The Chasm Group, LLC and Chasm Institute, LLC (San Bruno, CA) 1997 — 2008 Business Operations Manager • Managed all daily operational tasks for leading multi-million dollar high - tech market strategy consultancy, while providing executive administration
to C - level executives and venture capital partners • Developed and managed the firm's annual budget, proposing and implementing expense cuts,
producing monthly reports and financial statements, and coordinating with CPA firm for accurate and timely filings • Oversaw all client relationship management efforts while cultivating new business efforts from concept
to implementation, providing high - quality service in
sales efforts while utilizing new lead tracking system • Negotiated and managed all contracts, stock grants, and financing arrangements, working closely with outside counsel
to draft legal documents and resolve LLC - and proprietary - related issues • Led three office space build - outs and two office relocations, managing all aspects of each process under aggressive timeline and budget expectations • Reduced firm telecom expenses by 22 % by streamlining IT objectives, including migration
to VOIP phone system, software / hardware purchases, domain renewals, and outsourced technical support • Directed all phases of staff recruitment while creating and implementing all HR policies and programs, including comprehensive employee benefits plans • Supervised multiple administrative staff members, conducted performance appraisals and wage / salary surveys in comparison
to incentive program guidelines, and maintained HR files in accordance with legal mandates •
Produced all out - going client invoices in an accurate and timely fashion
to increase, cash flow and reduce aging receivables, providing consistent attention
to overhead costs and vendor arrangements • Administered all company insurance policies, including E&O, general liability, bonds, partner life and disability, conducting annual benefits reviews and employee / company insurance audits • Obtained necessary certificates for consulting contracts while processing federal, state, and local business reporting requirements
to maintain licenses and incorporation status • Directed all marketing efforts and oversaw logistical aspects of national educational workshop series, utilizing sponsorship arrangements
to offset production costs • Transformed «brochure» website into a dynamic tool
to better illustrate company opportunities through relevant case studies, as well as maintaining all other promotional media, including press kits and video Association of California School Administrators (Burlingame, CA) 1993 — 1997 Issues and Planning Committee Coordinator • Executed all phases of event planning and implementation for a membership - driven organization including 23 state committees, 5 task forces, 6 strategic planning conferences, and a conference of 1,500 attendees • Focused on facility evaluations, bid requests, site visits, contract negotiations, and all pre - and post-conference planning processes •
Produced statistical and financial reports, including budget projections and cost monitoring for developmental training efforts • Oversaw all participant - level responsibilities, including inquiries, eligibility, registration, correspondence, and billing statements • Managed all legal professional standards calls for Northern California regions, including the processing of attorney authorizations, the preparation of legal assistance letters, and liens on cause of action • Served as second point of contact for computer inquiries and troubleshooting efforts as well as provided back - up executive administrative support for Executive Director, Committee Chairs, and the State Superintendent of
Public Instruction • Held responsibility for software installation and hardware configuration while performing weekly AS / 400 backup and report generation
ORE needs
to keep the casino gamblers out and encourage those with the right stuff
to become professional Realtors as a «first» choice of vocation instead of a hail - Mary stop - gap job and / or a last ditch money - grab attempt that anyone can buy into
to hopefully keep the wolves from the door (with a quick big hit), because, in the latter instance, your stereotypical Realtor in the
public's jaundiced communal eye fulfils its expectation as just another desperate commissioned
sales hack... just another product of the CREA / ORE dues / fee -
producing professional never - ending spin cycle.