Tim Wilson

Experience

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  NACO

  Jan 1978 - Jan 1982

  Engineer and Construction Intern

  National American Corporation owned and operated up to seven land and timeshare developments in the Eastern United States. This position included the onsite field supervision of large construction projects of single homes and timeshares during college breaks. After graduation as an intern Civil Engineer this position became an office position in the Gautier headquarters on total project engineering from surveying and platting, water and sewer system design, lakes and dams, golf courses, and other resort amenities at the NACO projects. In this time-frame the implementation of computer aided design was first being explored and most programs and systems were being created and programmed in-house. Show less

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  Community Realty, Inc.

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1985

  Vice President

  This was the sales and marketing arm of "The Boardwalk" Resort, an Interval Ownership development in Crossville, TN. This company was involved in the direct mail procurement of prospects to the project and the hiring and supervision of the sales line on the project. My primary role was the purchase and implementation of the computer facility utilized in the analysis of the marketing and sales programs, accounting for premium purchasing and inventory, the accounting and management of these programs, as well as general accounting for the development itself. At this time, all software had to be developed in-house. Show less

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  Interval Services International

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1982

  Vice President

  Interval Services International was one of the first management companies in the Interval Ownership industry. At this time, the industry was in its infancy and this company was unfortunately well positioned, yet too early created to be successful. It did however, have some of the industries leading professionals at the time involved, and was a tremendous learning atmosphere for a young person fresh from college. My presence and role in the company was due to my computer skills and knowledge in the early 80's. The use of the computer was just being recognized and I was assigned the task of purchasing and implementing the computer facility for this company. In that role, I was able to know, and be taught by, some of the greatest early leaders in that industry. Show less

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  Boardwalk Resorts

  Jan 1982 - May 1987

  Legal & Finance Director

  Working with local attorneys and bankers with the constant restructuring of project financing and debt. My office staff also prepared all the loans "paper" that had been written for processing at the lender banks. Worked with all state regulatory agencies involving the formulation of "model laws" that were being conceived at that time. Also dealt with all state and local agenices concerning complaints and professional and business practices.

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  Trades Publishing

  May 1987 - now

  Owner / CEO

  The Trades Publishing publishes a Business to Business monthly buying guide / magazine in the Golf Course Industry. The "Golf Course Trades" specializes in serving the superintendents at all Golf Courses in America with the printed magazine as its primary channel supported by a robust website presence. Monthly articles and blogs produced by in-house and outsourced editors combined with many loyal equipment brokers and resellers has made this publication one of the most recognized and used resources in this industry. Show less

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  Y2K News

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Owner and Media Personality

  Created as a non profit organization, Y2K News network acted as a counterbalance and true media source for the evolving Y2K computer remediation. This was achieved through several media channels.* Y2K Magazine was a monthly print publication using both outside and in-house editorial staff. Most article information was sourced through the Senate Y2K committees and oversight groups. Educators, computer industry professionals, and industry associations were also heavily relied upon.* Y2K CPR was a booklet that was distributed in bulk to community, church, and municipal emergency agencies at printer cost. Over 1,200,000 copies of Y2K CPR were distributed.*The Beta cassette version of Y2K was a mandatory "must carry" of two copies to every Blockbuster Store in America.* With an in-house radio studio with full time engineering staff, the one hour per day "Y2K News" radio show was carried on over 60 affiliates nationwide with 2 ISDN lines overseas. Tim Wilson was the daily host with a live interview format with many of the same professional and political leaders as appeared in the magazine.* The in-house radio studio produced a daily 20 second, 1 minute, 2 minute, and 5 minute news burps that was available to radio stations nationwide to use as bumpers on their local newscasts. Hundreds of stations nationwide carried one or more of these formats on a regular scheduled basis.* Tim Wilson, as the host personality was made available for live interviews on multiple radio shows on a daily basis. Regular television appearances ( a couple a week) were also on a non-fee basis. * Served as technical contributor to Associated Press, USA Today, and CNN.* Y2K was one of five speakers represented on the "Y2K Dreamteam" which spoke on tour in many American cities. * in 1998 - 1999 the website won a Webbie Award and was one of the most heavily visited news sites on the web. Show less

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  Wilson Publications, LLC

  May 2000 - now

  Owner

  Media company specializing in targeting the Interval Ownership Industry. Primary channels are anchored by the monthly publication "Resort Trades", the oldest and most established independent print magazine in this industry in the United States. Other channels include linkedin group, email marketing campaigns, virtual editions, e-books, twitter, and a very robust website presence.

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  Gardens Realty, LLC

  Jan 2002 - now

  Owner, Principal Broker

  The exclusive real estate brokerage for all properties, new and previously owned, in "The Gardens" RV Subdivision. Marketing the retired, or retiring, RV'er Gardens is a very active participate at most national RV shows and rallies. Other primary marketing channels include email marketing, Facebook advertising, as well as a strong presence in many niche printed media targeting this audience.

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  The Gardens RV Villages

  Oct 2002 - now

  Developer

  One of only a few RV only subdivisions in the country. "The Gardens' is currently the most active and successful project of this type with premium homes in the $ 350,000 to $1,000,000 price range.

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  Gardens Construction, LLC

  Oct 2002 - now

  Owner

  Exclusive construction contractor for "The Gardens RV Village". "Gardens" is currently the most active and successful Retirement Development community offering premium and higher end homes with attached RV garages in the United States. Homes in "Gardens" range from 1200 to 3,000 sq. ft. in the living areas and up to 3,000 sq. ft in the finished attached garages and man caves. Prices range from $350,000 to above $1,000,000.