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I am retired for several years. A cancer suvivior and I need something to do whereby I can give...

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Provide advice in areas of expertise and refer to others as required

43 years in IT systems analysis and design, specializing in process flow and database architecture.

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Marketing and Sales Training Techniques

Present - Retired in Las Cruces, New Mexico 1998 - 2003 Chief Operating Officer, Medical...
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Patterson Hornworks, owned by Jim and Cora Patterson, was founded in 1996 in Los Angles. In 2005, the company relocated to Las Cruces, New Mexico. The company’s main business is selling, customizing and repairing French Horns. These rich sounding instruments, so beautiful to hear but so difficult to play, are the cornerstones of any orchestra’s brass section, and the Patterson instruments are recognized globally for their exceptional quality. The company does, however, have four major competitors, including Yamaha, a global conglomerate. Patterson’s market is thus focused on professional level