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    Edward Israel is an experienced executive seeking a CEO or VP role. He has a background in business ownership, leadership, and driving revenue. Israel grew his first company from $1M to $40M in annual revenue. More recently, he helped companies reinvent themselves, double in size, and acquire competitors. Israel believes in customer experience, engaged employees, and lifelong learning. He has experience in various industries including technology, manufacturing, and consulting.

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    Edward Israel is an experienced executive seeking a CEO or VP role. He has a background in business ownership, leadership, and driving revenue. Israel grew his first company from $1M to $40M in annual revenue. More recently, he helped companies reinvent themselves, double in size, and acquire competitors. Israel believes in customer experience, engaged employees, and lifelong learning. He has experience in various industries including technology, manufacturing, and consulting.

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    ED ISRAEL BRIEF (M) 503-720-0912 | EDWARDLISRAEL@GMAIL.

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    A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
    Winston Churchill

    IDEAL POSITION
    Title- CEO | VP Business Development Company- Location-Northwest, Northern California, Public or Private Industries- Hard goods, Technology, Light Manufacturing, Service, Consulting Companys Desired Profile- looking for an individual who can drive top line revenue, build sustainable operational excellence, build a motivated team, and drive profitability up Size- Small, Medium

    PERSONAL PROFILE:
    Results-driven: o Successful business owner came up through the ranks to run the company and grow it from $1M to $40M annual run rate o As V.P., Sales; took a startup from $0 to just under $2M in revenue selling very complex performance management and transformational services to the C-suite o As V.P., Sales for a startup; developed a national distribution and retail network for a B2B and B2C outdoor product. Included setting up international distribution as well. o As V.P., Business Development, helped acquire a competitor and turned around an old line technology company into a new age company with many new clients Personal philosophies: o Believe true business success is about the customer experience and engaged employees o Leadership is working on the business; management is working in the business. You must know the difference. o Life-long learner o Do not need coffee to drive energy, it is natural o Motivating passion o No fear o Integrity

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    ED ISRAEL (M) 503-720-0912 | [email protected]


    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Values-centered leader; supporting team wins, life-long learning, and integrity above all else Innovative problem solver; results-oriented with proven ability to design, manage and deliver positive organizational outcomes. Techno-savvy and committed to the customer experience as the key driver of business success Strong oral and written communicator; outstanding ability to develop and sustain customer relationships. Math and science backgrounds. Strategic thinker; fast learner; demonstrated ability to think outside the box when opportunities or obstacles arise. Ability to understand complex technical environments CAREER HISTORY Vice President Business Development, 5/2012 - 12/ 2013 Ruby+Solberg Portland, OR Helped company reinvent itself and grow, doubled sales Helped acquire a key competitor Built new products and services Built website, marketing materials, LinkedIn group Vice President Sales, 1/2010 - 11/ 2011 Mass Ingenuity Portland, OR Served in key role of the company founding and visioning Successfully evangelized and sold the merits of the NOW Management System Doubled business size over 18 months Successfully worked with the C Level in private and public sectors Founding Partner, Vice President Sales, 11/2006 - 12/ 2009 VIE Portland, OR Provided CIO services to clients in need of strong business and IT leadership Developed new products and services needed by clients Grew it to a prominent NW IT leadership consulting firm Grew company from two clients to over forty in the first two years Led the merger between VIE and Mass Ingenuity Vice President Business Development, 2004 mid 2006 Trek Technologies, LLC Portland, OR Participated in the design of a new multi-purpose tool Developed markets in photography, birding, hunting, and outdoor Geographies included the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe Presented at tradeshows and customer locations Established distribution and retail channels Partner, 2003 2004 E2C Corp Portland, OR Provided seed funding for a new event concept LEARN MORE: http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardisrael

    Supported the growth of this cooking, gourmet food and kitchen products tradeshow Developed tradeshows in ten cities in the West Sold out to partners Director of Technology, 2002 2003 Greater Giving (formerly AuctionPay, Inc.) Portland, OR Invited by founder to develop the software for the auction industry Brought in technology to support company internal operations Built a technology team Developed and directed the publication of web-based training materials Built the initial website and developed webinar training Chief Executive Officer, 1994 2001 CTR, Inc. Portland, OR Became company CEO and ambassador to the business community Built vendor relationships and participated on national support councils Built major relationships with key clients such as Freightliner, Willamette Industries, and Nike Built international service programs for key clients Created powerful employee engagement environment driving employee longevity Built company to $40M and 120 employees. Sold 50% of it to a large national distributor President, 1981 1994 CTR, Inc. Portland, OR Led company from $1M to $20M in revenue Grew from traditional office products company to a large west coast provider of technology services Established a strong reputation of customer service Sales and Service, 1975 1980 CTR, Inc. Portland, OR Repaired all mechanical and electronic products sold by CTR Developed strong relationships with clients in service of their products Started my sales career with a good technical background

    EDUCATION Mt. Hood Community College (math, science, business) Portland, OR Portland State University (business) Portland, OR IBM Harvard Business School Executive Training (extensive case study research) AFFILIATIONS AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Non-profit board: Chess for Success Board member from 1995 to 2011. Still an active supporter. Community Service: Volunteering and supporting non-profit organizations. (MacLaren Youth Facility, Meal-on-wheels, Vocational Village Young Presidents Organization (YPO): International organization of CEOs and Presidents who focus on business success through group solving of difficult business and personal problems Principal for a day through American Electronics Association (now TechAmerica): At Vocational Village, a school for troubled youth. Spoke to the students and teachers about defining success.

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    INTERESTS Cycling, rock climbing, hiking, reading, karate, and spending time with my family. REFERENCES Jeff Grubb, NW Regional Wealth Management, Senior Managing Director, Wells Fargo Bank, 503.886.3262, [email protected] Spencer Brown, Former CEO EURO RSCG DRTV, Investor, 503.819.6574, [email protected] John Bernard, Chairman & Founder, Mass Ingenuity, 503.957.9923, [email protected] Aaron Howard, President & CEO, Mass Ingenuity, 206.550.3503, [email protected]

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