Dave Wirsching

Current

Principal at Why About Marketing, LLC
Co-Owner at Community First Abstract

Past

Managing Director at BearingPoint
Director Consulting Services at Electronic Data Systems/dbIntellect
Commissioned Officer at US Naval Reserves

Manager at Booz Allen Hamilton
Commissioned Officer at United States Navy

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Education

The George Washington University
Cornell University

Connections

134 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

Dave Wirsching’s Summary

Experienced professional with an extensive background in consulting, technology and marketing. Currently co-owner of a full service, independent Title Insurance Agency in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Proven entrepreneur with success in bringing our agency from concept to stable operations. I’m now focusing on the use of technology and social networking to enhance small business marketing.

Dave Wirsching’s Specialties:

Strategic Planning, Web 2.0, Blogging

Dave Wirsching’s Experience

Principal

Why About Marketing, LLC

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

Provide marketing consulting services to small and medium business in the areas of strategy, new media marketing and measurement of marketing success.
Co-Owner

Community First Abstract

(Real Estate industry)

September 2003 — Present (6 years 3 months)

Owner of Community First Abstract a full service, Independent Title Insurance Agency serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. As co-founder of the agency, took the company through all aspects of start up to fully operational. Currently focused on Marketing, Sales and Technology aspects of building the business. Chair of the Pennsylvania Land Title Association’s (PLTA) Technology Committee and active in its Agents Committee. Founding member of the National Association of Independent Land Title Agents (NAILTA).
Managing Director

BearingPoint

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; BE; Management Consulting industry)

May 1999 — July 2003 (4 years 3 months)

Developed and lead a consulting practice of twenty individuals. Developed and managed clients and relationships, Provided oversight to consulting projects. Managed a named account - accountable for the delivery, quality and financial results of engagements on the account. Extremely large project management - managed 100 consultants and a multimillion dollar budget over 30 months. Presented regular public reports on test progress and results.
Director Consulting Services

Electronic Data Systems/dbIntellect

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EDS; Information Technology and Services industry)

October 1994 — April 1999 (4 years 7 months)

Lead a team of twenty management consulting professionals specializing in Customer Relationship Management and Database Marketing. Developed sales strategies and closed opportunities; managed senior client relationships; monitored engagement quality; hired and mentored senior staff; developed strategic business plans and oversaw their execution. Identified new service offerings to take advantage of emerging markets. Negotiated partnership/alliance agreements with vendors.
Commissioned Officer

US Naval Reserves

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USN; Military industry)

June 1990 — December 1995 (5 years 7 months)

Served as a Officer in various Naval Intelligence Units. Overseas Active Duty in Operation Desert Storm.
Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; BAH; Management Consulting industry)

May 1990 — September 1994 (4 years 5 months)

Progressed from entry level Consultant to Associate. Lead consulting projects, developed and executed project plans, developed marketing strategies
Commissioned Officer

United States Navy

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USN; Military industry)

June 1986 — April 1990 (3 years 11 months)

Served as Communications Officer and Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer onboard USS Virginia (CGN-38)

Dave Wirsching’s Education

The George Washington University

MA , Information Technology , 1991 — 1995
Cornell University

MS , Microbiology , 1982 — 1986

Activities and Societies:

Alpha Gamma Rho, NROTC

Additional Information

Dave Wirsching’s Websites:

Dave Wirsching’s Groups:

Pennsylvania Land Title Association (PLTA), American Land Title Association, The Whipain Business Club, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Navy League of Philadelphia.