• 1) Managed and negotiated contracts with international and national artists in a large professional performing arts theatre with an average of over 55,000 yearly ticket buyers;

• 2) Created a weekly weekend swap meet business that generates over $ 2 million a year with more than 800 permanent businesses/vendors and attracting more than 7,000 weekly potential buyers;

• 3) Offered over 23,000 workshops and seminars;

• 4) Operation & managed a gourmet restaurant for 14 plus years on Sunset Strip, in Hollywood, California

• 5) Established a small business counseling center which has provided assistance to more than 1,300 small business owners or aspiring entrepreneurs; and

• 6) Created an international educational travel program sending more than 6,000 students and lead professors to 66 countries over a period of seven years.

• 7) College professor of small business classes

• 8) Guest Business Presenter at local universities

• 9) Guest speaker at Chamber of Commerce & other non-profit organizations

• 10) Organized numerous conferences;

Education: BS in Business Administration with two majors, management & marketing; an MS in Business in Higher Education, and post master degree courses in business administration.

GEES AND ASSOCIATES BUSINESS ADVISEMENT CENTER'S PRIOR COACHING EXPERIENCES

•  Accountant and Bookkeeping Services
•  Cemeteries
•  Computer Maintenance & Services
•  Communication Services
•  Construction (Including Handyman Service)
•  Consulting Services
•  Entertainment & Show Business
•  Financial Services
•  Franchising
•  Home-Based Business
•  Human Resources & Staffing Business
•  Insurance Services
•  Internet & On-Line Services
•  Import & Export Business
•  Manufacturing
•  Medical Services
•  Mortgage Banking
•  Non-Profit & Federal Exempt Organizations
•  Professional Services
•  Real Estate (Residential & Commercial)
•  Retail (All Types)
•  Spas & Beauty Salons
•  Sports & Athletic Facilities
•  Start-up Business