HARDIN & ASSOCIATES, INC., Virginia Beach, VA                                                  1998 – 2000

Marketing Director

• Led firm’s strategic planning efforts, new market identification and business development in wireless broadband communications industry. Reported to – President and Chief Operating Officer.
• Out-Of-The-Box thinker. Pitched hosting an event during an LMDS 1998 Engineering Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Rented a Dixie-Style Steamboat in New Orleans. By exclusive invitation only, "held 125 leadership executives captive", served appetizers and full-bar service for a 2-hour cruise. Reaped 6 new clients resulting in $4,000,000 revenue payback.