* Lifetime of travel, adventures, startups, and international business projects. Expat for 10 years.* Over 36 countries visited, lived in 4, worked in 6. * Natural born entrepreneur, business development executive and adventurer. * Member 2001 Mt Everest Mallory & Irvine Search Team, 8,000 meter team.* Part of 5 different startup teams that raised $11M in early stage capital.Adventure Headquarters will be a global destination media brand for real-time adventure and outdoor recreation. Our Content & Influencer Marketing Platform is a network of channels of trusted information that more effectively brings together consumers with providers of trips and gear. * Founder & President of NASA based Composite Thermal Materials and products company, DREAMSAVER ENTERPRISES. Proprietary thermal material derived from technologies and materials developed by NASA to patch the space shuttle heat shield in orbit. * Won $15,000 grant for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in NASA / Houston Technology Center partnership.* Former Director of Business Development, POSEIDON UNDERSEA RESORT - a planned seafloor resort in Fiji. Company raised $1.6m in 2007.* 30 years scuba diving and 4 year career as Director of Sales & Marketing for 6 high end island diving resorts between Fiji, Belize and Philippines.* Volunteer / trainee -Vail, CO and Boulder, CO Search and Rescue groups* Sales background in Marriott Hotels, Red Lion Hotels Austin, and Radisson Resorts - Vail, CO.* Former assistant swim coach - Longhorn Aquatics (University of Texas swimming) 1987-89 Six national championships.* Eagle Scout, age 16
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Founder, CeoAdventure Headquarters Apr 2020 - PresentAustin, Texas Metropolitan AreaAdventure Headquarters helps outdoor enthusiasts globally to search, find, and enjoy awesome local activities, gear, events, and media. Dream Globally - Adventure Locally!!We connect our audience with our partners / sponsors and facilitate more authentic relationships. between them.Join our AdventureOn exclusive membership club for great discounts, giveaways, community connections, and local events! -
President And FounderDreamsaver Enterprises Mar 2011 - Aug 2014Clear Lake, TexasFounder of NASA based Composite Thermal Materials and Engineering Solution company. Recruited Dr Scott Parazysnki, 5 time astronaut, as Chairman and Co-founder. Developing thermal prevention materials based on the heat shield of the space shuttle for consumer and industrial applications.Client company in the Houston Technology Center's Acceleration program onsite at NASA Houston.Winner, 3rd place in $150,000 Goradia Innovation Prize contest 2012.
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Director Of Marketing And Business Development7107 Islands Resort Development, Inc. Oct 2008 - Nov 2009Manila, Philippines / Coron IslandsMarket Research, Business Plan development, Investor solicitation and relations for 14 island master planned resort development project (3 resorts and nations largest cruise ship)
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Director Of Sales And MarketingTurneffe Island Lodge; Journeys End Resort, Las Terrazas Resort 2006 - 2008BelizeResponsible for top line revenues at 3 high end scuba diving resorts in Belize.
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Director Of Business Development (Consultant)Poseidon Undersea Resorts 2006 - 2007Houston With Fiji Island DevelopmentDir of Business Development for worlds first sustainable seafloor resort in Fiji. Helped with market research for Business Plan development ($1.6M raised), as well as Investor and Strategic Partner relations.
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National Account ManagerConferon Meetings & Events Dec 2003 - Oct 2005Houston, Texas AreaNational Sales and Account Manager for the largest events and meeting planning firm in the US. Targeted Fortune 500 companies for outsourced meeting and event planning services.
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Co-Founder & Director, Vp Business DevelopmentPelion Systems, Inc. 1996 - Aug 2001Boulder, CoCo-founder of software and services company that developed Collaborative Flow Manufacturing solutions (next generation Just In Time / Build To Demand methodologies) for heavy manufacturing. $2M angel capital raised pre-Venture Capital, and $4M raised in VC (after I left). Technology was sold off to JCIT of Denver, and formed DEMAND-POINT, Inc.Primary responsibilities in Market Research, Business Plan development and Investor Presentations / Capital Solicitation, and Investor Relations.
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Global Corporate Sales ManagerRadisson Resort Vail, Co Sep 1992 - Feb 1994Vail, Colorado, United StatesGlobal Corporate Sales Manager for Radisson Vail - the largest resort in the Rocky Mountains.
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Sports & Govt Sales MgrRed Lion Hotel - Austin Apr 1989 - Feb 1992Sports and Govt Sales Manager - Marriott Hotel Austin acquired by Red Lion Hotel Austin. Founding Dir of Planning - Society of Government Meeting Planners. Secured Headquarters Hotel status for entire Univ of Texas Athletics events.
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Assistant Swim Coach & Assistant Business ManagerUniversity Of Texas Swimming / Longhorn Aquatics Jun 1987 - Mar 1989Austin, Texas AreaAssistant swim coach / assistant business manager for Longhorn Aquatics / Univ of Texas Women's Swimming. Volunteer asst for UT's National Championship 1988-89 men's team. Part of teams that won 6 National Championships. Worked with 3 Olympic coaches, 11 Olympians in 1988 Olympics. Hosted 1988 Olympic Trials.
Chris Shiver Education Details
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The Hill School, Pottstown, PaPrep School -
Sydney Grammar School - Australia
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