Resume
Experience
2012 - Present
Founder/CEO
SB Ventures, LLC
Meridian, Idaho
Established a successful Real Estate Investment Portfolio of Rental Properties plus managed rentals for investors both residential and commercial.
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November 2021 Launched my Fourth Career as an Author, Speaker, Coach. Began online virtual live group and individual coaching of Five Unit Revitalize Your Life" program. Third edition of book, Healing Process After Divorce, is in final stages will launch Winter of 2022. Eight year project of writing book on the Power of Perspective will launch the Spring of 2023. Public speaking events are being booked and presented.
2002 - 2012
Director of Academic Affairs/Campus Director
University of Phoenix
Boise, Idaho
As newly hired Director of Academic Affairs, I quadrupled the number of faculty, improved faculty training, and improved quality in the classroom. Managing a staff of three, we instituted quality general faculty meetings, an academic counsel, and multiple additional training opportunities for faculty members. We consistently exceeded guidelines for faculty course assignments. Was responsible for the Academic Affairs budget, faculty pay, faculty recruiting, and training expenses plus I taught Gen/101, GEN/300. COM/525, FIN/324 and FIN/325 in the FlexNet and Online modalities. Facilitated the faculty certification training for new faculty for the Idaho Campus.
After three years as Director of Academic Affairs I became the Campus Director for the Idaho Campus in April of 2006. In 18 months turned enrollment around from declining to growing and surpassed the previous high point for total student enrollment. Stabilized attrition, opened up the campus culture, made three promotions from within the staff, resulting in performance for the campus that exceeded regional expectations. Carried the University mission into the community through involvement with Chambers of Commerce, community leaders, business leaders, and community service.
It was essentially being President of a small university with 2,000 students. I managed three departments, 4 direct reports, 55 staff, and 100 faculty. I was responsible for marketing, enrollment, academic affairs, faculty, students, programs, staff, and budget results.
University of Phoenix, 1422 S. Tech Lane, Meridian, Idaho 83642 (208) 888-1505
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2001 - 2002
Managing Director
Anchor Point Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah
As owner I had oversight for all aspects of the business, staff, marketing, programs, trainers, and budget. Anchor Point Institute was a Proprietary Educational Institution (family owned) offering training in the fields of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), social work, and human relations. I completed three levels of certification in advanced communication skills. Expanded company products and established strategic alliances. Developed a financial consulting division and contracted my financial expertise to businesses.
1999-2001
Vice President
Idaho Banking Company
Boise, Idaho
Developed and expanded business banking relationships with specialty in SBA loan financing. Left to pursue personal interests in financial consulting and assist family owned business in Utah.
1981-1999
Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer
US Bank
Boise, Idaho
Moved from Panama City, Panama to Boise, Idaho and joined the Bank as a Commercial Loan Officer. Gained valuable experience through five departments, three mergers, and four title promotions to vice president. Developed expertise with the Boise business market. Selected as one of three loan officers to start the first Business Banking Center. Noted for bringing in new customers and developing strong and growing relationships. Promoted to Credit Approval Officer over bank’s SBA Program. Selected to organize and manage the bank’s first SBA center. Hired and managed staff of three and lead the bank to number one SBA lender in Idaho. Promoted to International Department and certified in ExIm Bank lending. Analyzed, structured, and managed complex international project financing. A fourth bank merger eliminated my position. U S Bank, 101 S. Capital Blvd, Suite 102, Boise, Idaho (208) 383-7990. Received severance package and utilized it to attain a PH.D. in Education with an emphasis in Adult Education.
1975-1981
VP International Lending
Chase Manhattan Bank
New York City, New York
Trained by Chase Manhattan Bank as a certified financial analyst. Worked in International Banking as a Relationship Manager to Financial Institutions in the Caribbean, the North Coast of South America, and Central America. Manager of Correspondent Banking in Panama/Central America. Responsible for 150 bank relationships, 7 countries, deposit balances $35 Million, loans $75 Million. Analyzed client financial statements, completed loan structuring and recommendations, and managed full business relationships. Managed staff, and implemented new products and expanded business in the region. Left to relocate to Idaho to work with a large regional bank in commercial lending. (1 Chase Manhattan Plaza, New York. (212) 552-3819
Certification
1999-2001
Neuro Linguistic Programming
In 2001, I completed training in Neuro Linguistic Programming, "NLP", and attained certifications as Practitioner, Master Practitioner, and Health Certification. NLP is the study of how the Human Brain Works and utilizes processes and strategies for rapid yet lasting desired thought and behavioral changes.
Education
1997-2002
University of Idaho,
Boise Center
PhD
Emphasis in Motivation to Work. Dissertation on Welfare to Work. Received the degree April of 2003.
U of I Boise Center, Boise, Idaho
1975-1977
Syracuse University, School of Management
Major in Finance, Minor In Marketing, Won the School of Management Marketing Award, Graduated in 18 months. Degree Dec. 1974
MBA
Syracuse, New York
1972-1974
BYU, Provo, Utah
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Major in Political Science, Minor in Economics, Ran for Student Body VP, Officiated in Service Club. Degree Dec. 1972
Bachelors of Science
Provo, Utah