Lore Devra Levin

Experience

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  Associated Asia Investments Ltd.

  Jan 1990 - now

  Chairman

  Offering Business Readiness, Business Effectiveness and Global Assessment services for companies seeking expansion either domestically and/or internationally. Projects include Talent Management, consulting business development, and growth through strategic alliances.History: Built as a Pan-Asian news, marketing and editorial bureau that focused on emerging products and trends analysis, Associated Asia grew across Asia, the Americas and Europe. This covered consumer and advanced electronics; computers and peripherals; and communications ranging from dark fiber and land line CPEs to satellite, wireless and cellular products.Clients included governments: Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, South Korea and Germany; major manufacturers: Acer, First International Computers, Logitech, Samsung Electronics, United Microelectronics and Winbond; and a variety of corporate and association clients throughout Hong Kong, Japan, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Australia and New Zealand. Show less

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  ACE Media

  Jan 1990 - Jan 2000

  Chief Editor

  Managed Photo Products Yearbook, Computrade Magazine and directed the editorial content for dozens of multinational publications. Co-founded ACE magazines and ezines including Wireless International, Components International and Audio Video Catalogs.

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  Taipei Computer Association

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

  Chief Editor

  Managed the media and news for 7000+ computer, electronics and telecommunications companies. Aslo managed TCA's English-language magazine for international buyers

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  Global Sources

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1999

  Technical Journalist/Reporter

  AAIL provided news bureau information for coverage of 15 countries as Pan-Asian correspondent.

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  ECnet, Inc.

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Global Marketing Director

  Effectively changed the company name from Advanced Manufacturing Online (AMO) to ECnet (Electronic Components Network) and reshaped the corporate image. Launched the company’s virtual supply chain services (ECnet and ECpart) on a global scale while managing marketing operations and staff in the US, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, South Korea and Japan.

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  @Network

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2000

  Co-Country Manager China

  First as Worldwide Director of Marketing - @Network Inc., San Jose, CA. Established a system to promote data center services and network infrastructure to prospective private organizations and government agencies on a global scale. Built a marketing and business development organization that included staff and responsibilities in the US, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. Promoted to Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development & China Co-Country Manager -CyberCity@Network, Beijing, China. Worked with @Network clients, investors and the Construction Co-Country Manager tasked with building data centers in China. Expanded operations and trained marketing staff in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing. Developed and closed an $80 million contract covering 57 provinces to deliver broadband network services. Show less

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  TriMedia Technologies, Inc.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2001

  Director Corporate Marketing

  Created the marketing team to promote the Philips TriMedia® core (embedded silicon) and established a path for business development and media relations. Conducted shareholder and board of director briefings and developed strategic alliances to improve exposure within the end user and semiconductor communities.

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  Optimum Communications Group

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  CEO

  Conducted a turn-around for a 20-year old US-based call center and created a contact center organization with 6500 agent seats in 21 sites in the US, Latin America, India and the Philippines. Built the sales team and promoted services to the professional call center community and strategic partners around the globe.

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  OptiSoft, Inc.

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  VP Marketing and Business Development

  Developed and promoted the strategic marketing alliance partner program for OptiSoft's LED-based intelligent traffic signals. Delivered an ITS platform with a focus on transportation mobility, public safety and Homeland Security. Responsibilities included product definition, market research, trade/media relations, marketing communications and presentations to prospective clients, investors and shareholders.

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  ITS Plus, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

  VP Marketing & Business Development

  ITS Plus designs and manufacturers an integrated platform including various sensors, cameras and communications devices, which improve transportation mobility, enhance public safety, and increase homeland security. www.itsplus3.com

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  STARTech Early Ventures

  Mar 2005 - Dec 2008

  Mentor Advisor

  Mentor Advisors provide support to small companies and entrepreneurs who are seeking outside financial and/or venture capital support. Polishing of business plans, marketing recommendations, and the presentations to venture funds are included in the pro-bono assistance. www.startechev.com

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  Air-Bank, Inc.

  Feb 2006 - May 2009

  Executive VP / Board Director

  Air-Bank is a technology company that provided innovative cellular voice and data products, including GSM & CDMA services. Their MobileCash product provided financial transactions between cell phones. Sales are to domestic and foreign wholesale markets in the prepaid and post paid space. Company closed following a hostile creditor takeover. www.air-bank.net

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  Mosquito Abatement Solutions, Inc.

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2013

  VP Marketing & Business Development

  Mosquito Abatement has a patented device that helps to eliminate the mosquitos that carry infectious diseases. The MosquitoSmasher (TM) device is environmentally friendly and uses no pesticides or toxic chemicals.

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  HaroldLCohen.com

  Aug 2006 - now

  Assistant

  Professor Cohen is a printmaker (collographs, dry point etchings, intaglio, linocuts, woodcuts and wood engravings), painter and sculpturer. This follows a 60+ year teaching career that included the Institute of Design, SIU Design Dept, IBR Experiemental College, John's Hopkins, and Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning at SUNY at Buffalo.

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  North Texas Angel Network

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2011

  Charter Member

  NTAN is an angel group that focuses on early stage investments. The group is a non-profit corporation affiliated with the Alliance of Texas Angel Networks NOTE: Member, not employeewww.northtexasangelnetwork.org

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  IMerchantAdvance Holdings, Inc.

  Mar 2009 - Dec 2010

  Interim CFO

  Early stage financial services start-up in San Diego, CA that offered micro cash advances to merchants. I assisted in the corporate formation and budget analysis, defining its value proposition and developing documentation for fund raising efforts. Founder Ted Stern closed the company.

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  Ayr Data, Inc.

  May 2009 - now

  EVP/COO

  Telecom company with cellular, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max infrastructure projects in developing countries and consumer telecom products and services focusing on pay-as-you go wireless data without contracts. www.ayrdata.com

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  Hall Plus Distributors, Inc.

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

  CEO/Chairman

  I stepped down as CEO as it was time to hand the daily management over to someone with extensive beverage experience. It was a lot of fun to run a beer and beverage distribution company. I remain a significant shareholder. Check out www.hallplus.com.

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  FIT Technologies, Inc.

  Mar 2010 - now

  Investor Relations and Operations Consultant

  Cricket Lee developed a system for the clothing industry that fits apparel based on size, shape and age. The Fitlogic technology was launched with Mercury Media Direct Television in January 2013 with the Little Black Pant.

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  Vanishing Solutions, Inc.

  Nov 2010 - now

  CFO

  This technology startup offers unique security cases for smartphones, PDAs and tablets that block illegal hacking, tracking, monitoring and theft of private information. VSI is launching in February 2013 with its first product "CellVanish."

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  Hand in Hand Women's Conference

  May 2016 - now

  Co-Chairman of Board for 2017

  The Hand in Hand Conference is a women's conference that empowers women with personal and spiritual growth. It will be celebrating 25 years in 2017. It has a legacy of helping women in recovery through fellowship and workshop sessions to improve relationships with their families, friends and community. www.hand-in-hand-conf.com