Top Candidate BUSINESS DIRECTOR Visionary, innovative executive and hands-on organizational leader who builds an d implements successful

programs from the ground up that deliver rapid results a nd drive growth Organizational Leadership | Start-Up Enterprises | Expert Negotiator | High-Gro wth Ventures Quick, decisive, and highly strategic executive in designing and executing the r ight options to drive company valuation. Exceptionally creative and intelligent with outstanding problem-solving skills and an intense work ethic and drive. Str ategic hands-on leader with a strong organizational development background and b road leadership experience in operations in diverse industries. Detail-oriented problem solver who utilizes creative solutions while envisioning the bigger pict ure. Solid team player who can also operate independently, with a demonstrated a bility to work with flexibility, efficiency and diplomacy in a fast-paced enviro nment. Results oriented with strong relationship management skills and ability t o establish priorities among multiple, competing demands. Extensive operational experience, ability to forecast industry trends, start up new ventures with expe rtise working with CEOs and boards of directors. Record of strong initiative, re sults, and forward-thinking solutions in building solutions that enable corporat e growth. Strong ability to engage team, delegate tasks, manage budgets and coor dinate timelines. * Program Management * Performance Tracking * Timeline Management * Business Management * Budget Management * Stakeholder Engagement * Start-Up Enterprises * Team Building * Due Diligence * Relationship Management * Project Management * Cash Flow Optimizations * Negotiations * Forecast Industry Trends * New Marketing Identification & Entr y * Strategic Planning * Sales Diversification * P&L Management Executive Highlights * Championed a flawless presentation to a local government agency to garner fina ncial support which resulted in an intended, large financial donation of 1/2 our operating budget. * Spearheaded the creation of a nonprofit organization and developed the busines s and marketing plan, formed a board of directors, developed corporate charter d ocuments and created and implemented a budget. * Drove explosive growth to a leading brand in its category by increasing sales to 25% in annual net profits. * Directed grant administration process and developed a grant proposal that was awarded $500,000 for a Government Service Agency grant. * Championed management of a new database inventory project that recorded more t han 15,000 items for inventory, providing the ability to track parts, provide re al-time data of inventory that enabled sales-and-costing visibility and assisted in forecasting efforts. Executive Performance BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Top-Level Decision Maker | Merchandising | Marketing Development | Financial Fou ndation | Grant Writing For Youth Image Project, Inc.: Secured start-up working capital and finances th at included an outreach program that generated strong community support for the organization. Developed a business plan, marketing plan and fundraising plan to garner additional funds. Championed a flawless presentation to a local governmen t agency to garner financial support which resulted in an intended, large financ ial donation of 1/2 our operating budget.

For DBM: Conceptualized and implemented new sales and marketing plans for an ex clusive retail and service company that provided exposure to a larger marketplac e. Drove explosive growth to a leading brand in its category by increasing sales to 25% in annual net profits. Identified market niches and overhauled product l ine and merchandising efforts. Significantly expanded advertising placements and increased community involvement and sponsorship to broaden market exposure. For Positive Systems, Inc.: Managed sales and marketing departments-conceptuali zed brochures, garnered sales leads and coordinated all sales efforts. Provided significant contribution to the marketing plan development and implementation. W rote grant proposals to garner potential funding opportunities and awarded $500, 000 for a Government Service Agency grant. Incorporated sales and marketing plan s to grant proposal and administered the entire grant process and edited technic al information. Coordinated timelines and managed grant application, status and requirements. ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Consensus Building | Nonprofit Organization | Organizational Leadership | Human Resource Management For Youth Image Project, Inc.: Built a foundation of financial and operational plans and implemented them from the ground up as the Business Director for a new nonprofit to teach children photography and to teach them lifelong work skills. Spearheaded the creation of nonprofit organization and developed primary object ives. Formulated mission statement and formed a board of directors. Developed co rporate charter documents and created and implemented a budget. Built record-kee ping system and created and managed board-governing documents. Developed account ing system to establish a system of controls for checks and balances. Held execu tive positions such as Executive Director, President of the Board, and Business Director and facilitated board meetings. Developed a business and marketing plan to help coordinate the structure of the nonprofit. Conceptualized program manag ement that initiated excitement within the community. Trained and effectively pr esented strategic plan to garner Board of Directors agreement, despite an inexpe rienced board. For DBM: Oversaw business and financial operations and performed a variety of p roactive recruiting and human resources functions, including creating and managi ng personnel policies. Hired, retained, developed, and let go staff-while active ly taking steps to improve employee morale and increase staff knowledge of compa ny goals, culture, and service expectations. Measured employee performance stand ards and made corrections, as necessary. For Positive Systems, Inc.: Managed office of 30 employees as Executive Assista nt for the COO. Provided high-level administrative support for top-tier executiv es. Managed conference and sales event activities, including team member schedul ing, displays and travel. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project Timeline Management | Resource Management | Due Diligence | Sales-and-Co sting Visibility For DBM: Championed management of a new database inventory project that recorde d more than 15,000 items for inventory, providing the ability to track parts, pr ovide real-time data of inventory that enabled sales-and-costing visibility and assisted in forecasting efforts. Developed scope, managed timelines and measured deliverables. For Kibo Group Architecture: Led coordination of architectural projects, includ ing due diligence research in federal, state and local building and zoning regul ations. Coordinated timelines and project research; traveled with the architect to review project status and project design; acted as a liaison between the clie nt, architect and general contractor; delegated tasks to project workers. For Watershed Communications: Coordinated resources, deadlines, and established timelines for various marketing projects. POSITIONS HELD Business Director, Youth Image Project, Inc. (2008-2010); Project Manager, Kibo Group Architecture (2007-2008); GIS Technician, Salish & Kootenai (2005); Market ing Coordinator, Endurance Marketing Group (2005); Membership Sales Associate, G

lacier Symphony & Chorale (2004); Marketing Manager, Positive Systems, Inc. (200 0-2003); Project Coordinator, Watershed Communications Inc. (1999-2000); Busines s Manager, DBM (1994-1999) Educational Development Bachelor of Arts in History and History of Culture with Academic Minor in Commun ication - University of Wisconsin Adobe PhotoShop - Flathead Valley Community College; Database Design, Web Page D esign - Portland Community College