Dr. Gregory Smith
A professional and highly trained strategic planner and policy development formulator with excellent implementation skills
CFO · Ormond Beach, Florida, US
Open to advisory
Leadership & Strategy
Makes warm intros to
5
Hours / month
About Dr. Gregory
Dr. Gregory Smith has an extremely diverse academic and professional background. Dr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics, Master of Sciences Degrees in Urban Planning, Urban Development, a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in Aviation and Finance from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a Doctorate in Business Administration. Dr. Smith also holds certification in FINRA Series 7, Series 66 and 215 Florida Health, Life, Variable Insurance and Annuities. Dr. Smith has been trained by a multitude of private and government-based organizations from various countries around the world. In addition, Dr. Smith has extensive aviation training and experience. Dr. Smith has worked for the government, military, private organizations including the University of Central Florida where he was the Coordinator for Research and Business Services and the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where he led a team of researchers in Global Positioning Systems and Radio Frequency Devices with projects which he designed and implemented for the tracking and positioning of military personal, machinery, aircrafts, athletics and racing cars. Dr. Smith also worked for three high profile Banking and Investment Firms. Currently, Dr. Smith lectures at four (4) top universities at the graduate and the undergraduate levels in at least twenty (20) subject areas including aviation, aerospace, business, finance, project management, HRM and more.
Company
Saving Grace Services Inc.
www.wingisland.net
GSAC Holdings Corp. is building a scalable restaurant asset acquisition platform across Central Florida with a simple strategy: Acquire. Reposition. Monetize. Recycle Capital.
We are targeting three established restaurant locations in Daytona Beach, Kissimmee, and Orlando’s Kirkman Road corridor that currently generate approximately $4.24 million in combined annual revenue. Rather than purchasing the existing companies or initially acquiring the real estate, GSAC acquires the restaurant furniture, fixtures, equipment, and transferable operating assets for approximately $150,000 per location, assumes the existing lease subject to approval, repositions the operation, and targets a resale of approximately $500,000 per location.
We begin with Daytona Beach, the strongest-performing location, with approximately $1.66 million in historical annual revenue. Our objective is to acquire the FF&E for $150,000, reposition the restaurant, and target a $500,000 resale within approximately six to eight months. That represents approximately $350,000 of potential gross value creation before operating, financing, repositioning, tax, and transaction expenses.
What makes the model particularly compelling is capital recycling. Instead of asking investors to fund all three acquisitions simultaneously, we prove the strategy with Daytona. Following a successful exit, capital can be returned to the investor or rolled forward into Kissimmee and then Kirkman Road. This reduces initial capital exposure while giving investors measurable milestones and multiple opportunities to exit.
Across all three locations, the targeted FF&E acquisition basis is approximately $450,000, compared with targeted aggregate gross exit proceeds of $1.5 million, creating a potential $1.05 million gross value-creation opportunity before expenses.
And there is another layer of potential upside. The initial strategy deliberately excludes the underlying real estate, allowing GSAC to evaluate those properties separately after proving the operating-asset model.
Our immediate capital requirement is straightforward: $150,000 to fund the Daytona Beach acquisition and establish the first proof point. Investors may participate through a negotiated joint venture, preferred equity, or private-credit structure, depending on the final transaction terms.
We are not building restaurants from the ground up. We are acquiring existing restaurant infrastructure at an attractive basis, repositioning it, monetizing the opportunity, and recycling the capital into the next transaction.
That is the GSAC model: Acquire. Reposition. Monetize. Recycle Capital.
Company Stage
Growth
Funding Stage
Seed
Funding Raised
None/Bootstrapped
Team Size
5-10 employees
Annual Revenue
$500k to $1M
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Founded
2005
Industry
Food
Skills
Higher Education strategist
Holds multiple advanced degrees including a Doctorate, two Masters, and a Bachelor's.
FINRA Series 7
Holds certification in FINRA Series 7, demonstrating expertise in securities.
Insurance Licensing (Florida)
Certified in 215 Florida Health, Life, Variable Insurance and Annuities.
FINRA Series 66
Holds certification in FINRA Series 66, covering uniform combined state law.
Academia
Extensive experience in higher education, both as an administrator and a lecturer.
Aviation Industry
Holds an MBA concentration in Aviation and extensive aviation training and experience.
Strategic Planning
Highly trained strategic planner with excellent implementation skills.
Lecturing
Currently lectures at four top universities across numerous subjects at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Teaching
Delivers instruction in over twenty subject areas to university students.
Business Administration
Holds MBA and DBA degrees, providing deep expertise in business administration.
Finance
Possesses an MBA concentration in Finance and extensive experience in banking and investment firms.
Radio Frequency Devices (RF Devices)
Led research and development projects utilizing Radio Frequency Devices.
Banking Operations
Experienced working in three high-profile banking firms.
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Led research and development projects involving GPS technology.
Investment Management
Worked for high-profile investment firms, gaining practical experience in investment strategies.
Financial Services Industry
Worked for high-profile banking and investment firms.
Leadership
Led a team of researchers and held coordinator roles, showcasing strong leadership abilities.
Policy Development
Formulates policy with strong implementation capabilities.
Team Management
Managed a team of researchers at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
Research
Coordinated and led research teams, indicating strong research capabilities.
Project Management
Lectures on project management and designed/implemented significant projects.
System Implementation
Implemented advanced tracking and positioning systems.
Business Services Management
Managed and coordinated business services functions at a major university.
Tracking Technology
Designed and implemented projects for tracking military personnel and assets.
Research Coordination
Coordinated research and business services at the University of Central Florida.
System Design
Designed complex projects for tracking and positioning systems.
Aerospace Industry
Lectures in aerospace-related subjects at the university level.
Public Speaking
Regularly lectures at universities, indicating strong public speaking abilities.
Positioning Technology
Developed and applied technology for positioning across various applications.
Urban Development Industry
Holds a Master of Sciences degree in Urban Development.
Human Resources Management (HRM)
Lectures on Human Resources Management at university level.
Urban Planning Industry
Holds a Master of Sciences degree in Urban Planning.
Military Sector
Worked for the military and developed projects for military applications.
Government Sector
Gained professional experience working for government organizations.
Economics (Field)
Holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics.
Experience
job
Lecturer
Multiple Universities
Currently lectures at four top universities, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses.
Delivers instruction in over twenty subject areas, including aviation, aerospace, business, finance, project management, and HRM, to both graduate and undergraduate students.
job
Coordinator for Research and Business Services
University of Central Florida
Coordinated research and business services activities.
Successfully managed and coordinated research and business services functions at a major university.
job
Professional Roles
Government, Military, Private Organizations
Gained diverse professional experience working across government, military, and private sectors.
Developed a broad professional background through work in various sectors, indicating adaptability and diverse skill application.
job
Financial Professional
Three High Profile Banking and Investment Firms
Worked for prominent banking and investment firms.
Gained significant experience in the banking and investment sector, handling high-profile financial operations.
certification
Certified Professional
FINRA
Obtained FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 certifications.
Achieved essential financial industry certifications (FINRA Series 7 & 66), enabling professional practice in securities and investment advising.
job
Lead Researcher
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Led a team of researchers focusing on Global Positioning Systems and Radio Frequency Devices.
Designed and implemented projects for tracking and positioning military personnel, machinery, aircrafts, athletics, and racing cars, demonstrating advanced research and project management capabilities.
certification
Certified Insurance Professional
Florida Department of Financial Services
Holds 215 Florida Health, Life, Variable Insurance and Annuities certification.
Obtained comprehensive insurance certifications for Florida, covering health, life, variable insurance, and annuities.