PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

* Business Management
* Project Management
* Financial Oversight
* Technical Research
* Strategic Planning
* Oral Presentation

WORK HISTORY

NATIVE AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - Gilbert, AZ Executive Director
2001 - Current * Managed projects benefitting Native American Tribes in northern Arizona.

OVER THE EDGE EVENTS, LLC - Laughlin, NV CFO
2001 - 2002 * Founded The Grand Canyon International Marathon (see www.RunTheRim.com)

GRAND CANYON RESORT CORPORATION - Peach Springs, AZ President/CEO
1998 - 2001 * Managed a corporation with $6.9 million gross earnings and 84 employees.

HUALAPAI TRIBAL GOVERNMENT - Peach Springs, AZ Dir - Community Development
1994 - 1999 * Supervised 18 employees and administered an annual budget of $520K.

THE PINNACLE GROUP - Scottsdale, AZ Planning Consultant
1998 - 1999 * Designed land use planning for a 1,480 acre commercial corridor in Scottsdale, AZ.

THE DEBRY COMPANY - Salt Lake City, UT Director of Design
1993 - 1994 * Directed product design for National Parks and Theme Parks in America.

KTGF-TV16, NBC AFFILIATE - Great Falls, MT Director of Design
1992 - 1993 * Designed computer graphics for television advertising and corporate videos.

MONUMENTAL CREATIONS - Washington D.C. Designer/Author
1986 - 2000 * Produced designs for commissioned art/ Co-wrote feature film 'Dream Weaver'

EDUCATION

THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA - Charlottesville, VA
1986 * Graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Architectural Design

CONTINUING EDUCATION
1995 * Falmouth Institute - Construction Management
1998 * University of Arizona - Economic Development
1999 * Harvard University - Master Planning, Architecture & Sustainability

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

• Managed a federally chartered corporation with 84 employees. Achieved a 27% growth rate during my tenure. Initiated business products aimed at capturing a greater market share of Grand Canyon tourism.
• Supervised a community development department for a town of 2,000 residents and provided task force coordination for over $4 million in capital improvements.

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

• Prepared a $520K budget annually for 5 years to meet the operational needs of diverse programs including public works, environmental remediation, roads maintenance, solid waste & recycling and custodial services.
• Coordinated extensive fiscal planning for a $6.9 million budget and monitored a corporate accounting office to ensure GAAP standards. Organized departmental units (including remote location operations) to promote accurate assessment of business and human resource requirements.

STRATEGIC PLANNING

• Coordinated strategic action planning for the 1999 Robbie Knievel Grand Canyon Jump aired by Fox television to an estimated viewing audience of 1.5 million people.
  
• Generated strategic action planning for the Grand Canyon International Marathon (an international sports event run at the rim of the Grand Canyon - see www.RunTheRim.com) and identified internal and external risk factors, market niche development, enhancement of products and services and marketing strategies.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Supervised the revitalization of a business district located on Historic Route 66 and was awarded $625K through the AZ Dept. of Transportation's Enhancement Program. Provided administrative oversight during design and construction phases.
  
• Designed light commercial buildings including a Dialysis Medical Center, Fire & EMS Station, Education Training Center, and Community Sports Park collectively valued at $2.6 million. Acted as Owner's Representative throughout the development and procurement process to ensure project closure within budget.

TECHNICAL RESEARCH

• Wrote technical grants and obtained funding in excess of $6.5 million and acted as contracting officer with federal and state government agencies including EPA, FAA, US DOT, BIA, HIS, USDA, HUD, the Inter-Tribal Council of AZ, The AZ Departments of Transportation and Commerce.

ORAL PRESENTATION

• Presented oral arguments to FAA's Grand Canyon Overflights Committee in defense of a significant $750K revenue stream and successfully obtained protection of this profit center within the Code of Federal Regulation.
  
• Communicated updates on a monthly basis to a Tribal Council for the period of 5.5 years and to a Corporate Board of Directors for 2 years