Experience

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  Hewlett-packard

  Sept 1983 - Sept 1987

  Sales representative

  Sold business systems to Silicon Valley manufacturers, distributors and service providers. One of six nationwide awarded “Top Gun” status for new business sales.Voted top New Business Sales Rep in the Silicon Valley district.Partnered with internal teams and software suppliers to provide custom solutions to clients.

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  Canon, inc.

  Jun 1988 - Aug 1988

  Japan society business fellow

  Selected as one of eight MBA students nationwide for this Japan Society program.Collaborated with Japanese colleagues to analyze and make recommendations on increasing share in the American laser printer market. Worked with various divisions to learn approaches to marketing, sales, manufacturing and R&D.

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  Kohler co.

  Jun 1989 - Mar 1996

  Strategy, business development

  McGuire Furniture Company: Led creation of company’s first strategic plan after Kohler acquisition.Ann Sacks Tile & Stone: Started/built business in Bay Area. Hired and managed team, coordinated design/construction of showroom, grew commercial/residential customer base, and developed new product lines with third party artisans and manufacturers.

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  Gemini consulting

  Nov 1996 - Sept 1997

  Management consultant

  Developed multicultural team, bringing out talents of English as Second Language members and accelerating team engagement and performance as a result.Analyzed competition for the development of a major Dutch bank's global banking system. Investigated the viability of electronic cash, an idea well ahead of its time. Learned Dutch fluently in 10 weeks and conducted business using it.

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  Applied capital, inc.

  May 1998 - Dec 2012

  Co-founder, cfo

  Started/built successful commercial finance company, providing asset-based lending to small businesses nationwide. Spearheaded and managed sales, marketing, operations, finance, IT, and HR at different points in company's evolution. Investigated best practices; created, tested and implemented processes; hired, trained and managed team. Partnered with diverse client base to provide custom financing solutions.

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  Sara douglas & company, llc

  Jan 2012 - now

  Executive coach and consultant

  Coach achievement-oriented executives, managers and professionals to generate better and more satisfying results by utilizing their strengths, successfully managing relationships, increasing their strategic and innovative capabilities, and improving their communications skills. Design and deliver customized training and workshops. Topics include: developing/optimizing strengths, strategies for overcoming obstacles, courageous conversations, silencing the inner critic, and delivering a powerful elevator pitch. Run ongoing Leadership Development Circles for high-potential women leaders that help them increase their performance, leadership effectiveness, and confidence. Coach professional practice entrepreneurs to reinvent their businesses to align with financial and lifestyle goals. In many cases, entrepreneurs increase their national or international visibility.Serve as President of the International Coach Federation (ICF) New Mexico Chapter. Show less

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  University of new mexico

  Feb 2013 - now

  Workshop leader, coach, lecturer

  Anderson School of Management: Collaborated on design/implementation of coaching program for EMBA's and business clients. Coach leaders at UNM and in the business community. Co-led workshops preparing BA, MBA, EMBA students for school's Elevator Pitch Competition. Check out the results: http://brandyou.mgt.unm.edu/ Psychology Department: Teach coaching to a Positive Psychology class each semester.