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Dinger Dinger

Dinger is not only a serial entrepreneur, but is also an extremely strong business leader who has been involved in the development and success of several start-up companies.

Headline:	Investor
Website:	http://www.centerji.com
Industries:	Education, Financial
Skills:	Business, Chinese, English, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Languages, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Public speaking, Recruitment, Sales
Interested in:	Advising startups, Consulting opportunities, Investing in projects, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities, Providing services to startups, Raising money, Supporting my investments, Trading services
Schools:	California State University System - San Jose State University, Regis University

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Dinger is not only a serial entrepreneur, but is also an extremely strong business leader who has been involved in the development and success of several start-up companies. He successfully built a new business division from the ground up at a Fortune 500 Company that has revolutionized the telecommunications industry. Additionally, Dinger has raised private capital for start-ups, has participated as an angel investor, served as a strategic business advisor, and participated in successfully selling a dotcom start-up in a downturn market to a publicly traded company. He particularly excels at sales and operation management and is often sought out around the world to consult various companies on how to increase revenues, exceed targeted goals, and hone in on the overall strategic plan of the company. Dinger particularly enjoys involvement in a business that has an enormous opportunity to revolutionize an industry and is considered to be a mankind-changing solution.

Dinger holds an undergraduate degree in Chinese Linguistics, Asian Studies and International Business. He also holds an MBA from Regis University. He is fluent in Chinese and has a strong understanding in the Asian business culture. Dinger has made several investments in Asia, and sits on the Advisory Board of the Culinary Institute of China and Yan Can Cook.
Specialties:

Dinger has taught basic stock classes, option classes, advanced options, and advanced technical analysis classes. He has taught for and represented companies such as INVESTools, CNBC, BusinessWeek, and Success Magazine. Dinger has an impeccable reputation in the stock and option market arena, but more importantly, he has a passion second to none for helping those who want to be helped.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer:	Centerji, Inc.
Position:	Senior Executive Partner
Time period:	December 2000 - Present
Description:	Dinger is the Senior Executive Partner at Centerji, Inc. Dinger is an independent trader and very active investor. Dinger not only actively trades the stock and options market, but he also speaks and teaches individual investors about the power of the market. www.centerji.com Dinger is also a well-sought out public speaker. He has spoken on topics including stock market strategies, rules for business success, and mastering the art of the sale. His speaking engagements have taken him all across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe. He is also involved in helping companies reach their full potential and maximize revenues via sales and management training. Additionally, Dinger offers services that include positioning a company for sale and helping to raise angel and VC funding. - Clients have included: INVESTools, Teach Me To Trade, BusinessWeek, CNBC, Women’s Financial Conference, and Success Magazine, Rich Dad Poor Dad, UK WIN Investing, Online Trading Academy

Employer:	BrightStreet.com
Position:	Executive Vice President, Secretary of Compensation Committee, M&A Integration Team Leader
Time period:	October 1999 - July 2001
Description:	- Developed and successfully executed against a strategic hiring plan that effectively supported BrightStreet’s business model. Grew the organization from 20 team members to over 70 members in less than 6 months. - Developed competitive compensation plans for all team members, including the development of an MBO program for the executive team. - Over 73% of the organization’s growth came from in-house hiring activities, saving the company over $455,000 in recruiting fees. - As an executive member, worked directly with the CEO and Board of Directors in the development of our overall strategic business plan. Instrumental in creating a dynamic work atmosphere. - Worked closely with the EVP of Sales to develop a training playbook for the sales team. - Participated in successfully positioning the company for an attractive sale to e-Centives (a publicly traded company).

Employer:	Commnetivity, Inc.
Position:	Chief Sales Officer
Time period:	July 1998 - July 2005
Description:	- Built a successful team that involved the development, marketing, and sales of enterprise software mobile communication solutions, including CRM (customer relationship management), GPS (global positioning solutions), web conferencing solutions, corporate IM solutions, and smart mobile devices such as RIMM BlackBerry and the Nextel handsets. Extremely strong sales and marketing experience – seasoned leader. Worked with 3rd party Call Center to help promote and increase sales of IT wireless solutions. - Managed the overall operations, including budget, sales and marketing, and the quota of this Indirect channel. Created regional sales promotions and contests to encourage consistent high sales numbers. Allocated quota to sales team based on historical performance of individual and group sales results. - Personally negotiated direct/indirect contract with Nextel for start-up implementation as a Nextel Preferred Partner. Contract included marketing, advertising, and training and support for new hire sales personnel. Contract negotiation also included customer support for new and existing accounts. - Grew existing accounts, established new accounts, and focused on customer service to ensure an effective low churn rate. Communicated and collaborated with other departments at Nextel Corporate to analyze issues impacting the Indirect channel. These departments included RF engineering and coverage department, government department, corporate and major accounts department, and customer support department. Held a conference call hosted by Commnetivity to make recommendations and implement improvement processes for sales, support, and customer retention. - Personally involved in recruiting and hiring a sales team to support the company growth and ensure adequate market coverage. - Clients included: ASAP Solutions, TeleNavigation, XORA, Weberon, RIMM, and Nextel - Key Highlights: Despite entering the sales cycle/business decision at the tail end of the process on (2) two occasions; I was successful in personally landing both agreements that were valued at over $250K in revenue. - Achievement: Involved in blueprinting and selling mobile enterprise communication solutions and data applications to Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Enterprise software and wireless mobile solutions included CRM (customer relationship management), Mobile Workforce Enterprise Software Solutions, and Collaborative Enterprise Software Solutions; along with VoIP and video over IP. Mobile communication devices sold included Nextel handset and RIMM’s BlackBerry. - Extras: Strong knowledge of wireless data applications and the value proposition for individuals and corporations, including government organizations

Employer:	TCI Cablevision
Position:	Director of Sales and Operations
Time period:	July 1993 - June 1998
Description:	- Worked as a direct door-to-door sales person (100% commission) selling cable to residents. Recognized for consistently exceeding monthly sales quota by over 165%; consistently ranking in the top 2 spots of 45 sales executives. Promoted to Sales Manger, then promoted to Manager of Customer Relations and Government Affairs, and finally promoted to Director of Sales and Operations. Utilized large Call Center to promote and present new cable and high-speed Internet solutions. - Director of Sales and Operations included building a new department – Advanced Technologies – and eventually overseeing over 200 field and sales personnel. One of only three systems nationwide (over 165 systems) to achieve system goal of sales and market penetration for new products and services. Also oversaw a 300-person Call Center related to customer sales and service and new product promotion. - Developed and implemented customer resolution plans to maintain a high degree of customer satisfaction and reduce customer churn. - Key Highlights: Built out a successful 200-person field and sales team from ground zero. First team to introduce high speed broadband Internet access. - Achievement: Personally recognized by then President and CEO Leo Hindrey Jr for exceeding all set sales and operation goals. - Recognized by city officials and other government officials in providing the communities with excellent customer service.

EDUCATION

University:	Regis University
Time period:	1996 - 2000
Degree:	MBA

University:	California State University System - San Jose State University
Time period:	1986 - 1993
Degree:	Chinese Language and Asian Studies

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