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Screenwriter / Novelist Represented by Simon Lipskar at Writers House Nominated for the 2011 James Kirkwood Literary Prize Recipient Marylin Ross Rockefeller and James S Rockefeller Jr. – Writing ScholarshipDebut crime novel PLAYING COLTRANE currently on submission. PUBLICATIONS“Negro in a Hot Tub,” Made in LA – 2018 “Dear Football, I Love You,” Drive LA Magazine – 2018 “Excuse Me, Have You Seen G-d?” Lunch Ticket – 2017 “Tripping into the Light, The Memoir of Charles Collins,” Balboa Press – 2014

Initiated 120+ grant applications ($8.6M) for Metro’s Pilot Business Interruption Fund (BIF) as contractor for Pacific Coast Regional SBDCAnalyzed financial data for grant submissions in accordance with BIF Administrative Guidelines, resulting in the passing of five financial auditsManaged community relations and public outreach while interfacing with 100+ small business owners and fostering goodwill

Provided proactive business consulting services for 10KSB Scholars to advance growth for 175+ small business ownersCollaborated with alums to achieve program goals of increased revenue and creation of new jobs within the market. Reviewed Scholar Growth Plans; conducted measurement evaluation diagnostics and follow-up site validations.Managed Alumni Committee; organized industry groups and fostered commerce across various business sectorsServed as Strategic Advisor to Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alum–recipient of Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce and SBA award 2013 Small-Business Person of the Year

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Directed company operations of an eye-care device manufacturer comprised of 50+ employees, generating $19M+ in annual revenuePromoted to President in 2009; delivered the most profitable year in company history (2010). Developed strategic plans with small business customers; increased operating results by 200%, delivering 2M+ in net profit.Led sales, marketing, employee hiring, training, supervision, purchasing, cost controls, human resources, and client servicesLaunched two brand divisions over a five-year tenure (Shoplowvision.com Brand, an industry-first B2B & B2C e-commerce portal, and Global initiative VisionZone.org, a comprehensive social media shopping platform for individuals with poor vision Collaborated with national Chairs of AAO, AOA, and AOTA to develop a Low-Vision rehabilitation continuum of careCreated Optelec global initiative VisionZone.org, a social commerce website, substantially increasing brand awareness in article (San Diego Business Journal) on innovative healthcare companies

Launched and operated a real estate firm specializing in acquiring and developing historic properties in redeveloping communities, securing financing based on future values. Mills Act designation expert. Originated mortgage loans for commercial and residential properties.

Oversaw all aspects of sales and marketing for a computer and network platform company, servicing schools and non-profitsHired, trained, and managed 20+ inside sales representatives and customer service agents to ensure optimal growth Collaborated with local non-profits and community groups to create a protocol to address the “digital divide.”

Developed organizational mission of a start-up, non-profit consulting firm, a “spin-off” of “Friends for Youth”, a 20-year old mentoring agencySecured $4M in initial funding from Oracle and HP; establishing a research center and managed all daily operationsDeveloped extensive marketing / training materials, and created a public awareness campaign to promote the organization

Redwood City, Ca, Us

Co-developed an innovative marketing plan with the Stanford MBA cohort to increase volunteer participation and retention. Executed marketing and public relations campaigns.Cultivated relationships with vital sporting organizations and corporate players within the Bay area, including Oracle, Sun Microsystems, HP, Silicon Graphics, the San Francisco 49ers, and Stanford University

New York, Ny, Us

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

Creative Writing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies