At invitation of Canadian citizens, our team of biologists, environmentalists, engineers, and business people is implementing a private sector Multinational Deep Geological Repository based on environmental principles, transparency, and known technology as is being implemented in Finland and Sweden. In consultation with local citizens, we crafted plans, arranged and provided seed capital, and recruited management and Advisory Board of global experts and scientists. This is a world-changing… Show more At invitation of Canadian citizens, our team of biologists, environmentalists, engineers, and business people is implementing a private sector Multinational Deep Geological Repository based on environmental principles, transparency, and known technology as is being implemented in Finland and Sweden. In consultation with local citizens, we crafted plans, arranged and provided seed capital, and recruited management and Advisory Board of global experts and scientists. This is a world-changing, multi-billion dollar opportunity to solve a major global environmental challenge while bringing positive social and economic transformation to deserving but struggling communities. Email: link.murray@deepgeoinc.com Show less

Independent Consultant. Projects include software development and marketing for Telegrow LLC, Denton, TX; venture capital development fund formation for Senegal, Angola, Sierra Leone, MENA; fisheries development for oil company in security-challenged area of Angola; risk transfer mechanism for de-commissioned oil and gas platforms in Gulf of Mexico; various Middle East – Northern Africa business development projects; various small business analysis and turn-around projects in diverse sectors… Show more Independent Consultant. Projects include software development and marketing for Telegrow LLC, Denton, TX; venture capital development fund formation for Senegal, Angola, Sierra Leone, MENA; fisheries development for oil company in security-challenged area of Angola; risk transfer mechanism for de-commissioned oil and gas platforms in Gulf of Mexico; various Middle East – Northern Africa business development projects; various small business analysis and turn-around projects in diverse sectors including retail, marketing, production, and finance. Show less

I am working on forming venture funds of a particular design* for SME's and micro businesses in the developing world. Having established non-profit and for-profit vehicles to carry out this work, I am pursuing funding for business plans for funds in various South American, African and Middle East countries.The African plan has the following attributes:1. Adapt leading venture capital practices to African situations2. Target projects too large for micro-credit, but too small for… Show more I am working on forming venture funds of a particular design* for SME's and micro businesses in the developing world. Having established non-profit and for-profit vehicles to carry out this work, I am pursuing funding for business plans for funds in various South American, African and Middle East countries.The African plan has the following attributes:1. Adapt leading venture capital practices to African situations2. Target projects too large for micro-credit, but too small for other institutions3. Projects must make positive Financial, Social,and Environmental impact4. Bring African flight capital back into Africa5. Invest in sectors beyond the usual large real estate and infrastructure projects6. Funds managed by local and non-local managers with business and venture capital experience7. Develop opportunities throughout the country, not just in major cities Show less

Data mining, data base analysis, marketing intelligence algorithm development. Appreciated opportunity to work with great people at a great company.

Due diligence, portfolio management, investment presentation and negotiation. The Portfolio Management Group was disbanded when the 9/11 attack closed the World Financial Center.

•Built largest producer and marketer of value-added mussels in North America 1978-1997•Created farm-to-market vertically integrated company with farms, ship and truck fleets, and processing plants•First priority was quality control. Co-initiated industry HAACP program for US/Canada. Designed, built, and ran the first of ten HACCP plants•Increased sales from zero to $6.5 million using brand and quantitative strategies. Built strong brand based on quality and vertical integration… Show more •Built largest producer and marketer of value-added mussels in North America 1978-1997•Created farm-to-market vertically integrated company with farms, ship and truck fleets, and processing plants•First priority was quality control. Co-initiated industry HAACP program for US/Canada. Designed, built, and ran the first of ten HACCP plants•Increased sales from zero to $6.5 million using brand and quantitative strategies. Built strong brand based on quality and vertical integration from production to consumer•Achieved zero-accident shipboard safety record in fifteen years of fleet operation•Subsidiaries in Ireland and Canada •Helped construct one of Chile’s first mussel farms•Bantry Bay Mussel Products, Ltd. (Ireland) turnaround project 1988. Focused product line, obtained European market, redesigned factory, backward integrated to secure supply. Multiplied sales by 15 and reversed losses of 150% of sales to achieve profits of 14% of sales. Secured contract with Nestle.•International financial and credit management. Arranged various international banking instruments repaid through earnings.•Created software and built real-time information system for production and sales to optimize trade-offs•Partners turned down written offer to sell for $6 million in 1989•Left with change of ownership Show less