Kenneth Christine, M.B.A. - Entrepreneurship Email & Phone Number

Helping people by sharing my knowledge, experiences, and education - and time.

Oakland County Mi

Founder, Managing member, Website development, and Chief Operating Officer for Internet-based "e-tail" stores. Business established in 2003 as an eBay operation and developed into online e-commerce site in 2005. Developed vendor relations, customer service policies, and assisted in "back office" development of actual websites. Primarily responsible for all facets of day-to-day operations of e-commerce websites including, but not limited to inventory control, pricing, customer relation management, order processing and monitoring, accounting. Have enabled e-commerce growth from $ 8,000 in gross sales in 2006 to in excess of $52,000 in gross sales in 2007. Despite the economic downturn and lackluster holiday sales for retailers in 2008, operation continued to grow with 2008 sales exceeding those of the previous year by 38%. Currently assisting website hosting service develop new e-commerce sites as a BETA developer/retail consultant.

Hazel Park - Royal Oak Michigan

Metro Detroit - Oakland County

What the economy, needs is more entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, more innovators, more idealists who have the drive, the passion, and the desire to create new businesses. These self-driven, self-financed entrepreneurs are the focus of my consulting as it is solopreneurs who are basically the forgotten business ventures. Think big - Shop small.

Alapaha Ga - Royal Oak Michigan

Wide-load trucking pilot car and vehicle escorts services - "seeing your load moved safely." Assisted in business start-up and served as broker, dispatcher, customer service, and finance management of this mom & pop Georgia-based pilot vehicle service.DISPATCH & CUSTOMER SERVICE DUTIESReviewed work orders from brokers or complaints from customers and recorded date, type and scope of service to be performed.Determined and scheduled orders according to availability of escort drivers.Received check in calls from pilot car drivers by telephone, or by fax and/or email. Arranged overnight lodging for drivers in advance of layover.Informed drivers of type and location of work to be performed and dispatches workers to job.Maintained records of repairs, installation, removal of equipment or vehicles, and hours required on each job.

Facilities Services (Aramark):Primarily responsible for receiving and maintaining inventory levels of food products at satellite cafeteria serving 400+ customers at Chrysler HQ complex. Work was within a team environment and gained experience in all facets of customer service, i.e.: preparing made-to-order deli sandwiches and subs, salad & soup bar operation, cashier, grill cook, etc. Assisted in the management of specific areas of restaurant during scheduled shifts. Also helped manager ensure that restaurant was properly organized and staffed as designated by written schedule through recommending proper job assignments, break rotation and delegation of tasks during both peak and non-peak periods. Assisted manager in conducting training and evaluation of crew members in all functional areas. Coordinated manager's efforts to ensure guest service in all areas meets corporate standards for quality, value and cleanliness.Systems specialist: Independent IT Systems Specialist with knowledge and expertise in LAN and Intranet systems. Ecommerce systems development as BETA tester/adviser and retailer advisory committee with Shopster.com

Independent work for numerous attorneys pursuing legal research, formulating motions and briefs, and assisting attorneys in case preparation and presentation. Quite versed in the use of computer-assisted-legal-research (CALR) using both Westlaw and Lexis and taught others, including attorneys, on methods to utilize the research capabilities of CALR.

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Owner and/or management or supervisory positions held with various companies from 1981 to 1992 - WALKUP EXTERMINATING, Sales Manager (Orlando FL); ROSE EXTERMINATOR COMPANY, Senior Sales Rep (Detroit MI); ORKIN EXTERMINATING INC. Commercial Sales Mgr (Oak Park MI); BANKLE SUPPLY COMPANY, V.P. Sales (Detroit MI); NIK NAK NOOKS, Owner/operator (Warren & Ferndale MI).Credit management and receivable collections management with various firms: MICHIGAN BANKARD VISA (Michigan Bank), Senior Collector (1979 - 1981); GENERAL FINANCE CORP., Branch Manager (1975 - 1979); W.T. GRANT CO. (GCAC ), Assistant Collection Manager (1972 - 1975); S.S. KRESGE CO. (KMart Corp.), Collector Supervisor (1970 - 1972).

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Entreprenuership, Small Business, Finance, 4.0 Gpa

Doctor Of Business Administration Candidate, Ecommerce - Business Management, 3.73 G.P.A. (Present)

Currently working on dissertation with focus on ecommerce. Completed all prerequisite course so have a D.B.A. (A.B.D.) - all.

Bachelor Of Science In Business, Concentrations In: Marketing, Economics, Finance, 3.48 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Gamma Chi Theta (Professional Business Fraternity)President's List , Dean's List

Aas, Business Managment, 3.75 G.P.A.

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa (Honors Fraternity)