Nigel A.L. Brooks - representative engagements:
For a $ 50mm multi-channel retailer: developed a business plan for financing
For a manufacturer of custom doors: packaged business for sale
For a portfolio of small businesses in San Francisco, implemented cash flow management and receivables tools to improve their aging – the results so far have been highly favorable with recovery rates at three times the national average
For an investor group of top entrepreneurs – developed an acquisition plan for a portfolio of businesses in a sports-related industry with substantive use of highly technological applications based on physical ergonomics –– the plan included the new organizational structure and five-year financial projections
For a $25mm importer of off-road vehicles:
Developed a three-year financial plan
Developed a technology strategy for an enterprise resource planning system that will enable rapid growth
For a Fortune 100 aerospace manufacturer – developed a feasibility study for examining different locations in Mexico for manufacturing of highly technical equipment, including the use of a port for importing raw materials from China
For a $50mm manufacturer: developed a strategic sourcing strategy to outsource the manufacturing of sub-assemblies versus a operating a vertically-integrated production line with substantive increases in quality
For a start-up in the digital music business – participated in the development of a partnering strategy to launch music services with retailers with electronic connections
For a $5mm information provider in the pharmaceutical industry – developed a business and technology plan for growth and conducted a leadership development program with emphasis on process and project management
For a $7mm upscale furniture manufacturer, developed a business plan that addressed marketing, operations, finance, human resources and information technology that resulted in raising $3mm in debt capital – enabling rapid growth
For a rapidly growing direct marketing company, developed a business and technology strategy that led to the implementation of the Ecometry OE, CRM and ERP system with linkages from the USA to the Philippines
For a group of restaurants, developed a restructuring plan and conducted leadership training for all employees
For a $25mm manufacturer and retailer of custom furniture:
Developed a five year business plan
Conducted leadership and project management training for all employees
Performed a values survey and quality assurance reviews
Hosted executive off-sites and a coaching and mentoring program for senior management
For the Phoenix operations of a major New York-based investment bank, developed a marketing strategy that focused on better targeting entrepreneurs and business owners in the Southwest, including an automated prospect management tool
For a start-up in the education industry, managed a financial analysis project and raised $.5mm in debt financing
For a start-up in the retail industry, performed a lease review analysis
For a small retailer, raised $125K in debt financing
For a manufacturer of construction-related items: packaged business for Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing