Executive Strategic Narrative
This profile outlines the career of a serial entrepreneur and systems-driven operator. It details a journey defined by identifying fragmentation and complexity, and engineering streamlined, scalable, and highly profitable solutions. Below, you can explore the core pillars of my professional brand, my detailed career history, and the key skills I leverage to drive growth and create value.
As a serial entrepreneur and systems-driven operator, I have built my career on a simple premise: identifying fragmentation and complexity, and engineering streamlined, scalable, and highly profitable solutions. My journey began not on Wall Street, but in my childhood, immersed in the world of family business.
I grew up watching my parents, Keith and Bernadette Clayborne, build a diverse portfolio of businesses—from dry cleaners in New York to a marketing agency in the Bahamas and newspapers in South Florida. This upbringing was a real-world MBA in operations and deal-making, culminating in my direct involvement in valuing and negotiating the 2005 sale of my father's newspaper, 'The Broward Times'. This foundation in generational entrepreneurship, combined with a formal education in finance from Morehouse College and early career experience as a Financial Analyst at Banc of America Securities, gave me a unique, quantitative-yet-practical approach to building businesses.
Today, I am channeling this cumulative experience into my latest venture, Hurricane Ready. We are revolutionizing the fragmented home improvement market in South Florida. We are replacing the stress and inefficiency of the traditional model with transparency, value, and a commitment to an exceptional customer experience. I am always open to connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders. Whether you are seeking advisory on scaling your operations, evaluating a franchise or acquisition opportunity, or exploring strategic partnerships, let's connect and discuss how we can build something of value together.
The Four Pillars of My Brand
A powerful executive brand is built on a consistent narrative. My career reveals four distinct, yet interconnected, pillars. These form the foundation of my professional story and brand identity. Click on each pillar to explore the details.
Career Experience
This timeline highlights my journey from high finance to founding and scaling multiple businesses. Each role provided unique challenges and opportunities that compounded my expertise in operations, strategy, and execution.
Education & Core Competencies
A strong educational foundation in finance, coupled with continuous, high-level business training, provides the framework for my strategic and operational approach. Below are my key credentials and a summary of my core skills.