RESUME
Skills
Professional biography
I am a seasoned professional with an international flair and global view. I am an expert in consulting, business development, cutting-edge marketing, the application of technology and entrepreneurial venturing in various high‐ & low‐tech industries. I have structured and successfully executed various macro/micro strategic programs, alliances & ventures for executive management of companies ranging in size from Fortune 500s to start‐ups in numerous sectors & countries, including US government agencies and foreign ministries. I have helped raise several million dollars in seed capital and project funding through various sources of both private and public firms and agencies. My personal philosophy and values have enabled me to succeed, inspire and lead others.
STRATEGIC MARKETING
NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BRANDING
VISUAL IMAGERY
WORDSMITH
MICROSOFT OFFICE
PHOTOSHOP
iPHONEOGRAPHY
Languages
Work
experience
Vogel & Associates Springfield, MA 1987 - Present
President & CEO
I am the founder of an innovative, privately held niche consulting firm with a specialization in conceiving, devising, designing and often executing overarching and granular all-encompassing marketing campaigns & business development and strategic programs on behalf of domestic and international clients ranging from Fortune 500 to start-up companies, foreign governments & agencies.
German (fluent)
Some Arabic
Some French
Some Spanish
Digital Equipment Corporation NJ & MA 1983 - 1987
Strategic Marketing & Business Development Manager
I secured and executed strategic alliances between DEC and AT&T, ITT and GE for both commercial and military applications, including programs, which were commercial progenitors for the:
o Internet and the Worldwide Web;
o Email & office automation;
o Factory‐of‐the‐Future & robotics;
o CDROM & DVD technologies.
I led company‐wide, multi-disciplinary teams in support of various new business ventures and technology applications. I achieved the highest recognition among my peers by receiving the prestigious “DEC 100” Award for exceeding new business goals and objectives.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Western New England University, MA 1983
MBA Marketing; Certificate Degree, Computer Science
Yeshiva University, NY 1980
BA, Psychology