Marc Arena Email & Phone Number

Fairfax, Virginia

The parent company for various entreprenurial ventures.

Fairfax, Virginia

•Small business enterprise and entrepreneurial venture established in order to provide affordable and designer-level paint contracting to customers (residential and commercial) in the Metro DC area. With over 20 years of experience, we aim to help our clients refresh their living spaces and channel their inner design star.•In control of all aspects of company business; from planning and strategy to hiring and project execution.•Promotes business and generates sales leads through a… Show more •Small business enterprise and entrepreneurial venture established in order to provide affordable and designer-level paint contracting to customers (residential and commercial) in the Metro DC area. With over 20 years of experience, we aim to help our clients refresh their living spaces and channel their inner design star.•In control of all aspects of company business; from planning and strategy to hiring and project execution.•Promotes business and generates sales leads through a variety of different channels: B-C, B-B, professional networking events, inside and outside client referrals, and social media.•Manages a network of painters and sub-contractors and oversees project completion. •Offers expert design consultation and paint color/brand selection.•Class C licensed and insured in the Commonwealth of Virginia.www.barefootpaintingservice.com Show less

Alexandria, Virginia

BNI (Business Network International) is a business and professional referral organization whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals and develop word-of-mouth marketing techniques.Unlike other networking groups, BNI provides its members with a structure and a plan to enable them to network in a deliberate and professional manner. As an organization, BNI keeps track of the number of referrals passed by each chapter and encourages the members to record the dollar… Show more BNI (Business Network International) is a business and professional referral organization whose primary purpose is to exchange qualified business referrals and develop word-of-mouth marketing techniques.Unlike other networking groups, BNI provides its members with a structure and a plan to enable them to network in a deliberate and professional manner. As an organization, BNI keeps track of the number of referrals passed by each chapter and encourages the members to record the dollar value of the business they receive.Rapid growth has seen BNI become the world's largest business referral organization, with currently over 3,600 chapters in 23 countries, including Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Sweden, South Africa, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and most recently India. Show less

•At the global level, developed quality and comprehensive content for EO Global-sponsored events.•Produced and directed all general sessions, breakout sessions, and off-site learning events for the 2012 EO New Zealand University (Queenstown). The conference received an 8.5 out of 10 evaluation from EO member attendees; it was the third highest ranking program of its kind. Notable speakers included: President of Gatorade, Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, Kevin Roberts, and Kiwi… Show more •At the global level, developed quality and comprehensive content for EO Global-sponsored events.•Produced and directed all general sessions, breakout sessions, and off-site learning events for the 2012 EO New Zealand University (Queenstown). The conference received an 8.5 out of 10 evaluation from EO member attendees; it was the third highest ranking program of its kind. Notable speakers included: President of Gatorade, Sarah Robb O’Hagan, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, Kevin Roberts, and Kiwi Olympic Medalist, Beatrice Faumuina.•Managed a $240,000 speaker budget for the 2011 EO Amsterdam University; at the time it was the highest speaker budget in the company’s 24 year history. Produced and directed all general sessions, breakout sessions, and off-site learning events over the course of four days. Hired and managed 23 speakers; notables include: Nobel Prize winner and Former Secretary General Kofi Annan, Nobel Prize winner and Founder of the Grameen Bank, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and Julian Assange, Founder of WikiLeaks (via Skype).•In conjunction with a New Delhi-based Learning Chair, launched, developed, marketed, and executed the 2011 and 2012 EO/Indian School of Business (ISB) Executive Business Growth Program. Based in Hyderabad, India and a first for the organization, the program was established to provide MBA-level education to Indian business leaders whose companies’ profits exceeded billions. The program was a success despite severe budget restrictions.•At the chapter level, oversaw the support of all Chapter Learning Chairs; which included the direction of all general and breakout sessions for the 2011 and 2012 member-led East Coast regional conference (NERVE).•Was co-responsible for monthly educational webinars – a free service for members. Rebranded the service to ‘Virtual Learning’ and created downloadable podcasts and Twitter presence to generate buzz. These efforts lead to a 73% increase in member webinar attendance from 2011-2012. Show less

Managed a network of member companies in Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Oceania. Administered all USDA sponsored government grant programs (SE Asia, Latin America, US) – from research, writing and planning, to logistics and compliance. Helped manage membership consultants based in Singapore and Japan. Assembled an annual board luncheon for more than 40 Latin American Supermarket Association executives during the FMI Show. Point of contact for… Show more Managed a network of member companies in Europe, Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Oceania. Administered all USDA sponsored government grant programs (SE Asia, Latin America, US) – from research, writing and planning, to logistics and compliance. Helped manage membership consultants based in Singapore and Japan. Assembled an annual board luncheon for more than 40 Latin American Supermarket Association executives during the FMI Show. Point of contact for Embassy-led trade missions to Mexico, Chile, France, and Germany. I also had affiliates based at various governmental agencies, embassies, and consulting firms. Represented the company by participating in meetings, traveling to events, and through synergistic efforts with partnering agencies and corporations. Show less

Master Of Arts, Liberal Studies, International Affairs

Master's Thesis (90 pages) published by ProQuest Dissertation and Theses, 2009: Shared Sovereignty: Dealing with Modern Challenges.

Globalization, Governance, And Technology

Alumnus of inaugural Georgetown University/HEI summer studies program based in Geneva, Switzerland.

B.A., Political Science, History, International Affairs

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Phi Interdisciplinary Studies Club President (elect)

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Freshman, JV, Varsity Football (lettered) German Honor Society A.P. German A.P. Art Fairfax Babe Ruth Baseball.