Principal, Next Step Solutions, Inc.
Greater Seattle Area
- Current
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- Principal at Next Step Solutions, Inc.
- Past
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- Senior Account Manager at Tivoli Systems/IBM
- Account Executive at Western Data
- Realtor at Coldwell Banker Bain
- Systems Engineer and SE Manager at IBM
- Education
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- University of Michigan
- University of Michigan
- Albion College
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Margaret Purvine’s Summary
Successful professional with wide variety of experiences and skills, ranging from systems management, technical implementation of computer systems, technical/marketing instruction and course development, project management and personnel management to sales and consulting. Extensive and diverse teaching experience. Demonstrated strengths include people management, team building and project management, meeting and group facilitation, speaking, teaching, and writing.
Margaret Purvine’s Specialties:
People management, project management, meeting/planning session facilitation, speaking, writing
Margaret Purvine’s Experience
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Principal
Next Step Solutions, Inc.
(Management Consulting industry)
August 2001 — Present (7 years 3 months)
Business operations consultant focused on small businesses in Western Washington. Services include: Business and management consulting, strategic planning, meeting facilitation, coaching and training. Writer for company website and blog as well as a regular column for the Puget Sound Business Journal.
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Senior Account Manager
Tivoli Systems/IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
November 1997 — August 2001 (3 years 10 months)
Responsible for post-sales customer support and ongoing sales of systems management software for customers in the western region of the United States.
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Account Executive
Western Data
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years)
Contract and permanent placements of computer professionals in the Puget Sound region.
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Realtor
Coldwell Banker Bain
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Real Estate industry)
1994 — 1997 (3 years)
Residential real estate sales in King and Snohomish Counties.
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Systems Engineer and SE Manager
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1978 — April 1993 (15 years 4 months)
Systems Engineer responsible for technical sales and implementation of mid-range and large computer systems. Marketing training instructor. Systems Engineering Manager.
Margaret Purvine’s Education
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University of Michigan
M. Music, Stringed Instruments - Cello, 1974 — 1975
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University of Michigan
B.Music, Stringed Instruments - Cello, 1971 — 1973
Received degree "With Distinction"
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Albion College
Liberal Arts - Music 1970 — 1971
Additional Information
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Margaret Purvine’s Interests:
Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Meeting Facilitation, Web Site Development, Copywriting, Writing, Photography, Cooking, Sewing & Quilting, Music, Community Service (have served on several nonprofit boards)
Margaret Purvine’s Groups:
Women Business Owners (President Elect), eWomen Network, National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), University of Michigan Alumni Society
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Women Business Owners of Western Washington
Margaret Purvine’s Honors:
Received numerous awards at IBM, including Instructor, Community Service and Branch Manager awards; Recording made with Seattle Symphony nominated for Grammy;
Margaret Purvine’s Contact Settings
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