CEO, President, Vice President Resume

Title
CEO, President, Vice President

Primary Skills
Executive, Senior Executive, Management, Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Private Equity, CEO, President

Location
US-WA-Kirkland (will consider relocating)

Posted
Sep-08-09


SENIOR EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Former Microsoft Executive with track record of translating innovative business concepts into profitable business models, new products, distribution channels, and strategic partnerships that deliver value to both clients and stakeholders of early stage, mid-stage, and publicly traded companies.

* Passionate, client-focused executive with solid history of leading initial concept to global launch of new products, distribution channels, and services in online media, Internet, and technology space for such companies as Microsoft, Fidelity National Information Solutions, and iClick.
* Recognized for commitment to corporate vision, excellent customer-facing skills, and proven ability to drive for results.
* Motivational leader with empowering management style that inspires staff to exceed their own expectations and attain peak levels of performance.
* Engaging public speaker frequently sought out for worldwide events and seminars. Available for relocation.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE
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- Social Media, Internet, & Emerging Technologies
- Strategic Business Planning
- New Business Development
- Sales & Marketing Strategies
- Public Speaking
- Startup Operations
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- P&L Management
- Talent Recruitment & Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Product Development & Launch
- Capital Raising


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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WALKER CAPITAL GROUP, KIRKLAND, WA - 2005 -- 2009
Technology, Internet, and online media consulting and investment firm.
DIRECTOR & CEO
Founded this consulting and investment firm to secure funding, provide strategic direction, and develop technology and services for emerging technology, Internet, and online media companies.
* Contributed to iClick's recognition as industry leading and award-winning USB supplier and Counselor magazine's #1 Best Place to Work in 2008 with network of 14K+ distribution partners in the United States and Canada and customers including nearly every Fortune 1000 company worldwide. As Founding Board Member, investor, and multi-year consultant, mentored CEO, recommended growth strategies, and spearheaded efforts to secure private equity funding.
* Built and launched award-winning, Internet multicultural media company, ColorsNW.com, on new Wordpress media platform to attain national recognition as leader in online media. Served as lead investor, Director, and Chief Internet Officer for this Internet social media company.
* Launched Internet Direct Search Navigation platform for Internet domains and websites.


FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS, ORANGE COUNTY, CA - 2002 -- 2005
Technology and online services provider for businesses across multiple industries including financial services, insurance, and online data providers.
PRESIDENT & COO
Appointed to manage P&L, provide strategic direction and operational leadership, and drive new product direction for this $412M publicly traded software, technology, and online services provider with more than 1,000 employees and locations nationwide.
* Drove 25%+ year-over-year growth by delivering new services, launching new products, improving customer service, and driving organic growth. Partnered with management team to evaluate business strategy, product direction, and emerging technology. As senior member of company merger/acquisition team, successfully acquired and merged over six companies.
* Contributed to successful $400M+ sale of company by working with new ownership and management team to transition company and operations to new location in Jacksonville, FL.


MICRO GENERAL INC. AND ESCROW.COM INC., IRVINE, CA - 1999 -- 2002
Technology and online services provider.
DIRECTOR & CONSULTANT
Advised this technology and online services provider on product, technology, and online services direction, as well as use of emerging technologies. Company was acquired by Fidelity National Information Solutions in 2002.
* Played key role in transitioning company to Internet based services by leveraging technology expertise to steer business and technology direction.
* Fueled revenue and profit growth, while strengthening internal technology by conducting due diligence for all company mergers and acquisitions, focused on acquisition of customers and technologies.
* Established leading provider of Internet and domain escrow services, Escrow.com, by serving as Director and securing early investment funding to launch company into market.


PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTOR, KIRKLAND, WA - 1996 -- 1999
Penetrated Internet space through immersion and investment in broad platform of emerging Internet businesses and third party Microsoft Solution Providers. Companies and funds included Artemis Venture Fund, First Analysis Venture Fund, and several early stage Internet companies.


MICROSOFT, REDMOND, WA - 1989 -- 1996
DIRECTOR OF WINDOWS NT & NETWORKING PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE
DIRECTOR OF SQL SERVER DATABASE PRODUCTS WORLDWIDE
DIRECTOR OF MICROSOFT SOLUTION PROVIDER CHANNELS WORLDWIDE
GROUP PRODUCT MANAGER
Recruited and rapidly promoted as member of senior management team working directly with Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer and other members of Microsoft's senior management team to develop and discuss strategic plans, launch new businesses, and deliver new products into worldwide markets. Held full P&L responsibility for $200M+ in product revenue for Windows server products, SQL Server, and other Microsoft products and Internet services. Managed teams of three to seven direct reports with hundreds of indirect reporting employees.
* Spearheaded successful market launch of multiple Microsoft products and services including the first Windows server products and SQL Servers database products.
* Pioneered Microsoft worldwide's efforts to penetrate enterprise business space by building Microsoft Solution Provider Distribution Network, which generated $1B+ in incremental revenue and opened new business opportunities worldwide.
* Spearheaded Microsoft's small business and vertical market business and channel efforts across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
* Named one of Microsoft's Top 5 media interface and public speakers for global engagements and events. Traveled throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America to deliver press interviews and customer/industry presentations at technology, internet, and industry shows and meetings. Interviewed frequently by Business Week, News Week, CNBC, and other major print, online, and television media throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia.


Prior business, management, and product delivery experience as Senior Manager at Ashton Tate, TRW, and DMR Group.


EDUCATION
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COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE
CERRITOS COLLEGE IN NORWALK, CA

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