Simon Anderson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn

APPLIED FORESIGHT SPEAKER AND CONSULTANT Venture Foresight, LLC – Minneapolis, MN | March 2013 - PresentCreated engaging keynote presentations and facilitated meetings and workshops. Provided consulting and advising services to help businesses and organizations recognize opportunities and challenges created by emerging trends and technologies. • Responsible for all functions of the company including advanced research, accounting, brand building, social network marketing, feature writing and blog posts, media appearances, ongoing research and website development and maintenance.• Keynote Speaker who has engaged thousands of senior executives and other leaders in a variety of industries from coast to coast in the United States, and internationally.• Strategy Consultant for individuals, technology startups, and other organizations. • Writer of future-focused articles and “Foresight Bites” for VentureForesight.com/blog. • Guest Expert on popular radio programs in the United States and Canada and previous host of the "The Future Now with Simon Anderson" segment on Tallahassee Talks.• Brand Manager that grew social media presence and brand recognition by providing quality client-relevant content to clients on multiple platforms. • Former Advisor to the Esperance Education Institute, a non-profit provider of education-based community development in Rwanda and Uganda. • Previous clients include: American Heart Association, Maryland Association of Counties, FL Tax Collectors, Inc., Institute for Supply Chain Management – Twin Cities, ND DOT, MN DOT, MN Rural Electric Association, Truckload Carriers Association, Northwest Power Purchase Association, Minnesota Community Education Association and Government Management Information Sciences- Georgia Chapter.

NEAR-FUTURIST SPEAKER AND CONSULTANTFour Dimensional Investments, LLC - Tallahassee, FL | February 2011 - March 2013Helped business and community leaders identify and leverage emerging technologies and trends through consulting, advising, and speaking services.• Managed all company operations, including marketing, accounting, and research. • Created consulting reports for client companies in a variety of industries in the areas of strategic planning, change management, generational trends, workforce and workplace trends, and client-specific technology and trends. • Advisor to both domestic and international technology startups on operations, marketing, and opportunities created by emerging technology and trends.• Previous clients include: AT&T, National Event Staffing, Urban Land Institute – Central FL, GAI Consultants, Dakota Wesleyan University, and TalTech TechExpo.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

Student services company created to provide Florida State University students with a safe and easy way to buy, sell, and trade.• Developed the unique concept of asymmetrical campus trading • Guided company from idea to fully functional pre-beta launch• Managed a multinational team of developers• Ultimately shuttered the site due to legal concerns presented by Florida State University – we felt strongly that we would have won in court but it was not worth the years of litigation and tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees it would take to successfully defend ourselves.

Tallahassee, Florida

Diagnose and correct problems with Sprint and Nextel wireless devices, and provided qualified solutions to customer needs. Assisted store management and facilities and IT departments with managing store operations.• Developed a fix for a defective Google software update that disabled some Android phones, thus saving the company from needing replace hundreds of expensive smartphones as was being done in other markets. • Developing a system that reduced wait time for a replacement phone from two to three days to one hour.• Recognized as most knowledgeable about new products, services, and Sprint’s competitors.• Selected as our store’s HTC Evo 4G Advocate, the most anticipated phone in company history.• Consistently top performer in top 10 service department nationally, exceeding every metric.

Tallahassee, Florida

Assisted store manager with all aspects of running the store, including managing up to 28 employees at a top ten corporate store nationally (by total transaction volume)• Achieved 115% to goal in 2008, elevating store to “Top 100 Store” status nationally based on multiple sales, retention, and customer satisfaction metrics.• Identified and hired top performers to continuously improve sales team• Coached and mentored multiple employees resulting in their promotion • Analyzed team’s key performance metrics and developed plans for improvement. • Developed new processes to streamline operations and increase efficiency.• Transitioned to Technical Consultant due to scheduling conflicts with my classes.

Tallahassee, Florida

Responsible for all inside and outside sales operations, including hiring and training sales representatives, scheduling, and developing creative marketing initiatives.• Managed retail store launch in a new market, from site acquisition to grand opening. • Launched numerous sales initiatives, including partnering with a bank, a museum, and six apartment complexes to promote awareness and increase sales.• Regularly ranked among top stores in the company for phone accessory attachment to activations rate, a primary metric.• Consistently scored among the best in sales district in Mystery Shop evaluations.• Facilitated store openings in Fayetteville, AR and Waco, TX.• Achieved multiple consecutive perfect scores on monthly inventory cycle count.• Represented Nextel Partners at company sponsored Business-After-Hours events.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Managed highly profitable inside and outside sales operations. Implemented and managed local marketing, sales, merchandising, and inventory. Coordinated business operations with all Sprint communication channels. • Earned top score in Wisconsin/Missouri district on 2005 annual Cash/Inventory audit.• Consistently exceeded all sales metrics, including activation and accessory sales.• Consulted during store openings to ensure successful and seamless start-ups.

Assisted management with all store operations. Promoted Sprint products and services and created demand for service in a new market. Hired and mentored sales representatives to achieve their highest productivity and professional growth. Managed store during store manager’s extended leave (resulting in promotion to sales manager).• #1 retail sales representative in Wisconsin, #2 nationally, consistently in the sales district’s top three.• Generated over $1.8 million in annual service revenue for company.• Created Western Wisconsin’s largest Sprint PCS customer base with over 2,000 new activations.• Achieved perfect score on 2004 annual performance review (top 1% nationally).• Received numerous awards for outstanding sales and customer care abilities including six letters of commendation from the chief executive officer.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.) - Double Major, Finance & Multinational Business Operations

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization, International Business Association Dean's List

General Transfer, Business Administration, Management And Operations

President's List, Dean's List

Education record