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NAME: Lore Levin
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CITY: San Mateo
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COUNTRY: USA
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EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree
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HOTSKILLS: Director of Corporate Marketing, TriMedia Technologies Inc.
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LORE DEVRA LEVIN
506 Cupertino Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
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CURRICULUM VITAE EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
o Dynamic professional with over two decades of experience in establishing and
implementing marketing, sales, and business development programs on a global
scale
o Professional experience beyond USA, with domain expertise in Asia, Europe and
the Middle-East
o Expertise in defining and deploying strategies necessary to build effective
marketing and business development opportunities (with P&L responsibility)
o Strong leadership qualities characterized by hands-on team building support
and goal-oriented motivation
o Flexible organizational skill-set for start-ups as well as mature
corporations encompassing investor relations and partnership strategy
development
o Experience in working with corporations, associations, trade organizations,
and many branches of the United States Federal Government and the US Armed
Forces
o Confirmed entrepreneurial abilities, self-motivated, and the ability to take
prompt and effective actions
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Director
of Corporate Marketing, TriMedia Technologies Inc.
Milpitas, CA, USA 2001
TriMedia is a spin off from Philips Semiconductor that develops and licenses
microprocessor intellectual property (IP) and related software. Backed by SONY
and National Semiconductor, the startup focuses on the delivery of media
processor IP cores and development tools.
o Developed the strategy, programs and budget to effectively introduce TriMedia
to its primary target audience (semiconductor companies and consumer
electronics manufacturers)
o Hired and built the marketing team capable of deploying campaigns that
successfully create mind share and awareness which shorten sales cycles
o Developed and deployed a world-class corporate image to quickly establish
market share through cost-conservative marketing, events, and public relations
campaigns
o Worked with licensees and investors (such as National Semiconductor and
Philips Semiconductor) to increase general collaboration, improve information
sharing, and initiate promotional marketing support
o Built and initiated business development and co-marketing programs in the US
and Europe with alliance partners (such as Mentor Graphics, Sarnoff, 2Wire,
Meicom, Momentum Data Systems, and Espial) to effectively expand awareness in
new markets
o Developed strong industry relationships as the TriMedia Board member for the
Embedded Microprocessor Benchmark Consortium (EEMBC) and as one of the founding
members of the Media Experience Consortium
o Managed staff and vendor relations for the maintenance of the
www.trimedia.com web site, public relations agency programs, electronics
promotions, collateral materials, and technical documentation
o Created a community awareness that is enticing to prospective clients,
strategic partners, and venture capitalists
Worldwide Director of Marketing, @Network Inc.
San Jose, CA, USA 2000
@Network is a global outsourced Internet infrastructure services and e-content
delivery provider. Its Pan-Asian focus includes strategically located Internet
Data Centers in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, and the US. By peering with key
technology providers, their suite of mission critical network services enables
e-business on a global scale. CyberCity@Network was a joint venture of @Network.
o Directed the global marketing and communications efforts needed to establish
and maintain corporate image, enhance partnership and business development
opportunities
o Developed a proactive program (both on-line and out-bound) for assuring brand
awareness and mind share in the US and Asian markets including sales team
promotions, trade shows, and conference speaker program
o Managed and directed all localized marketing teams to design, develop,
produce, and disseminate materials (in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean)
for product marketing collateral, the www.atnetworkinc.com site, public
relations news releases, investor relations, and competitive market
studies/reports
o Developed and co-managed the Shareholder Meeting activities, documentation,
and presentations
o Supported the CEO and COO in Investor Relations. Responsibilities included
developing various presentations for fundraising as well as the drafting of the
Prospectus for the Series C round of funding
Head of @Network China Task Force
* Supported the bi-lingual training of business development and marketing staff
in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing
* Established and managed partnership development campaigns including
negotiations in Mandarin and the development of partnership proposals and
contracts
* Directed marketing and communications programs for the effective launch of
new data centers and enhanced services within China
Acting Co-Country Manager China, CyberCity@Network
* Solicited, negotiated, and signed key customer and government agency
alliances within China
* Developed and implemented sales, marketing, and business development programs
for the effective deployment of @Network services within China
* Conducted bi-lingual business presentations at trade events and arranged
private venture capital discussions
Director
Corporate Marketing Communications, ECnet
Redwood City, CA, USA 1999-2000
ECnet (formerly Advanced Manufacturing Online - AMO), is an e-commerce B2B
solutions provider in the high tech manufacturing community. The company
specializes in supply chain management, e-commerce services, and on-line vendor
relations management.
o Management responsibilities included hiring and staffing of all marketing
positions in the US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and
China
o Developed, budgeted, and deployed all global marketing programs utilizing
advertising, public relations, speaking engagements, trade show exhibitions,
media coverage, and the development of marketing collateral
o Directed the process to interview, assign and manage public relations
agencies, advertising contractors and other contractors in all countries to
deploy marketing and promotional programs
o Duties also included the planning, management, and upgrading of the corporate
web site (www.amoweb.com) and community portal (www.ecnet.com). Once the name
was changed from AMO to ECnet, the amoweb site was eliminated and the ECnet
site became both corporate site and community portal.
o Launched the renaming of ECnet by developing and implementing a complete
global marketing program
o AMO named "Best Internet Company of the Year 2000 in Asia," by Penton Media's
Internet World
o AMO's CEO, T.K. Wong elected "Internet Visionary of the Year 2000" by Penton
Media's Internet World
Chairman/Director, Associated Asia Investments Ltd.
Taiwan/British Virgin Islands
1990-1999
Associated Asia develops and implements Asian and global marketing and business
development programs in the B2B and Internet space. Strategic marketing
programs included editorial and investigative reporting support for publishers
and high tech (communications, computer, and electronics) corporations around
the globe.
o Developed and managed the sales, marketing and business development programs
o Hired, trained, and managed the reporters/stringers in Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Korea, and Singapore
o Worked directly with electronics manufacturers and publishers to promote
Asian manufacturers and create greater product awareness and increased sales
revenues
o Directed the development of the corporate web site (www.associated-asia.net)
to provide internal marketing and communications support and a guide for
investigative reporting within Asia
o Key clients signed - The ACE Group, Asian Sources (Global Sources), Winbond
Electronics, DEMPA Publishing, Phillips Publishing, Taipei Computer
Association, and the Southeast Asian Information Technology Organization (List
of contracts available on request)
o Concept, design and creation of Wireless International Magazine and
Components International Magazine for ACE Media Co., Ltd. including print and
on line versions, global promotions, trade show support, editorial content,
staffing and training of the editorial department
o Drafted the legal and official reply concerning Anti-Dumping Charges as
levied from the United States Department of Commerce Trade Commission against
Taiwan-based Winbond Electronics Corp. Defense covered their manufacturing
operations, marketing programs, and cost of goods
o Consulting services for the effective drafting and finalization of the Global
Y2K Compliance Guide for the complete manufacturing of semiconductors for
Winbond Electronics and the guide for the Y2K Compliant Guide's implementation
and marketing to all staff, distributors, and affiliates
Manager Advertising/Marketing, Skills Improvement Seminar Group
Taiwan
1989
-1990
Promoted consulting services such as international business marketing and
promotional communications skills to exporting manufacturers from Taiwan.
Interpersonal marketing skills encompassed English language business
communications, strategic market positioning, and contract negotiating skills.
Signed Roche Taiwan.
Manager Advertising/Marketing, Maple Leaf Incorporated
Taiwan 1989
Provided marketing, sales, and communications consulting services to Taiwanese
and multinational companies wishing to enhance their exporting, trade, and
business abilities with the West. Signed Philip Morris Taiwan and implemented
complete sales, market penetration campaign.
Accounts Group Coordinator, Saatchi & Saatchi Gaynor Direct Inc.
Taiwan 1989
Was retained as a marketing trouble shooter, specializing in new business
development for the Direct Marketing Group. Signed Jaguar Taiwan, Brachs
Chocolate, and Jacob Suchard with revenues exceeding US$ 6 million within the
six-month contract term. Also managed Proctor & Gamble and Nestle Taiwan for
the Advertising Division.
President, Unique Communications Inc.
Washington, DC 1982
-1987
Concentrations covered the marketing and promotions of the electronics and
communications industries in the North American market. Main clientele included
AT&T, Hubbel Electronics, Mobil Oil and included key Asian firms such as
Fujitsu. Areas of specialization included systems level communications
infrastructure, on-line database use, data mining and infrastructure
development, a nation-wide debt-card system, and promotions of finished
communications equipment. Direct outcome measured by client's substantial
growth figures.
o Developed and implemented the marketing program for 5,500 Mobil Oil
Corporation gasoline stations converting from cash service into automated Debit
Card Transactions and Electronic Funds Transfers. Worked with American Express,
Addressograph Farrington, SuperCom, and Omron, to implement conversion and all
stations successfully online and transferred to ATM/EFT system within the 24-
month program period.
o Market research studies for Fujitsu Systems (Japan) to penetrate the US
market with mobile, truck mounted computers to manage inventory controls and
fleet management tracking systems.
o Developed and implemented a series of incentive marketing programs for AT&T's
200 senior-level marketing executives prior to and following the divestiture
and development of Baby Bells
o Developed and implemented a series of direct marketing campaigns for
Chesapeake and Potomac Bell's one million subscribers for wired residential and
commercial telephone lines
o Developed and implemented incentive and promotional marketing campaigns for
Communications Workers of America, Mid-Atlantic Region (10,000 employees)
o Developed and implemented direct marketing programs for AT&T digital
telephone sales, promoted through 57 US-based AT&T offices with a marketing
staff of 1,100. Programs generated approximately US$ 1 million per state, per
month during the entire 10-month program. Estimated AT&T turnover attributed to
program exceeded US$ 450 million.
Vice President Public Relations, Paul Forbes & Associates, Inc.
Washington DC 1982
Concentrated on procuring new customers and then delivering marketing and
public relations campaigns. Successfully signed US Department of Justice, US
Department of Commerce, Mobil Oil, Melpar E-Systems, Color Me Beautiful and the
Mars Corporation.
Office Manager
Advertising/Marketing - Jones, Smith & Born
Washington, DC 1979
-1982
Signed and managed new accounts with US Departments of Justice, Agriculture,
Health and Urban Development, US Marshals, and the Environmental Protection
Agency. Also signed and managed accounts for the US Army, National
Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA (National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, NAVSEA SYSCOM (Naval Systems Command), and the NSWC
(Naval Surface Weapons Center). Commercial endeavors extended to the MITRE
Corporation (Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research Center) and to the
Mobil Oil Corporation - marketing/promotions division.
Previous employment records and details on request
PERSONAL DATA
Awards:
* International Who's Who of Professionals - nominated and accepted 1997
* State University of New York - Alumna Honorarium 1989
* US Department of Commerce "Recognized Minority Firm" 1984, 1985
* US Department of Commerce "Showcased Woman-owned Business" 1984
* IABC/Washington Silver Inkwell (1st place) AV Marketing Presentation for
Mobil Oil 1982
* IABC/Washington Silver Inkwell (2nd place) Promotion for MITRE 1981
* State University of New York - Teaching grant in design 1976
Education:
* Bachelor of Fine Arts
: Communications Design, State University of New York at
Buffalo, NY 1977
* Graphic Design Program Design Dept., Southern Illinois University
at
Carbondale, IL 1972-1973
* Fine Arts Program, Corcoran School of Art,
Washington, DC 1967-1970
Languages:
English (native speaker), Mandarin Chinese (conversant)
Professional Memberships:
* International Who's Who of Professionals 1997 - lifetime member
Nationality:
USA citizen, resident of California, single
References on request