Bruce Sparks

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Lecturer and Administrative Director of the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition @ California State University, Long Beach
Los Angeles, CA, US
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About Bruce Sparks

Bruce Sparks is a Lecturer and Administrative Director of the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition at California State University, Long Beach. He possess expertise in management, start ups, entrepreneurship, customer service, public speaking and 45 more skills.

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California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach

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Lecturer and Administrative Director of the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
Los Angeles, CA, US
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  • California State University, Long Beach
    Lecturer And Administrative Director Of The International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
    California State University, Long Beach
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
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  • California State University, Long Beach
    Lecturer And Administrative Director Of The International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
    California State University, Long Beach Jan 2013 - Present
    Long Beach, Ca
    I teach a variety of courses across three departments (Management, Accounting and Finance). The courses I have taught include entrepreneurial business management, business strategy, Principles of finance, and accounting on both the undergraduate and graduate level. I have also been involved in developing an innovative way to teach principles of finance. Additionally, I am the Administrative Director of the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition (ICBSC) which is the longest running competition of its kind and annually hosts teams from Colleges and Universities around the world. Our next competition in April of 2019 will be the 55th year of the competition.
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  • Small Business Development Center
    Small Business Advisor
    Small Business Development Center Feb 2011 - Aug 2016
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  • Whippersnappers, Inc
    President/Ceo
    Whippersnappers, Inc Oct 1992 - Sep 2010
    Guided operation from startup to multi-store, multi-million dollar company with a reputation for high quality merchandising and outstanding customer service.
  • Sparks Furniture Company
    Store Owner/Manager
    Sparks Furniture Company Nov 1985 - Dec 1993
    Began as a undercapitalized single store start-up, guided operation through growth, and then navigated around rough market conditions in early 1990s. Grew operation into four store chain. Sold off Sparks Furniture portion in 1993.
  • Linder'S Furniture
    Operations Manager
    Linder'S Furniture Aug 1983 - Aug 1985
    Was the first employee for a company which grew into one of the West Coast's most successful furniture chains. Responsible for setting up and running all aspects of the accounting, purchasing, warehousing, and distribution departments.
  • Eastman West, Inc
    Operations Manager
    Eastman West, Inc Jun 1981 - Aug 1983
    Began as a salesman, quickly advanced to store management, and eventually to warehouse/operations manager for this ten store chain. As salesman was the top performer in chain. As warehouse manager, cut costs by 40%, improved efficiency, and successfully fought off an attempt by the Teamsters Union to unionize shop.

Bruce Sparks Skills

Management Start Ups Entrepreneurship Customer Service Public Speaking Small Business Business Strategy Strategic Planning Financial Analysis Leadership Microsoft Office Finance Marketing Business Development Microsoft Excel Business Planning Powerpoint Market Research Team Building Sales Analysis Management Consulting Strategy Social Media Research Leadership Development Budgets Marketing Strategy Coaching Training Financial Modeling Team Leadership Data Analysis Social Media Marketing Organizational Development Accounting Financial Reporting Event Management Business Analysis Project Management Public Relations Program Management New Business Development Process Improvement Contract Negotiation Change Management Fundraising Cross Functional Team Leadership Marketing Communications Purchasing

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Bruce Sparks works for California State University, Long Beach

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Bruce Sparks's current role is Lecturer and Administrative Director of the International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition.

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What schools did Bruce Sparks attend?

Bruce Sparks attended California State University-Long Beach - College Of Business Administration, California State University-Long Beach, Mount San Jacinto College.

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