Russell Valvo

Russell Valvo

Global Business Development expert and Operations Manager

Las Vegas, United States

About

An accomplished Global Business Development expert and Operations Manager with aptitude to streamline complex processes in a fast pace environment and surpass corporate wide goals.

What I'm looking for

GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Connecting Your Business to the Right Opportunities, Relationships & Markets Your next customer, supplier, vendor, client, or strategic business partner may already be out there. We help you find them, connect with them, and create the opportunity to do business together. EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS. EXPAND YOUR REACH. Our Global Business Development Consulting Service helps companies identify and develop high-value commercial relationships across markets and industries.

Experience

S&R Valvo Consulting LLC

CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

S&R Valvo Consulting LLC

Mar 2023 – Present

- Co-Founded and Creator of the Company . Serving as Co-Founder and Acting President. . Global Sustainability Solutions, Business Development, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiations. . Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Project Management and Organizational Development.

Global SustainabilityBusiness DevelopmentContract Negotiations
Combs Brothers LLC

DIRECTOR-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Combs Brothers LLC

Jun 2018 – Sep 2023

~ Generate new revenue for services and commodities. Drive profitability for the company’s expansion. ! Build strong relationships with high level executives in the Venetian Resort. ! Developed and Coordinated 25 different processes for diverting and donating items from the Venetian Hotel. ! Diverted over 4 Million Pounds from the Landfill at the Venetian Resort. ! Raised the Diversion Rate from 45% to 62% in 48 months at the Venetian Resort. ! Conducted Quarterly Meetings to review CB service level, Improve Diversion, reduce waste costs. ! Served as the Liaison between LV Hotel & Casino High Level Executives and outside service partners ! Support CB Operations & Management teams with project and process improvements. ! Maintain a strong working relationship with Republic Services, ensure maximum service & profitability. ! Work with Las Vegas Livestock management on process improvements related to Food Scrap Collection. ! Assist CB and LVL Ownership with other special projects as required. ! Ensure overall communications and service levels improvement 7 days a week.

Process ImprovementWaste ManagementStakeholder Relations
Avangard Innovative

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS.

Avangard Innovative

Apr 2016 – Apr 2018

~ $250.000 revenue captured through new company program I developed. ! Researched/contracted Sub-Contractors nationwide to remove conveyor systems/heavy equipment. ! Handled all quotes/bids/invoices for submission to the Sustainable Executives for FedEx and UPS. ! Worked with State and City Officials regarding Environmental laws. ! Worked with Fortune 500 companies to capture revenue from their waste streams at multiple locations. ! Sold Recycling Equipment, Closed deals and maintained Customer Service/Relationships. ! Knowledge of current market trends, generated multiple reports and forecasted budgets/sales.

ContractingEnvironmental ComplianceSales Forecasting
Airdex International Inc.

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL RECYCLING OPERATIONS

Airdex International Inc.

Oct 2009 – Apr 2016

~ $1.4 Million in savings on recycling costs (72 months x $20K per month). ! Worked with big retail partners (APPLE, HP, Samsung, Sony, Dell) airfreighting goods from Asia. ! Researched/contacted new vendors in China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and Vietnam. ! Worked with all environmental partners world wide on the disposal of the EPS pallets. ! Developed Recycling partners in 37 different countries. Managed International Supply Chains. ! Developed and Managed the “Taylor Fit” shipping solutions/cost analysis. ! Knowledge of current export and import rates world wide. ! Updated the CEO daily with global business development and global recycling . ! Admin for the CRM and sales manager for 12 global remote sales consultants.

Supply Chain ManagementInternational VendorsCRM Administration
Gateway Business Development

OPERATIONS/FACILITY GENERAL MANAGER

Gateway Business Development

Jun 2008 – Oct 2009

~ $250,000.00 in new client revenue generated by increased volume of appointment set-ups from training. • Worked closely with all clients to review contract terms, leads and script development for cold calling. • Manage operations/facility regarding staff and physical property. • Prepared weekly cost reports for ownership (3-co-owners). • Set up meetings with new clients and new targets of interest. • Go over new and existing targets and new lead/appointment setting techniques with the staff daily. • Hire and train all new business development specialists. • Analyzed performance of all marketing programs to attract new clients.

Operations ManagementClient RelationsCost Reporting
Saturn Corporation

FACILITY & SALES/TRAINER ADVISOR

Saturn Corporation

Apr 1998 – Jun 2008

~ $15 Million in new revenue was created by me (sold 1,000 cars w/average $15k per unit). • Ensure sales/training was in compliance with all state and local tax laws. • Work with the Prime and Sub-Prime lending banks to obtain financing for new buyers. • Coordinate and tracked all new and used physical inventories at the retail facility. • Set up all training modules and “walk throughs” for new product lines.

Sales TrainingInventory ManagementFinancing Coordination

DIRECTOR OF “ON-PREMISE” PROMOTIONAL EVENTS

Miller Brewing Company

Mar 1995 – Apr 1998

~ $187,200.00 annual increase for “on-premise” accounts (average increase 100 cases per week x 52 weeks x 36 months). ! Drove sales increase through weekly bar, night club and restaurant promotions at multiple locations. ! Installed signage (P.O.S.) and created brand awareness in the community. ! Revived depressed markets by sponsoring/executing parades and local events along with major business partners. ! Managed all accounts with the highest degree of customer service. ! Knowledge of market /consumer trends and sales.

Event PromotionBrand AwarenessSales Growth
Denim & Diamonds

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS/PROMOTIONS

Denim & Diamonds

May 1994 – Mar 1995

~ Created a brand new entertainment facility • Managed facility, hired staff and work with vendors daily. • Created all TV, Radio and newspaper ad spots and press releases. • Set up all nightly promotions/contests. Handled all cash and prizes. • Preformed daily physical inventories, which included food, alcohol and promotional goods. • Worked with local community leaders on parades and special events.

Facility ManagementAdvertisingInventory Control

Education

University of Nevada Las Vegas

University of Nevada Las Vegas

Bachelor of Arts · Communications Media

2007
Eldorado High School

Eldorado High School

English Social Studies

1985
Area Technical Trade Center

Area Technical Trade Center

Carpentry

1985

Skills

Bus DevConsulting- Bus DevCRM- Sales ForcePower PointExcelMicrosoft WordOutlook

Languages

English (Professional working proficiency)