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I consult with governmental and military agencies and educational institutions. I have helped small businesses in the areas of human resource, funding, curriculum writing, staff development/training and professional practices. In addition to my own small business, I teach Engineering Research Design and Development and served on two boards for S.T.E.M initiatives. As a member of SCORE, I provided advice to entrepreneurs that are interested in starting local businesses in Maryland.

I’m a certified public accountant. I worked at Deloitte for almost 3 years and I’m currently at BDO. My specialties in public accounting include hedge funds, private equity, and private wealth. Outside of public accounting, I have a side project where I provide business and financial expertise as well as professional compliance services for individuals in the entertainment industry. I want to utilize my God-given gifts/talents to do meaningful work that glorifies Christ.

I have been an audit partner in two different public accounting firms for over 45 years, providing assistance to clients on a wide range of matters, including budgeting, financial statement preparation, internal controls, good governance, and cost containment.

From working part-time at my family-owned business, graduating with double Masters from reputed Universities to currently working as a Global Portfolio Manager at a US Fortune 14 Company, I have always valued the importance of gaining the right skills, perseverance and creating opportunities necessary to achieve results. I look forward to leveraging my business and technical experience, diverse background and result-oriented attitude to help clients grow - both, their businesses and business acumen.

I can help improve overall business results through customer acquisition, brand awareness, marketing and advertising. Throughout my career I have worked with consumer targeted brands of varying sizes. I spent the majority of my professional life in the entertainment industry and understand the importance of making sure you can break thought the clutter and reach your consumer where they are. I love marketing and collaborating to come up with new ways to creatively engage. When I am not working I am an active yogi and travel as often as I can.

I have started numerous businesses in the past. All of these businesses were started with either no money or hardly any money. I am committed to providing unconditional support to all who are sent to me. I have a lifetime of common sense from not only successes in life but the failures as well. Bill Gates says, "when you lose, don't lose the lesson."

I recently worked for the Palmer Center at Pepperdine University and founded the Microenterprise Center took over 100 entrepreneurs through a 24 week how to start you business course. I left to pursue my own consulting opportunity. And, I want to continue helping small businesses especially new ones. As a MBA student 30 years ago Score connected me with a firm. I want to continue presenting to small businesses. 7 Habits for small business

My 30 years of experience in leadership/management in the corporate world can help you start or grow your business. I can assist with the strategic planning and entrepreneurship portions of your business plan. For marketing and sales, I can help you in sales strategies and techniques as well as a retail brick and mortar storefront strategy. My strength in managing a business gives me perspective to lend guidance on leadership, management, communication, negotiation, problem solving, process improvement and turnaround strategies.

Marketing with SOUL since 2012, I bring real-world experiences into our meetings. I help specifically with implementing a full marketing strategy to grow your brand and reach new customers. We'll look at creative ways to compete against your competitors while operating on a small business budget. Whether you have an idea, or an established brand, I look forward to serving your marketing needs.