1. DAVID B. LEWIS
Relentless Strategic Refiner dave.lewis@skyranchconsulting.com
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“A rare executive who possesses both innovative, bold creative vision and the operational wisdom to execute… ”
Joe Talbott, President, Global Content & Creative - VIVA Creative
"Dave is who you call when you need someone to dive into a situation, figure it out and work side-by-side with everyone to get the
job done...His skill set mix of operations and marketing provides a unique perspective to bringing all the pieces together..."
Kristen McAlister, CEO - Cerius Interim Executives
➢ Drove company revenues from $8 million to $25 million in 5 years for logistics employer
➢ Developed and implemented $4.96 million cost savings program for a $12 million eCommerce client
➢ Generated $5 million market valuation from a cold start within 3 years for consumer goods company
➢ Built a coast-to-coast distribution network for a new product within 1 year for consumer goods venture
MBA deeply skilled in Operations, Marketing and Finance across industries ​• ​Architect of real value for customers,
staff and shareholders ​• ​Free-thinking and empathic catalyst for cultural and process change ​•​ Builds outstanding
teams based upon principles of shared vision, mutual respect, effective communication and personal accountability
EXPERIENCE
Strategic Consultant​ ​• Sky Ranch Consulting ​(Aug/15 - Present)
As a partner with Cerius Interim Executives, the nation’s leading interim executive agency, leading a comprehensive
process and technology re-engineering project for a $12 million eCommerce seller.
➢ Reimagined facility design and operational processes, leading to $4.96 million in combined cost savings and
revenue enhancements.
➢ Built and implemented control systems that improved inventory accuracy from 10% to 98%.
➢ Overhauled User Experience, leading to improved communications and customer reviews. Created new
revenue streams to maximize return on non-conforming inventory.
➢ Led role creation, recruitment and compensation design for new Product Management department.
➢ Introduced and implemented cloud-based, tablet-based collaborative documents, accountability
management and project management tools to improve efficiency and staff accountability.
Chief Operating Officer • Chick Brewing Company ​(Jan/12 - Aug/15)
Conceived and built complete Operations, Marketing and Financial structures from the ground up for a revolutionary
new brand, building market valuation from zero to $5 million within 2 years.
➢ Secured featured appearances with ​The Today Show,​ ​CBS Early Show​ ,​ Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post​ , and
dozens of other global media properties. Drove effort and led creation of recipe that beat major light beers 3
to 1 in blind tastings by Nielsen Research. Sold 250,000 units in first year.
➢ Built a 13-state coast-to-coast distribution network and a contracted brewing relationship that delivered
product to thousands of retailers, including Target, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Buffalo Wild Wings.
➢ Drafted business plans and Offering Memorandum. Led process to secure consultants and secure private
equity financing, leading meetings with New York merchant banks.

2. Founding Entrepreneur • 3 Ravens Investments ​(Dec/03 - Jan/12)
Created, built and sold award-winning multi-unit retail concepts, including an upscale wine and spirits purveyor.
➢ Built wine and spirits concept from a start-up to $2 million dominant regional player within six years.
➢ Developed unique classification system to simplify wine selection for consumers, as well as a highly successful
loyalty program leading to market domination.
➢ Served as chief contract negotiator and partner responsible for managing external relationships.
➢ Sold 50% interest to partner for mid-6 figures, for a 2200% ROI.
Marketing & Operations Consultant • D.B. Lewis Advisory​ (Jul/02 - Dec/03)
➢ Led launch of a new hospitality product line for the leading international manufacturer of airline amenities
products, selling to major hotel chains including Marriott, Choice, and Orient Express Hotels.
➢ Created a new fulfillment division for a national provider of logistics services, including installation of systems
and recruitment of initial client list.
Chief Marketing Officer • Fulfillment.com/IMS ​(Sep/96 - Jun/02)
➢ Sold and managed complex 6 and 7-figure strategic operations relationships to clients including Abercrombie
& Fitch, Amazon, American Bar Association, Best Buy and Ben & Jerry’s.
➢ Personally sold $30 million in revenues while building annual company sales from $8 million to $25 million.
➢ Served as Chief Contract Negotiator. Managed Sales, Marketing & Client Relations, supervising 120+. Efforts
led to 100% increase in equity value, leading to a $10 million profit upon sale to a strategic investor.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY
➢ Loyola University, Baltimore, Maryland • Master’s Business Administration, Marketing
➢ Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland • Bachelor of Arts, History
➢ Appointed by Governor of Maryland to Talbot County Board of Education
➢ Co-founder of Kidworks, a student service learning organization that was the first to be publicly-funded in the
United States, and was honored nationally by President George H.W. Bush’s Points of Light Foundation.
➢ Multiple Charitable Boards of Directors
➢ Youth mentoring programs (1:1 and classroom)
COMPETENCIES
Sales &
Marketing
Ideation, User Experience, Customer Service, Competitive Analysis, CRM, Sales (B2B, B2C),
Branding, Creative, Consumer Surveys, Focus Groups, Packaging Design, Retail Design, Social
Marketing, eCommerce (Amazon), Advertising
Operations
Process Design & Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Productivity Management, Logistics,
Supply Chain, Fulfillment, Production Management, Inventory Control, Safety, Facility Design,
Outsourcing, Efficiency Analysis, Streamlining, Agile, Scrum, Sprint
Finance
Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Intelligence, Cost Analysis, Banking, Budgeting, RFPs,
Management Accounting, Private Equity, Advanced Excel, Business Plans, Investment Memoranda
Management
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Employee Surveys, 360⁰ Reviews, Contract Negotiation,
Human Resources & Staff Development, Purchasing, Private Equity, ERP (Netsuite), Compensation
Design & Management, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Champion