
Enterprise Web 2.0 consultant (Sparking businesses online)
Washington D.C. Metro Area

Enterprise Web 2.0 consultant (Sparking businesses online)
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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I'm a partner in a consulting company in offering companies an array of services designed to extend their businesses online. Our services center on developing and implementing customer-facing, collaborative and community software solutions and the systems that extend their value.
My diverse background spans more than 25 years, with 16 years expert experience in sales, marketing and operations. Specialities include implementing change management and strategic initiatives, marketing communications, emarketing, B2B marketing (corporate, product, and program), and channel sales management and initiatives.
Business automation.
Collaboration.
Implementing change.
Strategic initiatives.
Project managment.
Account management.
Marcom.
Emarketing initiatives (SEO & SEM).
Corporate marketing.
Product branding,
Program marketing.
Channel sales.
(Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Intellicore Design Consulting offers companies an array of services designed to extend their businesses online. Our services center on developing and implementing customer-facing, collaborative and community software solutions and the systems that extend their value.
Our services and solutions offer companies:
1. Web design.
2. Social media.
3. Enterprise Information architecture.
4. Business automation.
5. Software development.
My client focus centers on defining strategy and requirements for business and user needs relative to customer- and partner-facing solutions, as well as their back-office support solutions.
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
November 2007 — July 2008 (9 months)
I provided a range of consulting services centered on marketing communications, emarketing, B2B marketing (corporate, product, and program), channel sales management and initiatives, and implementing change management and strategic initiatives.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
2007 — 2007 (less than a year)
A privately-owned Internet retailer, selling through eBay, Amazon, and web storefronts.
Recruited to play a strategic role during the company’s transition from a multimillion-dollar small entrepreneurial to enterprise firm. Directed operations of a 5,000+ square-foot distribution center with an annual shipping budget of ~$250,000.
Managed and trained customer service and warehouse teams of four combined, applying appropriate service levels for multi-channel sales, while ensuring profitability.
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(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Internet industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years )
An online magazine.
Orchestrated the company’s start-up. Created content, web design, and affiliate ads.
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(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year )
A logistics management systems integrator and software developer servicing organizations globally.
Developed & executed innovative marketing initiatives to grow & elevate the company to a recognized industry provider. Spearheaded identification of marketing trends, product definition/positioning/pricing, and lead generation.
Managed agency relations, supported new product development, and created business cases. Authored product benefit paper, launched a monthly customer newsletter and press releases, and secured site/blog to virtualize product communication and awareness.\
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(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; KWL; Computer Software industry)
2001 — 2004 (3 years )
The North American division of a UK-based, publicly traded company specializing in shipping, order management, and supply chain software/services.
Directed transformation efforts during corporate mergers. Oversaw a budget of ~$600,000 and managed a staff of three. Conducted cost/benefit analyses on new business opportunities, supporting revenue growth, new product development, and change management. Introduced training strategies, simplified complex processes, implemented new systems, and increased automation.
Led the organization's Fulfillment Group and served as a key member of the Business Practice Initiative Team. Acted as a corporate expert in customer data mining.
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(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; KWL; Computer Software industry)
February 2000 — November 2001 (1 year 10 months)
The North American division of a UK-based, publicly traded company specializing in shipping, order management, and supply chain software/services.
Chosen to devise new sales channels focused on differentiating premium resellers, boosting sales revenues, and overcoming pre-merger (reseller) contractual limitations following corporate merger.
Cultivated trusting and productive relationships with resellers. Stimulated sales within various channels through the creation of incentive, co-marketing, and revenue sharing programs with corporate partners as well as a strong developer network.
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(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)
1999 — 2000 (1 year )
The North American division of a UK-based, publicly traded company specializing in shipping, order management, and supply chain software/services.
Spearheaded multimillion-dollar technical sales operations. Delivered strategic channel guidance focused on expanding revenues through reseller base growth. Forged key alliances and managed a talented sales and administrative team of four before and throughout corporate transformation during Aristo’s merger with Kewill.
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(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)
1997 — 1999 (2 years )
The North American division of a UK-based, publicly traded company specializing in shipping, order management, and supply chain software/services.
Provided channel sales support to indirect sales channel. Created marketing pieces.
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(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1993 — 1997 (4 years )
A provider of marketing communications consulting services.
Managed start-up operations. Created marketing materials, ads, and PR copy.
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(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Oil & Energy industry)
1992 — 1993 (1 year )
Researched, evaluated, and compiled extensive amounts of seismic & well log data for investment viability of geologic prospects within the Onshore Gulf of Mexico.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Oil & Energy industry)
1990 — 1991 (1 year )
Performed expense and capital budget forecasting; consolidation of monthly/quarterly financial statements; financial model software development and automation; cost/benefits analysis.
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(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Oil & Energy industry)
1985 — 1990 (5 years )
Served in various exploration geophysicist positions with increasing responsibility.
Researched, evaluated, and compiled extensive amounts of seismic & well log data for investment viability of geologic prospects within the Offshore Gulf of Mexico. Recommended land lease opportunities to executive management, impacting investments valued at $1 million to $30 million per project. Also recommended wildcat and other exploratory wells valued at $10 million to $30 million per well.
Evaluated economic potential of geologic prospects.
Prepared technical reports on reserve parameters, methods of discovery, etc for Offshore Gulf of Mexico portfolio. Results consolidated into Exxon’s financial reports and SEC submissions.
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(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Oil & Energy industry)
1981 — 1985 (4 years )
Researched, evaluated, and compiled extensive amounts of seismic & well log data for investment viability of geologic prospects within the Offshore Gulf of Mexico. Recommended land lease opportunities to executive management, impacting investments valued at $1 million to $30 million per project. Also recommended wildcat and other exploratory wells valued at $10 million to $30 million per well.
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MBA , Concentration in Finance
BS , Geophysics