Experience

Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers

• France
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Venture Volunteer - Chateau Restoration - Les Trois-Moutiers, France

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Member, Strategic Counsel. Contribute professional expertise towards rebirth of Chateau de la Mothe Chandeniers, a noble estate dating from the 13th century located at the southwest end of France's Loire Valley of kings. Novel venture with participants from 115 countries combining an ownership stake with heritage preservation. Initiative encompasses all aspects of start-up, and components dealing with: 700 years of French noble family history; architecture and structural engineering; landscape architecture; construction; project management; historic preservation; consensus building; financing, etc.



William Hooper Studio

• Principal

  • Jun 1974 - Present

  Professional photographer. Former instructor of digital imaging, and computers in photography, The New School / Parsons (1991-1993). Pioneered use of high end Kodak digital retouching system in a university. Taught international workshops. Professional Member, American Society of Media Photographers; Member, Royal Photographic Society.Current artistic initiative is a multi-year, self-funded photographic and text project championing an aspect of the North Carolina South Outer Banks and its culture.Collection credits: The Franklin Institute, Liberty USO Philadelphia, Heart Gallery Philadelphia, Upper Makefield Fire Co., Diana Vincent Inc., Private Collectors. Photo credits: Cover of Franklin Institute Visitor Guide for one year, 2006.Hand model photo for, "Big diamonds aren't just for the stars". Bucks County Courier Times, and Focus on Newtown, July 19, 2007.Portrait for Heart Gallery Philadelphia exhibited at Philadelphia Free Library Main Branch, 2007.Fox 29 TV coverage of press conference announcing Heart Gallery Philadelphia exhibit at the Philadelphia Free Library. Photos of Diana Vincent jewelry featured in Lifestyle Magazine article, "Luxury Redesign: Imagining the Possibilities" in 3 editions (Bucks, Montgomery, Main Line), December, 2006.Portrait for Heart Gallery Philadelphia 2006 featured on ABC TV "The View", and on ABC.com 11/28/06.Portrait for Heart Gallery Philadelphia 2006 featured on NBC 10 WCAU Philadelphia 10! Show 11/10/06.Carnival Fun exhibited at Artsbridge Juried Show, Riverrun Gallery, Lambertville, NJ, June 10, 2006. Also at Wachovia Bank, Washington Crossing, PA, Summer 2006.Portrait for Heart Gallery Philadelphia 2005 at Philly International Airport 12/2005 - 3/31/06; copy at Please Touch Museum (2/2006 - 3/2006); at Philly International Children's Festival (4/30/06 - 5/6/06); at Whitaker Center For Science and the Arts; at Philadelphia City Hall.ASMP Focus Philadelphia: 2005, 2006 at University of the Arts.



Hooper Family Charitable Endowment

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Make micro philanthropic investments to promote the visual arts in grades K-12, and in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education programs. Make micro philanthropic investments to promote the visual arts in grades K-12, and in S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) education programs.



Heritage Dance Foundation (Performing Arts)

• Board Member

  • Jan 2011 - Present

  The Heritage Dance Foundation ® is the largest non-profit, independent organization of its type in the United States. It assists various professional, amateur and competition groups in granting scholarship funds for competitive ballroom dancing, as well as in other related areas in the performing arts throughout the country. Publishes Dance Week, and produces theater productions and regional TV series. Has a ballroom studio, a new performing arts center, and a community outreach group, Encore Entertainment.Provide business consultation to the Chairman of the Board.



Columbia Engineering Entrepreneurship Program

• Mentor

  • Jun 2011 - Present

  Mentor young entrepreneurs / engineers at various stages: in school, graduated with business proposal, post start-up, etc. Engage with fellow mentors and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board members to provide expert counsel. Now applying Lean Start-up principles, and leveraging prior advanced development work with Citigroup. Serve as judge in business plan competitions. Initiative types reviewed: International advanced engineering project consulting, financial literacy, real estate - commercial, medical / bio-science, e-commerce, electronic devices, green technology, geo-spatial mapping and mobile app.



Salter Path Museum (Visual Arts, Youth Art Programs)

• Board Member

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2018

  Salter Path Museum (Salter Path, NC) promoted the local visual arts, youth art programs, and paid homage to the heritage of the old Salter Path fishing community. After 5 years museum was closed due to extensive hurricane damage. Salter Path Museum (Salter Path, NC) promoted the local visual arts, youth art programs, and paid homage to the heritage of the old Salter Path fishing community. After 5 years museum was closed due to extensive hurricane damage.



Plant A Seed Inspire A Dream Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • May 2014 - Sep 2018

  From Foundation's web site: The mission of the Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is to provide children from low income families, between the ages of 10 and 18, with the opportunity to pursue their passions while interacting with positive role models. Our objective is to enhance life experiences and keep children involved in productive activities by offering scholarships to programs that support their interests. It is our hope to make a significant difference in the lives of children by encouraging them to realize their dreams and therefore increase their prospects for a more successful future.



The Hooper Group

• Senior Business Development Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2015

  Consult in business development, and deliver results. Bring to bear 40 years experience, and lessons learned from innovation in business, science / technology, and in the visual arts.Have created value for blue chip corporate, small business, academic and non-profit organizations. Work at Board and C Level. Have done start-ups, build outs, turnarounds, and wind downs. Have specific expertise in information based consumer service businesses (B to C), and broad functional experience in fast paced, global transaction oriented work environments spanning diverse cultures.Experience across many industries: electrical goods distribution, coal mining, municipal transportation, mutual funds, retail electronic financial services, luxury goods, university and non-profit.Focused on new business development and enhancement of existing B to C service organizations. Synthesize diverse, complex observations and data into practical, actionable plans. Build strong teams, and employ personal enthusiasm and passion about work to drive results. Use professional network, and broker relationships, to benefit client organizations.Specialties: P&L / Board. Skills: Strategy; recruiting / team building; e-commerce; marketing; sales; finance / funding / modeling; operations; systems; risk; contracts; IP; deals; pricing; facilities; audit / compliance; small business.Pioneer / patentee: electronic services delivery for retail customers. Expert in distribution systems for service firms; advanced product development; global account management; electronic payments; global electronic transfers; ATM / POS networks; and microchip cards.



Chandler Hall Health Services, a Kendal Corporation Affilate (Inter-generational Living)

• Member, Development Board; Co-Founder and Chair, Business Advocacy Council

  • Jan 2011 - May 2014

  Work with Senior Director of Development, CEO, committee and board members to further enhance capabilities to deliver superior inter-generational, elder and hospice care in the community. Chandler Hall's services include: Child Development, Youth Camps, Inter-generational Programs, Restorative Home Health Care, Memory Care, Respite Program, Personal Care, Nursing and Rehab Care, Residential Apartments, and Wellness Center. Participate in fund-raising, and in outreach to individuals and businesses. Co-founder and Chair of Business Advocacy Council.It was my privilege to assist Chandler Hall, as they were recognized as the finest local Assisted Living Facility in "The Best of Bucks 2013" survey and the "Best" Adult Care Facility in the 2012 survey.In May, 2013, Chandler Hall became the 12th independent operating unit of Kendal Corporation.



Various Non-profit, Citigroup, American Airlines, Andersen Consulting

• Senior Vice President

  • Jun 1975 - May 2014

  A summary below of work experience prior to 2010. A summary below of work experience prior to 2010.



Diana Vincent Inc.

• Chief Operating Officer / CFO

  • May 2006 - Apr 2010

  Chief Operating Officer / CFO for Diana Vincent Inc., one of the world's foremost jewelry designers. Managed or consulted on all aspects of the business: strategy, funding, financials, new product development, branding / marketing, sales, operations, technology, HR, e-store development, etc. Led two engagements with the Wharton Small Business Development Center. Result: Working with company president, took this small, but world class business to the next level. Chief Operating Officer / CFO for Diana Vincent Inc., one of the world's foremost jewelry designers. Managed or consulted on all aspects of the business: strategy, funding, financials, new product development, branding / marketing, sales, operations, technology, HR, e-store development, etc. Led two engagements with the Wharton Small Business Development Center. Result: Working with company president, took this small, but world class business to the next level.



Life Coach - Teens, Young Adults, Career Changers

• Principal

  • Jan 1990 - Mar 2010

  Life Member of professional coaching / mentoring organization, PEER Resources.Provide life coaching / mentoring to teens and young adults. Help them to successfully manage transitions from high school to college, to internships, and to work. Also, to graduate school or to second jobs. I have also performed as a professionally trained MBA level college recruiter. Coach execs in managing job changes necessitated by layoff, and artists seeking to better market their work.Now serve as a mentor in Columbia University's School of Engineering Entrepreneurship Program. Note: See publications section below for link to article Building Business Savvy.



Estates of Washington Crossing Community Association

• President

  • Apr 2005 - Apr 2007

  President of homeowner association board with oversight of $20MM, 63 acre community. Professionalized board operations; surveyed community re: desired changes; drove and completed changes; led formal annual community meetings; issued community newsletter; improved overall community relations. President of homeowner association board with oversight of $20MM, 63 acre community. Professionalized board operations; surveyed community re: desired changes; drove and completed changes; led formal annual community meetings; issued community newsletter; improved overall community relations.



Citi

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Vice President; Member, Exec Team and Citishare Board of Directors

  • Jan 1998 - Apr 2004

  Senior Vice President - Global Account Management for the Electronic Funds Transfer Subsidiary of Citigroup. Member, Executive Team and Board of Directors, Citishare Corporation. Business in 48 countries, including in North America, Caribbean, Latin and South America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia.At the time, Citishare processed more than 125 million transactions per year, for more than $20 Billion dollars, with extremely high service quality levels and repeated, top audit results -- a testament to the entire Citishare team.In addition to senior executive duties with Citishare, also worked on initiatives for Citigroup's new Global Telecommunications Network, and for their new e-Citi Division. One initiative, in particular, was the field testing of a microchip card payment system on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

• Vice President

  • Feb 1990 - Jan 1998

  Vice President - Client Management for Citishare Corporation - Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Subsidiary of Citigroup. Drove major expansion of the business: addition of networks, addition of domestic and international Citicorp clients, and expansion of transaction functionality. We were world leaders in global retail EFT know how, and worked closely with both Visa and MasterCard world wide. Also, with major U.S. regional and national networks during their start-up, growth, and merger phases: NYCE, MAC, Honor, Pulse, Cash Station, Tyme, Minibank, STAR, Plus, and Cirrus.

• Vice President

  • Mar 1984 - Jan 1990

  Provided advanced business development services for Citicorp's retail bank. Launched Landmark Mutual Funds for Citi's then new banking and brokerage wealth management product FOCUS; consulted on FOCUS business development; consulted and worked with Citi's development and learning center doing consumer product testing and focus group research; developed novel distribution services model for the retail bank; launched Citishare Corporation as an ATM network; worked on cutting edge Global Radio Network initiative for wireless transmission of credit and debit transactions at point of sale; participated in telephone and PC based home banking system rollout. Developed some initiatives in conjunction with Citicorp's research center Transaction Technology Inc., famous for Citi's touch screen customer activated terminal (CAT) cash machine system.

• Vice President

  • 1980 - Feb 1984

  Chief of Staff / CFO for 1,500 person back-office processing operation for Citigroup's credit card business. Managed $3 Billion in accounts receivable, and a staff of 50. Participated in major business turnaround. Worked on team to relocate operations from Long Island to Sioux Falls, SD to allow the business to charge higher interest rates, enabling significantly increased profitability.



Mastercard

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, International Debit Advisory Board

  • 2002 - 2003

  Inaugural first year member of the MasterCard International Debit Advisory Board providing guidance on all matters pertaining to global debit ATM and retail electronic payment transactions. Inaugural first year member of the MasterCard International Debit Advisory Board providing guidance on all matters pertaining to global debit ATM and retail electronic payment transactions.



The New School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Course Developer and Instructor, Digital Imaging & Computers in Photography

  • Jan 1991 - May 1993

  Developed and led the first professional level digital imaging photography program for college students in the United States. Instructed in Digital Imaging, and Computers in Photography. Also instructed in FOCUS international student workshops.Used, at the time, a cutting edge Kodak Premier Image Enhancement System launched by Kodak in February 1990. The system ran on a two drawer file sized Sun SPARC workstation, and had separate film readers and writers, each the size of a small washing machine. At the time, the system cost $500,000 and needed an air conditioned room. Brought in young professionals who at the time were making the transition from film to digital technology and asked them to share their expertise with classes. These speakers went on to be marquee name pros in digital photography. The department was chaired by master photographer Benedict J. Fernandez, noted for his photographs of Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedy, protest during the Civil Rights Movement, etc. It was Ben's insight when viewing digitized satellite images of the potential application of digital imaging technology to photography, and his desire to have it taught at Parsons.Link to historical citation about The Premier System in Kodak annals:http://www.kodak.com/global/en/corp/historyOfKodak/1990.jhtml?pq-path=2703&pq-locale=en_USLink to Benedict J. Fernandez:http://www.benedictjfernandez.com/



American Airlines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • 1978 - 1979

  As Senior Financial Analyst, worked at American Airlines headquarters in department servicing Chief Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. On team that developed Business Class service as a means to deal with industry deregulation. Also worked on route profitability analysis, and on corporate budget. As Senior Financial Analyst, worked at American Airlines headquarters in department servicing Chief Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer. On team that developed Business Class service as a means to deal with industry deregulation. Also worked on route profitability analysis, and on corporate budget.



Arthur Andersen (Consulting)

• Senior Consultant

  • 1975 - 1978

  Trained at Arthur Andersen's consulting "boot camp" in St. Charles, Illinois. Extensive, rigorous training in accounting, systems and software. Worked on various engagements: on-line order entry system for electrical goods distributor, capital budgeting and project accounting system for coal mining company, productivity studies for NY MTA surface transit (bus) operations, project management system for international non-profit service organization, consulting for YMCA of Greater New York, etc. In its day, Arthur Andersen was know as "The Marine Corps of Accounting and Consulting".



Columbia University - School of Engineering

• Teaching / Research Assistant

  • Sep 1971 - Sep 1973

  Doctoral track student in industrial economics and systems engineering. Performed specialized industrial economic research for tenured professor. He suggested my research topic: Management of anomaly situations in highly automated systems. Today, 40 years later, think of the application to anomalies in aircraft cockpits, nuclear plants, etc. Doctoral track student in industrial economics and systems engineering. Performed specialized industrial economic research for tenured professor. He suggested my research topic: Management of anomaly situations in highly automated systems. Today, 40 years later, think of the application to anomalies in aircraft cockpits, nuclear plants, etc.