Founded Data Savers, LLC, a high-tech company specializing in data recovery of hard drives and other electronic media. Responsible for all major facets of operation including management, strategic planning, R&D, marketing, & sales.Data Savers, LLC is a leading provider of low cost data recovery, and is highly regarded in the industry for technical prowess, outstanding customer service, and contribution of technical articles and white papers. Data Savers, LLC is a Western Digital Preferred Data Recovery Partner, and a member of the Apple Consultants Network. Data Savers, LLC received a Stevie Award for customer service excellence.

AMS, a division of Atlanta Technical Specialists, Inc. is a new electronics consulting firm specializing in computer and audio equipment service and design.• Directed all phases of start-up and operation• Conceived and executed marketing programs to large customer base• Provide consulting services to small business and Fortune 500 clients• Improved client’s operations through the sale and integration of new technologies • Provide repair services to component level

AppForge, Inc. was a provider of programming tools for Palm® and other handheld devices. Responsibilities included:• Hired, trained, and managed inside sales staff • Called on prospects, partners, & OEM accounts• Formulated and deployed sales strategies for launch of new products• Generated sales specifications, brochures, press releases, and collateral materials• Managed company website contentAccomplishments:• Increased sales by 250% within two months • Conceived and initiated OEM and VAR sales programs• Set up worldwide channel distribution of products• Added customers using direct mail campaigns, telephone solicitations, and personal sales calls

ATLANTA TECHNICAL SPECIALISTS, INC. (ATS) - Founder & C.E.O.ATS, the premier service center for Apple brand and other computer equipment in the Southeast, achieved annual sales of $2.8 million and built a customer base of 6000+ clients including: AT&T, BellSouth, CDC, Citibank, Colgate-Palmolive, Dow Jones, DuPont, Exxon, Georgia-Pacific, Macys, MCI, Motorola, NASA, NationsBank, Price-Waterhouse, P&G, Schlumberger, Scientific Atlanta, Sprint, & WTBS. Chief duties as head of ATS included:• Corporate strategy and policy planning• Generating and expanding sales• Hiring, training, and motivating employees• Advertising and promotion• Budget preparation, accounting and inventory managementAccomplishments: • Built a start-up computer operation into the leading Apple® computer repair center in the Southeast US.• Set up component-level repair facilities (including surface-mount technology) for service on proprietary electronic designs. Innovated new repair techniques.• Designed, manufactured, and sold custom computer enclosuresATS was sold in November 1999 to Alpha Information Systems of Fayetteville.

E-Tech manufactured water heating heat pumps and other refrigeration technology products. It was later acquired by Crisp Air Corp. of Cordele, Ga.Sales Engineer (1984 – 1986) Sold energy products to distributors, dealers, and end‑users. Set up and trained new resellers in product sales and service. Developed marketing strategies, provided engineering and sales assistance, and wrote technical and sales publications.Technical Representative ‑ Pacific Region (1982 – 1984)Factory representative to distributors and dealers, as well as to architects, engineers, international customers, and the U.S. Military. Successfully sold and promoted products throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim.Technical Service Representative (1980 – 1982)Originated service program and formulated product warranty policy. Coordinated service nationwide. Responsible for national product testing programs. Conceived and executed solicitations to special markets. Achievements include: • Generated 23% of company’s total revenue during first half of 1983• Primarily responsible for getting $3.6 million of factory’s productsspecified in military and government projects• Closed largest single sale in company’s 5-year history