James Maida

E-mail: jmaida@strategicgrowthsolutions.com

SENIOR EXECUTIVE - STRATEGY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,
SALES & MARKETING
A seasoned professional with worldwide executive management experience and demonstrated leadership in developing and executing comprehensive business strategies for achieving operational and financial objectives in high-tech environments. An extensive performance record in business, product, resource, and organizational development, successfully implementing market-oriented and internal solutions to drive growth and profitability, from startups to Fortune-500 organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Executive Leadership: Strategic and tactical planning, product and service launches, financing, organizational restructuring, administration, global operations, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, licensing, mergers/acquisitions, and technology
Business Development: Implementing product/service retailing and market capture, from target marketing, branding, positioning, integrated marketing campaigns, forecasting, and proposal development to sales and distribution channel development
Project & Operational Management: Directed complex and challenging cross-company partnerships including R&D, engineering, operations, marketing, sales, and customer support
Financial Management: Profitably managed P&L, budgets, contracts, assets, and resources
Start-ups: Entrepreneurial abilities in team building and establishing products, services, and processes to rapidly increase revenue growth, expand market share, and ensure profitability
International Business: Knowledgeable about business protocols and practices, import/export procedures, off-shore manufacturing, international agreements/contracts, and sales distribution
Vital Technologies: Computers, Internet, Multimedia, Wireless & Network Communications, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Fiber Optics, GPS, and other satellite systems
Oral, Written and Presentation Skills: Published and presented papers on Systems Integration, Wireless Communications, Embedded Systems, and Technology Marketing

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS

Key member of technology team developing first-ever wireless metropolitan area network integrating Internet, Ethernet, and Voice over IP technologies to provide special voice and data capability to maritime users at ports.
Directed the relocation and establishment of an offshore manufacturing operation for a US company resulting in 40% reduction in production and overhead costs.
Performed strategic planning, developed and implemented US presence for a European company establishing a manufacturing, sales, marketing, and customer support organization to facilitate growth and expansion into a new customer base.
Assisted a mortage services company in developing and establising an electronic, bi-weekly mortage payment system that provided a 25% increase in revenues and decreased collection time and costs on outstanding accounts.
Managed and directed company's first integrated direct mail and internet marketing campaign, developing content and designing, producing and distributing CD-ROM and direct mail literature to an international customer base, increasing market exposure by over 200%.
Performed critical strategic planning and market research, and managed beta-testing program for new remote health monitoring and diagnostics product, supplying valuable insight and feedback which resulted in functional and operational design changes that improved system reliability to 99%.