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Rick Collins

MBA from Southern Methodist University (2008), Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College (2004), Strategic Programs Group Intern at Southern Wine & Spirits (2007), Business Startup Consultant at Renfro Energy, Inc. (207-2008).

Headline: Service Provider
Work status: Living The Dream
Industries: Cleantech, Entertainment, Gaming, Health, Information Technology, Internet, Nanotech
Skills: Business, Entrepreneurship, Languages, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Public Relations, Public speaking, Sales, Writing
Location: Dallas, TX
Groups: SMU: Strategy & Entrepreneurship Club
Interested in: Advising startups, Brainstorming, Consulting opportunities, Finding experts, Finding team mates, Getting press, Giving back, Helping friends, Investing in projects, Learning about entrepreneurship, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Participating in a competition, Partnering with other groups, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Providing services to startups, Receiving feedback, Recruiting for my startup
Schools: Kenyon College, Southern Methodist University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: John Hancock Financial Network
Position: Representative
Time period: August 2009 - Present

Employer: TexCellerator
Position: Principal
Time period: October 2007 - Present

Employer: Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center
Position: Lifeguard Instructor
Time period: January 2005 - Present
Description: Taught Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguard training classes The program increased its revenue $43,000 in the ’04-’05 cycle to $53,000 in the ’05-’06 cycle

Employer: Southern Wine & Spirits
Position: Strategic Programs Group Intern
Description: Two week internship to help develop skills and understanding about wine and liquor distribution, technology in operations, strategy, customer and supplier relationships, and supply chain management

Employer: Renfro Energy, Inc
Position: Business Startup Consultant
Time period: July 2007 - February 2008
Description: Entrepreneurial business plan writing by developing outline and potential operations issues and solutions
Researched and developed operations, facility and marketing for business plan

Employer: Frisco RoughRiders
Position: Marketing Operations & Sales Intern
Time period: May 2007 - August 2007
Description: Managed databases for different events including Charity events for measuring results and determining future promotions Helped with sales calls and promotions development; made group sales through previous promotions sales

Employer: Follow My Band
Position: Business Development Consultant
Time period: January 2007 - February 2008
Description: Presented with CEO in two Business Plan Competitions and to several groups of Venture Capitalists Advised CEO on potential problems and solutions to develop a more successful product

Employer: T-Bar-M
Position: Grill & Pool Operations Manager
Time period: May 2005 - August 2006
Description: Recruited, hired, scheduled and managed 20 certified lifeguards and 5 grill operators
Maintained grill inventory and equipment by establishing databases and schedules for purchasing Maintained 203,000 gallon pool inventory, pumps, equipment and grounds by establishing vendor relationships and maintenance schedules for myself and employees

EDUCATION

University: Kenyon College
Time period: 2004
Degree: History , BA

University: Southern Methodist University
Degree: Information Technology and Operations Management/Strategic Leadership , MBA

INFORMATION

Sports: Basketball
Clubs: Team President for the MBA Rugby Club.
Member of the High-Tech and Operations Management Club.
VP of Business Plan Competition for the Strategy and Entrepreneurship Club.

Rick's Startups (2)

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  • S.U.N. Power Developments

    Solar Umbrella Network Power Developments is poised to target potential clients to do installation and management of power through solar, wind and other renewable energy sources. We need help for research, development and beta installations.

  • TexCellerator

    TexCellerator takes your startup from zero to revenue in 90 days.

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