Regional Director at Small Business Development Center
Fargo, North Dakota Area
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- Adjunct College Instructor at University of Mary
- Owner at Start-Up Software LLC
- Business Finance & Development Consultant at Small Business Development Center
- Past
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- Co-Owner at U.P.O.D. Inc. - Vinny's Pizza
- Business Consultant at Small Business Development Center
- Venture Finance Consultant at The Center for Innovation
- Venture Finance Consultant at Center for Innovation / University of North Dakota
- Education
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- University of Mary
- The University of North Dakota
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Donovan (DJ) Wadholm’s Summary
Extensive Background in Business Development, Commercial Lending, Loan Packaging, Company Acquisition, Valuation and Financial Analysis.
Strong comprehension of accounting transactions in corporations, and real estate investment.
Entrepreneur at heart driven to perform and exceed goals.
Donovan (DJ) Wadholm’s Specialties:
Business Acquisition, Business Planning, Financial Projections, Business Valuation, Angel Capital, Government Procurement, Employee Issues, Executive Level Management, Leadership, Transitional Change Management, Business Brokering, Financial Budgeting, Accounting, Loan Packaging, Financing, New Venture Creation, Business Start-up, HTML programming, Bailout & Turnaround.
Donovan (DJ) Wadholm’s Experience
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Adjunct College Instructor
University of Mary
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Adjunct College Instructor for University of Mary School of Accelerated and Distance Education. Facilitate courses in Graduate and Undergraduate Finance, Entrepreneurship and Strategic Planning.
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Owner
Start-Up Software LLC
(Computer Software industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
Start-Up Software LLC is the framework for all of the online and offline tools resources, portals and intellectual property revolving around small business. We are a community dedicated to aiding in the startup and success of small businesses around the world.
Our Network includes:
http://www.diybizplan.com - Capital Business Plan Software
http://www.mrbizplan.com
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Business Finance & Development Consultant
Small Business Development Center
(Management Consulting industry)
April 2003 — Present (6 years 4 months)
As the Business Finance & Development adviser at the Dakota MEP I manage and deliver the program objectives as the regional director for the Fargo Small Business Development Center. Supervision of three staff including a full time business consultant and student interns. Provide technical assistance and training opportunities to entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Partnership Development with regional economic and community development groups to improve services delivered and gain financial support though out the region.
Additional duties include Fargo MEP Business Development Director – Assist small manufacturers with financing, project budgeting, acquisition, financial analysis and financial management throughout the region. Work with manufacturing companies through out the region to help implement Lean processes, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events increasing productivity. -
Co-Owner
U.P.O.D. Inc. - Vinny's Pizza
(Restaurants industry)
August 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 3 months)
While UPOD Inc. lives on (dormant) Vinny's Pizza was sold in October 2008 and lives on under new ownership.
UPOD Inc. (Under Promise Over Deliver) is the holding company for the startup business Vinny's Pizza, a Wahpeton, ND based delivery and carryout pizza restaurant. The restaurant is a value oriented independent organization that serves students, families and the late night population.
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Business Consultant
Small Business Development Center
(Management Consulting industry)
2003 — 2007 (4 years)
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Venture Finance Consultant
The Center for Innovation
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
January 2002 — April 2003 (1 year 4 months)
Venture finance consultant for the University of North Dakota's Center for Innovation - Technology Incubator. Worked with angel investors, term sheets and valuations.
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Venture Finance Consultant
Center for Innovation / University of North Dakota
(Management Consulting industry)
2002 — 2002 (less than a year)
Donovan (DJ) Wadholm’s Education
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University of Mary
MBA , Leadership , 2005 — 2006
The College of Professional Studies now known as the School of Accelerated and Distance Education is a great place for working adults to continue their education. Over the past few years the administration has improved the quality of the facilitators and class materials greatly. Really, it is the only way to go if you work during the day and still wish to advance your education.
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- Summa Cum Laude
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The University of North Dakota
BBA - Finance , Corporate Finance, Accounting, Entrepreneurship , 1998 — 2002
The University of North Dakota can be a polarizing place for some students. The College of Business and Public Administration however is an absolute gem. Top rated in the nation for entrepreneurship. Dedicated Teachers. Genuine interest in students academic success. It was a great experience and one that earns my continual gratitude.
- Activities and Societies:
- Financial Management Association, Cum Laude Honors
Additional Information
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Donovan (DJ) Wadholm’s Interests:
Entrepreneurship, Trading Stocks, Consulting, Business Consulting, NHL Hockey, Tennis, Automobiles (New and the Classics), Website Development
Donovan (DJ) Wadholm’s Honors:
2008 State Star Award
Donovan (DJ) Wadholm’s Contact Settings
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