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Frank Buonanotte

@frankbuonanotte

I've led businesses and advised organizations on growth, operations, marketing, finance, and profitability for over 25 years.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to help organizations improve profitability, streamline operations, increase revenue, and accelerate sustainable growth through strategy, marketing, finance, and operational leadership.

I've led and advised organizations across healthcare, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, finance, real estate, consumer products, and digital marketing for more than 25 years. At Illumination Consulting, I provide executive-level consulting to startups and established businesses on strategy, operations, marketing, sales, financing, and scalable growth.

I've served as CEO and President of The Flooring Empire, Honeymark International, and Crossings Recovery Systems, directing operations, finance, sales, sourcing, distribution, product development, marketing, compliance, and business development. I have also managed residential behavioral healthcare operations as COO of Creekside Retreat.

My work centers on improving profitability, streamlining operations, building strategic growth initiatives, and helping businesses turn plans into sustainable results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Vice President | Business Consultant

Illumination Consulting

Jan 2019 - Jan 2026 (7 years)

Provided executive-level consulting services to startups and established businesses across a wide range of industries, advising on strategic planning, operational improvement, marketing, sales, financing, and organizational growth.

Strategic Planning operational improvements Marketing Sales Financing Growth SEO Digital Marketing Branding Social Media Marketing Customer Acquisition Scalability Product Development Manufacturing Sourcing Distribution Go To Market Strategy Web Development

Partner/Equities Trader

BBK Capital

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years)

Executed trading strategies while utilizing technical market analysis, managed investment risk through disciplined portfolio management techniques, and applied financial analysis and market research to identify profitable trading opportunities.

Technical analysis Portfolio Management Financial Analysis Market Research Trading strategies

Chief Operating Officer

Creekside Retreat

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Directed daily operations for a residential behavioral healthcare organization, managing administrative operations, business development initiatives, and organizational performance, while overseeing departmental coordination, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Operations Management Business Development Administrative Coordination Operational Efficiency Regulatory Compliance Executive Leadership

Business Consultant

Ashlar Consulting Corporation

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Provided strategic consulting services to businesses seeking operational improvements and sustainable growth, assisting clients with marketing strategy, operational planning, financial management, and business development.

Strategic Consulting operational improvements Marketing Strategy Operational Planning Financial Management Business Development

Chief Executive Officer / President

The Flooring Empire, Inc.

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016 (2 years)

Directed all corporate operations including sales, purchasing, finance, logistics, and supplier relationships, negotiated vendor contracts, managed international sourcing operations, and developed strategic sales initiatives to expand customer relationships.

Corporate Operations Sales Purchasing Finance Logistics vendor negotiation International Sourcing Strategic Sales Inventory Management Budgeting Operational Planning

Chief Executive Officer / President

Honeymark International

Jan 2006 - Jan 2013 (7 years)

Led strategic planning and daily operations for an international importing and manufacturing company, managing product development, manufacturing, branding, and distribution, while negotiating supplier agreements and directing marketing initiatives.

Strategic Planning Operations Management Product Development Manufacturing Branding Distribution Marketing Budgeting Purchasing Business Development

Partner

Big Island, Inc.

Jan 2004 - Jan 2006 (2 years)

Managed business operations, customer service, vendor relationships, staffing, and financial performance, while assisting with strategic planning and operational improvements.

Business Operations Customer Service Staffing Financial Performance Strategic Planning operational improvements

Owner

Woodfield Properties, LLC

Jan 2003 - Jan 2006 (3 years)

Managed acquisition, renovation, leasing, and property operations, overseeing vendor relationships, budgeting, maintenance, and tenant management.

Acquisition Renovations Leasing Property Operations vendor relationship management Budgeting Maintenance Tenant Management

Chief Executive Officer / President

Crossings Recovery Systems

Jan 1995 - Jan 2006 (11 years)

Led a successful outpatient behavioral healthcare organization, directing operations, marketing, business development, staffing, compliance, and financial management, while building strategic referral relationships with healthcare providers and community organizations.

Operations Management Marketing Business Development Staffing Compliance Financial Management