Consumer-facing Expert / New Communication technologies Evangelist / Entrepreneur / Visionary
San Francisco Bay Area
Consumer-facing Expert / New Communication technologies Evangelist / Entrepreneur / Visionary
San Francisco Bay Area
I am a Real World problem solver, digital communication solutions and services consultant and evangelist, using the Web and Mobiles to deliver Win-Win value propositions and experiences to its direct stakeholders.
Now working on enabling the convergence of information and communication, to provide the requested digital assistance that will simply, effectively and intelligently enhance People's Lifestyle needs anywhere, anytime and on any digital device.
Real Estate financing Consultant, Retail & Restaurant industry Operations Manager/GM, Hospitality and Leisure industry Finances and Administration/CFO. Very Good Communication skills, Business Development & Strategy, Marketing & Advertising, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Public relations, Staffing & Recruiting...
(Broadcast Media industry)
July 2008 — Present (4 months)
Livecard Media is an end-to-end solution for Venue, Convention and Large Retail Property owners, managers and operators, enabling facility-based private radio broadcast during live events to the entire audience, and its individual accessibility by the pairing of the facility’s “Smart” affiliation Card with a customized Radio-receiver, called the “Livecard Kit”.
Livecard Media enables facilities operators and media partners to extend their broadcasting services during Live Events to everyone.
Livecard is based on Smartcard technology, and our company is based in Silicon Valley.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2008 — Present (6 months)
Mobile Hostess is a web-based "Restaurant/Guest Communication" solution, enabling Local Restaurants, Chain Restaurants, Hospitality industry companies, Corporate and University Campuses and their Guests, to stay in touch, deliver and access personalized and mutually beneficial information, using the Internet and Mobiles.
Mobile Hostess makes possible, Opt-in nutrional profile based match-making recommendations (Fitness goals, Medical diet, Allergies).
(Management Consulting industry)
March 2008 — Present (8 months)
The Startups & Societal Ventures Network is a Silicon Valley initiative.
Today, SSV Network Inc. catalyzes Entrepreneurship in Europe through its local representation in Germany, France, Finland and Israel.
Enabling discovery and funding of Startups, CleanTech and other Societal Ventures with High Growth potential from these parts of the World, while creating better deal flow for Silicon Valley and US based early-stage Angel Investment groups and Venture Capital firms, is our company focus.
Coming soon: www.iCatalyze.net
Where Innovators and Investors connect.
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
February 2008 — Present (9 months)
We are a Silicon Valley based Startup
(Apparel & Fashion industry)
August 1990 — Present (18 years 3 months)
Co-Founder of a family owned and operated Women's Clothing retail store.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)
July 2007 — May 2008 (11 months)
State of California, Dept. of Real Estate Sales/Lic. ID No.01821582
We help People access the money they need to buy or refinance their Homes, by choosing from a large array and trustworthy lenders.
Now offering financial solutions for seniors and equity owners based on "Future Equity", debit free, to help release the capital they need, helping improve their retirement and their quality of life.
Email me for your mortgage planning at: ptregon@coastcapital.com
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Real Estate industry)
January 2008 — April 2008 (4 months)
A Census Block Real Estate Forecasting solution for the whole United States, enabling smarter Investment Decision, by providing a simple view of predictive insights from 6 to 12 months into the future, using Class-based Dynamic Maps rendering as you zoom and change search criteria.
http://www.REmapper.com
(Retail industry)
August 1998 — March 2006 (7 years 8 months)
Restaurant Owner, Management and Operations.
Woodside Bakery and Cafe
Operated with Micros POS
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)
October 2005 — February 2006 (5 months)
Business Development collaboration for the commercialisation of a ground braking new software enabling messaging and Location based services to mobile devices, anonymously, without roaming charges and while in proximity.
The product is called "BUZZeeBee".
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; VRTY; Computer Software industry)
December 1995 — August 2004 (8 years 9 months)
Restaurant Owner, Management and Operations.
I Fratelli Restaurant, Los Altos
Operated with Micros POS and Open-Table reservation system
(Restaurants industry)
October 2002 — August 2004 (1 year 11 months)
Restaurant Owner, Management and Operations.
Rib Crib Barbecue
Operated with Aloha POS
(Internet industry)
June 2000 — September 2001 (1 year 4 months)
Founded and Developed a Unique Internet Web Tourism Portal(Frenchgalleria).
Created, funded, hired and managed a developing team in France to deliver content and build the online portal.
Negociated and build relationships with web-based french tourism services providers to offer hotels booking capability, restaurant reservations, and local life content to the Website.
Worked with a PriceWaterhouseCoopers French consulting team to finalize our Business execution plan, define Strategic Partnerships road map, and Venture funds localisation.
Unfortunately, Sept.11 2001 events and effects on the Tourism industry, forced us to shut down our activities.
(Furniture industry)
January 1997 — August 1998 (1 year 8 months)
Co-founded a furniture retail operation in Los Altos.
Sold my share interests to the company co-founders to acquire a new restaurant business opportunity in Woodside.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
December 1989 — May 1990 (6 months)
Finances/Administration Department Management, Accounting, Administration, Control and Financial Analysis.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
May 1989 — November 1989 (7 months)
Finances/Administration Department Management, Accounting, Administration, Control and Financial Analysis.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
December 1988 — May 1989 (6 months)
Finances/Administration Department Management, Accounting, Administration, Control and Financial Analysis.
Worked simultaneously with 2 Accounting methods, as required by Portugese legislation.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
May 1988 — November 1988 (7 months)
Finances/Administration Department Management, Accounting, Administration, Control and Financial Analysis.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
November 1987 — April 1988 (6 months)
First-generation Club Med resorts IT software/hardware installations and training.
Installed, new IBM computers in European resorts (1 person Mission).
Trained all Financial and Administrative staff on the basics of computer handling as well as utilization of the new softwares.
Delivered 7 fully computerized and operational resorts in Switzerland, France and Morroco, respecting a very precise technology adoption schedule.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
May 1987 — November 1987 (7 months)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
December 1986 — April 1987 (5 months)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
May 1986 — November 1986 (7 months)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
December 1985 — May 1986 (6 months)
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Retail industry)
September 1983 — October 1985 (2 years 2 months)
Financial Management Consultant for franchisees of a National Retailing Company in the South of France.
Help franchisees build 12 months Inventory consumption and Cash-flow requirements forecast, to enable them to more efficiently re-order merchandise, contingent to inventory level settings, sales activities and cash-flow objectives.
DECS, Law and Economics, 1981 — 1983
DUT, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Business Managment, 1979 — 1981
Social Software, Social networking, Telecommunications, Internet/Ecommerce ,Mobile communication applications, Business Development, Global Marketing,Financial analysis, Products Accessibility solutions, Mobile & Wireless Payment applications.
Startups & Societal Venture Network Founder (Over 1000 members Worldwide)
http://entrepreneur.meetup.com/750/, Linkedin, Meetup, Silicon French, Health and Wellness Advocates, Yahoo Forum, Plaxo, Growthink, openlink, Facebook, Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Data portability, Super Social Networkers 2.0, Mark Davey network, Spoke, ExecuNet, Portola Valley network, SV Startup Entrepreneur Meetup, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Capital Markets & Financial Services Network, China Networking Group, Club Mediterranee Alumni, XING, Tourism and Lifestyle Professionals, USA Real Estate Investors Central Bureau, Popular Destination.TV, Restaurants 3.0, Club Med Guests, Financial Investors Meetup