Work Experience

Virtual Strategies Washington, D.C., United States  (April 2002 - Present)    Subject Matter Expert and Senior Analyst

Conduct primary research with trade organizations and companies in various industries to help clients better understand the marketplace. Research markets and companies for clients which are looking to acquire companies. Includes companies in the manufacturing, technology, and aerospace industries. Identify key acquisition opportunities for clients in strategic markets using market-driven research. Building, designing, and maintaing the VSI corporate website.

SmartBond Longmont, Colorado, United States  (January 2000 - Present)    Founder, Director
In charge of the day-to-day administration for the company. Manage multiple software development and web design projects. Interview and hire new employee candidates. In constant communication with SmartBond employees and clients. Source new clients (business development). Write client proposals, estimates, and contracts.

GolfSolutions Longmont, Colorado, United States  (June 1998 - Present)    Founder, President
In charge of technology development, overall company strategy, business development, and staffing.

Aldare Capital Partners Westminster, Colorado, United States  (January 2000 - December 2000)    Operations and Business Development Specialist
Company and market research. Inserted into the operations of Aldare's portfolio companies for the purpose of assisting management where skills were lacking in the portfolio company.

Paragon Construction International (Golden Bear Golf) North Palm Beach, Florida, United States  (February 1997 - May 1998)    Vice President of Business Development
Coordinated client recruitment including making site visits, presenting to potential clients, and preparing proposals. In charge of handling the promotion, marketing, and public relations for the company. Handled the preliminary activities for setting up the Europe, the Middle East, and Africa office in Swizterland. Assisted in the setup of the western USA office in Phoenix.

Montsi & Associates Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa  (September 1996 - January 1997)    Business Advisor
Worked with Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) owned by previously disadvantaged community members to help them improve their business systems and strategies. Worked with the SMEs and large South African corporations to find ways for them to work together. The initiative was part of a USAID-funded project called BLUE (Business Linkages for Under Utilized Enterprises).

Global Consult Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait  (October 1994 - August 1995)    Middle East Manager
Handled the company's operations in the Middle East, including business development activities, proposal writing, and arranging and attending meeting with top local government and business officials.

Arthur Andersen Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait  (January 1993 - September 1994)    Staff Consultant
Member of United Nations Claims filing project in regards to the losses contributed to the Iraq-Kuwait invasion. Member of various business, accounting, and technology projects. Lotus Notes Administrator.

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, United States  (August 1995 - August 1999)
Degree: MBA

Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas, United States  (August 1988 - December 1992)
Degree: BACHELOR OF BUISNESS Major: Management Information Sciences  (3.62 / 4.-0) Minor: Economics  (3.5 / 4.-0) Overall GPA: 3.2 / 4.-0