Clarke Bishop

Current

Talent Management Consultant at Resultant Systems
Technology Consultant at Resultant Systems
Business Consultant at Resultant Systems

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Past

President at Knowledge Networks (Renamed to Learn.Net)
Director of Program Management at VideoStar (Renamed to Convergent Media)
Project Manager and Senior Engineer at Scientific-Atlanta

Senior Associate Engineer at IBM

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Education

Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
University of Kentucky
Auburn University

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Industry

Management Consulting

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Clarke Bishop’s Summary

I am a Senior Consultant who solves business problems via innovative technology and identifying/developing great people.

How? By interviewing, coaching, building, leading, and managing project teams, and developing new applications and products.

Clarke Bishop’s Specialties:

Executive Assessments, Coaching, & Developing Leaders
Evaluating Business Ideas and Opportunities
High Performing Teams and Organization/Culture Change
Creating and Applying Innovative Technology Solutions
Flash, Flex, & Rich Internet Applications
Interactive Video Applications

Clarke Bishop’s Experience

Talent Management Consultant

Resultant Systems

(Internet industry)

July 1999 — Present (10 years 5 months)

Topgrading/Smart & Associates, Wadsworth, IL
-- Provided marketing and technology leadership for 3 Topgrading-related websites.
-- Used SEM/SEO strategies including pay-per-click and organic optimization to drive traffic and build the subscriber database.
-- Provided vision and Flash development to create a DVD on Topgrading. Over 1,000 companies currently use this DVD to teach Topgrading hiring and recruiting.

Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits, Atlanta, GA
-- Provided overall management and leadership to create a video DVD called “The Popeyes Way.” Over 1,800 Popeyes restaurants use the DVD and its online equivalent to teach employees proper cooking techniques.

CARE USA, Atlanta, GA
-- Managed and Developed e-Learning Software and a Facilitator’s Guide for a presentation that communicated CARE’s People Management Principles to their employees around the world.
-- Consulted to Clarify CARE’s People Management Principles.
Technology Consultant

Resultant Systems

(Computer Software industry)

July 1999 — Present (10 years 5 months)

Winning Dynamics, Alpharetta, GA
-- Designed and Developed a Flex application to speed implementation and improve measurement of Topgrading hiring practices.

IPA/ScrubAvail, Duluth, GA
-- Developed a new architecture and converted IPA’s management application from a desktop to a web-based application.
-- Specified, Designed, and Managed a digital imaging & digital video product enhancement using Linux, an embedded web server, and a client application written in Flash.

InsureTrust.Com, Sandy Springs, GA
-- Interviewed and assessed potential employees.
-- Designed an overall technical architecture and managed migration of the company’s applications to a reliable server.
-- Managed the redesign and deployment of the company’s website.
-- Developed and supported an e-mail newsletter that significantly expanded the company’s sales.
-- Developed an online quote application eliminating the need for their prospects to complete a complex written application.
Business Consultant

Resultant Systems

(Management Consulting industry)

July 1999 — Present (10 years 5 months)

The Meta Group, Atlanta, GA
-- Evaluated e-Learning opportunities for a Meta Group client.
-- Interviewed employees and developed recommendations to improve business results.

Brainworks Ventures Atlanta, GA
(Formerly Entrepreneur Business Labs)
-- Managed development of the corporate website.
-- Developed a process for new business formation and incubation.
-- Developed an assessment to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of startup companies.
-- Assessed potential companies to determine their readiness for funding.

Convergent Media Systems Atlanta, GA
-- Negotiated strategic partnerships with both Yahoo! and Akamai.
-- Developed a cost model and business plan for Convergent's strategic initiatives.
-- Analyzed the Streaming Media market, and developed a competitive landscape database.
-- Clarified the company's mission, market positioning, and business objectives.
-- Developed a prototype web site and prepared a business plan presentation for the new strategy.
President

Knowledge Networks (Renamed to Learn.Net)

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Market Research industry)

January 1991 — July 1999 (8 years 7 months)

-- Created the vision and was Lead Architect to build an enterprise-wide, web-based learning management application used by over 100,000 users. Customers include Allstate Insurance, BellSouth, John Hancock.
-- Sold and managed the relationships with the company’s key accounts.
-- Managed the full life-cycle development through vision, modeling, development, testing, deployment, and support.
-- Managed Java and HTML developers, Artists, QA testers, and writers. The application was object-oriented, and was implemented with J2EE.
-- Wrote a customized browser client using Internet Explorer and Visual Basic.
-- Wrote Visual Basic software for an automated in-store audio system. The software managed music and ad insertion delivered via satellite to over 50 retail stores.
-- Managed the development of over 20 web-based and computer-based learning software titles.
-- Managed a technical support desk, provided technical consulting, and managed server hosting services.
Director of Program Management

VideoStar (Renamed to Convergent Media)

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Telecommunications industry)

January 1987 — January 1991 (4 years 1 month)

-- Served as Chief Technology Officer including responsibility for systems engineering, research & development, program management, computer system development, and materials management.
-- Created the vision and managed the development of a Project Tracking System using a DEC Vax and the All-In-One software.
-- Built and managed a team of 20 employees and 50 contractors to design and install satellite communication systems.
-- Selected, procured, and managed the installation of video and data communications equipment at over 2,500 locations.
-- Designed integrated audio/video systems including television monitors, VCR's, switchers, modulators, and broadband video distribution systems.
-- Analyzed and selected video encryption and addressing technologies.
Project Manager and Senior Engineer

Scientific-Atlanta

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Telecommunications industry)

September 1981 — January 1987 (5 years 5 months)

-- Managed a department of 4 engineers and 2 technicians in the engineering development and production of video communication systems, video receivers and related products.
-- Managed the development of embedded receiver control software.
-- Researched applications of digital signal processing to television signals including video filtering, video enhancement, and compressed digital video.
-- Designed and implemented systems and low-noise microwave components for satellite data and video equipment including a low-cost satellite data system, a microwave multiplier, a BPSK modulator, a dielectric stabilized oscillator, microwave filters, amplifiers, and a phase locked loop oscillator.
-- Wrote a software tool to design communication systems.
-- Wrote a technical paper for the Scientific-Atlanta communications symposium.
Senior Associate Engineer

IBM

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Hardware industry)

March 1977 — September 1981 (4 years 7 months)

-- Wrote assembly language microcontroller software to control a power supply.
-- Directed the activities of a group of 8 technicians.
-- Scheduled projects and allocated project resources.
-- Designed circuits and electronic packaging for new printer and typewriter products.
-- Developed analog printer control electronics, digital circuits, microprocessors circuits, D/A converters, and analog motor drivers.
-- Published four papers in the IBM Technical Journal.

Clarke Bishop’s Education

Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business

MBA , Management, Finance, & Investments , 1982 — 1985

Received Malanos award for academic excellence (Having the highest GPA).

Activities and Societies:

Completed MBA while working at Scientific-Atlanta
University of Kentucky

Master of Science , Electrical Engineering , 1977 — 1981

Thesis on digital image processing hardware and software.
Wrote digital signal processing software in assembly language as part of my Master's thesis.

Activities and Societies:

Completed Masters degree while working at IBM
Auburn University

Bachelor of Science , Electrical Engineering , 1973 — 1977

Participated in co-op program, worked at Union Carbide, Oak Ridge, TN
Worked part-time repairing stereos and CB radios

Activities and Societies:

Marching Band
Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity