Also known as: davidfbain
I am an entrepreneurial-spirited professional with top record of developing, analyzing, and managing the building blocks of businesses and large-scale events. Currently, I am enrolled in MBA program at St. Edwards University to strengthen my business acumen. My Finance focus has complemented hands-on roles in running, managing, and development businesses from the ground up. In fact, my MBA studies have allowed me to continue (and even integrate into my coursework) two business development projects: Flat Water Paddler and Union Hill Olive Operations (UHOO). Prior to enrolling in MBA program, I was deeply involved in festival and production management for large-scale music events including SXSW and Austin City Limits. Past professional ventures have also included co-owning and managing Berryhill Baja Grill, a lively Austin hot-spot restaurant. The insights I offer are ones of a manager who has built, developed, and participated in businesses (or large events) from the inside out. I understand the mechanics and day-to-day strategies to execute plans for growth. Specialties (including MBA coursework) business valuation, capital projects, market analysis, strategic direction, profitability analysis, forecasting trends, market drivers, product lifecycle, management, P&L, contractor negotiations, operations, event management, negotiation
