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Volunteer Experience

  • Habitat for Humanity International Graphic

    Volunteer, Affordable Housing Construction

    Habitat for Humanity International

    - Present 31 years

    Poverty Alleviation

    Worked side-by-side with future homeowners as a laborer on a multi-unit housing rehabilitation project located in downtown Newark, New Jersey.

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    Volunteer VITA / TCE Tax Preparation -Sponsored by the IRS

    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

    - Present 31 years

    Social Services

    Received the required training to help prepare personal tax returns for senior citizens and the economically disadvantaged at no charge to the taxpayer, during the 1995 tax year at a public library in Edison, New Jersey.

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    Volunteer - Historic Downtown Clean-Up, New Brunswick, NJ

    New Brunswick Tomorrow

    - Present 31 years

    Environment

    Assisted with annual effort to beautify the “ hub city" by cleaning up trash in historic, downtown New Brunswick, New Jersey on "Earth Day."

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    Volunteer - Soup Kitchen

    Elijah's Promise

    - 2 months

    Poverty Alleviation

    Volunteered time providing meals to the economically disadvantaged at this renown soup kitchen in New Brunswick, New Jersey to which Bruce Springsteen regularity contributes.

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    Volunteer - Patterson Falls Annual River Clean-up, Patterson, NJ

    Patterson Foundation

    - 1 month

    Environment

    Volunteered time assisting with the annual "Earth Day" river clean-up to help preserve the natural habitat around the Historic Patterson Falls, located in Patterson, New Jersey.

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    President / CEO

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc.

    - Present 12 years

    Environment

    Greater Prairie Business Council donates resources to enhance local landscapes with native Texas plants and grasses. In the past, for instance, Greater Prairie Business Council donated hundreds of prickly pear cacti to organizations such as the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas, Texas, The Prairie Dog Exhibit at the Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Center (LLELC), in Lewisville, Texas, Zera Coffee, a non-profit café located in downtown, Denton, Texas, and other locations in…

    Greater Prairie Business Council donates resources to enhance local landscapes with native Texas plants and grasses. In the past, for instance, Greater Prairie Business Council donated hundreds of prickly pear cacti to organizations such as the Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas, Texas, The Prairie Dog Exhibit at the Lake Lewisville Environmental Learning Center (LLELC), in Lewisville, Texas, Zera Coffee, a non-profit café located in downtown, Denton, Texas, and other locations in Texas.

    Greater Prairie Business Council also regularly donates money to promote farming, fishing, animal husbandry, and new business opportunities to aspiring entrepreneurs in developing, third world countries.

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    Volunteering time helping to strengthen Stoke's presence in the startup community.

    Stoke Denton

    - 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Helped create a marketing plan for Stoke's second fiscal year. Provided a plethora of marketing ideas to Stoke -- many of which were embraced by Stoke, benefiting the startup community in North Texas.

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    College Recruiting

    Rutgers University

    - 1 month

    Education

    Volunteered time talking to high school students and their parents about attending Rutgers University at several different college recruiting fairs in the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex.

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    2023 Texas Business Excellence Award Committee

    Texas Consilium, Inc.

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Partnered with Texas Consilium to host IMC DFW's 2023 "Richard Tozer Innovation & Leadership Award," where we recognized the world's most respected living consultant, Dr. Ram Charan for his accomplishments as a consultant, author, speaker, and educator at at Union Hall on the University of North Texas' Main Campus.

    Richard Tozer was a founding member of the Dallas - Ft. Worth Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants, and, interestingly, was Ram Charan's roommate when they…

    Partnered with Texas Consilium to host IMC DFW's 2023 "Richard Tozer Innovation & Leadership Award," where we recognized the world's most respected living consultant, Dr. Ram Charan for his accomplishments as a consultant, author, speaker, and educator at at Union Hall on the University of North Texas' Main Campus.

    Richard Tozer was a founding member of the Dallas - Ft. Worth Chapter of the Institute of Management Consultants, and, interestingly, was Ram Charan's roommate when they attended Harvard Business School.

    Served as a Texas Consilium's 2023 "Texas Business Excellence Awards" Committee Judge.

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    Chapter President

    IMC DFW

    - 3 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Chapter President for The Institute of Management Consultants DFW Chapter, serving the Great State of Texas - Greater Southwest Region.

  • 2021 Consult-Con Annual Conference Committee Member

    Institute of Management Consultants -

    - 9 months

    Education

    Served on IMC USA's 2021 Consult-Con Annual Conference Committee. Hosted a Panel Discussion on "Consulting in a Post Covid World," and was instrumental in arranging for a "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Peter Drucker, which was prometheusly presented to Dean David Sprott of the Peter Drucker School of Management at Claremont College on behalf of Peter Drucker.

Courses

  • Certification - Auditing Principles,

    Approved AICPA Vendor

  • Certification - CMC Global ISO 20700 CMC Training,

    ICMCI Virtual Learning

  • Certification - Certified Business Exit Planning Consultant

    The IEPA

  • Certification - Ethics Focused Organization,

    UT- Arlington Div Ent Dev

  • Certification - ISO Overview,

    Raritan Valley CC, NJ

  • Certification - Importing & Exporting Techniques,

    The Institute - MCC, NJ

  • Certification - Leadership & Management Fundamentals,

    The Institute - MCC, NJ

  • Certification - Lean Manufacturing / Business Process Management,

    El Centro CC- Dallas, TX

  • Certification - Small & Middle Market Business Exit Planning Strategies,

    IEPA, Canton, MA

  • Certification - Small Business Management,

    Texas Wesleyan University

  • Certification - Starting A Small Business,

    Texas Wesleyan University

  • Certification - Succession Planning,

    The ASPE

  • Certification - Supply Chain Logistics,

    The Institute - MCC, NJ

  • Certification - Tax Return Preparation,

    H&R Block / VITA Program

  • Certification - Total Quality Management (TQM,)

    The Institute - MCC, NJ

  • Course Completion- Retirement Planning.

    Retirement Planning Univ.

Projects

  • Case Study: INC 5,000 Design-Build Mechanical & Electrical Subcontractor. Annual Revenues: $13,000,000.00. 80 Employees:.

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    Project Name:

    This Company is a profitable, fast growing mechanical & electrical contractor focused on design build work in KY and IN. It has repeatedly made Louisville’s Fast 50, and, since the project, INC Magazines’ list of fastest growing privately held businesses in the US.

    The focus of this project was on helping this successful business implement the necessary systems, procedures & controls and industry best practices to allow it to continue its growth trajectory and…

    Project Name:

    This Company is a profitable, fast growing mechanical & electrical contractor focused on design build work in KY and IN. It has repeatedly made Louisville’s Fast 50, and, since the project, INC Magazines’ list of fastest growing privately held businesses in the US.

    The focus of this project was on helping this successful business implement the necessary systems, procedures & controls and industry best practices to allow it to continue its growth trajectory and maximize its performance.

    During this consulting project, we implemented the following improvements:

    1. Successfully implemented add-on software to improve the company’s estimating capabilities, sales management, sales reporting, e-marketing & CRM capabilities, service management reporting & invoicing and project management in the construction division.
    2. Improved the company’s field management and customer service focus by creating a Field Superintendent position.
    3. Updated the company’s overhead allocator to help the company maintain its profit margins.
    4. Created an in-house recruiting / HR administrator to reduce the company service fees for temporary employees, which exceeded $300,000 per year.
    5. Reduced costs with respect to small tool management, rental equipment, vehicle maintenance, and safety by introducing several new policies and procedures.
    6. Created an outside sales rep. job description, commission structure, and sales approach, which facilitated the hiring of an Outside Sales Rep. position shortly after the consulting project ended.
    7. Established skills criteria for apprentices, journeymen and crew leaders to strengthen technician training and improve hourly field compensation in both the construction and service divisions.
    8. Introduced a performance-based incentive plan to improve job profits, technician productivity, teamwork and field cost controls.
    9. Put together an improved cross-selling and upselling program.
    10. Significantly improved field PPE .

  • Case Study: INC 5,000 Florida-Based Food & Nutritional Product Manufacturer. Annual Revenues: $8,000,000.00. 40+ Employees.

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    Project Name: Implementation of Industry Best Practices & Advanced Tax Savings Strategies.

    This client realized the following value from our consulting services:

    1. Identified R&D, accelerated depreciation, foreign sales tax savings. Implemented procedures to allow the company to capture Worker Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC.) In the first year, the company reduced its corporate taxes by over $50,000.00, and this annual tax savings was budgeted to grow in future…

    Project Name: Implementation of Industry Best Practices & Advanced Tax Savings Strategies.

    This client realized the following value from our consulting services:

    1. Identified R&D, accelerated depreciation, foreign sales tax savings. Implemented procedures to allow the company to capture Worker Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC.) In the first year, the company reduced its corporate taxes by over $50,000.00, and this annual tax savings was budgeted to grow in future years.
    2. Recommended that the company change the name of their nutritional product supplement line to avoid a future trademark suit, which their attorney confirmed was a legal risk.
    3. Created an Operations Management position to help the company better manage the day-to-day production schedule, improve manufacturing efficiencies, and focus on continuous improvement of the operation.
    4. Introduced over 35 different ideas for improving the company’s job process.
    5. Improved the company’s OSHA safety compliance and safety training.
    6. Improved corporate communications by developing a corporate meeting structure and introduced English-speaking classes for their Hispanic production workers.
    7. Heightened the company’s awareness about the need to include freight charges in their job pricing, which resulted in a six-figure “cost recapture.”
    8. Helped the company recover all the cost of their R&D projects.
    9. Implemented an effective job costing system utilizing a wireless timekeeping solution.
    10. Improved sales & marketing practices, and created a Brand Manager position.
    11. Moreover, recommended a new product: “coconut water mix,” which was successfully launched.

    Results Achieved:

    • Lower corporate taxes.

    • Reduced risk of a trademark infringement lawsuit.

    • A significantly enhanced job process.

    • Better operations management.

    • Implementation of a job costing software solution.

    • Improved web site.

  • Case Study: Midwest Multi-Office Construction Engineering Firm. Annual Revenues: $1,200,000.00. 12 Employees:.

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    Project Focus: Exit Planning.

    Project Description / Duration:

    This client is a second generation, multi-office civil & structural engineering firm located in Northern Michigan. The client wasn't happy with their recent consulting project completed by another consultant.

    The owner had started the process of selling the firm to the management team. This form of exit is known as a “Management Buyout” or MBO.

    This project was completed in three weeks…

    Project Focus: Exit Planning.

    Project Description / Duration:

    This client is a second generation, multi-office civil & structural engineering firm located in Northern Michigan. The client wasn't happy with their recent consulting project completed by another consultant.

    The owner had started the process of selling the firm to the management team. This form of exit is known as a “Management Buyout” or MBO.

    This project was completed in three weeks.

    Engagement Outcome:

    This client realized the following value from our consulting services:

    1. Improved the valuation of the business by approximately $200,000, to the benefit of our clients, the current owners.
    2. Reduced the firm’s payroll expense by $12,000 per year.
    3. Confirmed that the owners selected the right industry software package for their business.
    4. Recommended a proven approach to increase the firm’s margins and sales.
    5. Strengthened safety training in the field.
    6. Enhanced the firm’s profit center reporting.

    Engagement Obstacles And How They Were Resolved:

    This client was not happy with their previous consultant, who they felt did not know their industry. They were also disappointed with their project ROI.

    We were asked to go in and address the client’s concerns and identify a project ROI to satisfy the client.

    The client was both angry and disappointed about their initial consulting experience, but by demonstrating our industry knowledge, we were able to turn the client around, deliver a significant project ROI, and help the owners of firm get more for their business by making them aware of the proper business valuation formula for their industry.

    Results Achieved:

    • Enhanced profit center reporting.

    • A higher buyout for the owners of this business.

    • Confirmed the firm’s software selection.

    • Eliminated the firm’s payroll processing fees, boosted margins, and improved field safety.

  • Case Study: Midwest Nissan Forklift Dealer. Annual Revenues: 7,000,000.00. 30 Employees.

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    Project Focus: Improved Sales Practices.

    This client realized the following value from this consulting project:

    1. Record sales, service, and parts revenues.
    2. Record profits.
    3. Improved working capital.
    4. Better sales, financial & operational reporting.
    5. Greater inventory turns and margins in the parts department.
    6. Reduced used lift truck inventory.
    7. Improved sales, financial & operational systems, procedures & controls.

    Results Achieved:…

    Project Focus: Improved Sales Practices.

    This client realized the following value from this consulting project:

    1. Record sales, service, and parts revenues.
    2. Record profits.
    3. Improved working capital.
    4. Better sales, financial & operational reporting.
    5. Greater inventory turns and margins in the parts department.
    6. Reduced used lift truck inventory.
    7. Improved sales, financial & operational systems, procedures & controls.

    Results Achieved:

    • Following our consulting project -- despite the economic downturn following the 2009 credit crunch -- the company had its best sales year on record up to that time.

    • Seven years after our project, the dealership was recognized as one of the top ten- (10) forklift dealers in the US by Nissan.

    • More recently, the company purchased a competitor to increase their market share and expand the business’ geographic reach in the State of Ohio.

  • Case Study: Midwest Trucking / Logistic Business. Annual Revenues: $4,000,000.00. 30 Employees.

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    Project Focus: Improved Profit and Expense Controls.

    This client, who had an MBA from Harvard Business School, realized the following value from this consulting project:

    1. A significant project ROI after just three weeks of consulting.
    2. Carefully replaced the existing General Manager for his subpar performance with a new GM.
    3. Reengineered operating processes, policies, and procedures to significantly reduce expenses with the consensus of the company’s employees and OTR…

    Project Focus: Improved Profit and Expense Controls.

    This client, who had an MBA from Harvard Business School, realized the following value from this consulting project:

    1. A significant project ROI after just three weeks of consulting.
    2. Carefully replaced the existing General Manager for his subpar performance with a new GM.
    3. Reengineered operating processes, policies, and procedures to significantly reduce expenses with the consensus of the company’s employees and OTR drivers, who we included in the process.

    During our consulting project, we recommended the following improvements:

    1. Reduced equipment repairs & maintenance costs by $75,000.00 per year.
    2. Eliminated unprofitable routes saving $25,000.00 per year.
    3. Cut overtime by $30,000.00. (The fuel savings from reducing overtime saved the company another $20,000 per year.)
    4. Changed per mile compensation from “actual miles” to “computer” miles.
    5. Introduced fuel additives saving the entire fleet $0.04 per mile.
    6. Reduced trailer rental expense by $20,00.00 per year.
    7. Cut “deadhead” miles saving another $25,000 per year.
    8. Saved $3,000 per year on I-Pass tolls expense.
    9. Held the line on health insurance costs.
    10. Investigated LED Lighting for the warehouse.
    11. Saved $5,000.00 on office cleaning.
    12. Introduced other small business best practices to help the company improve its financial & operational reporting, communications, and employee evaluations.
    13. Created a 12-month budget, so the company could track its improved performance going forward.

    Results Achieved:

    • The company was quickly restored to profitability.

    • Employee morale improved. The employees and independent contractors accepted the recommended changes because they were included in the process and felt better about their future after our consulting project.

    • An emotionally unstable employee (with a permit to carry a concealed weapon) holding back the company was safely replaced.

  • Case Study: Oil Field Wholesaler – Multiple Locations in North Dakota. Annual Revenues: $5,000,000.00. 25 Employees:.

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    Project Focus: Improved Cash Flow, Inventory Controls, and Branch Management.

    This client realized the following value from this consulting project:

    1. Quickly increased working capital. This change allowed the company to pay its back taxes and significantly reduced its payables, which was causing daily cash management problems.
    2. Significantly improved purchasing practices and inventory turns.
    3. Implemented a new pricing strategies to boost margins.
    4. Created a…

    Project Focus: Improved Cash Flow, Inventory Controls, and Branch Management.

    This client realized the following value from this consulting project:

    1. Quickly increased working capital. This change allowed the company to pay its back taxes and significantly reduced its payables, which was causing daily cash management problems.
    2. Significantly improved purchasing practices and inventory turns.
    3. Implemented a new pricing strategies to boost margins.
    4. Created a General Manager position to focus on managing the branch locations. This recommendation alone more than paid for the project in the next 12 months according to the client.
    5. Strengthened financial & management reporting.
    6. Boosted sales, financial & operational systems, procedures & controls.

    Results Achieved:

    • Improved the company’s accounts payables and cash position by over $250,000.00 in 90 days.

    • Strengthened the company’s focus on managing its branch locations resulting in a six-figure improvement in gross profit.

    • Coached the President to implement a plethora of improvements across the organization with his people.

  • Case Study: San Jose CNC Machine Shop Producing High Performance Parts for the Semiconductor Industry. Annual Revenues: $5,000,000.00. 45 Employees.

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    Project Focus: Improved Talent Acquisition, Tax Savings, and Profit & Expense Control Using "Lean Manufacturing" Principles.

    During our consulting project, we implemented the following improvements:

    1. A significant tax savings from changing the organization’s corporate structure and taking advantage of advanced depreciation & foreign tax savings strategies.
    2. The creation of an HR Manager position to focus on recruiting, while also improving sundry department systems…

    Project Focus: Improved Talent Acquisition, Tax Savings, and Profit & Expense Control Using "Lean Manufacturing" Principles.

    During our consulting project, we implemented the following improvements:

    1. A significant tax savings from changing the organization’s corporate structure and taking advantage of advanced depreciation & foreign tax savings strategies.
    2. The creation of an HR Manager position to focus on recruiting, while also improving sundry department systems, procedures & controls, including safety training.
    3. Bringing on a Tool Crib Manager to strengthen operational efficiencies, reduce expenses, and strengthen inventory controls.
    4. Hiring a new General Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations.
    5. Adding a new Shipping & Receiving Manager, a critical position in this company.
    6. Improved financial accounting and business development processes.
    7. Updated pricing, which was increased to cover the company’s current overhead and several hidden costs.
    8. Enhanced corporate training & communications.
    9. An improved RMA process, which resolved the company’s RMA backlog.
    10. Enhanced corporate training, communications, and employee recognition.
    11. Lower payroll, small tools, subcontractor, and delivery costs.
    12. Additional operational improvements from the introduction of different lean manufacturing principles.

    Results Achieved:

    • Great project ROI.

    • The addition of an HR function to focus on talent acquisition and employee retention, which resulted in the hiring of many new machinists.

    • Improved operational performance in many areas from the introduction of several lean manufacturing principles and other ideas.

    • The implementation of other small business best practices.

    • The owner’s improved day-to-day interaction in the company.

  • Case Study: Texas Panhandle Heavy Industrial Contractor. Annual Revenues: $14,500,000,00. 80 Employees.

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    Project Focus: Implementation of Industry Best Practices.

    Engagement Outcome:

    1. Modified the company’s chart of accounts to better define its profit centers;
    2. Improved the strategic planning process and control of expenses by establishing a formal budgeting process and variance reporting procedure;
    3. Created an implementation plan for the company’s new operations software;
    4. Helped the company accurately cost their equipment and better understand their Return on…

    Project Focus: Implementation of Industry Best Practices.

    Engagement Outcome:

    1. Modified the company’s chart of accounts to better define its profit centers;
    2. Improved the strategic planning process and control of expenses by establishing a formal budgeting process and variance reporting procedure;
    3. Created an implementation plan for the company’s new operations software;
    4. Helped the company accurately cost their equipment and better understand their Return on Assets;
    5. Boosted the company’s job costing capabilities and field productivity;
    6. Strengthened equipment & small tools controls;
    7. Helped the company more consistently bill for change orders;
    8. Increased field billing rates and margins in several areas;
    9. Developed strategies to reduce the company’s equipment rental costs; and
    10. Helped the company realize more billable delivery revenues on jobs.
    Engagement Obstacles And How They Were Resolved:

    During the first week of the project, the company “maxed out” its line of credit and their bank denied their request for a line of credit increase. To run the project, we had to lay off about 10% of the workforce. To manage timely payment during the project, we created a cash flow forecast, which we updated weekly. By being proactive, we managed the company’s cash, so the client was able to make their weekly payments to their vendors and our firm.

    Results Achieved:

    • The company’s profits doubled in the first year following the project;

    • The company paid off about $1.5 million in debt 12 months after we completed the project;

    • The company improved employee productivity by 15%.

    • One year after our consulting project, the company’s revenues grew by 10% to 15%;

    • The client realized a 10x project ROI during the 12 months following the consulting project; and

    • Five years following the project, the company’s revenues and employee headcount increased threefold, and the company experienced its most profitable year on record during Covid.

  • Created An "Award-Winning" Covid Survival Tool Kit for Small Business Owners, Considered A Comprehensive Planning Guide for Future Disasters

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    My “Award-Winning” Small Business Owner's Covid-19 Survival Tool Kit Contains Essential Information For Reopening, Surviving, and Succeeding in A Post Covid World. It Includes a Plethora of Financial, Tax, HR, Safety, Leadership, Sales & Marketing Strategies, Government Information And Business Advice To Help SMB’s Both Survive The Covid-19 Coronavirus Crisis And Create A Comprehensive Disaster Plan So You Are Prepared For The Next Crisis.

    My "Small Business Owner's Covid Survival…

    My “Award-Winning” Small Business Owner's Covid-19 Survival Tool Kit Contains Essential Information For Reopening, Surviving, and Succeeding in A Post Covid World. It Includes a Plethora of Financial, Tax, HR, Safety, Leadership, Sales & Marketing Strategies, Government Information And Business Advice To Help SMB’s Both Survive The Covid-19 Coronavirus Crisis And Create A Comprehensive Disaster Plan So You Are Prepared For The Next Crisis.

    My "Small Business Owner's Covid Survival Toolkit" won a "Gold Stevie Award" at the 20th American Business Awards in New York City in 2022.

    We Offer A 100% Money Back Guarantee If You Are Not Completely Satisfied, and Free Updates !

    You Can Purchase Our Tool Kit for only $19.95 at: https://greater-prairie-business-consulting.square.site/.

  • Developed An "Award-Winning" Certification Course to Help Small-to-Mid-Sized Businesses Become "Ethics-Focused Organizations"

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    My “award-winning" certification course helps small-to-mid-sized businesses become "Ethics Focused Organizations." Individuals who complete this program will earn eight-(8) continuing education units (CEU's) from the University of Texas @ Arlington's Division of Enterprise Development.

    Better decision making, reduced legal risk, improved customer service, greater customer loyalty, higher sales & profits, and enhanced employee satisfaction, morale & retention are among the many benefits…

    My “award-winning" certification course helps small-to-mid-sized businesses become "Ethics Focused Organizations." Individuals who complete this program will earn eight-(8) continuing education units (CEU's) from the University of Texas @ Arlington's Division of Enterprise Development.

    Better decision making, reduced legal risk, improved customer service, greater customer loyalty, higher sales & profits, and enhanced employee satisfaction, morale & retention are among the many benefits your business will enjoy by becoming an “Ethics Focused Organization.”

    This certification program won the Better Business Bureau’s "2021 Torch Award for Ethics" for the North - Central Texas Region, and the "2022 International Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics," and a Gold Stevie Award for "Ethics in Sales" at the International Sales and Customer Service Awards.

    You can purchase the Workbook and Implementation Guide to this unique certification program separately, or as a bundle, by going to: https://greater-prairie-business-consulting.square.site/.

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Honors & Awards

  • Global Excellence Award Winner - Best Business Consultancy in Texas in 2024

    Acquisition International

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. received a Global Excellence Award from Acquisition International for Best Consultancy in Texas in 2024.

  • Speaking / Thought Leadership - Promoting Business Ethics for the BBB's 2024 Torch Awards in North - Central Texas

    BBB - North Central Region

    Looking forward to speaking to BBB members in Texas as a past North - Central Texas Region and International BBB Torch Award winner to help members prepare for the 2024 Torch Awards and improve their businesses' focus on ethics in August. The BBB's North - Central Region in Texas stretches from Dallas to Lubbock and is one of its' largest offices in the US.

  • Thought Leadership - Nationally Syndicated Bloomberg Talk Radio "Media Authorities" Focus - Topic: Succession & Exit Planning

    Price of Business Radio Show

    Honored to be participating in the "Price of Business" Radio Show's upcoming Media Authorities Broadcasts on Bloomberg Talk Radio. The Price of Business is one of the longest-running business shows in the country. Hosted by multi-award-winning broadcast journalist, Kevin Price, this program brings fresh perspectives to national and business news. It is the home of interviews with New York Times bestselling authors, leading media personalities from news and entertainment, and billionaires.

  • Speaking - 2023 International Association of Better Business Bureau Torch Awards Ceremony Panelist

    IABBB

    I was honored to serve as a panelist during the 2023 International Association of Better Business Bureau's Torch Award Ceremony.

    Since 1912, the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) self-described mission is to focus on advancing marketplace trust. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) consists of approximately 400,000 members in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

  • Winner - 2023 Best of America Small Business Award for Business Consulting.

    Best of America Awards

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. was selected a winner of the 2023 "Best of America Small Business Awards" in the category of "Business Consulting."

    The Best of America Small Business Awards recognizes, honors, celebrates and promotes small businesses in the US for their notable efforts in growing and building their communities and a better working world.

  • Finalist - 2023 Best of America Small Business Award for Business Consulting.

    Best of America Small Business Awards

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. was recently named a “Best of America Small Business Award” Finalist in the category of “Business Consulting,”

    The Best of America Awards recognizes, honors, celebrates and promotes small businesses in the US for their notable efforts in growing and building their communities and a better working world.

  • Speaking - Completed A Series of Fox Radio Interviews About "Ethics & Society" While Promoting IMC USA, an Ethics Based Organization of Consultants

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    Completed more than a dozen Fox Radio broadcast interviews while representing IMC USA as a thought leader on the subject of ethics at sundry, local radio stations across the US promoting ethics.

    The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) is an "ethics-based" organization offering individual consultants & consulting firms certification consistent with the ICMCI Standard. ICMCI is a global consulting organization consisting of more than 64,000 members worldwide. I have been…

    Completed more than a dozen Fox Radio broadcast interviews while representing IMC USA as a thought leader on the subject of ethics at sundry, local radio stations across the US promoting ethics.

    The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) is an "ethics-based" organization offering individual consultants & consulting firms certification consistent with the ICMCI Standard. ICMCI is a global consulting organization consisting of more than 64,000 members worldwide. I have been proud to represent IMC USA while discussing the importance of ethics in society. I am also proud to serve IMC as the DFW Chapter President.

    IMC DFW serves consultants throughout Texas and the surrounding states. IMC DFW meets monthly and assists consultants with continual development, by mentoring, through networking, by helping consultants and consulting firms get certified and also helps consultants & consulting firms maintain their competitive edge in the marketplace.

  • Named 2023 "Best Business Management Consultancy" in Irving, Texas

    Irving Award Program

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. has been selected for the 2023 "Best of Irving" Award in the Business Management Consultant category by the Irving Award Program.

    Each year, the Irving Award Program identifies companies they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to both their customers and their community. These exceptional…

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. has been selected for the 2023 "Best of Irving" Award in the Business Management Consultant category by the Irving Award Program.

    Each year, the Irving Award Program identifies companies they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to both their customers and their community. These exceptional companies help make the Irving area a great place to live, work, and play.

    Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2023 Irving Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity.

    Winners are determined based on the information gathered internally by the Irving Award Program and from data provided by third parties.

  • Selected "Best Consultancy for Small Businesses in Texas in 2023"

    Corporate Vision Magazine

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. won Corporate Vision Magazine's Excellence Award for "Best Consultancy for Small Businesses in Texas in 2023."

  • Certified Business Exit Planning Consultant ®

    The International Exit Planning Association

    Earned my Certified Business Exit Planning Consultant CBEC ® designation from the International Exit Planning Association, an organization I actively participate in.

  • Winner - 2023 American Business Awards - Bronze Stevie Award for "Entrepreneur of the Year" in the Category: Business & Professional Services

    American Business Awards - Stevie Awards

    Received a Bronze Stevie Award for "Best Entrepreneur" in 2023 in the Category of Business & Professional Services at the 21st Annual American Business Awards ® (ABA) in New York City.

    All organizations operating n the US large and small, public and private, for-profit and on-profit are eligible to submit nomination to the ABA in a wide range of categories, honoring achievement in every aspect of work life. More than 3,700 nominations were considered in the judging process this year by…

    Received a Bronze Stevie Award for "Best Entrepreneur" in 2023 in the Category of Business & Professional Services at the 21st Annual American Business Awards ® (ABA) in New York City.

    All organizations operating n the US large and small, public and private, for-profit and on-profit are eligible to submit nomination to the ABA in a wide range of categories, honoring achievement in every aspect of work life. More than 3,700 nominations were considered in the judging process this year by more than 240 professionals worldwide, whose average scores were determined winners. #TheStevieAwards. #StevieWinners2023.

  • Listed Among the "10 Most Visionary Companies to Watch in 2023" by Inc. Magazine

    Inc. Magazine

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. was listed among the "10 Most Visionary Companies to Watch in 2023" by Inc Magazine in May.

    We are very grateful for this national recognition, which highlights our firm's accomplishments, contributions, values and successes consulting with small-to-mid-sized businesses, because best respected in your industry inspires customer engagement.

    You can view our blog content on Inc. Magazine's blog site.

  • Winner - 2023 International Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service - Gold Stevie Award - "Ethics in Sales"

    Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service

    Received a Gold Stevie Award for "Ethics in Sales" for my ethics certification program entitled "8 Steps to an ETHICS FOCUSED ORGANIZATION" at the 2023 International Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service Awards Ceremony at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

    The competition received more than 2,300 nominations from organizations of all types from 51 different countries. Finalists were determined from the average scores of more than 170 professionals in seven- (7) specialized judging…

    Received a Gold Stevie Award for "Ethics in Sales" for my ethics certification program entitled "8 Steps to an ETHICS FOCUSED ORGANIZATION" at the 2023 International Stevie Awards for Sales and Customer Service Awards Ceremony at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

    The competition received more than 2,300 nominations from organizations of all types from 51 different countries. Finalists were determined from the average scores of more than 170 professionals in seven- (7) specialized judging categories.

    The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service recognize the achievements of contact center, customer service, business development and sales professionals worldwide.

  • Successfully Completed ISO 20700 "Self-Declaration Checklist Training" for Management Consultants

    The International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI)

    Successfully completed ICMCI's ISO 20700 "Self-Declaration Checklist Training" for Management Consultants, which obligates consultants to be transparent as it relates to their firm's consulting process and further distinguishes Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. from its competitors.

  • Recipient of an "Outstanding Leadership Award" at the 2022 Money 2.0 Financial Services Conference

    Money 2.0 Financial Services Conference

    Accepted an "Outstanding Leadership Award" virtually at the 2022 Money 2.0 Conference at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas for my contributions to the financial services industry.

  • Selected “Texas Business Consulting CEO of the Year” by CEO Today Magazine

    CEO Today Magazine

    Our Founder & CEO was selected as “Texas Business Consulting CEO of the Year” in the November 2022 Edition of CEO Today Magazine.

  • Winner - 2022 IABBB's International Torch Award for Ethics

    International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB)

    The International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) awarded Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. with the 2022 International Torch Award for Ethics in December.

    The International Better Business Bureau serves North America and includes approximately 400,000 accredited members and roughly 100 offices throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

    In 2021, Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. won the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics for the North -…

    The International Association of Better Business Bureaus (IABBB) awarded Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. with the 2022 International Torch Award for Ethics in December.

    The International Better Business Bureau serves North America and includes approximately 400,000 accredited members and roughly 100 offices throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.

    In 2021, Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. won the Better Business Bureau's Torch Award for Ethics for the North - Central Texas Region.

  • Identified As A “Top Management Consultant Entrepreneur to Watch in 2023” by Entrepreneur Magazine

    Entrepreneur Magazine

    Listed as a "Top Management Consultant Entrepreneur to Watch in 2023" by Entrepreneur Magazine.

  • Winner - 2022 American Business Awards - Gold Stevie Award - "Media Hero of The Year"

    2022 American Business Awards

    Received a Gold "Media Hero of the Year" Stevie Award in New York City for my Bloomberg Talk Radio interviews and blogposts that focused on helping small businesses survive the Covid crisis at the 20th Annual American Business Awards ® in New York City. The competition received more than 3,700 nominations and is the premier accolade for excellence in US business honoring organizations of all sizes and industries. #TheStevieAwards. #StevieWinners2022.

  • Winner - 2022 American Business Awards - Gold Stevie Award - "Thought Leader of the Year"

    American Business Awards

    Received a Gold "Thought Leader of the Year" Stevie Award in New York City at the 20th Annual American Business Awards ® in New York City. The competition received more than 3,700 nominations and is the premier accolade for excellence in US business honoring organizations of all sizes and industries. #TheStevieAwards. #StevieWinners2022.

  • Strategic Alliance - Executive Search Partner

    Patina Nation, a Korn Ferry Company

    Patina hires CFOs, VPs of Operations, Plant Managers, EVP’s of Marketing, CEOs and other management positions across many industries. As you address your business challenges for 2022, please allow me to help you connect with Patina’s Executive Search practice team when the need arises to hire the best full-time, leadership talent in today’s competitive job market. Patina is also a leader in providing on-demand executives for consulting, key projects, and interim leadership roles. All of…

    Patina hires CFOs, VPs of Operations, Plant Managers, EVP’s of Marketing, CEOs and other management positions across many industries. As you address your business challenges for 2022, please allow me to help you connect with Patina’s Executive Search practice team when the need arises to hire the best full-time, leadership talent in today’s competitive job market. Patina is also a leader in providing on-demand executives for consulting, key projects, and interim leadership roles. All of Patina's professionals bring many years of applicable practical experience to their client engagements. You can learn more about Patina at www.patinasolutions.com.

  • Winner - 2021 BBB Torch Award for Ethics (North - Central Texas Region)

    The Better Business Bureau - Dallas, Texas

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. was named the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) 2021 (Category 1) Torch Award for Ethics Winner for the North - Central Texas Region. The company will go on to compete in the International Better Business Bureau (BBB) Competition in 2022.

  • Speaking - Moderated Panel Discussion on "Consulting in a Post-Covid World" at Consult-Con, the Institute of Management Consultants - USA's National Conference

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    Moderated a one-hour panel discussion on "Consulting in a Post-Covid World" at IMC USA's National Conference - Consult-Con 2021. Panelist included Ricardo Gomez Rugamas, Senior Expert & Associate Partner, Negotiations Service Line Leader in the Product Development & Procurement Practice, at McKinsey & Co.; Christina Churchill, Principal, Technology and Management Consulting, RSM, LLC.; Andre de Waal, Academic Director and Managing Partner of the High-Performance Organization (HPO) Center, the…

    Moderated a one-hour panel discussion on "Consulting in a Post-Covid World" at IMC USA's National Conference - Consult-Con 2021. Panelist included Ricardo Gomez Rugamas, Senior Expert & Associate Partner, Negotiations Service Line Leader in the Product Development & Procurement Practice, at McKinsey & Co.; Christina Churchill, Principal, Technology and Management Consulting, RSM, LLC.; Andre de Waal, Academic Director and Managing Partner of the High-Performance Organization (HPO) Center, the Netherlands; and Jerry Savin, CMC (R) Emeritus, CPA, Past Chair of IMC USA, Current President & CEO of Cambridge Technology Consulting Group, Inc.

  • Speaking - SBA “CARES Expert” Speaker and Blog Post Contributor

    Small Business Administration

    Shared my ideas about "Selling in a Post Covid World" and my "7 Essential Leadership Skills During Times of Crisis" as a "CARES Expert" Speaker for a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in the DFW Metroplex, and also contributed content to their "CARES Expert" blog.

  • Certified Ethics Focused Organization

    New Certification Program For Small-To-Mid-Sized Businesses

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. became the first “Certified Ethics Focused Organization” in the US.

    This new certification program, which will be officially rolled out in 2021, helps SMB’s ensure best practice and continuous improvement around compliance and ethics.

    This certification program won the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics for the North – Central Texas Region, the Better Business Bureau’s International Torch Award for Ethics, and a Gold Stevie…

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. became the first “Certified Ethics Focused Organization” in the US.

    This new certification program, which will be officially rolled out in 2021, helps SMB’s ensure best practice and continuous improvement around compliance and ethics.

    This certification program won the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for Ethics for the North – Central Texas Region, the Better Business Bureau’s International Torch Award for Ethics, and a Gold Stevie Award for “Ethics in Business” at the International Sale and Customer Service Stevie Awards.

    Participants who help their company complete this certification earn 8 continuing education units from the University of Texas at Arlington’s Division of Enterprise Development. Interested parties should contact us for more details.

  • Finalist - 2020 BBB Torch Award for Ethics (North - Central Texas Region)

    Better Business Bureau, Dallas, Texas

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. was again honored by being named a finalist for the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics for the North Texas Region.

  • Strategic Advisory Board Member to Several For-Profits and Non-Profits.

    New Strategic Advisory Boards Appointments

    As a strategic advisory board member, I offer assistance to enterprises with anything from strategic focus, to marketing, recruiting top talent, and profit improvement. Advisory boards are ideal for entrepreneurs seeking top-notch business advice from experts who understand their industry and the challenges of successfully growing small to mid-sized business.

  • Speaking - Covid-19 Town Hall Zoom Conference Panelist

    Success North Dallas Networking Group

    Appeared as a panelist at a Success North Dallas Networking Group Covid-19 Town Hall Zoom Conference entitled "The Perfect Storm, Navigating Through the Turbulence," an event that attracted over 150 members.

  • Finalist - 2019 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

    Better Business Bureau, Dallas, Texas

    Greater Prairie Business Consulting, Inc. was honored by being named a finalist for the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Torch Award for Ethics for the North Texas Region in the Dallas Business Journal's 2019 Book of Lists.

  • Certified Management Consultant ®

    Institute of Management Consultants USA

    Earned my professional certification as a Certified Management Consultant CMC ® from the Institute of Management Consultants USA at the highest level of competency and performance.

    Certified Management Consultants must pass both written and oral exams testing their knowledge of consulting, and are vetted in terms of their educational background, work experience, continuing education, client satisfaction & project ROIs.

    In addition, Certified Management Consultants agree to a…

    Earned my professional certification as a Certified Management Consultant CMC ® from the Institute of Management Consultants USA at the highest level of competency and performance.

    Certified Management Consultants must pass both written and oral exams testing their knowledge of consulting, and are vetted in terms of their educational background, work experience, continuing education, client satisfaction & project ROIs.

    In addition, Certified Management Consultants agree to a professional code of ethics and are committed to continued professional development. Less than 1% of all consultants in the world are certified.

  • Judging Committee Chair - International Stevie Awards

    International Stevie Awards - Category: Sales / Customer Service

    The Stevie Awards are one of the premier international business awards designed to honor and generate public awareness of achievements and positive contributions in the areas of thought leadership, sales, customer service, business development, and contact center professionalism.

    I am honored to be a contest judge from 2018 to 2021 and was named Judging Committee Chair in 2022.

    Past winners of the Stevie Awards include companies like, Dell, IBM, Adobe, Holiday Inn And Delta as…

    The Stevie Awards are one of the premier international business awards designed to honor and generate public awareness of achievements and positive contributions in the areas of thought leadership, sales, customer service, business development, and contact center professionalism.

    I am honored to be a contest judge from 2018 to 2021 and was named Judging Committee Chair in 2022.

    Past winners of the Stevie Awards include companies like, Dell, IBM, Adobe, Holiday Inn And Delta as well as personalities like Richard Branson and Donald Trump.

  • Media Appearances

    Sundry Media Sources

    Consistently ranked among the top small business consultants followed on Twitter. My client success stories have been highlighted in the Wall St Journal, Dallas Business Journal, Chicago Daily Herald, and on MSNBC’s "Your Business.” I am also regularly quoted in publications like the New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Philadelphia Inquirer, and on INC.COM, in addition to numerous other business / industry books & publications, radio broadcasts, podcasts, and Internet media. I am…

    Consistently ranked among the top small business consultants followed on Twitter. My client success stories have been highlighted in the Wall St Journal, Dallas Business Journal, Chicago Daily Herald, and on MSNBC’s "Your Business.” I am also regularly quoted in publications like the New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Philadelphia Inquirer, and on INC.COM, in addition to numerous other business / industry books & publications, radio broadcasts, podcasts, and Internet media. I am, furthermore, a regular contributor to several blog sites.

  • Pro Bono Opinion Letter - Expert Witness Services

    Management Consultant James J Talerico, Jr to an Excavation Contractor, Morgantown, WV

    Provided a pro bono expert opinion letter for a client who, in my opinion, was wrongfully forced into bankruptcy by a regional bank during the credit crunch, helping this client secure a favorable out of court settlement.

  • Regular Guest - Top Small Business Expert on Bloomberg Talk Radio

    The Price of Business Radio Show, Bloomberg Talk Radio - AM 1170 KTEK (Houston, TX)

    For more than half a decade, I discussed the latest small business trends affecting entrepreneurs to help them maximize their organization’s performance on the "Price of Business," a national syndicated radio show on Bloomberg talk radio — and one of the longest running broadcasts of its kind.

    Kevin Price, the host of the Price of Business (www.priceofbusiness.com,) is an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist, and the publisher & editor of the US Daily Post and the Daily…

    For more than half a decade, I discussed the latest small business trends affecting entrepreneurs to help them maximize their organization’s performance on the "Price of Business," a national syndicated radio show on Bloomberg talk radio — and one of the longest running broadcasts of its kind.

    Kevin Price, the host of the Price of Business (www.priceofbusiness.com,) is an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist, and the publisher & editor of the US Daily Post and the Daily Business Journal where he is a regular contributor.

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Languages

  • English

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  • German

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • The International Exit Planning Association (IEPA) - Canton, MA

    Certified Business Exit Consultant CBEC®

    - Present

    Certified Business Exit Consultant CBEC® and IEPA Education Committee Member (2024-Present.)

  • Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) - Dallas - Ft. Worth, TX Chapter

    Certified Management Consultant CMC® Since 2019; DFW Chapter Marketing Committee Member (01/2020 - 12/2020); DFW Chapter Programming Committee Chair (10/2020 - 6/2024); DFW Tozer Award Committee Chair 2023; CMC Mentor (Since 2020); DFW Chapter Board Member ( 05/2021 - 06/2024;) DFW Chapter President (06/2021 - 07/2024;) Annual "Consult-Con" National Conference Planning Committee Member / Conference Panel Moderator (2021;) IMC Student Management Consultants Awards Committee Member (2022;) New Member Ambassador (2022;) IMC DFW Chapter Certificate of Appreciation (2021, 2022, 2023;) * Active IMC USA Volunteer From

    - Present

    Accomplishments As DFW Chapter President - 1. Provided Covid-19 & Post-Covid Chapter Leadership. 2. Expanded Chapter Board Membership. 3. Increased Chapter Strategic Alliances and Membership. 4. Organized Tozer Innovation & Leadership Award Event Honoring "The World Greatest Living Consultant" Dr. Ram Charan During Texas Consilium's Annual Business Excellence Award Ceremony. 5. Introduced the Chapter's First "Lunch & Learn" Hybrid Meeting. 6. Created A Website for the DFW Chapter. 7. Engaged…

    Accomplishments As DFW Chapter President - 1. Provided Covid-19 & Post-Covid Chapter Leadership. 2. Expanded Chapter Board Membership. 3. Increased Chapter Strategic Alliances and Membership. 4. Organized Tozer Innovation & Leadership Award Event Honoring "The World Greatest Living Consultant" Dr. Ram Charan During Texas Consilium's Annual Business Excellence Award Ceremony. 5. Introduced the Chapter's First "Lunch & Learn" Hybrid Meeting. 6. Created A Website for the DFW Chapter. 7. Engaged UT - Dallas Student Projects to Increase Chapter Visibility & Membership. 8. Utilized UT - Dallas Student Interns & Coppell, Texas High School Intern to Boost Chapter Social Media Efforts. 9. Promoted IMC USA and the DFW Chapter Through a Series of "Society & Ethics" Interviews on Fox Radio. 10. Increased Chapter Awards Program to Members.

  • International Stevie Business Awards - Fairfax, VA

    Judging Committee Chair

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    The Stevie Business Awards are one of the premier international business awards designed to honor and generate public awareness of achievements and positive contributions in the areas of thought leadership, sales, customer service, business development, and contact center professionalism. I am honored to be a Contest Judge from 2018 to Present, a Judging Committee Chair for Sales Achievement & Sales Distinction in 2022, and am the recipient of three- (3) "Gold" Stevie Awards and one- (1)…

    The Stevie Business Awards are one of the premier international business awards designed to honor and generate public awareness of achievements and positive contributions in the areas of thought leadership, sales, customer service, business development, and contact center professionalism. I am honored to be a Contest Judge from 2018 to Present, a Judging Committee Chair for Sales Achievement & Sales Distinction in 2022, and am the recipient of three- (3) "Gold" Stevie Awards and one- (1) "Bronze" Stevie Award.

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