CHRISTOPHER S.

MIGLIARO
870 Clintonville Road * Wallingford, Connecticut 06492
203.314.8333 * cma5f250@westpost.net

BUSINESS MANAGER / DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

Entrepreneurial business growth leader with over 20 years of experience generati
ng high margins in diverse industries regardless of market conditions. Adept at
solution architecture with ability to assess the market and deliver best practic
es. Skilled in business operations including marketing, HR, accounting, business
development, and operational management. Strong track record of executing compl
ex projects whose deliverables met and exceeded expectations. Team leader able t
o drive resourceful progress across multiple departments and roles.

Business Development * Continuous Improvement * Process Automation * Profit/Loss

(P&L)
Talent Recruitment * Staff Development * Payroll * Business Growth/Turnaround *
Material Sourcing
Insurance/Legal Compliance * Capital Improvement * Team Leadership/Motivation *
Inventory Control
Vendor Relationships * Negotiation * Procurement * Proposal Generation * Account
Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CMB CAPITAL APPRECIATION, LLC, Wallingford, Connecticut 2004 to Present
Executive Director
Generate leads and negotiate contracts for land development on a 42-acre parcel.
Research market trends and develop strategic plan for growth, identifying best
use of properties for revenue generation and future sale. Obtain applicable perm
its by deploying a team including public relations, economist, active adult cons
ultant, and videographer. Support legal team in preparation for Superior Court a
nd Appellate Court Appeals. Drive marketing initiatives and collaborate with thi
rd party vendors. Exercise proactive client services, developing relationships a
nd qualifying buyers in a depressed economy.
* Assembled 13 different properties into a 42-acre parcel in 24 months, using a
matrix of traditional and innovative procurement processes.
* Developed a 396-unit affordable housing project valued at over $100M.
* Coordinated 27 public hearings in 9 months while directing a multi-functional
project team.
CM CUSTOM CABINETRY / CSM CABINETRY, Wallingford, Connecticut 1987 to 2010
Owner / Executive Director
Submitted bids in response to RFPs and negotiated contracts for custom cabinetry
work in health care institutions and residential projects. Developed specifica
tions for each job and wrote estimates for work. Coordinated the creation of sho
p drawings for projects to be built and collaborated with clients to approve dra
wings. Managed scheduling for installation and shop, accounts receivable (A/R) a
nd accounts payable (A/P), payroll, taxes, insurance, and collections.
* Grew the company exponentially from its start as a 1-person supply shop to a f
ull-service contractor with 20 employees.
* Created one of the 1st automated small cabinet shops in Connecticut, with a 12
,000 sq. ft. facility that earned the designation "Fastest Growing Cabinet Shop"
by Wood & Wood Products Magazine.
* Developed a strong client base serving hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, and
 medical research facilities, earning up to $2.7M in annual revenues, with the l
argest project at $1.6M.
* Generated an estimate and bidding system to streamline cabinetry and counterto
p estimates.
CHRISTOPHER S. MIGLIARO
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BAGEL CONNECTION, Branford and North Haven, Connecticut 1994 to 1998

General Partner
Ran two franchise locations for a retail rapid-service restaurant. Managed adver
tising and marketing, bakery production, product development, inventory control,
staff development, vendor partnerships, and accounting. Evaluated the local mar
ket and developed plans to grow the clientele base. Analyzed processes within th
e production and retail sides of the business and created efficient procedures.
* Ensured optimized cost-efficiency while developing a customer-centric business
model that provided exceptional quality and outstanding service.
CS MIGLIARO LLC / CSM SPECIALTY, INC., Wallingford, Connecticut 1985 to 1998
Principal
Launched and grew a general contracting company with specialization in residenti
al renovation and construction, later transitioning to the commercial constructi
on market. Managed all marketing, sales, and lead generation while balancing a s
killed and highly trained workforce of project managers and professional, subcon
tracted craftsmen. Promoted quality assurance and an outstanding safety record.
* Directed large-scale projects valued at up to $1.2M, with annual revenue reach
ing $2.4M.
* Became the Franchisor Recommended Contractor for the 11 Bagel Connection resta
urants in Connecticut based on industry knowledge, best practices, and job perfo
rmance.
EARLY CAREER
(Full details on request)
TETRA-PAK, Consultant
Managed personnel recruitment and qualification for 50 positions, including 14 m
anagement roles during the company's relocation from Texas to Connecticut. Colla
borated with CFO on the development of a $120M annual budget for corporate headq
uarters in Sweden.
HARTFORD INSURANCE GROUP, Senior EDP Audit Manager
Supervised a staff of 14 EDP auditors and developed a proprietary training progr
am on EDP auditing processes for non-EDP Auditors.
PRICE WATERHOUSE CO., Senior MAS Consultant
Directed EDP audits for all clients in Price Waterhouse's 3 Connecticut offices.
Supported change management relating to client financial systems. Developed EDP
audit reports and recommended appropriate adjustments and corrections.
THE COVENANT INSURANCE COMPANY, Computer Programmer
Developed proprietary computer programs for Personal Lines Insurance, analyzing
system needs and creating both the programs and the required documentation for i
mplementation.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Information Systems
Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, Internet Explorer, Olympus Camedia, Peachtree Accounting
, Adobe, AutoCAD Lite, Cabinetware