Experience

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  Louisiana Small Business Development Center

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

  • Business Consultant

    • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
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  General Paper Company

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

  • Operations Manager

    • Mar 2014 - May 2019
    • Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area
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  Louisiana Small Business Development Center

  • Associate State Director

    • Jan 2009 - Feb 2014

    Responsible for the management and control of numerous and varied organizational functions and processes necessary in the overall administration of statewide program operations. Duties include design, implementation, maintenance, and oversight of all of programs to enhance the delivery of service...

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  LSBDC Technology Center at LSU

  • Baton Rouge, LA

  • Director

    • Jun 1997 - Jan 2009
    • Baton Rouge, LA

    Responsible for oversight, management and direction of a nationally accredited specialized SBDC. The center focuses on innovation, technology transfer and commercialization of new products and services. Work with economic development groups to promote the startup, growth and development of small ...

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  Louisiana Business & Technology Center

  • Baton Rouge, LA

  • Assistant Director

    • Jun 1997 - Sep 2007
    • Baton Rouge, LA

    Assist the Executive Director in directing and supervising activities, operations and personnel of the small business incubator on LSU’s campus. Develop and submit proposals to fund the incubator’s economic development activities.• Direct Center’s $1 million operating budget, financial reporting,...

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  LSU Entrepreneruship Institute

  • Baton Rouge, LA

  • Assistant Director

    • Jun 1997 - May 2001
    • Baton Rouge, LA

    Organized and managed family business forum programs. Designed and implemented changes to educational programs and curriculum in entrepreneurship, franchising and family business studies. Taught entrepreneurship and small business management courses. • Efforts helped the Institute achieve nationa...

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  United States Marine Corps

  • Aerial Navigator/Rendezvous Controller - Vietnam Veteran

    • Jun 1970 - Jun 1974