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What kind of job are you looking for?

Over the 15 years of my career, I've realized that I need a position that provides the following:

- Constant challenge
- A variety of work
- A measurable outcome
- Interaction with intelligent people
- The ability to grow as a person and a professional
- Rewards commensurate with my
contributions
- A team committed to the success of the company

I enjoyed the Everyday Wireless experience because I could employ my versatility in an environment that needed it, and it met most of the criteria listed above. I also enjoyed the company because its products were tangible and useful (GPS for school buses).

My next position should employ most of these features and utilize my experience and training and a management team member, particularly in the financial function.
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Posted @ 11:38AM, May 25, 2007 by Bres Longstreth | Permalink
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Work history

Everyday Wireless February 2003 to April 2007
CFO / COO / Interim CEO

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How would you describe your time at Everyday Wireless?

I was the primary financial and operations manager for EW LLC. The company grew from < $3,000 in sales to over $4M during my tenure. My role spanned most functions of the company, including accounting/finance, operations, sales/marketing, and strategy. I was the Interim CEO from August 2006 to January 2007 while the company sought new funding sources and a new CEO. I helped raise over $8M in venture capital in early 2007.... read more
Oracle September 1999 to January 2003
Senior Financial Applications Consultant

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How would you describe your time at Oracle?

I worked with client customers on defining their business processes in order to most effectively implement Oracle's ERP applications. My focus was on financial operations, but occasionally moved into CRM, sales and manufacturing. My role was largely functional (as opposed to technical). I worked with senior management and financial staff personnel to setup the applications appropriately for the customer's business, and I worked to train the appropriate personnel on use of the applications.... read more
Arthur Andersen September 1993 to June 1997
Senior Valuation Services Professional

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How would you describe your time at Arthur Andersen?

Approximately 70% of my time was spent on valution work. This included business, real estate, and equipment appraisal. I started as a staff person on projects and over time gained the experience to manage various projects. The remaining 30% of my time involved performing audit and tax work for the Seattle Seahawks professional football team.... read more

Education

University of Virginia August 1997 to May 1999
MBA

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How would you describe your time at University of Virginia?

This was at the Darden School of Business at UVA. I graduated in the top 10% of my class, and earned the "Shermet Award" for accomplishments during my first year of the program. This award is awarded to only 12 students. Beyond classroom accomplishments, I co-chaired the Student Admissions Committee, and spent much of my first year organizing and teaching tutorials for my fellow classmates.... read more
University Of Washington September 1988 to June 1993
Business Administration / Accounting

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How would you describe your time at University Of Washington?

After a side trip into the School of Architecture (at which I determined my interest in architecture was a hobby more than a career), I graduated with a degree in Business Administration, with a focus on Accounting. During most of my time at the university, I worked approximately 30 hours per work a a local grocery store while maintaining a 3.5 GPA.... read more

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