Larry Sharpe

Larry Sharpe

Advisor & Trainer

Greater New York City Area

Current
Past
  • Account Executive at WOR Radio
  • Owner at Prime Distribution, Inc.
  • Sales Representative at Elevation Bed, LLC
Education
  • University of Maryland University College
  • Okinawa International University
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Professional Training & Coaching
Websites

Larry Sharpe’s Summary

A former United States Marine, English teacher, English Coordinator for the Japanese Government, and Marketing Rep for the Armed Forces Radio & Television Network. In addition, started two previous businesses, one in the Natural Foods wholesale industry & one in the Transportation industry and held a multitude of other sales positions. Now with Neo-Sage, training people to manage the people in their professional lives.

* Board Member, Association for Corporate Growth (NY)
* Assistant Director, Business Networking International
* Guest Instructor, Columbia Graduate School of Business
* Guest Instructor, Fashion Institute of Technology
* Host, The Ivory Tower Radio Show

Larry Sharpe’s Specialties:

Personal Influence Coaching
Corporate Sales Training
Entrepreneur Sales Training
Fund Raising Training
Advertisement Consulting
Business Deal Negotiating
Customer Service Instruction


Larry Sharpe’s Experience

  • Business Development Consultant

    Digital Primates IT Consulting Group

    (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

    August 2009Present (4 months)

    Provides consulting, training, mentoring for and, implementation and execution of rich web applications for companies that require a better way to gain access to their customers and effciency for their employees.

  • Director

    Neo-Sage, Inc.

    (Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    May 2004Present (5 years 7 months)

    Neo-Sage™ trains you how to deal with the “people” obstacles on the paths to success. Clients gain the ability to navigate the next big deal, get over a high hurdle in a bureaucracy or even repair a broken business relationship - all with proven techniques.

  • Assistant Director

    Business Networking International

    (Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    April 2004Present (5 years 8 months)

    Provides a location, system and focus for small business owners, entreprenuers, and sales reps to build relationships and gain referrals.

  • Account Executive

    WOR Radio

    (Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

    November 2003May 2004 (7 months)

    Provided radio ad time (commercial spots and sponsorships), as well as, events and promotions mostly for local businesses in the greater NYC area.

  • Owner

    Prime Distribution, Inc.

    (Wholesale industry)

    February 2002November 2003 (1 year 10 months)

    Provided wholesale products from several Manufacturers (a few Canadian Companies) to Health Food Stores and Franchised GNC's primarily in the New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania area.

  • Sales Representative

    Elevation Bed, LLC

    (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    April 2001January 2002 (10 months)

    Provided Elevated (Craftmatic) Beds to private homes in New York City and Southern Delaware.

  • Sales Representative

    Powerhouse Maintenance

    (Facilities Services industry)

    April 2000March 2001 (1 year )

    Provided facilties maintenace such as parking lot repairs, restriping, reconstruction and signage, as well as, buidling maintenace such as powerwashing, handicap compliance, painting and drainage.

  • Account Manager

    CARCO Group, Inc.

    (Privately Held; Security and Investigations industry)

    April 1998April 2000 (2 years 1 month)

    Provided corporations with pre-employment screening and background investigations. Most targets were in the financial and retail sectors.

  • General Manager

    M & R Carriers, LTD

    (Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

    April 1997April 1998 (1 year 1 month)

    Provided transportation services for small to mid-sized companies that required van and box truck sized cargo moved in the North East US within 24 hours. Clients were mostly in advertising/marketing and plastic manufacturing.

  • Chief Instructor

    World Educational Center

    (Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    April 1993March 1997 (4 years )

    Provided English langauge training, translation, editing and placement. Clients range from individuals 6 to 60, as well as, public and private schools, government facilities and private corporations.

  • Staff Sergeant

    United States Marine Corps

    (Government Agency; USMC; Military industry)

    July 1986April 1993 (6 years 10 months)

    Training included Infantry, Artillery, Foward Observation, Surveying, Armory Supply, Air Support, Intelligence, Operations, Counter Terrorism & Leadership.


Larry Sharpe’s Education

  • University of Maryland University College

    B.A. , Anthropology , 19911993

    Traveled to China, Hong Kong (before it reverted to China) and Korea.

    Activities and Societies:
    Specialty in Asian Studies.
  • Okinawa International University

    Certificate , Teaching English as a Second Language , 19921992

    Program included Americans, Britons, Canadians, Australians as well as Japanese attendees.

    Activities and Societies:
    Assisted with creation and running of classroom roleplay and activities.

Additional Information

Larry Sharpe’s Websites:

Larry Sharpe’s Interests:

Psychology, Philosophy, Politics, History & Strategy Gaming

Larry Sharpe’s Groups:

American Association of Political Consultants
Association for Corporate Growth
Business Networking International
Fashion Group International
Oceana
Turnaround Management Association
Women's Jewelry Association
Youth-Inc.

  •    Connected Marines
  •    BNI (Business Network International) USA
  •    American Association of Political Consultants
  •    The Philosophy Network
  •    The Psychology Network
  •    The Association for Corporate Growth
  •    Neo-Sage - The Influence Training Guild
  •    The Carole Hyatt Leadership Forum
  •    World Energy Forum

Larry Sharpe’s Honors:

Board Member, the Association for Corporate Growth
Guest Instructor, Columbia Graduate School of Business
Area Director, Business Networking International
Navy Achievement Award (2), 1989, 1993 (as U.S. Marine)


Larry Sharpe’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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