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Brian Dunlay

Student, 20, majoring in Computer Engineering at UC Santa Barbara.

Headline: Entrepreneur
Work status: Full-Time Student
Industries: Biotech, Cleantech, Computing, Education, Information Technology, Internet, Media, Nanotech
Skills: Business, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, French, Retail
Groups: Social e-challenge Competition 2009 [inactive]
Interested in: Advising startups, Brainstorming, Career advice, Consulting opportunities, Employment opportunities, Finding business partners, Finding experts, Finding mentors, Getting press, Giving back, Helping friends, Internships, Joining a startup, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Raising money, Receiving feedback, Shadowing, Sharing my projects, Starting a company, Supporting my investments, Trading services
Schools: University of California System - Santa Barbara

FEATURED STARTUP

Green Cup Co

Green Cup Co Green Cup Co

Expanding green technologies in a red plastic world.

  • Startup type: Company
  • Status: Active
  • Stage: Prototyping

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: Instructional Computing
Position: Consultant
Time period: November 2008 - Present
Description: • Offer advice and suggestions to technical issues (typically specialized software and general computing).
• Soon to be teaching workshops on Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and more.

Employer: Apple Store Valley Fair, San Jose, CA
Position: Specialist
Time period: May 2008 - August 2008
Description: • Contributed to regionally-leading achievements in terms of NPS and .Mac (now MobileMe) sales
• Thoroughly refined customer service skills in regards to maximizing customer experience as well as defusing frustrating situations
• Attained thorough understanding of the Apple Store, Apple products, and Apple Retail’s methods for doing business (in terms of establishing relationships)

Employer: Congressman Mike Honda, Campbell, CA
Position: Intern
Time period: May 2008 - August 2008
Description: • Established digital library for all outgoing correspondence and integrated an Apple iMac into a primarily PC office
• Answered telephones, spoke with constituents, assisted in problem solving
• Attended community events to personally interact one-on-one with constituents

Employer: Tesla Motors, San Carlos, CA
Position: Private Contractor
Time period: October 2007 - December 2007
Description: • Reorganized and electronically-databased numerous hard-copy invoices
• Assisted in merchandise shipment preparation

Employer: Hotel Los Gatos, CA
Position: Guest Services Representative
Time period: May 2007 - July 2007
Description: • Welcomed, assisted, and accommodated guests however possible
• Acted as the intermediary for hotel-guest relations, resolving issues and ensuring a high-quality experience
• Provided front-desk administrative support: answered telephones, kept inventories, entered data, checked-out guests

EDUCATION

University: University of California System - Santa Barbara
Time period: 2006 - Present
Degree: Computer Engineering , BSc

INFORMATION

Sports: • Former Intercollegiate NCAA Track and Field Athlete

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  • Horizon Test Preparation

    A tutoring company that focuses on teaching students how to succeed in school, on standardized testing, and beyond.

Brian's Contacts (4)

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  • Jonathan La

    Student, 19, majoring in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting

  • Teja Chemudupati

    Student, 18, majoring in Human Biology at UC San Diego.

  • Todd Smith

    Student, 20, pursuing Chemical Engineering degree at University of California, Santa Barbara.

  • Greg Justice

    Stanford Alumni Social Media.