Frank Holt
CEO / Operating Partner – Investor & Board Relations / Raising Startup Capital / Marketing Plan Development
- Role
- Advisor and Mentor at Revtech Labs Foundation
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Frank Holt
I am a decisive, extremely agile fast learner and fund raiser with an entrepreneurial passion for leading startups, securing funding, and igniting substantial growth within diverse industries. I thrive as a resourceful problem solver, strategic intrapreneur, and visionary leader directing change and building portfolio, brand, and influence as a “drop in CEO” driving organizational fundraising, growth, and profitability. I am known as an active listener and charismatic communicator with a solid foundation in operations management / analysis, strategic planning, market penetration, and investor / founder relations.Career Highlights:* Led “Series A” capital raise of $8M, defined organizational vision, eliminated non-strategic products, and pitched company to potential investors. Won >$10M in new contracts and secured first contract award in California. Increased sales pipeline $43M in 15 months.* Revitalized Holt Manufacturing Company by researching and implementing new computers, networks, and ERP system. Negotiated bank financing and presented proposal to Board of Directors. Increased productivity 48%, gross margin 3%(3 percentage points or 300 basis points), and cash flow $3M. Improved working capital due to termination of unprofitable accounts.* Led turnaround and growth of Holt Sublimation Printing and Products Company. Adopted NAFTA manufacturing changes and established 2 manufacturing partnerships in Mexico. Increased sales from $14M to $30M over 3 years. Generated 25% of sales EBITDA increase from <10%.* Expanded operations into China and added $20M in revenue via acquisition and startup of companies.Specialties: Leadership & Team Building • Early Stage Investments • Pitching & Fundraising • Budgeting & Cost Control • Seed Round Through Series B • Strategic Negotiations • New Business Development • Launch & Market Penetration • Change Management • Strategic Planning & Execution
Experience
Advisor and Mentor
Mar 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Advisor and mentor to management teams at RevTech Labs.
Education
Davidson College
B.A., History
1986 — 1990
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
MBA, Finance
1993 — 1995
Skills
- Business Strategy
- Account Management
- Leadership
- Sales Management
- Negotiation
- Marketing Strategy
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
- New Business Development
- Private Equity
- Strategic Planning
- Strategy
- Business Development
- Product Development
- Business Planning
- Sales
- Finance
- Management
- Team Building
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Mergers
- Strategic Partnerships
- Contract Negotiation
- Start-Ups
- Coaching
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