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I owe the direction and confidence gathered in my professional journey to the empathetic, thoughtful, and mind-opening mentorship that I have received over the course of time. I want to pay it forward in whatever way I can and this is what brings me to SCORE. I would love to apply my skills to help guide business to grow and scale at various stages of their evolution; and to get a chance to learn from the broader SCORE community in the process.

As my son joined my business (Accounting-small bookkeeping firm), I thoroughly enjoyed mentoring him and explaining the ins and outs of running a small business and best practices for interacting with clients. Since I will be slowly stepping back, as he takes the reigns, I'll have more free time and would like to help new small business owners achieve success.

Knowledge and expertise in the following: Entertainment Business, Restaurant, Foodservice, Human Resources, Digital Media, E-Commerce, Food Delivery, Social Media, Online Retail, Dropshipping, Family Businesses, Documentary Television, Advertising, Problem Solving, Marketing, Promotions, Sales Business to Consumer, Graphic Design

I've had a lifetime of various successful business experiences and I believe SCORE is the perfect vehicle to pass on this knowledge to the upcoming field of business operators.

I'm here to assist you in understanding and navigating the various small business loan programs offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as well as their eligibility criteria. Additionally, I can provide guidance on preparing a comprehensive business plan and loan proposal tailored for potential lenders participating in these programs. Furthermore, I can assist in exploring alternative finance options available in Texas and potentially nationwide for small business owners.

I have deep marketing expertise in SMB through Enterprise IT environments.

I help clients bring their business visions into reality with impactful growth & profitability strategies. My expertise in agile strategic planning helps small business owners at all stages unlock business value by understanding competitive market opportunities, standardizing operating processes, and leveraging new technologies. My goal in working with a client is to connect them with tools and insights to drive the long term success of their business.

I serve as a Faculty member with the University of Tampa. I work in the College of Business and I have a passion for small business / entrepreneurship and I love being a resource for those who are working on their business goals and life goals. I'm an innovative thinker and love to be creative and strategic. I feel my experience and skill sets can be of value to Score and those it serves.

As a business coach and educator, I'm committed to helping small businesses grow. Volunteering for SCORE is a great way to give back to the community, expand my own skills, and meet other business leaders in the Nashville community. It is also an opportunity to contribute to an organization that has supported the business community for decades.

I can help with business planning and marketing strategy. I grew up in a small business family while my professional career was in the corporate world leading global marketing initiatives and developing new lines of business and revenue streams. Key Areas: Marketing Plans, Customer Acquistion Retention, Sales Strategy, Marketing Communications, Strategic Planning