Experience

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  Continuing Journeys

  • Ojochal, Osa, Costa Rica; Portland, OR, USA

  • Blogger, Gatekeeper

    • Aug 2012 - Present
    • Ojochal, Osa, Costa Rica; Portland, OR, USA

    My experience mentors for this part of my journey include the past, a very rich and diverse personal and professional career ; and, the present - beginning with a new country, a new culture and a much revised lifestyle; and, my new teachers - sunrises and sunsets, the sea and the jungle includin...

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  AGI/NetekWorld

  • Vashon, WA

  • Founder and President

    • Aug 2000 - Dec 2012
    • Vashon, WA

    Created and marketed a suite of prototype web-based business diagnostics for new technology-based ventures as well as small and medium sized business owners and operators. The diagnostics provided entrepreneurs as well as small and medium sized businesses tools for self diagnosis of the venture ...

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  Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology...

  • Spokane Washington

  • Executive Director

    • Aug 1994 - Aug 1999
    • Spokane Washington

    Oversaw the reinvention of an inter-collegiate research center focusing on original research to one focusing on applied research. The new mission focused on supporting the development of new products and technologies and the development of technology-based new ventures.

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  Washington State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • State Director, Washington Small Business Development Centers (WSBDC)

    • Jun 1984 - Aug 1994

    Sponsored by the Small Business Administration and Washington State University, oversaw the activities of 13 small business counseling centers and 27 Community College business training centers. While serving in this position, I served a one year term as President of the National Association of Small Business Development Centers, established the first international SBDC program in Romania, and worked with an effective cadre of WSU and community college administrators, business counselors and trainers.

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 1980 - Jul 1984

    I taught classes in marketing and business problems.

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  Continental Can Company

  • Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Cincinnati

  • Sales Representative and Distribution Manager

    • Jun 1968 - Jun 1976
    • Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Cincinnati

    I served as sales representative for metals container division with final assignment as Regional Distribution Manager for the Great Lakes region.

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  Various High Schools ending with Homewood-Floss...

  • See above

  • Teacher, English, Journalism and Debate

    • Sep 1961 - Jun 1968
    • See above

    Worked primarily with under-performing and gifted students.