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Experienced product-oriented startup CEO: In 2010, Jennifer identified the problem of iPhone use in cold weather and created a superior winter touchscreen glove solution. (Agloves, 2010-2013)
This was a true start-up from product invention to commercialization to aquisition. Skills involved: Identification of business opportunity, product invention/prototype/manufacturing, marketing strategy and implementation, sales, funding, budget creation, business vision, staffing/hiring, team building and logistics. Click here this to see what US Military thought of technology. 
"I love building companies. It is exciting to build a team, to monetize ideas based on their value to end users and to make the world a better place. My skill set is in strategy and execution, and in creating momentum to make ideas both real and profitable." |
Strategic Planning and Execution
"I enjoy working with Jennifer as she is always interested in new ideas and makes everyone around her feel energized and excited about the future of our company." |
Key client relationships
The Neenan Company, Colorado, is a large regional architecture and construction company specializing in design and construction of schools and healthcare facilities. (See Bend Surgery Center to left) Hired as Director of Marketing, then, asked to serve on the Executive Committee within nine months. (2004-2008)
Effective Director of Marketing: Skills involved: Strategic direction, marketing strategy, branding, communications, trade shows, company image, website, art direction, target client identification, cultivation and management.
Effective Director of Marketing: Skills involved: Strategic direction, marketing strategy, branding, communications, trade shows, company image, website, art direction, target client identification, cultivation and management.
Company turn-around consultant: Originally hired by VC group to consult on profitability problems. Led company from red to black. After successful turn-around, became Peaberry Coffee Company VP of Operations.
Skills involved: Detective work, team building, strong internal communication, development and delivery of customer service/coffee knowledge training to staff of 100+ individuals, training of store managers on how to interpret and manage store financials, wholesale distribution, streamline manufacturing. "There is much to be learned through a company turn-around. Rather than beginning with the exuberance of new, untried ideas, one learns from the effects of mismanaged ideas and sets course in a new direction. Gaining respect of employees and creating excitement and motivation around strategic change are key to success." |
Building strong teams
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Bolder Boulder 2014
Summary of Qualifications: 20+ years experience. Demonstrated results in
start-up environments,
motivating people,
producing innovations,
pioneering creative work,
and providing marketing successes.
A repeatedly proven ability to produce superior returns from limited resources.
Larimer Small Business Development Consultant for IP ideas
2017 Women of the Year
start-up environments,
motivating people,
producing innovations,
pioneering creative work,
and providing marketing successes.
A repeatedly proven ability to produce superior returns from limited resources.
Larimer Small Business Development Consultant for IP ideas
2017 Women of the Year
