Cybersecurity. Risk Management. Ransomeware. Security Awareness.These words and phrases are relatively new to our everyday vocabularies. The IT team can install all kinds of barriers to protect networks and systems, but the IT team is just one part of cybersecurity. What about the people side?Companies doing business with the federal government must follow strict compliance regulations. Defense contractors doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD) have an even higher… Show more Cybersecurity. Risk Management. Ransomeware. Security Awareness.These words and phrases are relatively new to our everyday vocabularies. The IT team can install all kinds of barriers to protect networks and systems, but the IT team is just one part of cybersecurity. What about the people side?Companies doing business with the federal government must follow strict compliance regulations. Defense contractors doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD) have an even higher bar. Failure to achieve and maintain compliance = 0 government contracts.ANZENCyber is a different kind of cybersecurity firm. Our team members are all active and involved in day-to-day cybersecurity activities, primarily with defense contractors. We don't do what your IT team does -- we focus on the people side of risk management and guide our clients to through compliance with DFARS 252.204.7012, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, FedRamp, and other cybersecurity standards.We work with all DoD contractors, from the smallest to the behemoths. Whether a client is a prime-contractor or a sub-contractor, ALL companies providing products and services for the defense of our country must meet or exceed very high compliance standards. Our products and services include cybersecurity consulting, security awareness and privacy training, and compliance tracking and management via our proprietary compliance tracking tool, as well as staffing for highly skilled positions.Some DoD contracts require the contractor to provide highly-specialized and very costly personnel. Many DoD contracts have a relatively short life (e.g., 1 - 5 years) and the expense of taking on a full-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO, and other certified professionals) is a HUGE barrier for small to medium-sized companies. We provide ad hoc staffing for these positions for the duration of the contract, or until the company hires a full-time regular employee to fill the role. Show less

Direct selling companies using a "party plan" business model (think Tupperware, The Pampered Chef, Origami Owl and a host of other companies selling skin care, jewelry, candles, toys, clothing, etc.) require highly specialized software to support both the corporate needs, as well as the field consultant or distributor needs. “Party plan software” is like other network marketing software in many ways, but it adds unique functionality for managing group sales or parties; multiple payment… Show more Direct selling companies using a "party plan" business model (think Tupperware, The Pampered Chef, Origami Owl and a host of other companies selling skin care, jewelry, candles, toys, clothing, etc.) require highly specialized software to support both the corporate needs, as well as the field consultant or distributor needs. “Party plan software” is like other network marketing software in many ways, but it adds unique functionality for managing group sales or parties; multiple payment and shipping options; and host awards, among other elements.The one thing that makes Easy Party Plan different from any other party plan software on the market is that we actually created the software for our own party plan company. We have been in the trenches in direct sales as distributors/consultants, corporate executives, industry consultants, owners/operators of our own party plan company, and owners/operators of a party plan software company. Our clients truly appreciate our experience and expertise, as we provide far more than just a sophisticated order management and consultant/commission tracking software system.In February 2015, we introduced an all-new version of Easy Party Plan. EPP 3.0 has bleeding edge functionality, giving companies AND their distributors unprecedented flexibility in how they manage their businesses.EPP 3.0 is a complete system. A company can come in at any stage in their development, and we have an affordable solution that meets their needs now, and grows with them as their needs change.Our clients include true start-ups, existing manufacturers expanding into the direct sales channels, and existing party plan companies on other systems that no longer meet their needs.I manage sales, marketing and customer support activities, and I am the point of contact for company owners, officers, training managers and industry consultants. Show less

Work with cross-functional teams to achieve both strategic and tactical obectives for dynamic health and wellness delivery center. Manage local and virtual teams of health coaches.

Director in Healthways' “lifestyle management" division, where our clients' employees have direct phone access to their own personal health coach, and they can work on a variety of health and wellness related concerns, including tobacco cessation, weight management, stress management, and many other issues.Opened a 184-seat state-of-the art call center in Tempe, Arizona in December 2007. Phone coach staff includes highly-educated professionals (bachelor's degree is the minimum… Show more Director in Healthways' “lifestyle management" division, where our clients' employees have direct phone access to their own personal health coach, and they can work on a variety of health and wellness related concerns, including tobacco cessation, weight management, stress management, and many other issues.Opened a 184-seat state-of-the art call center in Tempe, Arizona in December 2007. Phone coach staff includes highly-educated professionals (bachelor's degree is the minimum, and most have graduate degrees) from a variety of health and wellness-related backgrounds. Show less

Founded healthy cooking education company for health-conscious consumers. Assembled a diverse team of experts in health and nutrition, cooking, business development and management. Raised capital successfully through a private offering using a private placement memorandum. Awarded Top 5 Seed Capital Company in 2005 by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.Entered sales in 2004 as a direct sales party plan company with line of all-natural foods and line of professional kitchenware.

Developed and delivered effective communication skills training programs for adults in the public, education, government and private sectors. Recruited and trained teams of trainers for larger projects. Worked with teams of trainers from a range of areas of expertise to develop and deliver multi-dimensional training programs for large groups across the western US.Proposed, wrote and won a grant from the Maricopa Community College District to develop and implement a district-wide… Show more Developed and delivered effective communication skills training programs for adults in the public, education, government and private sectors. Recruited and trained teams of trainers for larger projects. Worked with teams of trainers from a range of areas of expertise to develop and deliver multi-dimensional training programs for large groups across the western US.Proposed, wrote and won a grant from the Maricopa Community College District to develop and implement a district-wide communication training program for faculty and staff. Responded to eleven federal “Requests for Proposals” (RFPs) for training and assessment for large-scale, multiple-site programs for federal government employees. Made the “competitive range” eight out of eleven times (“competitive range” means the proposal met or exceeded all the requirements and was considered for the contract award). Show less

Taught undergraduate courses in Speech Communication Department, including Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, and Communication for Supervisors and Managers. Students ranged in age from 17 to 82, and came from a variety of backgrounds, including at-risk, advanced placement, traditional, returning, and working professionals.

Taught undergraduate courses in Speech Communication Department, including Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, and Intercultural Communication. Students ranged in age from 17 to 82, and came from a variety of backgrounds, including at-risk, advanced placement, traditional, returning, and working professionals. Collaborated with team of educators to create and implement a pilot program for at-risk students that linked English, Art and Speech Communication… Show more Taught undergraduate courses in Speech Communication Department, including Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, and Intercultural Communication. Students ranged in age from 17 to 82, and came from a variety of backgrounds, including at-risk, advanced placement, traditional, returning, and working professionals. Collaborated with team of educators to create and implement a pilot program for at-risk students that linked English, Art and Speech Communication curriculum. Show less

Taught a variety of lower- and upper-divison courses in the Communication Departments, including Intercultural Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, Public Speaking, and Gender and Communication (first male in history of ASU to teach this course). Collaborated with ASU faculty to create and implement several intercultural/international training programs.