Sports Officiating, Website Design, and Business Development
Greater San Diego Area
- Current
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- President at RefNation
- Past
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- Software Engineer at Silver Bullet Solutions, Inc.
- Director at VAVi Sport & Social Club
- Software Engineer at Independant Consultant
- Entrepreneur at Independant Consultant
- Software Engineer at Silver Bullet Solutions, Inc.
- Education
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- University of California, Los Angeles
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John Grindle’s Summary
• Website development for sports officiating associations and members
• Project management and business development in the sports industry
• Technical expertise with website and software application development
John Grindle’s Specialties:
• Intelligent, hardworking, confident, articulate, and enthusiastic
• Thrive in competitive, challenging, and stressful environments
• Knowledgeable and experienced in many facets of computer technology
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a sense of humor
• Friendly demeanor and professionalism promotes customer confidence
• Athletic, competitive, and sports minded with imagination and vision
John Grindle’s Experience
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President
RefNation
(Sports industry)
September 2004 — Present (4 years 11 months)
• Provide website services dedicated to sports officials associations
• Created company vision and managed product development
• Designed and implemented sales and marketing strategies
• Secured and maintain relationships with sports officials associations -
Software Engineer
Silver Bullet Solutions, Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2008 — December 2008 (1 year)
• Developed DataPhrase Systems Architecture phrase mapping tool
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Director
VAVi Sport & Social Club
(Privately Held; Sports industry)
October 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 3 months)
• Devised and implemented business development strategy
• Assisted the CEO with company vision and marketing plans
• Managed product development and improved existing programs
• Introduced numerous programs and increased revenue by 40%
• Organized and executed recreational sporting events and activities -
Software Engineer
Independant Consultant
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2003 — September 2006 (3 years 9 months)
• Designed and managed custom software applications
• Provided technical training and support for desktop applications
• Developed a customer relationship management (CRM) system
• Managed a CRM system for the San Diego Regional Airport Authority -
Entrepreneur
Independant Consultant
(Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
June 2002 — August 2004 (2 years 3 months)
• Created prototypes for two family oriented card and dice games
• Authored a book devoted to the rules of fifty common family games -
Software Engineer
Silver Bullet Solutions, Inc.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
June 1997 — May 2002 (5 years)
• Developed DoD Integrated Architecture Database (DIAD)
• Developed Cost Allocation Program (CAP) for SPAWAR (Navy)
John Grindle’s Education
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University of California, Los Angeles
BS , Computer Science & Engineering , 1993 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- UCLA Intramural Department
Additional Information
John Grindle’s Websites:
John Grindle’s Interests:
Sports Officiating Websites, Basketball Officiating, Sports Officiating, Project Management, Website Development, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Client Negotiation
John Grindle’s Honors:
SDCBOA Board Member (2007 - Present)
John Grindle’s Contact Settings
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- new ventures
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