Nash S. Cook
**** ***** ****** ****** ********, VA 20164
******@*****.*** 703-***-****
Summary of Experience and Qualifications
An entrepreneur, who has co-founded two start-ups and worked closely with numerous
others. Which has allowed me to gain valuable cross-functional business experience. I am
a graduate of James Madison University with a B.B.A. degree in Management.
Experience
Amber Tech, LLC, Co-Founder
McLean, VA, December 2013- February 2015
Created product and business from the ground up. Developed relationships, and
negotiated contracts with established firms. Conducted market research and analysis to
achieve a successful market position. Created company’s sales, marketing, and finance
infrastructure. Managed team to acquire two rounds of seed funding, and a partnership
with the company’s manufacturer. Positioned company to attend various trade shows and
gain media attention through; blogs, local news broadcast, ABC’s The Shark Tank, and
various social media avenues.
GroMobi, Business Development (Free-Lance Consultant)
Harrisonburg, VA, October 2013- December 2013
Responsible for developing sales division for a Mobile App development start-up.
Implemented CRM system via Salesforce. Created prospecting techniques and pipeline
requirements. Developed sales training and customer service standards. Conducted
market research to more accurately identify market segments and ideal target markets.
Reduced the cost of customer acquisition by detecting and channeling efforts more
efficiently.
1st Portfolio, Secondary Market Analyst (Intern)
Vienna, VA, May 2013- October 2013
Directly involved in company’s weekly trading operations. Attended daily market
meetings and phone conferences, regarding strategy and integration. Inputted daily
trade data to and from several mandatory databases. Analyzed and reviewed trades for
accuracy and compliance; totaling 20 million dollars. Generated multiple ad-hoc reports.
Worked directly with the Executive VP to restructure the company’s hedge fund pipeline.
Worked with several departments, assisting and collaborating on various projects.
Skills
Data Analysis, Problem Analysis, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Integration, Requirements
Gathering, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication, Sales, Marketing, Innovation
General Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook,
Social Media, CRM, Salesforce, Windows 7, encompass
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration in Management-James Madison University
(Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship Concentration) May 2013