Daniel Casey

2399 Kensington Drive * Columbus * Ohio * 43221

Mobile: (614) 571-9683 * dcd5aebe@westpost.net

EXECUTIVE LEVEL MANAGEMENT

Operations, Business Development, Strategic Planning
Accomplished executive with extensive experience in operations, sales management
, finance and business development. Excel in settings requiring focused analysis
, organizational effectiveness and tactical execution to drive high-value revenu
e and profit gains. Successfully identify key business drivers and develop effec
tive strategies to revitalize organizational performance. Recognized as an energ
etic leader, strong motivator and exceptional innovator with superior business a
cumen.
Change Management * Sales Team Development * Financial Analysis * Business & Str
ategic Planning * Market Analysis * Negotiations * Venture Capital * Start-Ups *
Turnarounds * Strategic Alliances * Entrepreneur Coaching & Mentoring * Revenue
& Profit Growth

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Executive-in-Residence * TechColumbus, Inc. * Columbus, Ohio * 2007 to Present
Lead the entrepreneur development program for this nationally recognized busines
s incubator and funding resource for early-stage technology companies. Assess co
mplex business, market and financial information to create effective investment
recommendations. Serve an instrumental role in negotiations and preparing financ
ing documents. Work with founders to execute business plans and achieve targeted
sales and growth objectives. Identify and pursue venture capital sources to obt
ain follow-on equity investments. Forge corporate direction and provide guidance
as a key member of the Board of Directors of funded companies.
* Raised over $7 million in follow-on financing for pre-seed companies.
* Originated and conducted seminars and online educational programs to demystify
the capital access process for entrepreneurs.
* Revamped due diligence procedures, improving the discovery and reporting of in
vestment merits and risks.
* Assumed senior level management roles in several portfolio companies, transfor
ming technology into marketable products and preparing innovators to become busi
ness leaders.
Chief Operating Officer * Sypherlink, inc. * Columbus, Ohio * 2006 - 2007
Selected by the Board of Directors to transform operations for this venture-back
ed data integration software company. Introduced innovative process improvement
s in sales, accounting, product development and customer service. Overhauled pro
duct direction and relevance by architecting and launching a Java-based developm
ent initiative. Established strategic business partnerships to effectively compl
ement product functionality and enhance sales opportunities. Revamped financial
reporting to improve accuracy and performance measurement.
* Secured a $3.5 million follow-on equity investment from a leading venture capi
tal firm.
* Increased the sales pipeline 315% by recruiting and launching a national chann
el sales team.
* Expanded product offerings to include pre-built interfaces to the national inf
ormation exchange model (NIEM), minimizing the time and effort for public safety
 agencies to meet conformance standards.
* Established and nurtured a key strategic partnership that led to the successfu
l exit of the company.
Financial Advisor * UBS Financial Services * Columbus, Ohio * 2005 - 2006
Assessed client needs and risk tolerances to develop and execute appropriate fin
ancial strategies for this leading global wealth management firm. Initiated regu
lar client meetings to solicit feedback and maintain client satisfaction.
* Developed an investment program for entrepreneurs facilitating access to indiv
idual retirement accounts for start-up capital without unfavorable tax consequen
ces.
* Targeted cash management and retirement planning for small businesses.
* Successfully completed Series 7 and 66 NASD Examinations.
President and COO * AGT International, Inc. * Columbus, Ohio * 1995 - 2005
Recruited to revitalize the performance and strategic direction of this 50-perso
n privately held technology company. Transitioned core business focus from low m
argin professional services to highly profitable software products. Synchronized
product development efforts, created and launched marketing programs and called
on senior executives at key accounts.
* Grew annual revenues at an average compound rate of 12%; posted a profit after
tax every year.
* Launched software-as-a-service solutions, increasing recurring revenues from $
300 thousand to over $3.2 million per year.
* Targeted and closed four national account agreements, resulting in $2.5 millio
n in new revenues.
* Sold an unprofitable business unit, adding $1.3 million in working capital.
Vice President, Sales * Sterling Commerce * Columbus, Ohio * 1993 - 1995
Charged with driving 30-person national software sales, support and marketing di
vision for this leading provider of EDI solutions. Vastly improved sales team m
orale by streamlining decision processes, enhancing incentive programs and stren
gthening pre-sales support.
* Achieved 112% and 115% of annual quotas in 1994 and 1995.
* Packaged implementation services with product sales to increase profit margins
by 65%.
* Integrated new product acquisitions, reaching 137% of targeted growth.

Career Note: Additional professional history includes Regional Director of Sales

for Goal Systems, Inc.; Senior Vice President of Sales with Ticor Realty Tax Se
rvices; Senior Vice President of Sales and Vice President of Administration with
Lomas Information Systems and Product Manager at UCCEL Corporation. Full detail
s available on request.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration - Finance
The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor in Business Administration - Management
The University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana