David Dobias

Experience

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  U.S. Coast Guard

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

  Aviation Survival Technician and Helicopter Rescue Swimmer

  Aviation Survival Technician: radio operator and aircrew maintenance memberUnleashed my entrepreneurial passion to research, design, and produce the first ever rescue swimmer aircrew manual which was adopted by leadership as the new standardDesigned and presented creative cost saving solutions to chronic supply shortagesDelivered dozens of airstation training classes to groups of 20-30 aircrew membersHelicopter Rescue Swimmer: first-response emergency medical assistance for maritime rescuesOperated in more than 50 search and rescue missions, including personally rescuing 5 distressed persons in emergency situations Swimmer School: 1-year elite mental and physical training programSelected as Honor Graduate (100 accepted candidates, only 4 graduated) Show less

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  Indomitable LLC

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2012

  Business Consultant

  Business coaching, marketing strategy, and business plan development I started this company as my first personally-owned corporation and investment vehicle which I have maintained on the side during a range of other projects and employment opportunities.Across various projects I have worn a lot of hats: hiring and partnership strategy, business plan development, defined and implemented potential business growth opportunities, including website design, email subscription network building, social media marketing campaigns, videography, and promotional product design and marketing.When I first started, I consulted with two small business owners to launch their online communities and helped them generate organic Youtube channel hits of 2,750,000+ views and a network of 12,000+ subscribers. Show less

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  KLH Capital

  Oct 2010 - Nov 2012

  Financial Analyst

  Boutique venture capital firm partnering with businesses ranging from $10-100 million in revenueTransformed from business neophyte to trusted consultant within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment of 7 professionalsHelped raise over $200 million in venture capital and debt financing for acquisitionsInterviewed, researched, and analyzed dozens of prospective companies to identify potential business opportunities and design new models for company growthDrafted 10+ offering memorandums to articulate inspiring future business venturesCollaborated immersively across multiple divisions of client companies to gain a deep understanding of their operationsAdvised two client company CEOs in designing, building, and implementing CRM databasesDeveloped and led software training for 20-person client company teamDesigned and tested a protocol to reconcile cash-applications for a client company and published a training manual for its continued use Show less

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  Black Mountain SOLE

  Nov 2012 - Jul 2014

  Executive Director & Chairman of the Board

  Co-founded my first large-scale entrepreneurial venture: a not-for-profit Self-Organized Learning Environment which served as a learning and coworking centre for entrepreneursLed an idea from concept to market launch in less than a year: 200 applications generated, 30 participants admitted, featured in major media outlet, 2,000 social media followersRaised $350,000 in seed funding by engaging stakeholders and clearly communicating a shared vision [of project-based learning]Assembled and collaborated intimately with an international 6-person multidisciplinary team in a dynamic non-hierarchical environment, including remote facilitationInspired clients and partners, including industry leaders such as Dr. Sugata Mitra, at major expos by championing entrepreneurial spirit in educationIterated, pivoted, and creatively hacked together new approaches in many key areas, including operating facility, marketing strategy, business model, and user experienceCoached and advised 17 early stage entrepreneurs on business design and entrepreneurial thinking Show less

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  Crush Media Group Inc

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  Corporate Trainer

  Direct marketing, customer service, management training, and performance coachingBrought onboard thriving direct marketing company and quickly became top performer in sales. Quickly promoted to Corporate Trainer role where I was responsible for providing performance coaching for new and existing sales representatives.Organized and presented company-wide training sessions as well as small team breakout sessions.Interfaced with executive leadership across regional client locations and served as a brand ambassador to their customers. Show less

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  Grade A - Managed IT Services

  Feb 2017 - Sept 2021

  Business Development & Inside Sales

  Grade A is a Managed IT Service Provider. We help business leaders align their technology with their business processes to maximize productivity and mitigate risk.Our clients enjoy reliable results at a predictable cost. We provide comprehensive IT consulting, support, and services at a fixed monthly per-user rate. Our Service Center, Data Center, and Network Operation Center provide:- Unlimited user and device support - Data, User and Network Security- Network and email Management - On-site and remote support- Strategic IT Management (vCIO)- Dedicated Cloud Services- 24/7 Server and Data Management - Back up and RecoveryWe specialize in support for Professional Services Businesses, Medical Health and Clinical, Not-for-Profit Organizations, and Associations. We are over 50 full time staff here in Ottawa and support hundreds of organizations across the country. Show less

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  Grade A Digital

  Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Business Development

  Grade A Digital is a social media agency that offers outsourced social media managed services that include social media strategy, social media training, and content/community management for businesses. We don’t just want to manage your presence and hand over a monthly report. We want to become your partner in the fast-paced digital landscape and help you navigate your way to the top.