Experience

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  Dancing Dragon Media

  • Chicago, Illinois

  • Conductor

    • Apr 1946 - Present
    • Chicago, Illinois

    Conductor of the a Not-For-Profit effort to address the problem of "Youth Violence in Chicago." A talented group of instrumentalists (each instrumental within their respective fields) have joined together in an attempt to address the underlying problems associated with the rise in violence in the youth community. We are attempting to bring opportunities, and empowerment to the youth in underserved, ignored communities. The Conductor was born into the epicenter of one of these communities. He went on to work with a U.S. President, drink Champagne with the Lords, etc.

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  Finance, Construction,

  • United States primarily

  • Finance, Real Estate, Construction ----- 1 VP, 2EXVP, 16 CEO

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
    • United States primarily

    National Homes Corporation, (in top 100 in Forbes) • VP, - spokesman for “operation Breakthrough” under U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban development, George Romney.National Resort Communities, (a division of National Homes Corp) • EXVP marketingNational Tours Corporation (large tract real estate marketing company) • Co-founderFrates Communities, (a large equity investor partnership) • President The Ontra Companies (bought-owned-and-developed assets for and from over 220 banks and S&Ls - Ontra.com ) • Founder & CEOAmerican Homes Corporation (+or- 400 homes / per year) • Founder & CEOFirst American Mortgage (initially set up to to provide financing for longterm investment properties) • Founder & CEO

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  Technology

  • United States primarily

  • Technology - Chief Executive Nerd

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
    • United States primarily

    - EE Purdue universityStatistical analyst for the Psychology departmentFirst American Data (an IBM VAR and software developer) • Founder CEOImpact Ventures - run by Adam Dell, for the Dell family interests • Viability analystRan Purdue’s nuclear reactor (not well)Liaison to Notre Dame Nuclear Physics Department and South Bend city schoolsFirst American Data (software developer for city, state, and national government agencies... Developed F.A.C.T.S., Financial and Construction Tools system • Founder & CEO

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  music

  • USA, East and Western Europe

  • Music & Entertainment - Founder, CEO, Producer, Player, Roadie

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
    • USA, East and Western Europe

    BMG / Bertelsmann AG - 220 record labels i.e. RCA, Arista, etc / Free Mantle (TV production) / Random House • special projects & and cross-company liaison Continental Records • co-founder - PresidentContinental Club (Austin, Texas) • Partner of THE “ Magnificent Mench-Man ” Music producer, manager, booker for bands • for BMG, Continental club, Continental Records, RCA. RCA Victor, RCA, Arista, etc.Production, management, of music and film / video

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  Miscellaneous

  • The World

  • If this is work, what is play? --- Chief Executive Communicator

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
    • The World

    International Seminars corp. (partner, E. Donald Shapiro former Dean of NY Law School, conducted seminars on international issues i.e. world tax havens, the energy crisis, U.S. taxation of businesses, etc. • cofounder and CEOHannah & Friends, a greeting card company (5 lines) in three languages, directed to the women’s market • cofounder CEO

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  Formative Work Experiences and Beliefs

  • The World

  • Formative Work Experiences and Beliefs -- Still in Formative Stage

    • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013
    • The World

    Worked with Former President Lyndon B. Johnson for 2 years on special projects, strategizing, and financial planningFather was Executive Director of Goodwill Industries, as a consequence I grew up believing work is a privilege, not something to be avoidedWorked around physically and mentally challenged individuals, and became aware of the benefits of respecting peoples capabilities rather than focusing on disabilitiesWorked in 3 unions; I.B.E.W. 134 (Electrician), the Teamsters (in steel fabrication), and the Elevator UnionProudly Co-Founded International Seminars with Dean Donald Shapiro, former Dean of the New York Law School, a brilliant and honorable man. The association led to working with Milton Freedman and many other distinguished individuals.Founded, funded or have run +or- 30 companiesDeveloped large land tracts, golf courses, airport runways, commercial structures including hotels, and shopping centers.Ghost writer, including speech writing for 2 CEOs of the top ten Forbes companiesProduced and directed art and music videos.Worked in music production, marketing, and distribution.Spent 4 years in Europe as a photographer, primarily concentrating on street reportageHave had champagne with the Lords in ParliamentI Believe that quality of life is best obtained by serving the needs, and enriching the productive talents of others.Have previously chosen “old school” anonymity to Facebook, and traditional media, and though I remain uncomfortable with the new, new, "look at me attitude," this linkedin entry is my 1st and only step into this world.I am currently working on a number of fronts, but my passion is directed towards a 501c3 non-profit that we are establishing.The ideal opportunity would provide both financial, and socially / community-conscious rewards.Strongest attributes are an insatiable curiosity, a need to be productive, and a very fortunate ability to select great people to work with, who are much more talented than I am.

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  HAZ

  • The light

    • 1903 - May 1976

    Followed the light, and held it for others ...