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STRATEGIC CONSULTINGSpecializing in Strategic LeadershipCOMPANY PROFILE:• Executive Management, Customer Service and Sales• Advise start-up founders on formation of business structures and licensing issues.• Strategic consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development • Brand development, and campaign management• Providing customers service and salesforce training• Specializing in political campaign management and press developmentPROFESSIONAL PROFILE: • Entrepreneur and management professional• Accomplished philanthropist• Anticipates paradigm shifts, and creates opportunities ahead of the shift• Builder of effective relationships and teams• Adaptive problem solver that captures innovative approaches • Effective communicator and negotiator• Convey concepts verbally, in writing and graphically• Proven ability to guide customers from beginning to end of their sales journey• Noteworthy ability of adaptation to situations• Over 20-years of business, sales and leadership experience

As a deeply inspired creative individual with a contagious enthusiasm for social entrepreneurship, in this position I am able to utilize my extensive experience in non-profit organizational development, grant writing, fundraising, communication, marketing, community development, and micro-lending to help communities in poverty improve their quality of life.

Direct entrepreneur and small business activities of the Chamber and support business growth from idea stage through mature business. Cultivate the entrepreneurial environment in the region; directing programs and activities in relation to business start-up and growth; supporting the advancement of the knowledge (high-tech) business sector and provide programs and service targeted for small businesses.

Director of Rural Entrepreneurship."Helping small businesses grow and communities thrive."