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L.
Paul Wittwer
Nashville, TN
615-598-5388 VOICE
paul@hogtrails.com
PROFILE
A dynamic, energetic executive skilled in strategic planning and acquisitions
with the ability to generate deal flow, structure and close transactions.
PROFESSIONAL
ATTRIBUTES
* Wide ranging expertise in all phases of new business development.
* An outstanding record in closing complex and profitable mergers and
acquisitions.
* Particularly skilled in workouts and corporate turnarounds.
* A negotiator who is persuasive, personable and effective under pressure.
* Proven ability to form mutually profitable business alliances.
* An experienced venture capitalist working with a variety of industries.
WORK
HISTORY
Hogtrails LLC, Louisville, KY, 1984 - Present
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
* Mergers & Acquisitions: Founded a highly successful practice for middle
market and public companies. Ranked in the top 350 companies in the United
States by Securities Data Publications, Inc. Only one client business
failure after closing.
* Strategic Planning and Analysis: Created and implemented successful
plans for profitable and troubled companies in many diverse and consolidating
industries.
* Workouts & Turnarounds: Extensive experience in providing consulting
services to companies in need of an informal reorganization outside of
bankruptcy or having already entered bankruptcy. Achieved a 70% turnaround
success rate.
* Business Alliances: Initiated numerous strategic alliances through acquisitions,
brand development, licensure and capital investments. Achieved major ROI's
while reducing costs for industries ranging from capital goods to services.
* Venture Capitalist: Analyzed and structured profitable capital placements
for startups and growth businesses. Played a critical role in the successful
startup of numerous companies, including sports marketing and telecommunications.
* Effective Negotiations: Initiated and directed all aspects of negotiations
for business sales, acquisitions and developments. Ability to maintain
relationships through difficult and sensitive situations while maximizing
positive results.
* Finance: Prepared and negotiated finance packages ranging up to $200M.
Assisting clients with all facets of financing ranging from public to
private including private placements and partnerships. SEC competent and
public markets experienced.
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ECommerce & Technology: Extensive experience in information systems, web-enabled
applications, customer relationship management and database marketing.
J.C.
Bradford 1983 - 1984
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE
* Licensed Broker: Series 7, Series 6 and Series 63 for securities, mutual
funds and insurance products.
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Production: Ranked in the top 20% of brokers in the company within the
first eight months of beginning production.
* Innovative: One of the first brokers in the United States to produce
my own television commercials for my personal financial services at Bradford.
Bajon Signs 1981 - 1983
VICE PRESIDENT/MANAGER, HOUSTON OPERATIONS
* Turnaround: Reorganized and produced a complete turnaround for the Houston
branch of a 36-year old outdoor sign company.
* Planning: Analyzed market, competitive factors and internal operational
problems. Created an aggressive and effective strategic plan.
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Results: Increased annual sales from under $300K to over $3.5 million
in twelve months. Personally sold largest order in company history. Revised
marketing process for entire company.
Sales Pro, Inc., Evansville, IN
1977
- 1981
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
* Innovative: Started an independent manufacturer's business and became
a leading agent for many national companies selling equipment to financial
institutions.
* Channel Development: Developed markets for emerging manufacturers with
innovative technologies.
* Professional Negotiations: Worked with senior bank executives to gain
business.
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Results: From initial start-up, the company produced a six-figure income
within two years. Built strong referral base through quality service and
personal perseverance.
SYS-COM, Inc., LaGrange, KY
1974-1977
FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
* Organized: The company designed and installed electronic systems including
audio and video communications, security and closed circuit television.
* Innovative: One of the first area telephone interconnect installers.
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Marketing, University of Kentucky, 1974
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
Computer software & hardware expertise
Human Resources Management
Developed curriculum and taught courses for continuing professional education/mergers
& acquisitions, crisis management to attorneys and CPAs.
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