Business Manager for small engineering consulting firm with annual revenue of $450,000 comprising over 50 projects annually.Managed small business accounting utilizing Quickbooks and Excel. Accounts receivable and payable and cash flow analysis. Managed communication among clients and consultants, including contracts and proposals. Business Strategy: ongoing analysis of job profitability, cash flow and client acquisitionScreened clients and projects for small professional engineering consulting firm. Managed human resource functions including administering benefits and payroll and screening applicants. Problem solved on a daily basis for a very small business.

Consulted and provided services to small US businesses marketing products internationally. Identified target markets and designed marketing programs with 300 clients in the food and beverage industry.Administered matching funds program assisting clients with marketing expenses. Monitored use of funds and effectiveness of marketing efforts. Designed and implemented client training program. Claim rate increased from 60 to 90 percent. Sought small manufacturing clients through cold calls, presentations and trade show participation. Represented the organization at 135 seminars and trade shows, customized presentations for audience. Designed edited and wrote presentations, newsletters, brochures, manuals, grans and websites. Designed and supported Access database to track client participation and overall membership. Counseled small companies on availability of partner programs for market expansion. Participated in implementation of MIP accounting system and managed accounting for interim period. Coordinated internship program and assisted with employee recruitment.

Developed and Implemented Access database tracking company budgets and expenditures. Authored articles and assisted with the publication of quarterly newsletter.Developed materials to assist new to export companies with beginning to export their food products.