SRTX

Responsible for budgeting, forecasts, analyzing data-driven trends, and communicating actionable insights among the senior management team.

Responsible for financial reporting, analysis and planning, as well as internal controls.

Vice President Finance

Mindfulretail

At Mindfulretail, I specialize in driving operational excellence and strategic planning in the retail industry. My role involves:

Enhancing the customer journey to deliver exceptional experiences.
Developing and executing innovative marketing strategies.
Boosting employee engagement through leadership development.
Streamlining operations for improved efficiency.
Optimizing inventory control to maximize profitability.
Utilizing financial management and analytics for informed decision-making.

Co-Founder

Chief Operating Financial Officer (LUG)

At Bentley & Co, I spearheaded international expansion and e-commerce enhancement initiatives, increasing annual sales by 40% within three months. My achievements include:

Restructuring finance, IT, supply chain, and HR teams for better communication and efficiency.
Enhancing omnichannel coordination and performance monitoring in collaboration with the marketing team.
Establishing a professional development program to cultivate business, coaching, and selling skills among employees.

COO & VP Finance (Bentley & Co LTD)

Frank And Oak

As CEO of Frank and Oak, I prioritized customer and employee satisfaction using data-driven insights. Key accomplishments include:

Migrating to Shopify and implementing new OMS and POS systems, increasing conversion rates by 1.5%.
Restructuring finances and overseeing the transition to new private equity ownership.
Boosting employee engagement by 15% through remote learning and community development initiatives.

Chief Executive Officer

SEPHORA

At SEPHORA, I led national expansion and logistics scaling, achieving:

Doubling the number of stores and increasing online sales by 300%.
Streamlining in-store operations, resulting in significant payroll and operational savings.
Implementing a performance-based OKR framework to drive financial and personal growth.

Chief Operating Financial Officer

Bath & Body Works

In this role, I established the Canadian finance and analytics departments, contributing to a 200% increase in sales over four years. Key initiatives included:

Implementing a robust clearance strategy for aged inventory.
Streamlining financial reporting processes, reducing the month-end timeline by two days.

Director Of Finance And Operations

Breville | Sage

Senior Analyst

Commission for Environmental Cooperation

Program Coordinator

The Fraser Institute

Policy Analyst

Founder of MindfulRetail | Strategic Planning & Budgeting | Operational Excellence | People-Centric Leadership | High-Growth

With over 15 years of leadership at major national retail and direct-to-consumer brands, I have navigated companies through periods of significant growth, strategic mergers and acquisitions, challenging turnarounds, and industry-leading digital transformations. My career spans key functional areas, including operations, finance, supply chain, marketing, and human resources, allowing me to build a holistic view of business dynamics.

As a seasoned executive, I've led initiatives that have substantially increased sales, improved profit margins, elevated customer satisfaction, and enhanced employee engagement. My strategic insight and operational expertise have driven large-scale organizational changes, seamlessly integrating advanced technologies and fostering cultures of innovation. Known for my authentic leadership style, I am committed to driving sustainable growth and value creation in all my professional pursuits.

Outside the office, I dedicate myself to community service and mentorship, sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of leaders. My personal interests in reading, writing, and staying active contribute to a well-rounded life, keeping me grounded and forward-thinking.

Leadership Philosophy:

I believe in leadership that unlocks potential. My approach promotes collaboration, transparency, and accountability, setting a clear strategic vision and empowering my team to excel through data-driven decisions. As an active coach and mentor, I am dedicated to nurturing diverse teams that leverage various skills and perspectives. Committed to fostering a culture of growth and safe risk-taking, I support innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring that both the teams and the businesses I lead are poised for success.

Jeremy Brown

Barcelona Metropolitan

www.Barcelona-Metropolitan.com is the definitive guide to all relevant issues facing the English speaking community of Barcelona and expats in Spain.  We advise on all issues and provide visibility to the leading companies on relocation, international schools, advanced education, language learning, immigration, insurance, corporate formation, health services, translation, pets, drivers licenses/schools, dating and travel services. 

We cover the city’s most important events, advise on where to eat, drink or go out, start a company...and maintain a directory listing of the key business services/suppliers who support the international community. 

As trusted EXPERTS on EXPATS, we have a laser focus on the developments that the international community needs to know...and we keep them informed via websites, videos, podcasts, newsletters, social media and magazines!

See our Advertising packages: https://www.barcelona-metropolitan.com/advertise

Publisher @ Barcelona’s #1 Magazine for English Speakers

Metropolitan Business Association

Co-Founder and Networking Ninja 🥷

#HomelessEntrepreneur

Make strategic introductions to develop global partnerships in support of Homeless Enrtrepreneur.  
>> Negotiate corporate donations to execute the mission to end homelessness
>> Help struggling entrepreneurs successfully overcome challenges

Vision:  Provide the network, resources, and tools to empower the homeless people in our community as well as to inspire others, so we can end homelessness together.

Global Expansion Director

ConXhub

Sourcing for financial sponsors, strategic partners and international growth.

Non Executive Director - Capital Raising & Evangelist

🏁 Technology Startups 🏁 |  Cross-Border Capital Raising | Growth Hacking

Ⓜ️📶Metropolitan Business Association  (MBA)
       * Old school networking meets digital marketing
       * Lead generation via referrals and recommendations

🆕  BARCELONA-METROPOLITAN.com
       * Print+Digital Media Publications
       * Experts on Issues Facing Expats in Spain

🚀  CONFIANZ CAPITAL  
       * Capital Raising for Technology Startups
       * Growth Hacking for Early Stage Tech Cos

🌎  CONFIANZ INTERNATIONAL 
       * Import-Export & Intl Business Development
       * Commercial Real Estate Broker ($2B+ Retail)
       * Cross-Border & Go-to-Market Strategy

🛰  TRINITY ADVISERS 
       * M&A - Telecom and Satellite Finance 

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🏁 STARTUP ADVISORY EXPERIENCE                 
EdTech, FinTech, SaaS, Market Place, Telecom, Aerospace, Drones, RetailTech, AgTech, BioTech, PropTech, MobileApps, eCommerce, Wearables

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VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY    
🗽  American Society of Barcelona - President
❤️  Donation & Transplantation Institute 
🌈  Las Historias de Sofia
🎸  Startup Grind Barcelona powered by Google
💡  Mornings4
⚓️ Navy League of the USA - Barcelona Council 




DETAILS BELOW

INVESTOR  |  ADVISOR  |  BOARD OBSERVER

Confianz Capital

READY TO RAISE CROSS BORDER CAPITAL ?
Actively scouting for fast growing SCALE-UPS in the USA, UK and Europe with compelling growth stories that need help securing expansion capital and implementing the right go to market strategy.  

Target candidates 🎯:
• LTM  Sales $3-10M  
• Sustainable product-market fit
• 3 consecutive years of  growth >50%
• 10+ Full Time Staff
• Powerful team with international ambitions
• Successfully closed previous funds
• Seeking Series A/B funding or strategic transaction

Reviewed 100+ business models in multiple sectors, including drones, telecom, marketplace, finTech, crypto, blockchain, agtech, edutech, IoT, gaming, AR/VR, mobile apps, medical devices, insuretech, SaaS, big data, aerospace, proptech, social networks, entertainment, logistics and digital marketing and commercial real estate finance.

•	Secures capital commitments from local and international VCs and business angels 
•	Negotiates partnerships with tech mentors, venture capitalists and govt institutions
•	Connects funds, accelerators, investors and scale-ups 
•	Identifies, selects and develops a pipeline of investment opportunities
•	Offers investors a portfolio of compelling opportunities in accelerated companies which within 6 months will effectively address the US market, validate/optimize the business model, land strategic introductions, improve market position and increase company valuations.

Venture Partner

The American Society of Barcelona

Mr. Victor Horcasitas was elected to the Board of the American Society of Barcelona in March 2005, where he has helped grow the organization from 36 registered members to its current 5100. The American Society is a non-profit organization which helps to integrate the English-speaking community of Barcelona and to celebrate the customs of Catalunya, Spain and American cultures. The ASB helps strengthen ties between our local host city and the English speaking community of Barcelona, serving as a social network to connect leaders of local business, culture, entrepreneurs, artists as well as government representatives. 

Direct strategic planning and implementation of the ASB business plan. Develop relationship and maintan dialogue with the American embassy in Madrid, the US Consulate in Barcelona and AmCham in Barcelona. Cultivate relationships with local merchants interested in commercializing their services and products to the English speaking community of Barcelona.
• Establish club for alumni of Barcelona based graduates of US colleges and universities
• Launch a radio program to serve the ASB community, lobby the municipal government 
• Lead and manage new projects, conferences and expand services to American expatriates.
• Manage relationships and engage with local media, participate in political discourse, debates,etc
• Lead and manage new projects, conferences and expand services to American expatriates.
• Organize events addressing expat related issues ( immigration, healthcare, education, etc.)
• Develop new lines of service to attract top tier corporate sponsors

President

Chasm Institute LLC

Providing global thought leadership  to Tech company executives at Fortune 500 companies and startups with  access to the CHASM INSTITUTE, a Silicon Valley-based firm recognized leader in 
providing tech company executives + their product and marketing teams: 

✔ with Action Workshops / Tools / Training
✔ to accelerate market success of key products & services

 Workshops / Tools / Training to help tech companies accelerate market success of key products + services
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Our Mission:
► trusted advisors to executives + key teams
► strategy offsites -- action workshops -- training programs
► based on 15 years of results ... proven frameworks + strategy tools ... 2,000,000 of our books sold 
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CHASM INSTITUTE Clients include:
Adobe, Cisco, Lutron, IBM, Autodesk, Intel, Google, Citrix, RSI, NetApp, Jive, Philips Medical, SAP, Hyperion, Logitech, Agilent Life Sciences, Xilinx, QAD, Spotify, Teradata, + many venture-funded startups

VICTOR's Focus:  Assisting MICHAEL ECKHARDT execute his Executive Briefing Sessions for senior teams, and the new "Crossing the Chasm 3.0"​ program -- his most popular 1-day workshops are:

➡ “Driving Growth in Key Verticals”
➡ “9 Factors for Go-to-Market Success”
➡ “Accelerating Channel Partner Results”
➡ “Launching Disruptive Innovations: Best & Worst Practices"​
➡ “Winning in Mature Tech Markets"

Marketing Associate

Confianz International Trade

An international trading firm based in Miami, Confianz purchases products from industrialized markets and resells them to companies and governments in emerging markets. Confianz is part of an international trading consortium with offices in Chile, Mexico, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. Confianz specializes in import-export transactions and brokering products in the sectors of: industrial machinery, fast moving consumer goods, medical supplies, spare parts, and food products and derivatives,  chemical, petro-chemical, telecom, power plants, mineral extraction, water treatment, environmental remediation, energy and construction.  

Confianz assists companies to penetrate new markets by facilitating transactions, structuring partnerships, capital raising, international business development and international project management. Manage projects from start to finish, within budget and on schedule.

Project Manager, Import-Export Trade Finance

Mornings4

The Mornings4 Mission: Build the future we all want to have. 

How:
Creating a local community of talent and innovation that helps to clarify uncertainties caused by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with a special focus on the impact on society’s future. Helping to better understand the forces influencing our future, harnessing thought leadership and proactively working to benefit our society.

We are creating the largest alliance of pioneers, visionaries, influencers, entities, agencies and companies positively shaping our future.

We are driven to: 
•	Disseminate the knowledge and opportunities offered by the Fourth Industrial Revolution to the greatest number of people possible.
•	To strengthen the beneficial progress of our cities. 
•	Boosting the local economy emanating from a positive view on the progress of humanity

If you are motivated to improve your future, we invite you to participate.

Community Mornings4.com
Future News MORNINGS4. News

Specialties: Artificial intelligence, food, health, wellness, nanotechnology, science, sustainable future, innovation, economics, genetics, IoT


Mornings4 is a foundation and community that will host a series of events to inform society on the evolution of the 4.0 technologies, to motivate to maintain a positive attitude towards these technologies, to participate and give opinions on how to use the technology that will serve  human beings, but not the other way around.

Who are we?
We are a group of people who look at 4.0 technologies with enthusiasm and optimism. We do not see any cataclysm, nor do we share apocalyptic visions of the future; we believe that by working collectively we can turn the challenges of this new era into opportunities to build a better world. The future is in our hands.

Conference mornings4.com
News about future mornings4.news
Specialties: artificial intelligence, food, health, wellness, nanotechnology, science, sustainable future, innovation, economics, genetics, IoT

Ambassador

LET'S GROW YOUR BUSINESS 🚀🦄 I help you SELL with a multi-channel marketing platform with Branded Content, Sponsored Articles, Interviews, Events, Banner Ads, Collabs, Social Media, PR and Personal Branding

💥Need to connect with English speakers in Spain?

🎯Seek our target audience?

🚨Do prospective clients trust you?

👀 Want to increase your visibility?

🤷 Building your network?


We are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs + sales teams to SCALE🚀


PUBLISHER + CONTENT CREATOR
Publish daily articles and events relevant to the international comunity on a proprietary multichannel marketing platform. Produce niche advertising to reach defined community. Connect brands with your target audience with sponsored content, PR campaigns and social media. 
🚨Call to explore advertising solutions! 

BARCELONA CITY AMBASSADOR
Engage the international community, welcome new comers to the city and attract foreign companies to invest in Barcelona and SPAIN. Volunteer at NGOs, connecting international families with the relevant companies, associations, investors and government agencies.
❤️Call to see how and why Barcelona is the best city in the world!

GROWTH MARKETER
Provide companies and individuals with strategies and tactics to grow followers, visibility and sales on digital media.
📈Call to scale your company!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER + STORYTELLER
Speak regularly at events, TV, Radio and LinkedIn. Inspire audiences via public speeches on business, the economy, fund raising, growth, startups.
🎤 Call to see how we can motivate and excite your audience 


☎️Call +34.93.220.8684 for help on:
• How to grow sales in SPAIN.
• Automated lead generation 
• Content and growth marketing
• How to raise capital in Europe/USA
• Cross border transactions
• Company valuations
• Go to Market strategies
• Team building
• Fund raising for NGOs

SPAIN/MEXICO/SPAIN/UK/USA
Venture Cap, Info Tech, Software Dev, Telecom, Import-Export, Print & Electronic Media and Journalism 
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> #DigitalPublishing + #SocialSellibg
> #GrowthHacking + #Content Marketing
> Client Branding, Digital Marketing
> Raise capital for FAST growing cos
> Negotiate M&A transactionss
> Intl Go to Market strategy consulting
> Business dev in Iberia, African and LatAm
> Scout fast growing, scalable companies
> Host events for tech startups
> Judge for pitching competitions
> Trusted broker/paymaster to triangulate transactions
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Experience with disruptive tech & business models in:
SaaS, EdTech, FinTech, Robotics, RetailTech, Market Place, eCommerce, Gamification, AR/VR, Drones, FoodTech, Mobile, PropTech, Med Devices, eHealth, Telecom, Big Data, Nano, Wearables, TravelTech, Block chain, crypto currencies and Tech-as-a-Service
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