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I have a lot of experience in working with small business owners and have intimate experience in several different industries and professions.

I'm eager to help SCORE clients by assisting and encouraging their growth to overcome obstacles. With 20 years of real world, day to day, experience of owning and operating an independent business I have the awareness and the knowledge to help support, grow and guide other business owners. Starting as a small showroom and, 20 years later, growing to a top destination design center for industry professionals I have the track record and credentials to help mentor others. I’m looking to share my time and help guide others through the process to success.

My background is in healthcare management with specific expertise in strategic planning, business development and corporate real estate. I possess a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare delivery system, strategic market analysis and corporate real estate including site selection, financial analyses, transaction management, facility design, budgeting and construction project management.

My experience as a small business owner and employee give me a broad and understanding perspective for small to medium size businesses. My career started off in agriculture as a producer. This led to a lengthy career in the trucking industry as a manager and owner. Following the trucking business, I owned a small convenience store with gas. Again, I operated it as the owner/manager. I rounded out my career as an advisor for the Small Business Development Center in Victoria, Texas, helping over 800 diverse clients and businesses.

I have 20 years of food service experience from the ground up. With my background in culinary arts plus business development, I can help any client obtain the resources necessary to start their own business. Currently, I have 3 companies focusing on school nutrition catering, baking, and real estate for a diversified portfolio. My catering company I took from a $3 million company to a $20 million within 4 years. I'm happy to advise any client on how to understand how to grow their business based on the market need for their product or company resources.

I can help your micro-enterprise grow, manage employees, manage finances, add technological solutions and guerilla marketing.

Let's work together to identify root cause of problems through hands-on approach to solving issues. Perform calculations/analysis and quantifications to ensure accuracy of data and statistical significance to achieve business objectives. Predict safety and quality risk associated with service and/or manufacturing by providing production reviews/forecasts and project status meetings to internal/external stakeholders. Define expectations and priorities through clear/concise metrics, intricately understanding KPIs, and effective communication utilizing visual tools.

Share insights into running a business.

With 20+ years of business experience, I can help clients gain clarity on their ideas, establish processes to help them grow profitably, innovate better ways of serving customers and build skills to be stronger leaders. I love helping bring calm to chaos and 'untangling' complicated challenges.

Thirty-five plus years of executive experience in strategic business, financial planning and analysis, and complex operational management. Extensive knowledge and experience across core business functions and operations, including Financial Analysis and Reporting, International Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Cash Management, Inventory Management, and Cost Control. Direct experience in selling three businesses to outside investors/companies.