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David Colgate McKnight

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Author | Storyteller | Producer | Inventor | Creative| Businessman | Husband | Father

  • Education

    • University of central florida

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      Cyber defense professional certificate cyber security

      Built for those with little to zero professional background in the tech field, this program is designed to fast-track careers into IT and Cyber Security. The Cyber Defense Professional Certificate program covers everything from the fundamentals of network management, to routing and switching, right to Cyber Security. According to Forbes, the Information Technology field is one of the fastest growing in the US with Cyber professionals ranking at the top of the country’s list

    • University of denver

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      Bsba finance

      Activities and Societies: Lamdba Chi Alpha

  • Experience

    • Bluworld innovations

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
      Account executive sales manager

      Responsible for sales of high-end, customized display systems to retail, hospitality, and residential customers in the U.S. Development of strategic planning and marketing objectivesAccomplishments:Sales increased 600% over 2 year period (from $150K to $1M) through excellent marketing/sales, instituting/supervising Quickbooks accounting program, and coordinating/approving invoices and payables. Helped organize financials in preparation for a successful sale of company stock in 2002 to investors. Consistently delivered outstanding products to clients. Weniger anzeigen

    • Efx lighting and design

      Jan 2003 - Nov 2014
      Founder

      ADEX Silver Award Winner 2012The company manufactured innovative visual effects/display products to hospitality, interior design, and architectural industries. We designed & developed Aquallusion lighting that have been sold to museums; cruise ships, football stadiums, theme parks, nightclubs, event producers, home theater, and specialty galleries worldwide. Handled all financial negotiations; hiring, training, supervising and evaluating personnel; advertising/marketing (i.e. designed print materials and website, major international trade shows); establishing pricing structure and qualified leads; sales; and production oversight.Accomplishments:Successful start-up and development of company, directly handled over $2M in sales. Development, patenting and sales of a novel LED light & motion innovation entailed envisioning concept, creating processes and achieving patent. Weniger anzeigen

    • Mcknight & associates

      Jan 2015 - Nov 2020
      Licensed independent insurance agent

      Sold group health and supplementals to small businesses in central Florida. Sold Life Insurance and Annuities to the general public.

    • Mcknight & associates

      Jan 2021 - now

      Certified for Dell, HP, and Lenovo equipment repairs for commercial and residential clients

      • Owner

        Jan 2023 - now

      • IT Repair Technician

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Comptia security + sy0-501 certification

      Comptia
      Apr 2020

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chief of Apache Tribe

      Issued by YMCA Indian Guides on Jan 2013
      YMCA Indian GuidesAssociated with David Colgate McKnight

    • Missions trip service

      Issued by The Gathering of Men Orlando on Jul 2010
      The Gathering of Men OrlandoAssociated with David Colgate McKnight

    • Greeting Team Member

      Issued by First Presbyterian Church of Orlando on Jan 2016
      First Presbyterian Church of OrlandoAssociated with David Colgate McKnight

    • Men's Educational Volunteer

      Issued by Mens Christian Service Center on Jan 2008
      Mens Christian Service CenterAssociated with David Colgate McKnight

    • Co-Chair for State of Florida

      Issued by Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes (PAVe) on Aug 2019
      Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes (PAVe)Associated with David Colgate McKnight