pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of strategy (the science or art
of planning and directing
business operations).
Samuel Ashkar
STRATEGIC
RELATIONSHIP BUILDER
making a connection, association, or involvement.
extremely good with people
remarkable ingenuity
extraordinary perseverance
INGENUITY
the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness.
cleverness or skillfulness of conception or design.
"We have enjoyed working
with Sam in a variety of
roles. His varied experience
makes him an
invaluable asset."
ALAN DISCOUNT
Re-Play
JOHN HELGESON
TTRLC
"Sam's insight is
invaluable - he has
a keen eye and sound
business judgement."
ANALYTICAL
investigative, inquiring, rational, sound, systematic.
skilled in or habitually using analysis (a method of studying the nature of something or of determining its essential features
and their
relations).
PERSEVERANCE
steady persistence
in a course of
action, especially
in spite of
difficulties,
obstacles, or discouragement.
"Sam is one of the most
loyal and committed
people I know!"
JIM MILLER
MetroClick
BRIDGE
structure spanning and providing passage over a river,
chasm, road, or the like.
connecting, transitional, or intermediate route or phase between two adjacent elements, activities, conditions, or the like.
CONTACT ME
VISIONARY
a person of unusually keen foresight.
PERSISTENCE
the act or fact of persisting (stamina, endurance, grit, tenacity).
Introduction:
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I am local to Minnesota. The University of St. Thomas is where I received a degree in Business Administration. My early career was with Cargill, Morgan Whitney, and CIGNA before dedicating myself to delivering individual investments in Oil & Gas, Real Estate, and Technologies companies. I raised funds, provided consulting, management and was general partner, managing partner, or president in several start-up and structured transactions. Some companies started and funded: MOR Oil, Inc., LFG Holdings, LLC, Kardia, Inc., Energenox, Inc, RiboStar, LLC and First Investment Partners, LLC.
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Strength in Commerce:
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A senior executive with proven abilities in business development and early-stage business growth relationship and market driven strategies. I tend to use a relationship motivated approach which has helped me forge strong personal and business connections. I have effectively promoted and help raise early-stage capital, so asking for money to fund objectives is natural for me. I am an ingenuity focused executive, with extensive experience in building start up teams that are purpose driven by management objectives and show a consensus driven work environment based on achieving company objectives. A team leader, adept in presentation and customer facing skills with the ability to quickly forge strong relationships with most all stakeholders. A composed leader whose dedication and balance are as comfortable in the market place as in the board room.
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Motivation:
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I am motivated by being a part of a team that is driven to achieve its pre-arranged objectives. I would like to be a change agent in accomplishing significant goals and objectives of the company and people I serve.
Personal:
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My wife Desiree and I have been married for over 37 years and have three children, Alexander (36), Benjamin (34) and Simone (32). Hobbies are sports related, especially, baseball, softball and golf.
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I am a communitarian with my time and talents; as a leader of volunteer movement with over 5,000 volunteers in a catholic community; Cursillo. I have worked four years with Urban Real Estate Renewal in South and North Minneapolis. Served as President of Little League (780 ballplayers) and Babe Ruth Baseball (350 ballplayers). Served as part of the University of St. Thomas Alumni Board for six years. I currently am an advocate for Childhood Convention.
How may I be of service to you today?