Argam DerHartunian

Current

• Chief Operating Officer at Creative Citizen

Past

• Founder at GreenBargains.net
• Writer for Clean Tech and Enviornmental Issues at VentureBeat
• Research Aide at USAID Armenia

• Legal Extern at U.S. Bankruptcy Court
• Internet Marketing Specialist at Submit Express

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Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law
• University of California, Berkeley

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Argam DerHartunian’s Summary

I am a social entrepreneur with experience in technology, politics, law and collaborative business models. I am involved in all aspects of the Green industry including online communities, clean technologies and advertising networks.

I have a strong passion for writing and understanding all realms of technology. I excel in critical thinking and writing with purpose, clarity and ease.

Creative Citizen will facilitate a massive mind-shift in human-kind by reshaping the way individuals tackle decisions in their daily lives. Rather than creating do and don't list for each person's life, Creative Citizen allows a mental exercise to happen, thereby remapping each individual's mind to make efficient and effective decisions.

Argam DerHartunian’s Specialties:

Vision and foresight for technology and business. Premier execution and management skills.

I excel at mapping out the merge between user interfaces, technology, and monetization. I also am an expert at social media marketing and using the power of social connections to drive business relations.

Argam DerHartunian’s Experience

• Chief Operating Officer

  Creative Citizen

  (Environmental Services industry)

  September 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)

  Creative Citizen is a portal for environmental sustainability that encourages members to share and adopt specific solutions for reducing environmental waste. Combining user-generated content, recognition for top contributors and intuitive design, Creative Citizen harnesses the power of the green movement to help individuals share, adopt and refine Creative Solutions to everyday problems. Creative Citizen tracks the individual and combined effects of adopting solutions in terms of the water, energy, emissions, waste and money saved.
  
  I'm involved in all aspects of the company, specializing in our web interface, monetization, technology, and marketing.

• Founder

  GreenBargains.net

  (Internet industry)

  March 2008 — January 2009 (11 months)

  GreenBargains.net offers daily deals for eco-friendly products.

• Writer for Clean Tech and Enviornmental Issues

  VentureBeat

  (Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)

  November 2007 — March 2008 (5 months)

  VentureBeat’s mission is to provide news and information about private companies and the venture capital that fuels them. My writings are focused on breaking news and analysis about new and growing green businesses.

• Research Aide

  USAID Armenia

  (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; International Affairs industry)

  June 2006 — July 2006 (2 months)

  Researched legislative systems across the world and drafted a comparative analysis of the role offices of legislative counsels play in the development of infant governments. Worked with the Ministry of Justice in the synchronization of penal codes with the European Union. Taught English speaking, writing, and grammar to Parliament staff.

• Legal Extern

  U.S. Bankruptcy Court

  (Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Judiciary industry)

  May 2005 — August 2005 (4 months)

  Researched and drafted legal memoranda on numerous areas of law including bankruptcy, real property, and contracts. Drafted an opinion, reviewed motions, researched relevant case law, prepared summaries of legal arguments, and assisted in preparation of court rulings. Attended pre-trial, status, and settlement conferences, as well as motion hearings, and trials.

• Internet Marketing Specialist

  Submit Express

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  September 2000 — May 2004 (3 years 9 months)

  The first employee at one of the leading search engine marketing companies. Pivotal in the initial growth stages of the company by developing and implementing office management, marketing, and web development strategies. Engaged directly with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses.

Argam DerHartunian’s Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law

  J.D. , Law and Dispute Resolution , 2004 — 2007

  Academic article titled "Negotiation and Settlement in Nagorno-Karabagh: Maintaining Territorial Integrity or Promoting Self Determination?" Published in the Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal 7 PEPP. DISP. RESOL. L.J. 295 (2007).

  Activities and Societies:

  Dispute Resolution Law Journal, Moot Court Board, President of Armenian Law Student Association

• University of California, Berkeley

  B.A. , Political Science , 2002 — 2004

  Diversified my education with course work in political theory, history, comparative politics, economics, and technology.