Successful background of planning and organizing major initiatives to achieve long-term growth and financial stability. Solid history of adapting to changing business environments and capturing new revenue opportunities. Especially skillful at analyzing difficult problems, finding creative solutions, making plans to implement those solutions, marshalling internal and external resources, and managing through to completion. Proven ability to navigate and negotiate in public and private sector environments – exceeding requirements and expectations. Extensive professional skills & experience, including: • Strategic Planning, Forecasting & Reporting • Designing & Delivering Training Programs • Handling P. R. & Media Relations • Planning Events, Fundraisers & Trade Shows • Writing Collateral Material & Website Content • Managing AR/AP, General Ledger & Budgets • Hiring & Leading Teams to Achieve Key Goals • Improving Processes, Procedures & Productivity • Making High-Impact Speeches & Presentations • Marketing, Branding & Advertising • Managing Vendor & Supplier Relationships • Cutting Costs & Boosting Income

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
alphaSIGMA Consulting, LLC	(Confidential)	11/1999 - 4/2007

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Northeastern Illinois University	Mathematics and Secondary Education	1977	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

Founding Partner of alphaSIGMA Consulting, an IT Business Consulting Firm. Firm grew to become a multi-million dollar, award winning entity entity. It was recently sold to an international software development firm. President, CEO of the Greater Palatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry, a 550+ member professional business organization. Membership and programs more than doubled during my tenure.

Companies I like:

Allstate, Motorola, Sears, Zurich, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Walgreens, Fortune 1000 Company

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership
Planning
Training

• Public Relations
• Communications
• Marketing
• Management
• Training
• Human Resources

• Created and implemented a comprehensive Marketing Plan to launch alphaSIGMA Consulting. Firm acquired 50 new clients in its first year generating $800,000 in revenue. • Developed and implemented a Public Relations campaign for alphaSIGMA Consulting targeting industry publications. alphaSIGMA Consulting received the Technology Pacesetter Award from Accounting Technology Magazine.