Executive Resume

David Seidl
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Leadership Experience

I have the business savvy necessary to succeed in today’s complex economy.   The paradigm shifts are profound and leadership must be nimble and quick to seize market opportunities, solve problems, leverage digital transformation, and possess the courage to make the buy, sell, or hold decisions that are right for all stakeholders

Founder/Managing Director  2018 to Present

Fort Collins, Colorado

  • Constructed a full business plan with Industry Analysis, Market Analysis, Operations Plan, and Financial Projections. Established comprehensive performance metrics.
  • Worked with legal team to develop Private Placement Memorandum (PPM), Limited Partnership Agreements (LPA), Federal and State compliance documentation, corporate documents, and client contracts.
  • Developed investor strategies and presentations in cooperation with the board of directors.
  • Conducted thorough due diligence on prospective companies for acquisition that fit the PE model

 

Chief Compliance Officer 2014 to 2017

Western Energy Support & Technology (WEST)

Loveland, Colorado

 

  • Served as a member of the senior leadership team, engaged as a trusted advisor on compliance programs and recommended management actions. Regularly reported on change progress.
  • Designed and implemented corporate marketing strategy between six different high-level SBU’s.
  • Facilitated a major merger for the sale of 80% of the holding company stock, including the consolidation of information for nine SBU’s during the due diligence stage.
  • Provided compliance guidance to the board of directors, senior management, staff, and employees
  • Evaluated new strategic initiatives and worked with senior management on strategic project implementation (including but not limited to M&A, new products/services, IT Solutions).
  • Served as corporate secretary and officer for nine different SBU’s under the WEST holding company with over 200 employees in total
  • Facilitated cost savings of approximately $150,000 in consolidated insurance including GL, Property, Pollution, Auto, Foreign, Cyber, and D&O among six different SBU’s
  • Served as trustee on corporate wide employee benefits package

Director of Business Development 2005 – 2014

Colorado Engineering Experiment Station, Inc. (CEESI) and Flow Systems, Inc (FSI)

Nunn, Colorado

  • Increased total revenue from $5mm to over $13mm.
  • Oversaw revenue streams of five subsidiaries beneath the umbrella of the holding company.
  • Developed models for predicting expenditures and cash flow for major capex projects.
  • Developed metrics for the CFO, CEO, and COO to help track current revenue and performance.
  • Implemented job costing and analysis of current pricing schedules to increase gross profit.
  • Worked closely with the CFO to forecast future revenue, cash flow, gross profit, and EBITDA.

 

Manager of Business Development 2003 to 2005

Colorado Engineering Experiment Station, Inc. (CEESI)

Nunn, Colorado

  • Helped increase sales between 15% and 20% each year.
  • Engaged and built relationships with customers regarding major requests and/or issues.
  • Developed fluid flow measurement test plans to meet customers’ needs.
  • Managed customer accounts and negotiated contracts.
  • Worked closely with engineering staff and customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Managed employees and delegated workload to improve efficiency
  • Worked closely with a marketing company to design new brochures and tradeshow booths.
  • Attended industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provided feedback and information on market and creative trends.

Sales / General Manager 1998 to 2002

Big O Tires

Fort Collins, Colorado

  • Led a sales force of 5-6 people with monthly sales of $200,000.
  • Worked on supply chain management and just in time inventory management.
  • Scheduled employees including technicians, mechanics, and sales team.
  • Interviewed and hiring of shop employees.
  • Performed daily close outs and bank reconciliations.

 

Associate Engineer 1992 to 1998

Colorado Engineering Experiment Station, Inc. (CEESI)

Nunn, Colorado

  • Analyzed and performed regression curve fits for customer data.
  • Forecasted and extrapolated data on special projects for engineering managers.
  • Wrote and reviewed technical reports for low uncertainty calibrations.
  • Dealt with technical customers on a daily basis from multiple industries.

Education

 

  • Colorado State University 2015 – 2018
    • Master of Business Administration
    • Relevant Coursework: Private Equity and Venture Capital, Leadership and Teams, Business Analytics, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Corporate Risk Management,
  • Colorado State University 1998 – 2002
    • Bachelor of Arts in Economics
  • Front Range Community College 1992 – 1994