DAVID SHEARIER

I owned and operated a technology search firm with my wife Lisa DeGrasse Shearier. We built a home office placing software engineering professionals in the Silicon Valley. We used e-mail and cold calling to recruit engineers and present them to our client companies.

• Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
• Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
• Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.

• Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
• Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
• Advised senior executives on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting operations.
• Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
• Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.