Created entire curriculum for an Entrepreneurship Class that meets twice a week at Catawba Correctional Center, a minimum security prison in Newton, NC. Underlying concept is that it is difficult to get a job with a felony on your record, so starting your own business might be your best plan upon release.

Seized entrepreneurial opportunity to establish and operate this material handling wholesaler that primarily serves the new construction market and end users. Sell through established dealers; provide installation of products which include metal, plastic, phenolic, and plastic laminate lockers along with shelving, rack, and shop equipment.Accountable for all operational aspects, including strategic business planning and development, sales, marketing, staffing, and accounting. Set and… Show more Seized entrepreneurial opportunity to establish and operate this material handling wholesaler that primarily serves the new construction market and end users. Sell through established dealers; provide installation of products which include metal, plastic, phenolic, and plastic laminate lockers along with shelving, rack, and shop equipment.Accountable for all operational aspects, including strategic business planning and development, sales, marketing, staffing, and accounting. Set and monitor best business practices, performance goals, product pricing, and sales channel development. * Achieved new customer increase of 10% annually and high rate of account retention.* Orchestrated development and launch of website transforming company from local to national supplier.* Expanded facilities to a purchased 10K sq. ft. warehouse and office property. Show less

Promoted within one month to develop more than 20 classes on Organizational Structure, Marketing, and Organizational Culture and Behavior. Class topics included new product development and launch, target marketing strategies and sales strategies. Drew on personal business experience and conducted extensive research on business topics. Created engaging lessons which attained high retention rate by students and received high scores for content and style. Organizational Structure… Show more Promoted within one month to develop more than 20 classes on Organizational Structure, Marketing, and Organizational Culture and Behavior. Class topics included new product development and launch, target marketing strategies and sales strategies. Drew on personal business experience and conducted extensive research on business topics. Created engaging lessons which attained high retention rate by students and received high scores for content and style. Organizational Structure Courses:* Organizational Structure: Definition & Influence on Organizational Behavior* Organizational Downsizing* The Boundaryless Organization* Strategy & Organizational Structure* Organization Size: Impacts on Structure & Design of an Organization* Technology: How Organization Turns Inputs Into Outputs* Organization Design & Organizational Behavior* The Organizational Life Cycle* Lean Organizational StructureMarketing Courses:* How to Develop and Market New Consumer Products* Retail Segments, Target Markets, & Marketing Strategies* How to Create a Marketing Mix for Individual Cultures* The Product Adoption Lifecycle* Business Marketing: Producers, Resellers, Governments, and Institutions* How a New Product is Adopted by ConsumersOrganizational Culture Courses:* What is Organizational Culture Definition & Characteristics* Functions of Organizational Culture* Organizational Subcultures* Strong vs Weak Organizational Cultures* Creating & Sustaining Organizational Cultures* Employee Socialization: Maintaining Culture* Organizational Climate: Definition and Impacts on Culture* Dysfunction in Organizational Culture* Ethical Culture & Positive Culture* Workplace Spirituality Show less