Tim Wilson

Experience

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  RACO Industrial Products

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1987

  Outside Sales Representative

  Commission sales of chemical process control equipment

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  Industrial Valve & Control

  Jan 1988 - Jan 2001

  Manufacturer Representative

  Independent manufacturer representative with multi-principal product mix of specialty, engineered products for piping processes and process controls; working closely with all levels of personnel in manufacturing facilities, identified and resolved process control issues, negotiated product design and specifications, delivery logistics, pricing and installation

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  Wilson Painting Company

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Self Employed

  Owner/operator of a commercial paint contracting business; negotiated contracts, managed work crews

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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Director Of Development

  Secured private, corporate and foundation funding through relationship-building techniques, matched donors with special interest funding opportunities; conducted market research and led or assisted in the development of earned income strategies for generating sustainable incomes; managed multi-function database for volunteer, client and donor tracking

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  Communities In Schools / Northeast Texas Community College

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2007

  Mentor Coordinator

  Designed policies & procedures, provided administrative oversight of a federal grant; designed and implemented operational and promotional strategies, conducted frequent public speaking engagements for promotion and recruitment; recruited volunteers, trained staff

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  Holly Hill Homestead Bed & Breakfast

  Jul 2005 - now

  Co-owner

  Rural, comfortable farm-stay in a quiet, secluded country atmosphere. Traditional B&B or cottage include private baths and custom-created, gourmet dining. Guests enjoy herb and perennial gardens, wooded nature walks, picnic and campsites and period furnishings that offer a glimpse of life in the 1930s. http://hollyhillhomestead.com

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  Northeast Texas Small Business Development Center

  Feb 2007 - now

  Director

  Custom advising to developmental and growth-stage businesses, providing Market Intelligence and Industry Research, Growth Strategies, Expansion and Exit Plans, Assistance obtaining financing (conventional or guaranteed) and preparing loan proposal documents, Marketing and Management Support through multiple disciplines and industries, Intellectual Property protection, Government Contracting, and Celebrating Success! Engaged with Education Institutions, Elected Officials, Economic Development, Community Development and Businesses to enhance and advance the quality of life across a six-county area. Show less