Executive Coach General Counsel

GUY CHIRICO, Esq.

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*********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/guychirico Strategic Advisor in Law, Government Affairs, Human Resources, Insurance, Travel SKILLS and HIGHLIGHTS

Expert advisor, executive coach, and consultant with broad experience and an engaging, empathetic manner serving executive leaders and boards of directors

Deep, practical knowledge of the leadership, operational, and IT requirements, challenges, and decisions an effective leader must assess and meet with dexterity. Working knowledge in sourcing, implementation and vendor management. Experience in acquiring and deploying client database, telecom, legislative bill tracking systems, PACER and related data analytics all in close collaboration with IT

Personal experience working within and advising clients across a range industries and functional disciplines, including Governmental Affairs, Hospitality, Insurance, Human Relations, Benefits Management, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management and Import/Export

Rich global insights derived from international travel to and work in 34 countries, study of eight languages, and degree in advanced linguistics

WORK EXPERIENCE: BUSINESS, ADVISORY AND LEGAL BACKGROUND ATTORNEY AT LAW and CONSULTANT, Guy W. Chirico, Esq. 1988-Present Established legal and consulting practice, upheld reputation and retained clients over two decades

Specialist in planning and execution of efficiency and growth oriented strategies for diverse businesses

Served as Court appointed receiver at request of County Government to save a failing business that was one of the region’s most significant employers. Assumed operating control and facilitated sale of controlling interest to conclude project successfully

Led or founded many economic, civic and community organizations CONSULTING GENERAL MANAGER, Five star Hudson Valley Hotel (confidential) 2019

Prepared highly seasonal Hotel to become a successful year round destination

Drove growth of core KPIs, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR and RevPOR

Negotiated sourcing and transformed staffing and compensation models for maximum efficiency and improved bottom line performance

MANAGING DIRECTOR, Tempo Furnishings, Inc., Bangkok, Thailand 2017-2018

Developed export business in contemporary South East Asian Art

Pioneered enterprise as sole USA importer and distributor of fine hemp products uniquely sourced from Hmong Hill Tribes

Negotiated and advocated for partnerships between up and coming Thai artists and food & beverage establishments, leading to creation of several Bistro/Gallery combinations promoting the work of young artists GENERAL COUNSEL and CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, Absolute Travel 2014-2016 Selected to direct and implement management changes and process improvement in effort to save business

Controlled sourcing with U.S. and International suppliers, eliminated redundancy and unproductive partnerships

Steered financial analysis, refinanced significant corporate debt, remediated tax issues and right sized headcount

Optimized internal and client facing infrastructure LEAD STRATEGIC ADVISOR and GENERAL COUNSEL, Cascade Settlement Services 2010-2013

Led strategic planning and structured asset management business for growth

Co developed strategic plan, providing legal analysis and risk mitigation for purchasing assets within U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Court system

Structured underwriting and risk management procedures for asset purchases

Built key relationships across the nation with leading bankruptcy trustees, counsels, and judges CHIEF COUNSEL TO RANKING MEMBER OF NEW YORK STATE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE 1991-1993 Advised on fiscal implications of all legislation for Sen. Halperin and all members of the Democratic Conference

Drove top to bottom revision of processes for researching, analyzing and tracking 4,000+ bills by 45 analysts and 12 counsels as legislation was introduced, passed through committee and then prepared for on the spot debate as floor counsel

Served as acting General Counsel to National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) conducted hearings across the country on the Interstate Compact on Insurance Regulation, The Earthquake Project, and Rating Company’s methodologies and analytical frameworks

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, Nixon Hargrave, Devans and Doyle 1986-1988

Litigation, Labor Law, Real Estate

OWNER & MANAGER, Scribner Hollow Lodge & The Prospect Restaurant 1992-2015 Successfully improved, innovated, operated, and profitably sold award winning property, including renowned restaurant, hotel & condos

Created TASTENY! Food and Wine Festival, PR campaign still in use by NYS today

Awarded “Restauranteur of the Year” by The New York Wine and Grape Foundation

Nominated three times by The New York State Counsel on the Arts for Architectural Excellence MANAGING DIRECTOR, Tempo Fine Arts

Created and operated an internationally well respected art gallery, featuring contemporary American and South East Asian artists

OTHER

Admitted to the Bar, New York State (1987)

MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, The Olana Partnership 2002-2008 Chaired and co sponsored major annual fundraiser with Sotheby’s Auctions; helped to expand significantly the geographic reach of programming for Hudson River School of Arts organization from focus solely on artists’ residences to areas containing subject matter of paintings EDUCATION

JURIS DOCTORATE IN LAW, Albany Law School, Albany NY

Associate Editor, Albany Law Review

Author, “The Right to Travel and Presidential Emergency Authority: The Supreme Court Lowers the Standard of Review in Regan v. Wald” Published: Albany Law Review 49/4 (Summer 1985): 1001 1031

Finalist, Senior Trials Moot Court (3 Credits)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES, LINGUISTICS & AMERICAN HISTORY, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD Cum Laude Departmental Honors; Minor, French

GRADUATE, Phillips Academy, Andover MA

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