John Grindle
Purveyor of Fun and Games at Grin Events- Claim this Profile
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Philip Victor Ongert
John is a connector. I've worked with him for a number of years now, in several capacities. I have observed him bringing people together, connecting them, and carrying out entertaining events, both in the corporate setting and in the less formal social setting. That means he does what he loves and he loves what he does. John is innovative, smart, driven, and will do what is necessary to make your next event successful. He's a good business owner, a good father, and a good guy!
Ken McGinley
John is a great guy and very personable. I enjoy my conversations with him and appreciate his ideas. He's always looking to make a process better and more efficient.
Philip Victor Ongert
John is a connector. I've worked with him for a number of years now, in several capacities. I have observed him bringing people together, connecting them, and carrying out entertaining events, both in the corporate setting and in the less formal social setting. That means he does what he loves and he loves what he does. John is innovative, smart, driven, and will do what is necessary to make your next event successful. He's a good business owner, a good father, and a good guy!
Ken McGinley
John is a great guy and very personable. I enjoy my conversations with him and appreciate his ideas. He's always looking to make a process better and more efficient.
Philip Victor Ongert
John is a connector. I've worked with him for a number of years now, in several capacities. I have observed him bringing people together, connecting them, and carrying out entertaining events, both in the corporate setting and in the less formal social setting. That means he does what he loves and he loves what he does. John is innovative, smart, driven, and will do what is necessary to make your next event successful. He's a good business owner, a good father, and a good guy!
Ken McGinley
John is a great guy and very personable. I enjoy my conversations with him and appreciate his ideas. He's always looking to make a process better and more efficient.
Philip Victor Ongert
John is a connector. I've worked with him for a number of years now, in several capacities. I have observed him bringing people together, connecting them, and carrying out entertaining events, both in the corporate setting and in the less formal social setting. That means he does what he loves and he loves what he does. John is innovative, smart, driven, and will do what is necessary to make your next event successful. He's a good business owner, a good father, and a good guy!
Ken McGinley
John is a great guy and very personable. I enjoy my conversations with him and appreciate his ideas. He's always looking to make a process better and more efficient.
Credentials
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute (PMI)Aug, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Grin Events
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Purveyor of Fun and Games
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Jan 2014 - Present
• Connecting teams of 5, 50, or 500 through fun and games • Hosting Virtual Game Shows • Managing virtual, in-person, and hybrid corporate events • Zooming better than most • Connecting teams of 5, 50, or 500 through fun and games • Hosting Virtual Game Shows • Managing virtual, in-person, and hybrid corporate events • Zooming better than most
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Positive Adventures
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United States
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Corporate Programs
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Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
• Planning and executing corporate events • Managing a department and team • Facilitating team building events • Planning and executing corporate events • Managing a department and team • Facilitating team building events
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RefNation
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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President
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Sep 2004 - May 2016
• Provide website services dedicated to sports officials associations • Created company vision and managed product development • Designed and implemented sales and marketing strategies • Secured and maintain relationships with sports officials associations • Provide website services dedicated to sports officials associations • Created company vision and managed product development • Designed and implemented sales and marketing strategies • Secured and maintain relationships with sports officials associations
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SportsEngine
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Territory Manager
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
• Providing the website "engine" to amateur sports organizations • Increasing visibility and professionalism while saving time and money • Creating a sports "ecosystem" for all sports and levels • Providing the website "engine" to amateur sports organizations • Increasing visibility and professionalism while saving time and money • Creating a sports "ecosystem" for all sports and levels
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VAN LIER
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United States
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Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
• Manage small, medium, and large scale website projects • Implement Software as a Service Content Management Systems • Collaborate with digital marketing and branding agencies • Work closely with clients to set and meet expectations • Manage small, medium, and large scale website projects • Implement Software as a Service Content Management Systems • Collaborate with digital marketing and branding agencies • Work closely with clients to set and meet expectations
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Do Good Bus
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Facilitator
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2012
• Managed 30 volunteers and 5 staff through volunteer events on a 40 day tour of the country • High energy motivation through group games and ice breakers instantly creating community • Affecting positive change by giving back to local communities and charities with volunteers • Risk Management, Travel Planning, Project Coordination, Staff and Volunteer Management • Managed 30 volunteers and 5 staff through volunteer events on a 40 day tour of the country • High energy motivation through group games and ice breakers instantly creating community • Affecting positive change by giving back to local communities and charities with volunteers • Risk Management, Travel Planning, Project Coordination, Staff and Volunteer Management
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Barefoot Solutions
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
• Technical Project Management of sophisticated website application • Manage distributed team of stakeholders, designers, and developers • Coordinate customer expectation with development team • Manage product development with respect to project timeline • Technical Project Management of sophisticated website application • Manage distributed team of stakeholders, designers, and developers • Coordinate customer expectation with development team • Manage product development with respect to project timeline
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Hershey Technologies
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Greater San Diego Area
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Marketing Manager
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2010
• Redesigned website with Search Engine Optimization • Created and executed Social Media Marketing strategy • Designed and facilitated technical demonstrations • Implemented pre and post sales strategies • Redesigned website with Search Engine Optimization • Created and executed Social Media Marketing strategy • Designed and facilitated technical demonstrations • Implemented pre and post sales strategies
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Silver Bullet Solutions, Inc.
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United States
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IT System Custom Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager / Software Engineer
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
• Managed phrase creation and mapping application product development • Managed phrase creation and mapping application product development
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Volo Sports
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Development Director / Tournament Director
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Oct 2006 - Dec 2007
• Tournament Director for volleyball, kickball, and bocce ball with hundreds of participants • Event planning, setup, take down (striking), staffing, permits, sales, and marketing • Lord of the Ping • Tournament Director for volleyball, kickball, and bocce ball with hundreds of participants • Event planning, setup, take down (striking), staffing, permits, sales, and marketing • Lord of the Ping
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Independent Contractor
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Greater San Diego Area
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Software Consultant
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Jan 2003 - Sep 2006
• Designed and managed custom software applications • Provided technical training and support for desktop applications • Led training courses for custom and off-the-shelf desktop applications • Designed and managed custom software applications • Provided technical training and support for desktop applications • Led training courses for custom and off-the-shelf desktop applications
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San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Manager / Software Engineer
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Oct 2002 - Dec 2003
• Designed and managed a custom ADA Compliance Database • Designed and managed a custom customer relationship management (CRM) system • Provided technical training and support for desktop applications • Designed and managed a custom ADA Compliance Database • Designed and managed a custom customer relationship management (CRM) system • Provided technical training and support for desktop applications
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Silver Bullet Solutions, Inc.
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United States
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IT System Custom Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Engineer
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Jun 1997 - May 2002
• Developed DoD Integrated Architecture Database (DIAD) • Developed Cost Allocation Program (CAP) for SPAWAR (Navy) • Developed DoD Integrated Architecture Database (DIAD) • Developed Cost Allocation Program (CAP) for SPAWAR (Navy)
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Education
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1993 - 1998
UCLA
BS, Computer Science & Engineering
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