Case Studies

World Trade Services (2004/2005)

  • business development
  • business process improvement

Manufacturer of commercial lighting products
Streetsboro, Oh

  • crisis management
  • debt restructuring
  • turnaround management
  • business process improvement
  • executive staff recruiting
  • lender due-diligence preparation

Wrayco Industries, Inc. (2005)

  • business plan development
  • product analysis
  • retail channel analysis

Spray Redux, LLC (2004)

  • business development
  • marketing and branding campaign
  • retail launch strategy
RW Screw Products
Precision contract machining
Massillon, Oh
  • interim CEO, CFO, VP operations & Human Resources services
  • business processes & value improvement
  • restructure healthcare plan
  • exit strategy and preparation for sale
  • due diligence preparation
DHS Diecast Collectibles, Inc.
Distributor - eCommerce retailer of collectible scale model construction equipment 
Berea, Oh
  • business plan development
  • interim CFO services
  • I/T integration improvements
  • lender sourcing and negotiations
  • vendor negotiations
JDS Apparel, LLC dba RonWear Port-Able Clothing
Manufacturer, importer & eCommerce marketer of apparel for dialysis, infusion & chemotherapy patients
Aurora, Oh
  • business plan development
  • business process implementation
  • lender sourcing and negotiations
  • general business advisory services
Quality Control Inspection, Inc.
Engineering support services for public and private construction projects
Bedford, Oh
  • business plan development
  • alternative lender sourcing
  • lender negotiations
Classic Toy Company, Inc.
Importer, distributor stuffed toys to amusement industry
Cleveland, Oh
  • business plan development
  • I/T processes use improvements
  • cash flow planning & trend analysis
  • alternative lender sourcing and negotiation
Trafftech, Inc.
Highway contractor of traffic control pavement markings, lighting, & signage
Cleveland, Oh
  • business turnaround debt restructuring plan
  • business process improvement
  • alternative lender sourcing and presentation
  • lender negotiations
  • business processes & procedures documentation
Coach Sam's Inner Circle Foundation.
Non-profit providing services for reading disabled
Beachwood, Oh
  • interim accounting and bookkeeping services
  • integrate the use of QuickBooks
  • implemented annual budgeting
  • business process implementation
Lescher Tree and Land Clearing, Inc.
Tree cutting, stump removal and land clearing
North Ridgeville, Oh
  • turnaround services
  • business plan development
  • lender negotiation
  • alternative lender sourcing and negotiation
Fairfield Machine Company
Manufacturer of pipe & tube handling and finishing equipment 
Columbiana, Oh
  • restructuring business plan development
  • debt restructuring
  • turnaround management
  • lender negotiations
The Coral Company. Inc.
Commercial real estate development
Cleveland, Oh
  • business plan development - project level
  • lender negotiation - project level
  • debt restructuring - project level
Watt Printers / Mail Marketing
Commercial printer and print marketing & direct mail 
Cleveland, Oh
  • business plan development
  • business process improvement
  • alternative lender sourcing and negotiations
  • debt restructuring plan
All-Terrain Tire, Inc.
All terrain tire repair and replacement
Cleveland, Oh
  • business acceleration plan development
  • business process improvement
  • develop exit strategy - preparation for sale
MEVA Formwork Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer of wall & slab formwork (foundation to high-rise) for the concrete contractors in construction projects
Springfield, Oh
  • debt restructuring plan development
  • turnaround lender debt negotiations
  • alternative lender sourcing & negotiations
Geyers' Markets, Inc.
Supermarkets & Sav-A-Lot stores
Mt. Gilead, Oh
  • debt consolidation business plan
  • business processes improvement
  • business plan lender presentations
  • lender negotiations
Northeast Fabricators, LLC.
Metal fabrication, welding & heat treating
Youngstown, Oh
  • restructuring plan development
  • alternative lender sourcing and negotiations
  • debt restructuring
Guardian Technologies
Manufacturer of air purifiers - startup
Mentor, Oh
  • develop retail business launch and growth strategy
  • coordinate packaging design, retail pricing, advertising
  • develop 3rd party warehousing & logistics plans
  • hired initial staff to support product launch
  • implement all necessary I/T for operation and reporting
GoPro Construction Solutions, llc
Manufacturer of stair building products - startup
Cleveland, Oh
  • business launch plan development
  • retail launch and growth strategy
  • financial plan development
  • interim sales and marketing director
  • trade show preparation
  • recruit and hire sales and operation personnel
Kronheims Furniture, Inc,
Furniture store retail chain
Bedford, Oh - and five other NE Oh locations
  • turnaround / crisis management
  • develop financial / operational turnaround plan
  • interim CEO & CFO
  • lender / vendor negotiations
  • cash management
  • employee / customer communications
  • business wind-down management
  • manage going out-of-business sales and inventory / asset liquidation
Bond Distributing Company dba OneTime Wood
Manufacturer of exterior wood treatment / preservative products for decks
Mayfield, Hts, Oh
  • business plan development
  • retail launch and growth strategy / channel management
  • financial planning - projections (income statements balance sheets
  • marketing, branding, pricing
  • financial implementation
Spero Electric Corporation
Manufacturer of commercial lighting products
Streetsboro, Oh
  • turnaround management / crisis management
  • debt restructuring
  • business process development
  • executive staff recruiting
  • lender due diligence preparation
  • lender sourcing and negotiations