Edward L.

Carduner
10 Hollis Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Home: 732.390.0267
Cell: 908.510.6943
ecd7cd0c@westpost.net

EDUCATION
Lehigh University
B.A. Political Science - Minor - Business Management
University of Bridgeport
Certification Courses - Business Marketing

SUMMARY
Thirty years of successful relationship building and problem-solving, with both
publicly and privately held companies. For the past fifteen years, as Founder a
nd President of a management consulting firm, facilitated the growth and rebuild
ing of companies, throughout the United States. Developed and implemented strat
egic business plans, built around market analysis, restructuring of company debt
and re-negotiating labor union contracts. Successfully negotiated agreements w
ith State and Federal Government agencies and structured trade agreements with f
oreign governments. Was the point person in dealing with client development and
addressing client problems.

EXPERIENCE
1995 - Present SIM Associates, LLC
Milltown, NJ
Founder - President
Founder and owner of crisis management consulting firm. Negotiated and secured
$80 million worth of economic development financing packages. Facilitated the r
eturn to viability of a publicly traded pharmaceutical company, preventing the l
oss of 250 jobs. Responsible for consummating a joint venture, between a U.S. p
harmaceutical manufacturer, a Polish pharmaceutical manufacturer and the Polish
Government. Planned and implemented the consolidation of a textile manufacturin
g company, selling one facility in Tennessee, while re-negotiating bank debt and
allowing for uninterrupted operations. Provided focused, responsive strategic a
nd tactical business leadership services to troubled and underperforming compani
es, throughout the country.

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1992 - 1995 APOTEX, USA

New York, NY
Managing Director
Created strategic plan for the growth of a Canadian company, within the U.S. mar
ket. Identified companies for potential acquisition, conducted due diligence and
negotiated
acquisition of the target company. Upon consummation of the acquisition, assist
ed in the planning and implementation of symbiotic relationships between the U.S
subsidiary companies and the Canadian parent. Acted as interim CEO of subsidia
ry companies, when required.
1988 - 1992 McNally International, Inc.
New York, NY
Vice President - General Manager
Rebuilt a $2 million per year, 120 year old boutique transportation company. Wa
s responsible for maintaining existing clientele, while overseeing the cultivati
ng of new clients. Successful in assigning sales staff to clients, with whom th
ey would be able to develop a rapport. Implemented an efficiency plan, which wa
s cost effective increased the profit margin of the company. Created an incenti
ve program, among sales and customer service employees, which led to an growth i
n revenue, as well as an increase in the rate of returning clients. In two year
s, the company grew from a $10K per month deficit, to a $625K annual profit.
PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND PUBLICATIONS
Articles published in various trade and industry periodicals.
Featured speaker at corporate and trade conferences.
Interviewed by local and national radio and television business programs.