Strategic Operations Executive

SALVATORE TUZZOLINO

Anaheim, CA (*) 714-***-**** ******@*********.***

Professional Summary

Expertise

• Extensive experience in global mergers, acquisitions, SaaS, integrator, investment capital, roll-ups, venture financing, PE, contract negotiations, P&L efficiency, partnerships and forging global strategic alliances, and as a change agent for for profit and non-profit organizations.

• Strong track record of bottom-line responsibility for product launch, pricing, brand development and management, advertising, marketing, customer success, AI initiatives, and Go-to-market strategies for retail and wholesale global B2B, B2C, D2C FinTech, EdTech, Sports-Tech,

SaaS, and VR/AR

• Content creation, production, and distribution via terrestrial networks and independent radio, television, and OTT streaming

• Strong background in talent management, workforce planning, change management, organizational development, HR, CRM, EOS, and ERP

• Proficiency in identifying and developing untapped global markets and business opportunities for corporstions and non- profit organizations

Test, & Personal Index Cognitive Assessments

• Top 1% of senior executives in Watson-Glaser, Numerical Data Interpretation Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Work Experience

Chief Operating Officer - Chief Financial Officer

TFS Co. /Technology for Sports Los Angeles, CA

November 2012 to Julyl 2026

TFS Co. provides white-label, bleeding-edge Sports-Tech, FinTech, and EdTech SaaS applications, big data technology, and the most progressive scouting and recruiting platform for sports, business, financial, personal health and development, and educational applications utilizing 3-D art assets, AI SaaS and PaaS origin for coaches and players expanded to B2B corporate team building to B2C apps that led to the company & acquisition. Start-up to acquisition path complete. Accomplishments include:

• Successfully raised over $80M in investment capital

• Orchestrated SaaS and PaaS expansion from sports to companies and consumers which drove the TFS $400M+ acquisition

• Created the subscription-based model that produced 475,000 users paying $298 per month totaling over $141M in annual revenues

• Championed EOS, ERP, Kaizen, AI, corporate compliance, compensation, and Human Resources

• Leader in all recruiting, hiring, and training of all executive leadership

• Led the strategic plan resulting in the acquisition of 4 competing companies and a gain of $139M Chief Operating Officer

Vista Equities Los Angeles, CA

August 2002 to October 2012

Vista Equities is a privately held real estate development company. Start-up to exit plan completed. Accomplishments include

· Successfully designed and negotiated a multifaceted mergers and acquisitions plan that brought 350 residential and commercial domestic and international assets in 27 States and 6 countries driving their valuation by $110M

· Successfully negotiated over $160M SFR, RMF, hotel and land holdings with corporations, and REITs

· Reduced Vista & expenditures over 8 years by 27% and increased market share by 19% over competitors

· Led a custom-designed B2B and B2C SaaS model that increased annual revenues by 22% per year

· Architect of concept, spearheaded start-up and led day-to-day operations to its

$165M exit

Member, Board of Directors

Various 501(c)(3) organizations Las Vegas, NV

January 1998 to December 2011

• Leadership in assisting homeless persons with resources

• Leadership with at-risk youth

• Leadership with secondary education students for post-secondary recruiting and placement

• Assisted the public with natural health and wellness

• Assisted in metals recycling organizations

• Fundraising from large donors and grant writing for the above organization types Education

Business Law, Compliance, Health Law (MJ)

Loyola University Chicago School of Law Chicago, IL May 2015 to May 2017

Concentration and certifed in Compliance

Finance and Management (MBA)

Duke University, Fuqua School of Business Durham, NC June 1998 to December 2000

Communications (BA)

Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN January 1996 to December 1996

Skills

Microsoft Excel GAAP marketing Financial analysis integrator Business development within manufacturing AI Leadership development Account management Analysis skills QuickBooks Organizational budget management Revenue cycle management Cash flow forecasting Financial auditing Business development Project management Senior leadership B2C Financial report interpretation Territory management Extensive experience in global mergers workforce planning Mentoring Mergers & acquisitions Risk management Team management Sports- Tech CRM Competitive analysis HR investment capital Budgeting Top 1% of senior executives in Watson-Glaser, Numerical Data Interpretation Test, & Personal Index Cognitive Assessments Relationship management Accounting software EdTech Content development Continuous integration contract negotiations Tax experience Customer retention Organizational skills Strategic planning Non-profit accounting Private equity Project planning Cost control venture financing brand development and management Management Communication skills Financial statement preparation Financial management Budget development VR/AR roll-ups Content creation AI initiatives Forecasting Kaizen Financial planning Sage acquisitions pricing Negotiation Supervising experience Operations management B2B organizational development Content marketing ChatGPT EOS Financial concepts Sales Financial report writing Technical accounting Teamwork Human resources Microsoft Office Cash flow analysis Regulatory reporting Office management Expense management SOX change management advertising General ledger accounting Governmental accounting Team development Content strategy D2C FinTech SaaS PE P&L efficiency Leadership Business development within consulting ERP Languages

Spanish - Intermediate

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

I was a key founding C-Suite in my last two companies. Both were incredibly successful and met their revenue targets ahead of schedule, due to my leadership. Both were acquired for very large sums of money. Additionally, I have a great amount of 501(c)(3) experience as a director, community engagement officer, and fundraising.

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