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Work Experience
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Virtual Strategies
Washington, D.C., United States (April 2002 - Present)
Subject Matter Expert and Senior Analyst
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- 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.
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SmartBond
Longmont, Colorado, United States (January 2000 - Present)
Founder, Director
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- 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.
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GolfSolutions
Longmont, Colorado, United States (June 1998 - Present)
Founder, President
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- In charge of technology development, overall company strategy, business development, and staffing.
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Aldare Capital Partners
Westminster, Colorado, United States (January 2000 - December 2000)
Operations and Business Development Specialist
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- 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.
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Paragon Construction International (Golden Bear Golf)
North Palm Beach, Florida, United States (February 1997 - May 1998)
Vice President of Business Development
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- 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.
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Montsi & Associates
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (September 1996 - January 1997)
Business Advisor
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- 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).
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Global Consult
Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait (October 1994 - August 1995)
Middle East Manager
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- 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.
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Arthur Andersen
Kuwait City, Kuwait, Kuwait (January 1993 - September 1994)
Staff Consultant
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- 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.
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Education
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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas, United States (August 1988 - December 1992)
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Degree: BACHELOR OF BUISNESS
Major: Management Information Sciences (3.62 / 4.-0)
Minor: Economics (3.5 / 4.-0)
Overall GPA: 3.2 / 4.-0
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