICATIONS, INC, Los Angeles, CA 1992 - 1995 Strategy Advisor, investor relations/crisis consulting for mid-sized public/private companies

Worked in film production/distribution and created first updating entertainment valuation model approved by Price Waterhouse for Overseas Filmgroup resulting in $70 million loan against future cash flow

Advised on manufacturing rollout of new golf club line with marketing PR and strategy GLENLEIGH INTERNATIONAL, LTD, New York, NY 1990 - 1992 Vice President, advisor structuring investments, work-outs and bankruptcies

Advised Swarovski family (50% shareholder) in Zales Jewelers bankruptcy; derived cash flow model to allow restructuring to succeed; worked to avoid sales damage from media; ensured marketing was assessed and maintained; negotiated with creditors.

Restructured foreign owned financial services firm to avoid bankruptcy FOSTER’S GROUP, LTD (formerly ELDERS IXL), London, England 1987 - 1989 Manager, third largest Australian brewing, finance, agri-business, natural resources company

Implemented/negotiated $400 million subordinated bridge financing with securities put in exchange for major operating asset

Managed investment portfolio and floated private equity division on Hong Kong exchange

Assessed and valued $80 million German brewery acquisition

Coordinated $2 billion divestiture of 5,000 UK pubs: coordinated legal, financial and PR teams to draft banking, marketing, strategy, placement memoranda, and advertising Education COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, MBA FINANCE, New York, NY YALE UNIVERSITY, BA ENGLISH LITERATURE, New Haven, CT Additional

Information

Former VP, NY Chapter, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

Former Board of Directors Foundation for Educational Development of Children.

Languages: English (native) & French (proficient)

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