ABOUT ME

I grew up in Bedford, Ohio and attended The Ohio State University obtaining a BS in Business Administration. I then attended Auburn University obtaining a Masters in Business Administration.  Rita and I during my corporate career spent 5 years in Ohio, 8 years in Michigan, 12 years in Philadelphia and 1 year in Atlanta.  During those 26 years we had a second vacation home in Florida.  I understand the effort involved in relocating and having a second home.  I have extensive knowledge  in interior design and am able to visualize the potential a home may have. I can actually offer "hands on experience" having totally remodeled 5 personal residences from head to toe creating larger spaces and a better flow.

I can help clients find the perfect Home or Investment in beautiful Sarasota Florida. Please allow me to be your guide, whether you are new to Sarasota, a seasoned visitor or lifetime resident.  I would be happy to provide you with my expertise regarding buying or selling your home.  I believe I am a different kind of real estate agent.  I believe in unique and creative marketing !  Please give me an opportunity to show you how I separate myself from the competition.  You will appreciate my “can do” approach to getting you fast results.  My brand of caring, attentive and personal service will get you the results you’re looking for!

WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT?

bulletTech-Savvy Agent
bullet Local real estate Information Knowledge
bullet Low pressure approach to real estate
bullet Mid-West honesty and reliability
bullet Customer satisfaction #1 goal
bullet Remodeling and decorating experience
bullet Can do Attitude

30 Years career with Unisys Corporation Overview

Director of Unisys Global Financial Industry strategies and strategic partnerships.  Responsiblities encompass the developing the Global Financial Services strategy and strategic partnerships from initial investigation to recruitment to final sucessful deployment. Present position Director of Unisys Global Financial Industry strategies and strategic partnerships.  Responsiblities encompass the developing the Global Financial Services strategy and strategic partnerships from initial investigation to recruitment to final sucessful deployment.  Developed a B2B electronic payment joint venture prospectus/MOU with McKinsey & Company, Huntington Bank, Microsoft and Andersen Consulting. Successful 30 years career with Burroughs and then Unisys Corporation.

Was instrumental in successfully developing and deploying worldwide financial marketing initiatives managed Unisys global financial marketing and strategies yielding a growth rate of 9.4% with total revenues of $2 billion.

The creator of numerous global marketing initiatives such as a global business/industry information based periodical “Global Banking Series” and “Global Financial Review” with direct distribution to the CEOs of the top 600 global banks.

Designed and managed a global banking, CEO level roundtable series, “Unisys Worldwide Banking Leaders Roundtable”.  Organized numerous major financial seminars at Unisys International Management Centre in France and at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.  Established and managed Unisys / Wharton University relationship from worldwide domain financial industry training to financial industry research.

Constructed and managed the Unisys “Financial Business Architecture” which is a unique financial specific architecture that begins with a business framework and then progresses to a solutions framework and finally to a technical development framework.

Responsible for a range of technology initiatives from chairman of the Financial Industry common interest group within the ITAA and a member of the NSTAC Financial Industry subgroup looking into “systemsic risk in the US financial marketplace” to the creation the “Open Forum” seminar series that drew over 1,400 prospects in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Atlanta.

Ten years of successful selling within US operations.  Received major sales awards including top salesman in his district and Club award 6 out of 7 years.  Maintains a strong balance between technical and business salesmanship, presenting business solutions via the appropriate technology.

Active member of numerous academic, business, community and professional organizations e.g. President Clinton’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) Financial Services Risk Assessment subgroup, Smart Card Forum, International Technology Alliance Association (ITAA), International Banking Information Technology Group.

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