David Pope

Saturday, February 28, 2009

I want everyone to be aware that someone is hacking FB accounts and sending out malware videos. Do not open these if you get one from a FB friend.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Timothy Patricks has 20oz Guiness glasses for the same price as a pint every Friday night.

Toastmasters International Convention Aug. 12-15, 2009, in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

I am working a new 4-Hour speech program.

Monday, February 23, 2009

I am recovering from the Oscar coverage last night. Way to go Slumdog Millionare!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Thank you all for following my Oscar night. Please check out the Blog tomorrow for more.

Slumdog Millionare wins for Best Picture!

Profile

Entrepreneur and founder of a technology training company with verifiable success....BLAH, BLAH, BLAH... My greatest love is helping companies succeed. It doesn't matter if it's my company or someone else's. I love true business development. There is nothing more exhilarating than promoting and marketing a company and seeing the success it brings. I am currently looking for a new venture with a company that needs help getting the word out. I know what it takes to be in the start-up phase of a company so my salary requirements are very low. Call me and let's see if we can work together. I am looking for the right company to grow with.
Now back to the standard profile ......achieving growth in business development. Results-focused and effective leader with strong general management qualifications in strategic planning, training and development, technical writing, and budgeting/finance. Award winning speaker and presenterTalent for identifying and resolving problems – automating systems and functions, maximizing productivity, and delivering profit increases.
Advanced Computer Skills.
Specialties:
• Professional Speaking and Presenting• Strategic Planning• Team Leadership• Integrate Training• Superb ability to evaluate, coordinate, design, and produce comprehensive training and education programs to multiple companies at a time • Ability to determine training needs and target areas• Extremely capable to deliver training objectives• Strong interpersonal skills • Skilled in preparing instructional aides and plans• Highly organized

Resume - Text Format

David Pope
7 East Pointe, Fairport, New York 14450
(Mobile) 585-750-6234 (Email) dspope@thepdaschool.com (IM, Twitter, Linkedin) pdateacher, (Facebook)

Executive Leadership/Business Development

President and Entrepreneur of a technology training company with verifiable success achieving growth in business
development. Results-focused and effective leader with strong general management qualifications in strategic
planning, training and development, technical writing, and budgeting/finance. Talent for discovering new ways to
promote business. Strengths include:

. Strategic Planning
. Superb ability to evaluate, coordinate, design, and produce comprehensive training and education programs to multiple companies at a time
. Corporate Vision & Strategic Planning
. Joint Ventures & Strategic Business Partnerships
. Creative Branding & Vertical Marketing
. Accomplished Speaker

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The PDA School Rochester, NY 2003 - Present

President/Founder

. Present to 250+ sized groups nationally
. Built Client Base 200% over five years
. Created 11 New Training Programs
. Authored 22 Technical Training Manuals
. Developed and Produced 7 On-line webinar training programs
. Developed new client management systems for customers
. Produced new time management system for clients
. Developed Keynote Speaking program
. Writer of a monthly national column – Personal Digital Assistance
. Developed over 50 custom training programs for organizations
. Developed 5 new software application and databases for handhelds

FAO Inc., Right Start - Zany Brainy Rochester, NY 2001-2003

Sales Manager

. Schedule associate to the needs of the business with a focus on sales and service
. Leader in service and selling focus through effective leadership
. Established quarterly developmental goals for key Personnel
. Oversaw the planning and execution of the daily event program with a focus on increased attendance and sales generation.
. Developed brand building and community partnership opportunities
. Responsible for in-line merchandising and visual presentation
. Promoted the events programs, shop nights, school partnerships, teachers discount programs, and in store product events

People’s Pottery Rochester, NY 2000-2001

Sales Manager

. Developed mission statement with team for store location
. Increased sales 43.6% in two months
. Averaged $620 in sales per square foot compared to a regional average of $320 per sq. foot and a national
average of $250 per sq. foot.
. Increased customer transactions 14%, reversing 7% average loss weekly
. Worked with CEO and President to promote investor relations

Today’s Baby Rochester, NY 1997-2000

Vice President of Sales

. Managed sales promotions, training, buying, testing, human resources and operations of company.
. Average sales were $600 in sales per sq. foot compared to the national average of $250 per sq. foot and regional average of $320 per sq. foot
. 40% increase in sales from previous year
. Increased sales 100.6% over projected first year goals
. Leader in product selection, evaluation, development, and promotion
. Assisted in company strategies, growth, marketing and concept
. Helped company discover new buying avenues
. Introduced product clinics to gain customer recognition on new products

Lord and Taylor Rochester, NY 1995-1996

Manager of Operations

. Managed the operations of a 33 million-dollar store including the cash office, shipping and receiving,
housekeeping, alterations, engineering, and networking systems.
. A Team leader in opening the projected 12 million dollar specialty retail clothing store
. Introduced and networked PC’s from local offices to corporate headquarters.
. First in retail side of company to learn and maintain new Ice computer program for store.
. Redesigned Storage\stock space when store became a 33 million-dollar store.
. Maintained cash and accounting office
. Team Leader for support staff including but not limited to, shipping and receiving, housekeeping, and
alterations.

Education

Art Institute of Pittsburgh Bachelors of Science Major: Commercial Photography 1989-1992

Business Organizations

Upstate New York BNI – Assistant Director, Member, Secretary/Treasurer Canalside Trailblazer Chapter

ASTD -American Society for Training and Development, Nation Speakers Association,

Rochester Young Professionals, Toastmasters International – VP Membership

Awards and Achievements

Toastmasters International Speech* Toastmasters Humorous Speech Winner * Toastmaster Evaluation Speech Winner *
Who’s Who in American Business * The Goose and the Golden Award * Networker of the Year * Advanced Communicator Silver

Additional Professional Training

Franklin Covey: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Four Roles Of Leadership, What Matters Most

Dale Carnegie: High Impact Presentations, Sales Advantage, Sandler Sales Institute, Toastmasters International

Computer Skills

. Microsoft Office User Specialist Master Certification Program
. ACT!, Goldmine, Salesforce.com, Microsoft CRM, SharePoint, ERP, MRP
. Mobile Network Security, Wireless Networking, Cellular Wireless Network and Security

Volunteer

Habit for Humanity, Junior Achievement, Toastmasters Youth Leadership