COO

PAUL CUTHBERTSON

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Westport, CT 06880

203-***-****

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Business Expansion / M&A / Divestitures /

Asset Optimization / CRM / Cost Control /

Multi-Site / ROI / Accounting / Global Supply

Chain / Turn-Around / Sales & Marketing /

Margin Improvement / Audits

Analytical driven operations expert with an

intense work ethic and a keen sense of

strategic thinking and tactical action. Able

to balance multiple priorities of revenue,

service and profit to deliver exceptional

results and exceed revenue projections and

goals. Experienced in start-ups and high

visibility corporations with a need for strong

leadership.

Cultivated strategic initiatives and solutions

for improving bottom line results on

significant international assets and

acquisitions. Proven sales development skills

for a range of product types and launches in

all market conditions. Highly proficient in:

- Analyzing and executing advanced concepts to

balance revenue, service and profit

- Maximizing asset management and new

acquisitions to ensure superior operational

capacity

- Increasing market share through strategic

sales deployment and marketing efforts

- Highly focused on cost control disciplines

for productivity, labor and other expenses

- Executing turn around strategies and re-

branding to ensure maximum ROI and shareholder

value

Key Skills: Excellent leader, tactician and

strategic thinker. Able to grasp technical and

financial matters easily. Strong verbal

communication skills, with an ability to

approach executives at all levels and close

large deals. In-depth, precise thinker with

vast operational experience. Problem solver

with a proven record of success.

Education: BBA, Finance, Baruch College.

CAREER SUMMARY

Chief Operating Officer, Maclaren USA Inc. and

its subsidiaries, a $27M wholesale

distribution company, 2008 to 2009. Recruited

by Owner to operate and report on a high end

distribution firm in US and manufacturing in

China for all factions of business operations

(Finance, Sales, Logistics, IT, Compliance,

CRM and Marketing). Full P&L and staff of 56.

Chief Operating Officer, Bugaboo NA Inc., a

$29M international wholesale distribution

company, 2004 to 2008. Recruited by President

of North America to open NY office and build

finance, operations and IT departments.

Supplied strategic and tactical business

perspective, visioning and organizational

alignment while providing all financial

operations and performance. Full P&L and staff

of 40.

Owner, Quincy Parker Group, a start up

brokerage firm, 2001 to 2004. Built

appropriate business development model for

strategies to maximize acquisitions for small

to middle market private companies, including

corporate awareness and visibility. Full P&L

and staff of two.

Chief Operating Officer, MCY.com, a privately

held music company, 2000 to 2001. Recruited by

CEO to provide appropriate business

development, marketing, branding, product and

sales strategies to maximize the value of .com

company. Managed budget of $50M and staff of

100.

Earlier: CFO, Frankfurt Balkind Partners, an

advertising firm with billings of $150M.

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