so, i have to write a management summary because the bank wants to know if they can trust us with a couple hundred Ks. i guess it’s a positive thing that they’re asking us for more information but it’s also one of those exercises that made me cringe a bit. Writing about yourself in the third person is funny to begin with but to pump it up even more so those cold heart bankers really believe in you is even a greater farce. nonetheless, it is an exercise in intergrity and stretching the ‘truth’.
“With a steady job throughout his teens and college years, Bob has years of experience working in a variety of conditions and with a diversity of people. From hospital staff to rock stars, his ability to effectively communicate and gain the trust of his peers is a cornerstone of his management skills. His earliest management experience stemmed from his days as UC Berkeley. As a DJ/Music Interview Coordinator for the college and with his leadership role in the Haas School of Business’s computing facility, he demonstrated his ability to work with creative as well as technical personnel.
Although armed with an Economics degree, his career started as software engineer for a variety of internet consulting firms. His masterly of the emerging technologies and communication skill ultimately lead him to be promoted a Managing Technical Lead for the largest Internet consulting agencies of the time, MarchFirst. As a Managing Technical lead, he played a pivotal role as the technical liaison on a number of Fortune 500 accounts such as GM, Levis, Visa and Sega. His ability to translate business and strategic objectives to his team of engineers made him an invaluable asset to the client and the company. His rare ability to bridge the gap between the right and left brain became the foundation of his latest endeavor, Orange Photography.
As founder and CEO of Orange Photography, Bob continues to apply his multi disciplinary skills to manage the vision of the company and team of multi talent individuals. His technical background and management experience have quickly parlayed the company to a major player within the industry in a brief time. Even more so, his ability to communicate and execute an ambitious vision has garner industry recognition and legions of happy clients and fans. He has proven to his team and the industry that even in an economic recession it is possible to grow a sustainable business by mixing the right amount of talent, hard work, discipline and creative energy. With a solid foundation of experience and infrastructure, Bobis ready to take Orange Photography to the regional and national market space.”