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Member Since
April 2009
Expertise
Marketing, Operations, Strategic Planning and HR for start-up, small and mid-sized businesses
Summary
Our Founder, CEO/Managing Consultant Linda Daichendt, has over 20 years Corporate and Entrepreneurial experience in Marketing, Operations, Strategic Planning and Staffing
She is an experienced entrepreneur who has owned several successful businesses in the Consulting, Marketing, Outplacement, Chemical Wholesale Distribution, and Residential/Commercial Services Contracting industries
Her background includes National and International multi-industry experience, including:
Consulting
Franchising
Retail
Wireless
Coatings/Chemical Distribution
Consumer Goods
Personal Services
Residential/Commercial Contracting Services
Advertising Agencies
Shopping Center Development/Management
Staffing/HR Contracting/Outplacement
Training Education
Automotive Aftermarket
Video Entertainment
Entertainment Facilities Management
Non-profit
AFFILIATIONS:
Current mentor – TechTown Small Business Incubator Mentoring Program
Current member – SE Michigan Women’s Franchise Association (IFA Affiliate)
Former Board member – Edison Technology Incubator (Ohio)
Former Board member – Junior Achievement of the Mahoning Valley (Ohio)
Linda has frequently spoken to groups on the topics of:
Starting and Growing a Small Business
Marketing Your Business
Outplacement; How a Business Should Effectively – and Humanely – Downsize When it’s Required
Job Search Skills for Individuals
Marketing background includes: marketing plan development / implementation, advertising, public relations, internal communications, customer service programs, sales training and management, website development / management, sponsorship programs, event planning / implementation, brand management, creative development / production management
Operations background includes: short-term / long-term productivity management, staff management / scheduling, purchasing, inventory control, quality management, and departmental communication / coordination
Strategic Planning background includes: identification of objectives, development of company philosphy, goal setting (short-term and long-term), establishing policies / procedures, organizational structure planning, facilities management, KPI (key performance indicators) identification / measurement strategies, budget development, and cash-flow analysis
Human Resources background in Temporary Placement, Permanent Placement, Recruiting, HR Management, Outplacement, Job Fair Event Production