Not exact matches
«
As an
independent consultant, I found myself missing «water cooler» conversations, professional
development opportunities, a sounding board and someone to have a glass of wine with at the end of the day,» says Stephanie Goodell, founder of Samaya Consulting and
Business Engagement Lead at IBIS Consulting Group.
Given the absence of a public trading market of our common stock, and in accordance with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Accounting and Valuation Guide, Valuation of Privately - Held Company Equity Securities Issued
as Compensation, our board of directors exercised reasonable judgment and considered numerous and subjective factors to determine the best estimate of fair value of our common stock, including
independent third - party valuations of our common stock; the prices at which we sold shares of our convertible preferred stock to outside investors in arms - length transactions; the rights, preferences, and privileges of our convertible preferred stock relative to those of our common stock; our operating results, financial position, and capital resources; current
business conditions and projections; the lack of marketability of our common stock; the hiring of key personnel and the experience of our management; the introduction of new products; our stage of
development and material risks related to our
business; the fact that the option grants involve illiquid securities in a private company; the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such
as an initial public offering or a sale of our company given the prevailing market conditions and the nature and history of our
business; industry trends and competitive environment; trends in consumer spending, including consumer confidence; and overall economic indicators, including gross domestic product, employment, inflation and interest rates, and the general economic outlook.
Before starting The Bronx Brewery, he worked
as an
independent marketing, sales, and
business development consultant to Heineken International, focusing on small or turnaround operating companies.
The facts,
as confirmed by ongoing
independent quantitative research, show our efforts have made great strides in improving perceptions of New York State, creating greater awareness of our economic
development programs, increasing the perception that New York is a good or excellent place to do
business by 122 percent among executives from out of state,
as well
as attracting more tourists to spend their vacations here.
The agency's own
independent research shows the campaigns have been effective based on factors such
as increased website traffic and improved perceptions of the state's
business climate, according to Empire State
Development.
Virginia Commercial Space Flight Authority (VCSFA), also known
as «Virginia Space,» is an
independent authority of the State of Virginia with a charter to support space - related
business, economic
development, and STEM education within the Commonwealth.
Before joining AccuQuote, Julie Roper served
as Vice President — Chief Operating Office at Heritage Union, where she lead all aspects of company operations, compliance, and infrastructure
development for multi-channel distribution including web on - line, direct call center and
independent agent
business that increased sales by more than 75 percent in a 12 month period.
«This injection of private capital allows us to continue to control our own destiny, and deliver on our vision of taking interactive entertainment in new directions, and redefining what tomorrow's games can be», said John Johnson CEO and Creative Director of Smoking Gun Interactive, «We've expanded our core team with some exceptional talent, and with this financial expansion we're now looking forward to welcoming new faces to our team and new partners to our
business,
as we become a leading force in
independent games
development».
Studios from across the continent are nominated for prizes such
as New Studio, Handheld Studio, In - House Studio,
Independent Studio, Micro Studio and
Business Development.
Black Shamrock will continue to operate
as an
independent studio focused on core gamer strategy and RPG titles for PC and consoles, while benefitting from the expanded
business development and production resources available from Virtuos.
Previously, Bloodworth served
as Executive Director of External Affairs for the Midcontinent
Independent System Operator; Vice President of
Business Development and State Affairs for America's Natural Gas Alliance; and Vice President of Marketing, Sales, and Communications for Energen / Alabama Gas Corporation.
She started her career in the entertainment industry
as corporate counsel and head of
business development for a film distribution company where she helped to significantly increase turnover by negotiating licenses for
independent films rights.
• Provided support to global sales offices by managing, drafting, reviewing, redlining, and negotiating both standard and non-standard agreements including nondisclosure, professional services,
independent contractor, manufacturing, software licensing (both on premise and SaaS), customer / sales, supplier, joint
development, and distributor contracts • Maintained contractual records and documentation, such
as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, and other documents for all projects • Worked with risk management department to coordinate contractual insurance requirements • Worked with finance department to insure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements such
as revenue recognition, pricing and discounting policies and other relevant requirements • Worked with relevant sales and
business team and advise regarding legal issues and risks related to various
business transactions • Ensured proper completion of a wide variety of agreements • Monitored compliance by company employees with established procedures • Ensured that signed contracts are communicated to all relevant parties to provide contract visibility and awareness
The nation's leading online
independent car insurance agency hires Steve Peyton
as Vice President of
Business Development.
Solon, OH-Insurance.com, the leading online
independent auto insurance agency in the United States, announced today that Steve Peyton has joined the company
as Vice President of
Business Development.
Association members include
independent business owners,
as well
as non-profit career centers such
as colleges and universities, military bases, workforce
development offices, and state Departments of Labor.
How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: 334-215-3706 Cell Phone: 334-233-2631 Fax: 334-273-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (
as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted
as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and
independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week
as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of
Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career
Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request
• Served
as an
independent accounting contractor for various small
business entities, managing all accounting, payroll and financial solvency
development.
Program Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Maintain a strong technical knowledge of and passion for program mission, industry trends, and
developments in field of
independent living skills training Coordinate all logistical and organizational aspects of community, industry, and program - specific events, including schedules, donor functions, and other activities to support program goals Interact with program participants, staff members, and donors in a professional manner to improve the user experience and promote the
development of quality giving and support relationships Act
as a liaison between staff members, other members management, donors, and other interested parties to drive program growth and ensure long - term sustainability Perform needs - based issue and situational assessments to improve operational efficiency, cost reductions, and ensure participant satisfaction throughout the challenging learning process Present relevant information and instruction to program participants, providing thorough and effective explanation and demonstration to individuals of differing learning capacities Hire, supervise, and manage staff in a professional manner that drives efficiency, promotes safety, and utilizes each individual's strengths to the highest capacity to fulfill program mission Present relevant information and updates to program heads and stakeholders, including performance and giving reports Support leadership team to facilitate in efficient
business and organizational operations, performing important administrative tasks and analytical assignments while addressing key issues