Business start up, business plans, financing your buisness, financial projections, cash flow, budgeting, intellectual property, turn-arounds for troubled businesses. Retail, manufacturing, entertainment, the environmental industry and non-profits. I began my business career by starting a retail ski shop, which built to $1 million in sales as the ski industry boomed. When my daughter was born I soldl the ski business and became a stay-at-home mom entrepreneur. I sold custom portraits of children and pets through mail order and specialty shops. Five years later I sold the portrait business and entered the University of Pittsburgh M.B.A. program, majoring in Accounting and Finance. After graduating Magna cum Laude I worked as Assistant Controller and Factory Systems Analyst for a large aluminum foundry and rolling mill in Eastern Ohio. Two very cold winters later I moved to Southern California as Project Financial Analyst for Hughes Aircraft.I moved to Disney to manage the financial affairs for several divisions at the park as well as the construction of Thunder Mountain Railroad. I left Disney to work as a Special Projects Analyst for Shell Oil, then spent 11-1/2 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. At DEC I worked directly with the Western Vice President of Sales, managing the budgeting, reporting, and awards programs for a 300 person sales force. I also served as executive partner to several aerospace and banking companies, wrote the strategic plan for a new $50 million venture, served as national training manager for the Finance and Accounting organization, and as training liaison between Finance and Accounting and the sales group. In 1992 I took early retirement and became a SCORE volunteer. Currently, I work half-time doing marketing, accounting, and financial planning for a small family owned firm. I also work periodically with the Cal State Fullerton School of Business Entrepreneurship program and run three small businesses: consulting for several former employers, art beading and freelance writing

Provide mentoring on Starting a Business, Buying a Business, Selling a Business, Managing a Business, Preparing Business Plans, Preparing Marketing Plans, Preparing Financial Projections, Cash Flow Analysis, Non Profit Issues and more.

1967-2002 Gained experience in all phases of business management, including marketing, finance, human resources and production management. Plus starting and selling business. 2005- present, SCORE Counselor and Teacher, 2006- present, business columnist for Charlotte Sun (Florida). 1986-2002 Founder/Owner of a small commercial printing company. Sold to retire. 1976-1985, Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officer of industrial machinery manufacturer, 1967-1975 Management Accountant and Financial Analyst large aerospace manufacturer. 1985- presen,t Director/Officer small employment services business.

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.

Ray's prior experience includes 33 years with First Union National Bank/Wachovia Bank, retiring as Executive Vice-President and Senior Credit Officer. Ray was involved in working with high net worth individuals and large business entities for most of his career. His career took him to 6 different locations in North Carolina and Virginia. Ray was published in The Risk Management Association Journal. After retiring from banking, Ray earned his Certified Financial Planner designation and then started a second career in personal financial planning that would enable him to help clients achieve success in their financial life.Rays practice was a Fee-Only business. He provided comprehensive personal financial planning advice on an hourly or set fee basis. Ray was a financial planner 2002 through 2008; at which time he sold his business. Ray is a registered member of the National Association of Personal Financial Planners (NAPFA), which is the most selective national association of FEE-ONLY financial planners. He was also a member of the Financial Planning Association, a national association of personal financial advisors. Ray specialized in educating and empowering his clients to define and reach their financial goals. Ray has been quoted in Kiplingers Personal Finance, Worth, Financial Advisor, The Christian Science Monitor, and Financial Planning magazines. . Ray is a graduate of Wake Forest University with a BA in Economics. He has graduated from several banking schools. He earned the Financial Planning Certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University. He received his Certified Financial Planner designation in 2002. He currently is Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Tarrington Homeowners Association. He is a member of the Finance Committee at Salisbury Pres. Church. Ray also volunteers at The First Tee of Richmond and Chesterfield.  Ray is past Chairman of the Board and Treasurer and Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, Inc.