
President, Adelson Consulting Services
Greater Boston Area

President, Adelson Consulting Services
Greater Boston Area
Internet-based Partner Services Specialist
Curriculum Designer
HIV/STD Educator
Mentor and Motivational Speaker
Online Outreach Pioneer
Program Developer
Skilled Trainer/Facilitator
Entrepreneur
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2009 — Present (4 months)
• Represents public health as a national Liaison to online MSM venues
• Provides support to health departments in their efforts to establish new relationship or strengthen existing relationships with online venues serving MSM for the purpose of disease intervention and prevention
• Provides consulting in the development of an Internet and gay men’s health conference for select department, community based organizations, and venues
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
• Represents public health as a national Liaison to online MSM venues
• Provides support to health departments in their efforts to establish new relationship or strengthen existing relationships with online venues serving MSM for the purpose of disease intervention and prevention
• Provides consulting in the development of an Internet and gay men’s health conference for select department, community based organizations, and venues
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
September 2006 — Present (2 years 11 months)
Internet Interventions Incorporated has been formed for the prevention and the reduction in the transmission of disease such as HIV, through the use of technologies like as the internet, and for the promotion of the health and welfare of individuals infected with diseases. We also act as a liaison/consultant between other non-profit or governmental groups and corporate entities that use technology to further the prevention of disease transmission, education, outreach and communication.
(Internet industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years)
• Provides consultation and technical assistance on programmatic issues, technical aspects of HIV/STI partner services, syphilis elimination efforts, and Internet interventions for state and local programs
• Develops guidelines, protocols, and strategies for coordinating Internet interventions and local program efforts through program assessment, capacity building, and outbreak response
• Participates in various International and National Conferences
• Designs and implement web applications to be used for disease intervention and prevention
• Develops and delivers curriculum for Internet-interventions
• Designs and Develops web projects related to social marketing and social networking
• Consult with federal, state, and local entities to develop policies, protocols, and guidelines, such as the NCSD’s “National Guidelines for National Guidelines for Internet-based STD and HIV Prevention”.
(Partnership; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
January 2002 — August 2006 (4 years 8 months)
An original member of the start-up team - grew the company to 83 employees, drafted, administered and managed annual budgets accurate within 5%, goaled, built and supported profitability of 40%-54% of gross, recruited, hired, trained and managed a team in an industry with no precedents, created diversity centered Human Resources, Finance Group, 24 / 7 multi-lingual international Customer Service Operation, Training, Information Technology, Research / Development, International Marketing and Quality Assurance Departments.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Hardware industry)
April 1993 — January 2002 (8 years 10 months)
Provided technical support and minor PC repair / networking for individuals and business (Hardware and software).
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Religious Institutions industry)
December 1990 — October 1993 (2 years 11 months)
Prayer, meditation and religious education were the main focus of the Order. Out reach programs included a camp for inner-city children and spiritual direction.
(Sole Proprietorship; 201-500 employees; Hospitality industry)
May 1988 — April 1990 (2 years)
Recruited in the property’s second year, authored and established hitherto undeveloped policies, processes and procedures for tasks, job descriptions and organizational charts. Turnover rates were over 300%, moral and the corporate culture was dreadful. I reduced turnover to 42%, created all documentation, implemented training, designed new uniforms, and developed an extremely high quality front line staff bringing the hotel’s rating within reach of 5 stars.
Responsibilities included Bellmen, Doormen, Concierge, Health Club, Beach Club, Children's Club, Pool Club, Resort Activities, Flower Shop, and Transportation Department.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Hospitality industry)
March 1983 — May 1988 (5 years 3 months)
A member of the opening team for this premier Walt Disney World Hotel. Responsible for all aspects of the management of Valet, Bellman, Doorman, Concierge Customer Service and Guest Services.