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PAUL MEYER
Qualifications for Executive-Level Management / CEO / COO
PROFILE
Accomplished, results-driven professional with 20+ years of successful
experience in analyzing existing operations and implementing strategies,
processes, and technologies to improve organizational performance. Possesses a
proven track record of increasing revenues and reducing expenses for multiple
companies in the consumer and industrial product fields. Exhibits excellent
planning, communication, and interpersonal skills while independently directing
all levels of business affairs in global enterprises. Adept at working with
diverse groups and establishing steady and professional relationships with
clients; ensures that all client issues are resolved in a rapid manner to
maintain business and trust. Additional areas of expertise include:
P&L Responsibility * Project Management * Information Technology * Turnaround
Operations * International Business Human Resources * Contract Negotiations *
Expense Control * Financial Analysis * Implementations
Financial Management * Operations Management * Strategic Planning * Public
Speaking
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Played an instrumental role in growing a company's revenue growth from $58M
to $200M in a five-year span; led negotiations for major acquisitions in the
United States, Austria, and Australia to expand the company's product offerings
and to significantly increase international business. (Shuffle Master Inc.)
* Negotiated the conversion of the company's sub-contractor involvement in the
Navy's Aegis program from technology licensor to supplier, generating $8M of
incremental 80% gross margin revenue in 2002 and 2003. (Integrated Solutions
Division of Concurrent Computer Corp.)
* Restructured product development processes and implemented a turnaround plan
to achieve a cash flow improvement of $50M over one year. (Virgin Interactive
Entertainment Inc.)
* Managed the restructuring of a Chicago-area toy company as CEO-sold the
company's assets in a Chapter XI auction at a price that far exceeded the secured
creditor's expectations. (Paul C. Meyer and Associates Ltd.)
* Reduced overhead and increased SKU production by restructuring outside
development management at a New York headquarters and combining Product
Development and Business Development. (Viacom New Media)
CAREER TRACK
SHUFFLE MASTER, INC. - global gaming supplier
President, Chief Operating Officer and Part Time Executive 2003 to Present
Assumed responsibilities for all operating entities and corporate human
resources, information technology, marketing, and investor relations for this
$200M NASDAQ enterprise. Introduced value engineering programs to reduce product
costs and guided the growth of the company's infrastructure to support its
expanded worldwide operations. Spearheaded acquisitions, monitored product
development, and transformed the business internationally from a distributor to a
direct sales model. Finalized several distribution, license, and strategic
alliance agreements to extend the company's product reach and fully exploit its
market-leading table game content.
* Effectively managed the disposition of a non-core product line and the
related organizational restructuring in early 2004, achieving
higher-than-expected sale proceeds and an orderly transition.
* Coordinated a $150M Convertible Subordinated Debenture offering at a 125bps
coupon, up 37%, in April 2004.
* Expanded the company's direct selling efforts by opening sales and service
offices in Macau and South Africa.
* Negotiated the acquisition of two RFID bet recognition patents, which were
sold two years later for a 50% gain.
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PAUL MEYER
THE INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS DIVISION OF CONCURRENT COMPUTER CORPORATION - leading
simulation support supplier
President 2000 to 2003
Managed this business through significant changes and expanded business
opportunities while operating in eight countries around the world. Reported
directly to the corporate CEO.
* Exceeded 2001 and 2002 operating income budgets by 37% and 40%,
respectively.
* Successfully convinced the Board of Directors to approve additional
investments to support a Linux development and 'open platform' strategy to
prepare for the replacement of the division's proprietary UNIX operating system.
ASM ASSOCIATES - consulting firm
President 1996 to 2000
Formed this S-Corporation to provide senior executive interim management
services. Conducted negotiations with bankers; provided sales forecasting and
P&L duties; and managed restructurings.
* Implemented a successful inventory reduction program for Interact Accessories
(a $240M game accessory wholesaler).
* Joined Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc., a Viacom subsidiary, as
Executive VP and COO/CFO and successfully prepared the company for sale.
* Organized the start-up activities of Playnet Technologies, Inc.-managed 50+
professionals to accomplish the launch of proprietary, coin-operated gaming
machines (featuring Internet connectivity), and extended credit terms with major
suppliers.
VIACOM NEW MEDIA - entertainment software developer and publisher
Executive Vice President / General Manager 1994 to 1996
Started as Senior Vice President at the newly acquired ICOM Simulations in
Buffalo Grove, Illinois-was later promoted to Executive Vice President and
General Manager and relocated to New York City to manage the entire company.
Oversaw development and shipment of video and pc games. Collaborated with other
Viacom entities, including Nickelodeon and MTV.
* Produced and shipped over 500,000 16-bit video game console cartridges
featuring MTV's Beavis and Butthead.
PAUL C. MEYER AND ASSOCIATES, LTD. - consulting firm
President 1988 to 1994
Formed this consulting group with two partners to provide interim management,
turnaround, and crisis management services.
* Managed the turnaround of a west coast food packaging machinery division as
Interim President, during which time the division was sold at prices that
exceeded the parent company's expectations.
* Exceeded the total cash liquidation goal at a retail costume jewelry retail
chain for a Chapter VII trustee.
COLECO INDUSTRIES, INC. - NYSE toy manufacturer and wholesaler
Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer / Budget Director Prior to
1988
Managed a broad range of professionals for this Fortune 500 toy company, in a
number of financial and operational roles.
* Developed and implemented a direct letter-of-credit sale program to finance
the Asian manufacturing of handheld electronic sports games.
* Directed the production of over 500,000 video game consoles.
Previously held title of Specialist 4, along with various other roles, in the
United States Army.
CREDENTIALS
Education
B.S. in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude), CW Post College
Board History
GUARDIAN GAMING, LTD. (Internet gaming company): Board Member and Audit and
Governance Committee Chair, 2008
SONA MOBILE HOLDINGS INC. (OTC company): Board Member and Compensation Committee
Chair, 2006 to 2007
AMDURA CORPORATION (NYSE company): Board Member and Finance Committee Chair,
1991 to 1995
ACORN VENTURE CAPITAL (NASDAQ small-cap company): Board Member and Compensation
Committee Chair, 1989 to 1994
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