Seeking acceptance into Master s Program for Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania;   eager to blend technology with business strategies to empower, coach and inspire individuals to thrive.

 

 

        Proven skills in motivating individuals to improve coping skills, achieve self-reliance, fine-tune identified strengths, and elevate overall happiness.

        Equally effective working autonomously as well as within a collaborative environment.

        Co-Authored, Overcomers Inc.: True Stories of Hope, Courage, and Inspiration , 2009, recognized as #1 Best Seller with Amazon.

        Strong multi-tasking abilities; efficiently balance competing and urgent priorities.

        Quickly master new roles, responsibilities, tasks, challenges, and environments. 

 

 

My Big Think LLC, New York, NY, 2009 to Present

CEO & Founder

         Conceptualized, developed and launched website (HealMyBrokenHeart.com) featuring positive psychology techniques for recovery from a traumatic divorce or break-up using a 15-step system; successfully attract over 1,100 visitors per day.

         Emphasize and explain steps such as Science of Gratitude Step , Acts of Kindness Step , Find your Strengths Step , and Setting Goals Step to assist individuals in healing.

         Educate individuals in positive psychology concepts through HowToFindHappiness.com which explains step-by-step process and encourages membership in The Happy Gym .

 

SmartSource Rentals, New York, NY, 2008

Vice President of Business Development

         Steered sales, marketing and business development initiatives for $75M company spanning over 20 offices and 350 personnel.

         Secured lucrative strategic alliance with indirect competitor tradeshow industry.

         Overhauled company s website strategy to boost online inquiries by 30% and significantly elevate website rankings in just a few months.

         Led IT team in $1M project to create and implement custom CRM/inventory solution.

 

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Professional Experience continued

 

ICC Nationwide Computer & Audio Visual Rentals, Chicago, IL, 1998 to 2008
Co-Owner

        Developed, launched and operated nationwide computer & audio visual rental company to produce $20M annually with four offices nationwide.

        Built each department from scratch including sales, operations, warehousing, accounting, human resources, and office administration

        Devised business strategy, conducted extensive research, and hired, trained, motivated and managed over 100 employees.

        Led ICC to win prestigious Outstanding Service Provider award for six consecutive years from The International Technology Rental Association.

        Championed design and development of proprietary inventory/CRM system that became company s backbone and earned excellent industry recognition.

        Spearheaded bold and compelling internet marketing strategy capturing $5M in annual revenue.

        Solicited, negotiated, secured and serviced major national accounts including Home Depot, Motorola, IBM, and AT&T.

        Organized and executed profitable sale of ICC to industry leader.

 

Prior background includes role as Financial Analyst (Business Consulting, Corporate Restructuring & Turnaround) with Arthur Andersen, Chicago, IL, 1996 to 1998.

 

 

Bachelor of Science, Finance C University of Illinois Urbana Champagne

 

Certified Coach of Positive Psychology C The Coaching Institute

 

 

New York Cares

 

Most recent independent  international mission: 3 months in an orphanage in Cambodia