Throughout my career, I have been known as an intuitive and profitability-conscious business manager who has broad technical and executive experience. My background and qualifications span multiple industries across a wide range of business sizes, including start-up, public corporations, and not for profit. I am dynamic leader, who is acknowledged for exceptional analytical thinking and management skills combined with a proven track record developing business growth and strategic direction for industries as diverse as telecommunications and sports management. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTAccelerated youth participation by 25%, maximized fundraising by 300+%, and strengthened processes leading to 8 years of profitability for Sun Prairie Youth Hockey Association.REVENUE GROWTHGrew Videoconferencing Plus, Inc. from zero to annual income of approximately $2 million annually.STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPCollaborated with Southwestern Bell Communications (SBC) to sell and operate the largest private label videoconferencing service in America.TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTING As telecommunications consultant, designed and implemented communications systems for Western Wyoming College, which included teleconferencing systems and classrooms, local television network, public TV and radio permits, and the campus telecommunications network. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTConducted executive briefings and needs assessments for executives of Fortune 500 companies, such as Smith Kline, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, and Dow Corning, SBC, as well as government (Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as President of Preferred Communications, Inc.In my spare time, I am an avid bass fisherman who has enjoyed fishing in the United States and Canada. My other interests beside coaching, include reading and completing crossword puzzles.
Listed skills include Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Coaching, and 19 others.