James Drake Email & Phone Number

My roles as husband and father drive me to be my best in everything else I do. As an entrepreneurial-minded professional with a high level of emotional intelligence, I'm known for my commitment to integrity and for implementing innovative solutions to problems despite (or perhaps because of) my former bureaucratic work environments.I recently completed my MBA at the University of Utah, emphasizing my coursework and activities on entrepreneurship.MY GOAL:Using my MBA combined with my ability to build & lead teams and to figure things out, I help lead start-ups that seek to improve others' quality of life.WHAT I CAN DO:◉ Build positive and fun cultures of excellence in teams, fostering respect, collaboration, and engagement through active and deliberate leadership◉ Create a powerful team commitment to and understanding of true customer needs and wants◉ Use data, applicable frameworks, and critical thinking to understand business challenges and decrease risk in decision-making◉ Apply innovative & creative solutions to challenges, challenging processes to find better and more efficient ways to reach goalsMY STORY:As a teenager, I had a defining moment that led me to completely change how I interact with others. Later I spent two years abroad in New Zealand, immersing myself in many cultures from around the world; this refined my ability to relate on a personal level with people from many different backgrounds and life circumstances and helped me to find value in the simplest things in life.These life experiences, among others, shape my approach to work and to building relationships. They help me realize the joy that comes from serving others to improve their quality of life.MORE ABOUT ME:◉ I have a unique combination of strong emotional intelligence and strong technical aptitude◉ I find the best in others and help them believe in themselves◉ I'm known for being generally talented, for succeeding at anything I put my mind to, and for being extremely reliable◉ I can figure out almost anything◉ I love serving people!HOW TO CONTACT ME:You may send me a LinkedIn connection request or email me at jamesalandrake@gmail.com.

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