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Chairman & CEO
Cellucci Associates, Inc. (Wellesley, MA and Dallas, TX)
1999 – Present
Founded highly successful high-tech marketing firm that focuses on developing business and marketing plans for global high technology firms.

President and Chief Operating Officer
Zyvex Corporation (Richardson, TX)
2003 – 2006

Led effort to transition the company from technology-push to market-driven firm focused on high volume nanotechnology applications. Completed Strategic Marketing Plan, Strategic Business Plan, New Product Development Process in less than three months. Recognized as pioneer in commercializing nanotechnology by providing real-world products for real-world applications today. Grew sales from less than $150K in 2001 to over $10 million in 2005. In first quarter 2006, obtained a 45% increase in sales over same period in 2005 with a 68% increase in cash flow.

Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Products
Zyvex Corporation (Richardson, TX)
July – December 2002

President & CEO
Etec, Inc. (Peabody, MA)
2000 – 2002

Was asked by this Cellucci Associates, Inc. client to take on a leadership role. Established Etec, Inc. as the leader in MEMS/MOEMS test and measurement. Substantially increased orders and shipments by more than 50% from 2000 to 2001. Grew sales revenue by more than 100% from 2001 to 2002.

Executive VP & General Manager
Integrated Dynamics Engineering (Boston, MA and Frankfurt, Germany)
1996 – 1999

Was responsible for P&L of this high-tech company which designs and manufactures active vibration control, acoustic isolation, electromagnetic interference compensation, motion control, robotics, and wafer handling systems. Developed worldwide strategic plan, built strong executive management team and grew worldwide business from $10M to $21M+ in 1998 to over $30M+ in 1999. Extensive experience working with investment bankers, management consultants and strategic alliance/acquisition partners.

Executive Management

Senior Director, Vibration Control Business
Newport Corporation (Irvine, CA)
1995 – 1996

Responsible for worldwide P&L of Vibration Control Business with over $20 million in sales. Developed and successfully implemented plan for Newport’s market leadership position in market niches through major strategic alliances and new product development. Grew business by over 30% in 1995 and over 40% in 1996. Reduced manufacturing overhead by approximately 41% through new manufacturing process development and improved planning methods. Also, worked directly with President and CEO on long-range strategic plans for the entire firm.

Senior Director, Scientific and Laboratory Products
Newport Corporation (Irvine, CA)
1993 – 1995

Managed Newport’s largest business with P&L responsibility of approximately $45 million in sales. Coordinated all marketing and business development activities worldwide for the Vibration Control, Optics, Photonics, and Component businesses. Increased sales in a declining R&D market and increased operating income by over 34%, enabling the funding of the corporation’s expansion into industrial niche markets, such as fiber alignment for the Telecommunications industry. Led effort that produced Newport’s first worldwide catalog with over 300 new product introductions. Active member in the company’s Quality Control Council which resulted in the firm’s ISO 9002 certification.

Marketing and Sales

Director of Worldwide Market Development, Vibration Control and Bio-Instruments Products and Western Regional Sales Manager
Newport Corporation (Fountain Valley, CA)
1993

Was responsible for overseeing all marketing and engineering management functions for both the Vibration Control and Bio-Instruments product lines (approximately $18 million in sales). In addition, managed all regional sales managers, dealers, and representatives for all product lines (approximately $22 million in sales) at the special request of the CEO.

Director of Worldwide Market Development, Vibration Control Products
Newport Corporation (Fountain Valley, CA)
1991 – 1993

Was responsible for providing strategic direction and marketing plans to put Newport’s vibration control division (regarded as the “crown jewel” of the corporation) back on a growth path. Introduced over eighteen new products and capabilities to the marketplace within a year. Also, introduced a completely new vibration control performance theorem and set of specifications now adopted by the entire industry as the standard by which to measure vibration control performance.

Manager, Eastern Regional Office
Newport Corporation (Fountain Valley, CA)
1989 – 1990

Was responsible for technical sales and marketing functions for the East Coast territory composed of 15 states. Was heavily involved in negotiating several million dollar blanket orders, as well as, assessing market demand and assisted in generating company-wide strategic marketing plans for various business segments. Involved in the establishment of Just-in-Time contracts for many customers (e.g. Bell Labs) and novel product differentiation selling strategies.

Senior Sales Engineer
Laser Products Division
Coherent, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA)
1987 – 1989

Responsible for total sales (Scientific and OEM) for the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio. Managed over 10 million dollars of laser/electro-optic equipment for several companies and institutions such as AT&T, Bell Communications, Research, Exxon, NASA and Princeton University. Was invited to present at many technical seminars at institutions such as Harvard University and Yale University on the use of lasers to solve problems and enhance productivity. Also, recruited personnel for field sales/service and management positions.

Industrial

Associate Research Chemist
Analytical Department
Shell Development Company (Houston, TX)
1984 – 1987

Was responsible for solving both routine and advanced analytical problems from all areas of Shell’s research and development – Polymers, Detergents, Catalysis, Elastomers, Fuels and Lubricants, Chemicals, Exploration and Production, and Toxicology. Routine techniques included Fourier Transform Infrared (macro and micro) and Raman spectroscopy (macro and micro), UV-VIS absorption and Fluorescence spectroscopy.

Teaching

Professor of Physics and Laser/Electro-Optic Technology
Camden County College (Blackwood, NJ)
1988 – 1990

Taught advanced laser physics and applications lecture and laboratory to upper level students in Laser/Fiber Optic Programs.

Lecturer, Department of Chemistry
Princeton University (Princeton, NJ)
1989 – 1991

Lectured in both Chemistry and Physics Departments on laser physics, laser spectroscopy, and analytical instrumentation.

Instructor, Department of Chemistry
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA)
1983 – 1984

Only graduate student elevated to rank of Instructor. Taught Physical Chemistry laboratory to juniors and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences. Lectured and instructed qualified seniors in basic laser theory and applications (frequency and time domain) in Advanced Physical Chemistry laboratory courses.