Jacob Schmalzle 3969 Hunters Isle Dr Orlando, FL 32837 js159fe9e@westpost.

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PERSONAL INFORMATION Citizenship: United States of America Gender: Male Marital Status: Single

EDUCATION Wittenberg University 2007 Springfield, OH Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management Independent Study in business plan writing and entrepreneurship

Related Courses: . Business and Economic Statistics . Human Resource Management . International Business . Operations Management . Two Years Independent Study of Business Plan Writing and Entrepreneurship . . . . Strategic Planning and Policy Marketing Management Advanced Cost Accounting Economies of Developing Areas

Computer Skills: . . . . Business Advanced SPSS and Complete Plan Professional Software Photoshop Design SPSS Text Analysis Microsoft Office (inc. Access)

Language Skills: . English . Conversational Spanish . Conversational Swahili

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Village Markets of Africa (August 2006 - Present) Springfield, Ohio Owner / Managing Director - www.villagemarketsofafrica.com Authored business plan, received private investment, and incorporated as a US c ompany. Purchased inventory in Kenya and established distribution warehouse in the US. Manage online and retail store sales for over 250 products and facilitate marke ting in US. Negotiated strategic partnerships to automate operational requirements. Established the Entrepreneurship program for Wittenberg University with the VMA business plan as a hands-on case study for students.

NeoScript International (June 2008 - Jan 2009) Nairobi, Kenya Business Plan Writer / Startup Consultant Authored business plan, secured private investment, and incorporated as a US co mpany. Developed systems to facilitate digital medical transcriptions and electronic d atabasing. Conducted successful pilot program at Aga Khan University Hospital in November 2008. Worked with Ministry of Health of Kenya to plan a public sector adoption of the NeoScript model. Managed 35 employees and a human resources training center.

Acacia Golf and Eco-Resort (January 2009 - August 2010) Athi River, Kenya Business Plan Writer / Startup Consultant Authored business plan for $58 Million luxury resort. Contracted Arnold Palmer Design. Developed marketing strategies to sell resort homes for the project. Contracted all personnel required for implementation

Ecotourism Plan for the Kenya Wildlife Service and United States International University (August 2008 - August 2009) Nairobi, Keny a Business Plan Writer/Mediator Authored business plan creating a research and marketing team to promote Ecotou rism in Kenya. Partnered with George Jones, Director of Fundraising at USIU and former Directo r of USAID. Mediated between USIU, the KWS, the Ministry of Tourism, and NEMA.

Call Source Kenya (March 2008 - August 2008) Nairobi, Kenya Business Planner / Startup Consultant Authored business plan and outsourcing contracts for call center services. Contracted marketing and distribution companies as US based clients. Managed startup for a 12 employee team and facilitated expansion of client base .

Graphic Design Consultant (May 2006 - Present) Nairobi, Kenya Private Consultant Extensive Photoshop and web design experience for startup company branding. Website design and management for Village Markets of Africa(www.villagemarketso fafrica.com). Contract hire with corporate sector including Bank of Africa and Dry Associates Investment Bank.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

. Guest Lecturer at Wittenberg University . Member of the Rotary Club . Volunteer for the Lutheran Church

REFERENCES Dr. George Jones United States International University (USIU) gjones@usiu.ac.ke

Greg Hostetler President Strategic Solutions Partners ghostetler@strategicsolutionspartners.net

Dr. Bernard Otundo Owner / Managing Director Omaera Pharmaceuticals Sphinx Medical Group Dynacorp Industries bonkundi@yahoo.com