Nick Williams - Business Consultant, Freelance

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Work Background

WMi Admin Consultancy LLCBusiness Consultant

Dec. 2020Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates• Conducted executive services and managed day-to-day business operations for $40M+ annual turnover company. o Maintained, and increased, existing client relationships. o Assisted with contract completion/turnover and company closure/shutdown. • Applied management consulting techniques to advise owner and staff on requirements for SME start-up, growth, and expansion. o Researched, collated, and analyzed past business performance and developed 3-year business plan. o Provided operational and financial assessments/recommendations that resulted in improved productivity and profits. ▪ New processes resulting in YOY profit increase of 54% on the average. ▪ 2021 Gross Revenue on track to increase by 25%. o Formalized payment process and moved over 98% to online/prepayment sales, shortened average accounts receivable to less than 7 days. • Organized and built small ($100K) and large ($10M) scale project valuations. Worked with business owners to implement changes and adapt execution to achieve goals.

Carrie's Cakes & ConfectionsChief Financial Officer | Owner

Sep. 2017 - Nov. 2021Virginia Beach, Virginia- Review, analyze and provide recommendations on financial transactions of a SME storefront business assists CEO/President in future direction of the company. - Collaborates with the rest of the management team to optimize the growth and performance of the business, as measured by the financial statements. - Coordinates with the marketing personnel to publicize the organization and the services/products offered.

Consulting FirmDeputy General Manager | Business Manager | Security Director

Aug. 2018 - May. 2021Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates• Administers daily operations to support all projects and support work of multifunctional project teams through strategic/fiscal planning, management, and accounting for a $20M annual budget. o Review expenses and staffing requirements with a goal of continued financial performance and expense control optimization for the company. o Manages maintenance of all facility space, equipment, utilities, furnishings, and coordinates activities with office building management. • Analyze, develop, implement, and oversee review of policies and procedures, company related initiatives, and short/long-term business plans. o Supervision of the HR related activities. Relevant duties include, but may not restricted to recruiting, hiring, counseling, evaluating, and terminating staff in accordance with company/government policies and procedures. • Manage staff of 24/7 security guards and surveillance personnel with the duties to oversee the physical safety and security of company’s facilities, property, personnel, and visitors. o Oversee Business Continuity planning, management and execution as required. o Manage security related training for all short/long-term personnel.

New York Life Insurance CompanyAgent

Mar. 2018 - Aug. 2018• Fast-track Partner program for MBA grads. o Conducts Financial Needs Analysis and recommends appropriate courses of action that best meets the client’s needs and wants. o Delivers informational and fact based sales presentations to potential and current clients. Coordinates and assists clients through the application process while strengthening client relationship. o Expertise in development of financial analysis that enables companies to leverage finances to make key decisions.

United States NavyIntelligence Senior Enlisted Advisor | Manager

Nov. 1995 - Nov. 2015Various• Led mission planning and evaluated performance of staff; directed administrative staff functions; organized and scheduled training programs; evaluated their effectiveness, and initiated improvements; served as project manager for focused tasking and requirements. Produced higher performance standards and enhancing productivity during a period of shrinking budgets and manpower limitations. o Command Senior Enlisted Advisor for Intelligence; Directed SOF administrative requirements for over 150 personnel distributed to over 20 locations in Afghanistan while maintaining quality support despite a 60% turnover rate. o Intelligence Directorate Superintendent; Managed and supervised over 500 personnel (USN, USMC, USAF, USA, and civilian) across 7 different divisions answering US European Command level intelligence requirements. • Conducted briefings, planned and organized working groups, and prepared information reports in support of multiple operations in various locations around the world. Managed all phases of procurement requirements process. Supervised and conducted multiple levels of risk management while on operational deployments and stateside administrative activities. o Negotiated bulk software/training purchase agreement for Naval Special Warfare saving over $4 million across a 5-year period. Resulted in increased efficiency and compatibility across the force. o Divisional Quality Assurance engineer for a $12M contract, provided guidance and administrative requirements for over 70 contracted personnel. • Proactively taught, upheld, and enforced standards throughout any organization. Resourced, developed, and professionalized training for over 140 Intelligence professionals preparing to support operations in austere locations. o Selected as Deputy Director for Intelligence coordinating training for 30 students at an interagency/joint event hosting over 1000 participants from over 18 agencies/organizations.