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Raju Mohandas


Strategic Business Growth Consultant

Raju Mohandas is a consultant with the Florida SBDC at FIU and brings more than two decades of experience in financial management and business turnaround. Invaddition to helping businesses obtain growth capital, he is adept at developing business strategies, incubating new business models, and building out channel programs. He has extensive expertise in operational and
deployment strategies, including budgeting, job costing, strategic planning, and project management. Raju graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Finance.

His History of Successes

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Raju Mohandas is a consultant with the Florida SBDC at FIU and brings more than two decades of experience in financial management and business turnaround. In addition to helping businesses obtain growth capital, he is adept at developing business strategies, incubating new business models, and building out channel programs. He has extensive expertise in operational and
deployment strategies, including budgeting, job costing, strategic planning, and project management. Raju graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and an MBA in Finance.

His History of Successes

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Areas of Expertise
Key Skills Assessment
Professional Experience
Accomplishments
Education & Training

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Key Skills Assessment
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Areas of Expertise
Professional Experience
Accomplishments
Education & Training

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  • 1475 NW 97 AVE. Suite 101 Doral FL 33172
  • +1 (305) 930-6112
  • contact@rajumohandas.com

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His History of Successes

In 1988 he started a company that was ranked in the top 100 nationwide in the industry. Raju has devoted the last 20 years to working with small businesses in facilitating financing for their business growth, as a consultant for their sales/marketing and operations, and as a turnaround professional. He has successfully restructured and helped small businesses
obtain capital for their assets and operational needs. As the founder of BridgePoint Financial Group/BridgePoint Investments, he has been able to secure capital for SMEs to ensure the growth and sustainability of their business.
Raju has traveled nationally working with companies that have either hit a temporary rough patch or are seeking to grow and scale their business. After a thorough evaluation and assessment of the overall business, to ensure the business is still viable, Raju builds the organization internally from sales, operations, financial structure, personnel, and marketing to ensure the business’s scalability. Many of the businesses he has consulted with have either been sold or grown exponentially due to his leadership and expertise. He has received numerous commendations from all the businesses he has worked with throughout the years.
Raju Mohandas has been helping businesses turn around and scale for more than 20 years. Throughout his career in crisis management, Raju has served as an interim executive officer and reorganization director for both large and small companies, public and private. He is known for rolling up his sleeves and focusing on the pertinent issues with straightforwardness and integrity.
Mohandas has built a reputation for developing business strategies, incubating new business models, and building out channel programs. He is a successful Business Executive with a professional Track record encompassing experience in Strategic Planning, Product Development, Business Development, Market Research, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Administrative Management, Project Management, and Change Management. Mohandas has a proven ability to recognize and capitalize on market trends. He has extensive expertise in operational & deployment strategies, including budgeting, job costing, strategic planning, and project management. He has developed numerous workshops focused on finance, funding, marketing, operations, and sales.
Raju Mohandas graduated from the University of Miami, FL with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA in Finance. He has over 30 years of experience in sales & marketing, operations, and finance. Raju is an alumnus of the SBA Emerging Leaders Program and continues to provide support to
other alumni to ensure their business growth.

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CORPORATE FINANCE EXECUTIVE

Hands-on, customer service-driven leader and corporate finance executive with extensive experience developing and implementing strategic corporate financial objectives and programs.

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute organizational systems and controls that increase profits and decrease expenses. 

Expertise in streamlining financial processes and developing business by creating innovative sales and marketing strategies. 

Skilled at building high-performing teams and supervising and mentoring staff. Outgoing and effectively establishes, maintains, and manages relationships with clients, teams, and management.

Established, result-oriented executive in turnaround/change management across diversified industries.

Areas of Expertise

  • Inventory & Distribution Management
  • Operation/Business Process Analysis
  • Logistics Management
  • Six Sigma Methodology & Improvement
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Activity-Based Costing
  • Product & Project Management    
  • Developing Strategies, Policies & Procedures           
  • Financial Modeling
  • Quantitative Analytical Abilities   
  • Implementation of Strategies & Procedures Fluent in Spanish
  • Credit Analysis
  • Business Systems Implementation
  • Cost Accounting
  • Financial Risk Assessment/Trade Finance
  • Business Intelligence Data Management
  • Management Information Systems

Key Skills Assessment

Development and Implementing strategic corporate financial objectives and policies … leading and expediting the annual planning and budgeting process including long- and short-range financial planning and forecasting … identifying mergers & acquisitions, potential business partnerships, and strategic alliance opportunities … structuring transactions and expediting the transition process … securing financing sources and negotiating capital loans and credit lines of credit … financial risk assessment and management … financial statement analysis … evaluation of capital market …

 

Establishing basic sales philosophy including policies, objectives, sales quota, and goals … setting a pricing structure based on cost analysis and current economic and competitive conditions … designing product launch strategies … targeting and servicing major corporate accounts … market research and analysis … sales and inventory forecasting … identification and evaluation of new marketing alternatives … building brand and image strategies through integrated marketing programs … recruiting, training and developing a sales force …

Establishing and implementing organizational systems, controls, policies, and procedures … exercising profit and loss

responsibility … acquiring and directing resources to ensure successful completion of mission-critical projects within time and budgetary constraints … providing leadership and direction to project teams … designing information technology solutions to business problems … conducting executive-level negotiations … managing human resources … facilitating corporate communications and public relations … 

Professional Experience

July 2018
Present
FLORIDA SBDC at FIU

Consultant

Provide Access to Capital, Financial Management, Strategic management/Growth, Business Operations, Analysis & Forecasting, Process Improvement, Business Management/Finance, and Cash Flow Management for small to mid-size businesses. Provide workshops as requested

February 2017
Present
MUCHE et MUCHETTE LLC

Interim Controller/CFO                                French designer of women's casual bohemian style apparel and accessories. Provides products to Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, major mail-order houses as well to boutiques retailer across the US.

February 2014
Present
ECONOMY SIGN SUPPLY, LLC, MIAMI, FL

Interim Controller/Consultant

Economy Sign Supply is one of the top distributors of high-end products and materials in the sign supply industry throughout South Florida, the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America. Authorized Distributors of major brands such as Mimaki, Oracal, etc. The current project is M&A

April 2013
Present
ULTRAMAR SUPPLIERS, LLC, MIAMI, FL

Interim Controller/Consultant

Ultramar Trading is strategically located in Miami, FL. Focused on the international trade sector, the trade is to outsource a diversified list of high-quality products and parts, targeting Hotel & Leisure Industry, Technology Industry, Yellow Iron industry, among others.

February 2002
Present
BRIDGEPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP/ BRIDGEPOINT INVESTMENTS

President/Financial Consultant /Controller

Consultant for small to mid-size corporations in the US and International market by providing financing for their capital needs through Leases, Loans, Lines of Credit, SBA Financing, community express loans, factoring, inventory financing, etc. Provided Financing over 60MM and managed an internal portfolio of over 5MM

June 2016
December 2016
ACM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, MIAMI, FL

Finance Director/Controller

ACM Capital Partners is a Financial and Operational advisory firm for companies up to 100MM, dedicated to leading middle-market companies through periods of growth, transition, or distress, through its shared services division.

February 2015
December 2015
EASTERN EXTERMINATORS INC., MIAMI, FL

Consultant/Interim CFO

Eastern Exterminating is a 30-year-old company, providing governmental, commercial, and residential pest control and fertilization programs for the enrichment of lawns, & landscaping.

February 2015
December 2015
ATCI COMMUNICATIONS INC., MIAMI, FL

Controller/CFO

A major Commercial Security System Integrator focusing on advanced security systems for major commercial buildings, federal entities, state entities, municipalities, hospitals, casinos, state, and federal law enforcement departments, etc

February 2011
February 2015
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES INC., LLC CHICAGO, IL

Senior Business Consultant

Consultant to small, midsize corporations in the US and Canada, and state government with emphasis on improving sales, operational performance, and financial condition of the organization. Dedicated to leading companies through periods of growth, transition, or distress.

November 1999
December 2001
COTTON IMAGES, MIAMI, FL

Controller/Business Consultant  

July 1988
November 1999
FLORIDA TEE’S INC., MIAMI, FL

President /Controller/CFO

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Executed and implemented the financial strategies as well as the turnaround strategies objectives (including personnel, cash flow management, and operation restructuring) for over 40 entities. Delivered distinct results in the Sale, Operations, and Financials areas.
  • Manage/ implement financial controls, accounting procedures, production processes, personnel, and cost analysis
  • Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company with internal auditors and external auditors.
  • Effectively communicate potential risks promptly to executive management teams
  • Coordinate and produce all tax documentation as required.
  • Performed evaluations and worked with the M&A teams. Participated in multiple M&A transactions.
  • Provided formal reports to the Board of Directors and investors of Private Equity Firms on the restructuring and turnaround strategy.
  • Functioned as part of the management team with international and multi-state entities with workforces ranging from 25 – 1000+, by implementing turnaround strategies, financial restructuring, DIP financing, operational financing to Business Development restructuring
  • Delivering value-added results to clients during the engagement. Provided specific and distinct results towards the objectives established
  • Demonstrated expertise in GAAP, IFRS, Throughput Accounting, Lean Six Sigma & TOC Management (Theory of Constraints)
  • Experience in building talented teams committed to exceeding organizational objectives as part of the overall consulting objectives
  • Financial Analysis/Credit analysis for loans and LOC across various industries. Managed an internal loan portfolio of over 5MM
  • Structured & Implemented Finance Structures with clients as per requirements from credit underwriters, chief credit analysts, or senior credit analysts of conventional and no conventional lending institutions, private finance companies, or investment bankers.
  • Deliver strategic change, organization strategies, and technology adoption solutions that enable the success of the organization’s transformation goals.
  • Experience in Change management and Relationship management

 

ADDITIONAL: 

  • Miami Bay Side Foundation, provide workshops and underwriting for the Black Business Loan Plan Program (BBPP)
  • Continuous education & training for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Designation, Certificate in International Freight Forwarding, Numerous Management, Finance, and International Business Development Seminars and Workshops. A representative with Series 6 and 63.
  • Knowledge/Experience on accounting packages (Sage, NetSuite, MAS90, MAS360, Peachtree 2000, QBO, QuickBooks (Pro Advisor), Timberline, and others)
  • Board of Director for 2 years at Miami Economic Development of South Miami
  • Volunteer and certified SCORE Counselor. The first recipient of the Volunteer of the year award in 2015.
  • Provide Workshops for SCORE and Florida SBDC with topics on Marketing, Cash Flow Management, Business Plan, and Funding your Business.

Education & Training

Dale Carnegie Certification on Sales & Customer Service Essentials

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Program, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Concentration in Finance, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Minor in Management Science & Mathematics, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL