University level teaching; consultant to retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and not-for-profit organizations; expert witness in franchising and trademark infringement cases. Written on franchising, intellectual property, marketing research and consumer behavior.

EMMENETTE DORIS-CORINNA MASON PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY An entrepreneur/business professional, with extensive experience in the areas of micro-enterprise development. Over thirty-five cumulative years of experience in commercial food processing, clothing manufacturing, recruitment and training of skilled and unskilled employees in various industries, program development and management, and entrepreneurship. Commands excellent communication and leadership skills, high level of work ethics, loves to work in teams, and has a passion for helping others to succeed.

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Micro enterprise development in under-served communities as a means of building strong economic communities and changing lives. Special interest in entrepreneurship education and skills development for women, youth, and young adults.  Promoting global perspectives for micro entrepreneurs, and accessing Import/Export trade opportunities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Business Consulting 2002-Present, offering Business Development counseling for start-ups and micro to medium businesses, writing business plans and proposals for loans and grants, and providing access to various business support resources. Resource person and Technical Assistance provider since 2004. Ixoye Enterprise 2003 Home-based enterprise that comprises of food processing, Internet marketing, and business counseling. Krystal Company 2003-2004 Assistant Manager in food preparation and restaurant operations in the fast food industry.  AMEN, Inc. 2004 - 2010:  Area Manager with responsibility for supervising the branch office, designing and implementing programs, fund raising, and recruiting volunteers. Also, provide leadership in community development projects.  SCOREVolunteer Counselor, Atlanta Chapter (2002 - present). Currently an e-counselor. Volunteer Consultant, Atlanta Community Consulting Teams (2003). 

Founder/CEO of IXOYE Global Entrepreneurship Network (IXGEN), a nonprofit founded in 2011 to provide non-financial business development services to assist in creating, strengthening and expanding micro enterprises, and to promote the global entrepreneurship perspective.

Founding CEO of three captive insurance companies, a nation-wide satellite television distance learning network, a internet based information & learning websites that serve the captive insurance industry, and a management consulting firm.  Founder of several self-insurance programs. Served as Chief Executive of a statewide association. Semi-retired and currently serve as a professional Board director & consultant.

Seasoned financial, operational and administrative professional with extensive experience in business infrastructure setup; staff management & development; cost saving; control enhancement; and process improvement, automation & reengineering.