Operations Manager Executive Officer

Executive Profile

An influential operational fixer, experienced entrepreneur, and pragmatic problem-solver with 15 years of leadership experience in Fortune 500 and technology startup environments. Proven track record of success in managing teams, implementing innovative operational strategies and driving scale. Approaches business creatively, finds solutions and implements them into daily procedures to keep a company growing. Commended for successful exits as a Founder and Executive of technology companies (nine acquisitions, two as a founding member, and an IPO).

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TRILLER / LOS ANGELES, CA

The AI-powered open garden technology platform for creators and the leading destination for short-form mobile video.

Senior Vice President, Global Business & Strategy / 2018-Present

• Recruited to steer the organization through innovation and sustained growth

• Oversees the company’s worldwide operations (Los Angeles, New York, Paris, London, Faro, Orlando) and employee productivity

• Grew the organization’s budget, staff size, and programmatic reach while successfully navigating significant operational headwinds o Grew from 30 to now managing teams of 600 employees, providing strategic direction and mentorship to drive operational excellence o Streamlined processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs, resulting in a

$30MM series A to a $3B (filed) IPO

o Implemented innovative operational, marketing, and growth strategies that resulted in global reach, from 10MM monthly active users to over 350MM downloads, and the number one position in app stores o Led the development and execution of the company's business and strategic plans, generating $200MM in revenue (2022)

o Negotiated and closed nine acquisitions that contributed to the company's growth, monetization, and success: Triller Fight Club, Mashtraxx, Fangage, Thuzio, BKFC, Julius, Amplify.ai, FITE.tv, Verzuz

• Develops actionable business strategies that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives set in tandem with the executive leadership team

• Monitors performance by tracking and establishing corrective measures as needed and preparing detailed reports, both current and forecasting

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, brands, and influencers

• Developed and implemented country-specific launch and marketing strategies and oversaw all international hiring efforts

• Strives to build a highly inclusive culture where teams thrive, and organizational outcomes are met

Acquisitions & Turnarounds

International Development

Productivity & Profitability

Business Planning

Emerging Markets

Financing & Restructuring

Business Transformation

P&L Management

Advanced Analytics

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Go-to-Market Strategy

Organizational Leadership

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CUDDLEBIDS / MENLO PARK, CA

First to market, social, lifestyle, dating app. Acquired by an international media conglomerate based in Canada. Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer / 2013-2017

• Created and launched an innovative, first-to-market software application, resulting in 30MM monthly active users

• Assembled the founding team (30 employees), adding rigor to performance management, team culture, opportunity intake, and delivery excellence

• Secured $500K in seed funding to support growth and expansion

• Oversaw product design, development, testing, positioning, pricing, customer discovery, and strategy formulation

• Negotiated and successfully closed the acquisition of the company after four years of operation

SKYERA / SAN JOSE, CA

A developer of solid-state storage systems for scale-out cloud and enterprise data centers. Successfully acquired by Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) in 2014.

Founding Member + Senior Director, Business Operations / 2010-2014

• Translated strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth, helping to implement goal setting, performance management, and operating planning

• Recruited, hired, and managed a team of 60 to better position the organization for success

• Established strategic partnerships and investments with Western Digital, Micron, HGST, Panasonic & the United States Department of Defense

• Reduced materials, inventory, production, and shipping costs by 55%

• Evaluated internal controls and approval processes and made recommendations on how to improve fiscal integrity and operational efficiency FLEX / SAN JOSE, CA

Delivers technology innovation, supply chain, and global manufacturing solutions to diverse markets. Business Operations Manager / 2008-2010

• Developed the strategy for Flex’s partnership with Apple that culminated in a five- year deal to manufacture their iPhone power supply and charger

• Directly managed the product and design team of 20 in Taipei, Taiwan

• Oversaw design, prototyping, quality assurance, and full-scale manufacturing of products at CM plants in Shenzhen and Shanghai, China Education CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY / SACRAMENTO, CA Bachelor of Science, Business Operations, Finance & Management Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

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Entrepreneurial Mindset, Decisive, Flexible, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solver, Negotiation Career

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The Indian Express: Triller is latest to try on TikTok boots, touts US origins to promise secure platform, 2023

Business Insider: How Triller app smartly roped in top TikTokers and its CSO to become the No. 1 in-app store, with zero marketing budget, 2020 TATLER: Emma Freud’s gadgets- the 5 best apps, 2015 am+ Tech News: CuddleBids App Trending News, 2014

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