Mark R. Moore: CEO

Mr. Mark R. Moore, is a Versatile, focused and resourceful General Business Development Expert with discipline in Direct Sales, Funding and Marketing, Consultant and management executive with a time-proven and multi-diverse record of success having worked in commercial-profit, nonprofit, and interdisciplinary environments. Mr. Moore has over thirty years’ experience in a wide array of business development, leadership and management positions.

Core expertise: High level corporate enlistment for major projects, Business Funding & Business Credit sourcing, Venture Capital Raising, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Management, Sports Management, and Website Design & Development. Mr. Moore is a former VP & Managing Director for International Business Development, former VP Director Investor Relations & Managing Director for B2B GlobalFashionCloseOuts, Inc, and Managing Partner of Distinction Management LLC. He has strategic alliances with over 100 funding institutions including; Chase, Wells Fargo, CITI BANK, Capital One and others. Additionally, Mark’s firm Spartan Cafe, LLC and Spartan Growth Labs works with all small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, creative, artists, and aspiring business owners. Helping then succeed, assisting them with funding, structure, branding, and short, medium and long- term success and prosperity.

Furthermore, Mark assists his clients by offering access to all legitimate types of funding programs, through hundreds of investors and lenders via a multitude of different programs.

Our Featured Program:

The Business Credit Builder & Advisory Suite:

Elevate your business to new heights with our cutting-edge business credit builder and finance suite, offering unmatched flexibility and access to a wide range of funding options.

The Business Finance Suite includes the Business Credit Builder Program which is an online platform specifically engineered to walk you through a customized step-by-step process on how to build your business credit - from start to finish. In other words, this program is tailored to YOUR specific situation, which makes your process to getting funds very simple and intuitive.

As you go through the program, you'll be able to know in real-time, which lending and credit sources you're pre-qualified or pre-approved for so you have the confidence that you'll be approved before you even apply!

In addition, you'll have concierge service from our business credit advisers and finance officers to assist you at any given stage. Between our revolutionary online platform and our LIVE expert team at your fingertips, you're guaranteed to get results - as long as you actually use the program.

Additionally, we offer a tone of other funding options for our clients including:

•Credit Line Hybrid Financing
•Business Revenue Financing
•Merchant Advance and Merchant Credit
•Account Receivable Financing
•Purchase Order Financing
•Inventory Financing
•401k Plan Financing•Securities-Based Line of Credit
•Small Business (SBA) Loans
•Equipment Financing and Leasing
•House Reseller Financing
•Commercial Real Estate Financing
•Private Money
•Book of Business Financing

He has access to and draws on numerous resources and talents across a range of specially- talented individuals and companies to facilitate dynamic results in enterprise environments. He has raised capitol, developed private placements, and expanded the visibility of institutions in strengthening capabilities and performance.

Additionally, he has conducted specialized assignments for popular media and print outlets such as: Sex and the City, Law and Order, Blueman Group, E-Entertainment TV, Tennis Magazine & Tennis.com, Hearst Magazines International, Sprint PCS, Nike Basketball, CUNY University, and Hoops in the Sun. He has also worked closely with celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Ellen Barkin, Mia Sara, Furman Judd, Cynthia Nixon, and Geraldo Rivera.

Further, he has managed a number of renowned Fashion Photographers, Make-up Artists, and other creative personalities. Mr. Moore is a former adjunct professor at the New School and Hunter College teaching marketing, business development and strategy, and exercise physiology. Mr. Moore’s expertise spans people and management skills, aesthetic sensitivity and design, focus on short-term results for clients, having overseen dozens of firms and startups. Other assignments have included: Peaceful Spaces LLC, Zap Contracting, NickinaK Inc., Mount Sinai Hospital, Full Circle Health, Shape Magazine, Choicz.com, Hearst Magazine International, E-Entertainment Television, La Bonne Fete Event Productions, and the renowned Nutrition Twins to name a few, also representing projects of enormous success like work on: CloseOutNow.com, speaking engagements for President Bill Clinton, A Partnership for a Drug Free America, and the E True Hollywood Story of Geraldo Rivera.

He is also the founder of a popular martial arts system and school called Shojitsute Martial Arts and is a 10th degree black belt, as well as a former nationally-high-ranked squash professional. Mr. Moore also spends a fair amount of time focused on community. He has strong relationships with Mount Sinai Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital offering workshops on Rape Prevention and Self-Defense.

In addition, he assists in providing information and developmental material in conjunction with the Small Business Administration, (SBA) developing micro-loans, grant opportunities, and other business development possibilities for many start-ups and minorities. Mr. Moore was a Squash Professional for over 4 years a reached the rank of 3rd in the nation. As you may know, this offers him access to many high-caliber individuals in the corporate world, able to get meetings formal and informal with relative ease through reputation and squash community. Bringing another element toward “Getting the Job Done”.

KEY FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

ART DIRECTION & PRODUCTION Including PowerPoint, WordPress Development, Dreamweaver CS4, Photoshop CS4 Adobe Professional, Flash CS4 , Web database-PHP, Ad Copy Writing, Print Design, Conception and Supervision, Product Package and Instruction, Presenter & Recruiter, MS Word.

MARKETING MANAGEMENT Including evaluations, product positioning, pre-launch sampling, price testing, direct mail, focus-group questionnaires, continuity sales development, lead generation, product pricing segmentation, niche market distribution, market research, barter, media placement and supervision, business plan development, customer loyalty programs, customer newsletter development, competitor evaluations, inbound/outbound telemarketing, order taking/customer service and shipping/product fulfillment supervision.

PUBLIC RELATIONS Including evaluation of PR channels, creating and writing PR communications (press releases, backgrounders, FAQ/fact sheets, testimonials, clip sheets, biographical features, etc.), editorial analysis, identification of key media contacts, follow-up and updating.

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS Including direct mail and ad copy writing; print ad design, conception and supervision; social media-network, product package design and instruction; Internet web design.

FUND RAISING Including commercial and nonprofit work. Raised over a period of 9 years more than $100M for companies such as: Nike, Adidas, CUNY College’s athletic program, Hoops in the Sun (pro basketball league), Choice and Dying (a non-profit), International Business Development, and many others.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION Including forecasting and budgeting, business plan development, banking relations, supervision of manufacturing/finance/marketing/sales, contract filler vendor development, talent evaluation, technical team building, and client relations.

VOLUNTEER AND OTHER COMMUNITY BASED WORK Including the implementation of a Rape Prevention workshop series in conjunction with Mount Sinai Medical School, and also facilitated the National Youth Sports Program for Hunter College. Wrote and facilitated relationship with USDA to provide food service for over 400 children for a 6 week program, also responsible for the discipline, marketing, and fund-raising for program and associated projects, volunteered for the American Heart Association providing workshops and seminars on fitness and overall health for the elderly, in Virginia. In addition, he has a strong relationship with the Partnership for a Drug Free America, outstanding research professional able to find and decipher program specifics.

COMMUNITY BASED CONTINUED partnering with Full Circle Health and Mount Sinai’s Adolescent Health Center providing self-defense, youth counseling while assisting with schools and agencies to promote wellness in the youth community. Including, adolescent individual counseling, anger management, life skills groups, advocacy/case management, crisis intervention, clinical evaluation, fitness and nutrition, health workshops/ health fairs and motivational speaking. Mr. Moore has also gain numerous awards, the most recent a notable includes the Business Man of the year for 2006 a Congressional Medal of Distinction from the Business Advisory Council’s; National Republican Congressional Committee. Mr. Mark R. Moore also served as an Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council. He was also nominated for the Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2007.

Brian Babikian: Licensed Investment Advisor

Brian Babikian is a financial advisor operating out of New York, New York, with a total of 11 years of experience as a financial advisor. His background includes Millennial Advisers, LLC. Babikian has gained experience at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, Bank Of America, N.A, Citigroup, Flipbidd and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

 
Babikian maintains Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, which qualify them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and can work in New York. Millennial Advisers, LLC is a business based out of New York, New York.

It has offices in two locations and a total of 14 financial advisors. Brian has managed over $41 million in assets across its 262 accounts, placing it among the smaller financial advisory firms in the United States by assets under management. Of the 262 customer accounts, just 8% are held by high-net-worth individuals who have more than $1 million in investable assets.

The business offers portfolio management for individuals and small businesses.

Dominique M. Potter: Business Development & Sales

Dominique has operated two international websites for a global consumer company directing content, marketing and social media needs.

As the Managing Editor WEIGHTWATCHERS.COM, French Canadian and Canadian Websites she directed editorial staff, coordinating and participating in the production of new content, site upkeep, functionality and growth, the creation and deployment of weekly eZines, marketing and community campaigns, monthly and annual content calendars.

Oversee and participate in all launches and innovations such as mobile app development and site-wide overhauls Envision and produce new means of enhancing our members’ experience and of gaining new members Online acquisition of subscription customers, customer retention, content development, online marketing Research and commission articles, recipes, success stories, blogs, community challenges and discussions, organizing and overseeing recipe tastings, photo shoots, interviews, and more.

Further Dominique would collaborate with country editors worldwide as well as all pertinent internal departments such as design, legal, web development, marketing and social media. Hire and oversee all contributors to site content – editors, translators, writers, recipe creators, photographers, stylists, freelancers, bloggers Responsible for balancing and dispensing both countries’ budgets Qualified in the use of content management systems such as MQC and CMS

Vinton Vickers: Licensed Investment Advisor

Vinton is an experienced investor, senior executive who has a track record of creating strategic value and driving strong investment and financial returns. Vinton’s over 30-year career has included jobs in asset management, finance, technology, media and telecom, retail, and real estate, Vinton has proven his ability to add value to both large companies as well as startups in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

 
Over Vinton’s career, he has had the opportunity to vastly develop his skills and ability to be an effective: (1) investment manager; (2) research analyst; (3) financial engineer; (4) M&A idea generator and executioner; (5) strategic thinker; (6) negotiator; (7) capital raiser; (8) project manager; (9) company steward; and (10) most importantly, a money maker.

Vinton’s highly collaborative approach fosters an environment for creativity and personal responsibility as well as a sense of ownership across teams. He has a consistent record of leading teams through change and driving results while building and managing strong relationships with all constituents.

Willard Dean: Loan Originator - Business Funding Consultant

Willard Dean is a seasoned Business Analyst at Novus Global Development, LLC, with over 16 years of experience in Finance, Fintech, B2B, Executive Operations, and Directorship, CEO, and Marketing Executive roles. Specializing in Consulting, Sales, and Business Development within the U.S. financial market, I excel in communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and leadership.

My track record includes delivering consistent revenue and profit gains and expertise in training, motivation, team building, and recruitment.

Stephanie Xia: Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant

Graduated from CUNY Baruch Zicklin business school with a master’s degree in Accountancy. She is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in New York State. She has more than a decade’s experience on Wall Street, covering accounting, taxation, valuation, compliance & controls, risk management, capital analysis & optimization for investment banks, private equity funds, real estate funds and fundraising startups.

She currently holds a managerial position in credit risk governance in a top tier investment bank, and serves as the controller for a US based private equity fund and the advisor for a UK based tech startup with respect to accounting, finance and valuation subjects at fundraising stage