Arthur Trevethan

Current

• Director of Strategic Business Development at SmarteSoft

Past

• Director of Professional Services at AccordSQA, Inc.
• Owner at Companion Applications
• Publisher at Networking Digest

• IT Chairperson at Delaware County 20-20 Committee
• IT Committee Member at Ohio Third Frontier Initiative Task Force
• COO at AboutPhace
• National Account Executive at Combio
• Operations Manager at ReClaim Technologies
• Economic Development Task Force Member at Greater Columbus Task Force on Technology

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Education

• Hard Knocks

Recommended

20 people have recommended Arthur

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• My Company

Arthur Trevethan’s Summary

Start Up Bulldog. Take an idea/concept. Flesh it out, develop marketing strategies, drive development. Never let go until the market validates the product.

Twelve years of top level management experience in startup environments. Various skills including; Consulting, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Channel Management, Sales Management, Team Building, Training, Partner Relations, Strategy Development, Product Monetization and Management.

If you are interested in discussing ideas or opportunities, feel free to contact me at (614) 579-7227. You can also contact me through email at art@trevethan.com or art.trevethan@smartesoft.com

Arthur Trevethan’s Specialties:

Consulting, Business Management, Quality Assurance, Training, Negotiations, Sales, Publishing, Relationship Management, Business Risk, Business Start Up, Fund Raising, Entrepreneur, etc...

Arthur Trevethan’s Experience

• Director of Strategic Business Development

  SmarteSoft

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

  October 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)

  Much of the same as AccordSQA. This is the evolution of the company. We have grown and had a need to rename to facilitate financial goals. In this position I am charged with company growth through partnerships, revenue, and much more.

• Director of Professional Services

  AccordSQA, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  September 2002 — October 2007 (5 years 2 months)

  AccordSQA has become SmarteSoft, and relocated to Austin, Tx.
  
  You need Software Quality Assurance tools so call me. We can help you to be more effective in delivering quality to your clients. 614-579-7227.
  
  http://www.AccordSQA.com
  
  Software Quality Assurance tools and consulting. Providing "next generation" tools to a market desperately in need of innovation.
  
  Develop channel sales from ground level. Business Development through networking, zero dollar marketing, and through web advertising. Develop web marketing platform. Develop business opportunities with Fortune 500 clientèle in sectors ranging from health care to banking. Perform consulting to deliver appropriate Quality Assurance solutions. Consult for Fortune 500 clients to develop Quality Assurance procedures. Train AccordSQA clients on a national level and provide certification courses.

• Owner

  Companion Applications

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  2002 — September 2007 (5 years )

  Closed for now.
  
  Products and services consultancy available at http://www.companionapplications.com.
  
  Quality assurance tools and consulting, Sales tools and Consulting, Business Consulting, etc...
  
  Developed business plan and successfully executed early funding objectives. Developed and negotiated strategic relationships. Companion Applications was focused on developing new opportunities in a variety of industries Highly entrepreneurial in effort we have adapted to the business needs of the existing marketplace. As a part of a marketing and promotion effort, CA launched, a weekly e-newsletter called Networking Digest.

• Publisher

  Networking Digest

  (Privately Held; Myself Only; Publishing industry)

  2003 — 2005 (2 years )

  Networking Digest was THE business Networking resource for the Central Ohio region. Published weekly, it contained networking tips, op ed pieces, and articles on business. Along with that content, Networking Digest carried the most comprehensive list of business networking events available.

• IT Chairperson

  Delaware County 20-20 Committee

  (Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  2002 — 2004 (2 years )

  Direct, recruit, and lead talented team of individuals to chart the course of Delaware county, Ohio over the next 20 years. Invite team, implement structure, guide process, and navigate political landscape. Delaware County, Ohio is amongst the fastest growing counties in the United States and is a recognized national leader in many areas including GIS.

• IT Committee Member

  Ohio Third Frontier Initiative Task Force

  (Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  2003 — 2003 (less than a year)

  Governor Taft launched his Third Frontier Project to create new, high paying jobs for Ohioans by accelerating the growth of technology enterprises in Ohio. This program will invest $1.6 billion over a 10 year period and focus on key clusters of Ohio’s technology strength.
  
  Each Task force will create a strategy prospectus for their cluster that will provide important input to the state’s investment plans.
  
  Report available online at http://www.ohio3rdfrontier.org/pdf/WorldClassOhio.pdf

• COO

  AboutPhace

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  2000 — 2002 (2 years )

  Internet communications Software Company targeting top entertainment industry players, professional sports teams, Internet strategy intermediaries, and corporate buyers. Senior member of the management team reporting to the chairman of the board. Responsible for the recruiting, training, and management of sales staff. Also responsible for management of technical, managerial, and creative staff of 15. Additional responsibilities ; preparing financials, sales management, business case proposal creation, investor relations, strategic planning, market segmentation, competitive analysis, media relations, client relations, human resources, etc… Part of initial team developing funded business plan. Due to work preformed in the Sports Marketing arena I was nominated for the 2003 40 Under 40 award from the most prestigious industry periodical, Street and Smiths Sports Business Journal. AboutPhace was negatively impacted by the events of Sept. 11 and was forced to close its doors.

• National Account Executive

  Combio

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  2000 — 2001 (1 year )

  Working out of home office for California based Internet Startup Company. Company specialized in web based portal and Internet dialup solutions for the high affinity Business to Consumer, Business to Business, and Business to Employee spaces. Generation of sales contacts and development of leads into qualified and signed customers. Travel to, and presentation of product to, clients throughout territory. Direct solicitation of customers on the CxO / SVP level setting appointments and presenting concept. Personal territory included the northeast quadrant of the United States. Instrumental in rollout, implementation, testing, and training of sales management and reporting tools.

• Operations Manager

  ReClaim Technologies

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  1996 — 2000 (4 years )

  Startup Company developing AI software based solutions identifying recoverable reinsurance for the insurance/reinsurance industry. Developed knowledge of reinsurance. Brought operations from ground zero to up and running. Worked with IS staff and corporate management of client companies to insure quality of information and cooperation through audit process. Lead audits of companies book of business using tools ranging through high end AI, relational database, and physical audit with teams of various sizes. Related findings to C level / Sr. VP level in personal and conference formats. Negotiated fees and issues regarding discovery, sunset clauses, and other issues. Acted as interface to third party firms in process of vendor selection. Other duties included but not limited to; Payroll and Benefits Administration, Technical Purchasing Manager, Audititor, Risk Manager, Project Manager. ReClaim is now wholly owned by Guy Carpenter and company, a division of the Marsh McLellan companies.

• Economic Development Task Force Member

  Greater Columbus Task Force on Technology

  (Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  1997 — 1997 (less than a year)

  In 1997, Columbus, Ohio Mayor Greg Lashutka called for the formation of a special task force to inquire into the role of technology and the future of the City of Columbus and the greater Central Ohio area. I was called upon to be a part of this task force.
  Full report available at http://mayor.ci.columbus.oh.us/tfreport.html or in PDF format at http://mayor.ci.columbus.oh.us/tfreport.pdf

Arthur Trevethan’s Education

• Hard Knocks

  MBA , Start Ups and Business , January 1969

  I have attended several colleges and universities over the years, and consider my education to be an ongoing event. I have studied many subjects under the heading of general business and administration as well as communications. I believe that my experience with starting new companies, and competing with industry leaders has provided me with a skill set that is more important than that I developed in the classroom.

Additional Information

Arthur Trevethan’s Websites:

• My Company

Arthur Trevethan’s Interests:

my children, dogs, animals, computers , Gadgets, How technology changes the social paradigm

Arthur Trevethan’s Groups:

Governmental committes, Government planning group, LinkedInnovators, MyLinkedinPowerForum, Toplinkedin.com, LinkedIn LIONS http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/linkedinlions/join

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•    ExecPitch

Arthur Trevethan’s Honors:

Networking Digest nominated as Product or Service of the Year in 2003

Personally nominated as one of the 40 under 40 for the columbus Ohio area in 2004

Personally nominated as one of the 40 under 40 in Sports Business as ranked by Street and Smiths Sports Business Journal in 2002

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