Roland Ligtenberg

• Identifying and cultivating new business development opportunities for Qualcomm's new mobile Context platform

• Product managing a team of senior engineers by creating use cases, prioritize stories, and closing iterations in an Agile development environment

• Created and executed a multi-faceted marketing plan for mobile application Neer, a location aware to-do list based on persistant background geo-fencing app

• Founded a consulting firm to help build technology platforms in order to optimize and encourage expansion

• Developed new business models, online marketing strategies, branding, technology support, and web design

• Contracted large corporations to sole-proprietorships, including Nissan, Domani Architecture, International Futures Group, The Econ Tutor, Pacific Ventures, Pacific Technology Partners

• Joined advisory board and counselled location based software company Locurious

• Conducted due diligence on companies for potential private equity investment for Pacific Technology Partners

• Identified a rapidly growing market and secured funding by pitching key investors with a strategic business plan

• Created 13 unique panels ranging from social media and mobile technology to law and distribution

• Developed the SDMTC.com website using HTML, PHP, and CSS on a Wordpress platform

• Secured and negotiated sponsorships from companies, including Qualcomm, Sonicbids, Roland, and Soundcloud

• Managed coordination of over 250 conference attendees, 100 online viewers, 44 speakers, and 21 electronic artists

• Created an online branding & marketing campaign and acquired over 1,050 fans and 3,500,000+ media impressions

• Founded a non-profit initiative in a rapidly growing electronic music market in San Diego designed to promote the growth and acceptance of electronic music events.

• Designed strategic campaigns to increase fan base and reach through social media and email marketing methods under strict lean startup budget.

• Developed logo, branding, and website in addition to forming strategic partnerships with leading San Diego event promotion companies.

• Created online marketing campaign yielding over 6,100 supporters in under four months through utilization of online platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and email list correspondence

• Launched an event production, NYE Extravaganza 2010, with over 4,000 attendees by partnering with Eventvibe

• Managed the entire Scripps Ranch and Rancho Penasquitos division within San Diego County

• Prepared, negotiated, and closed contract deals with homeowners for custom house painting

• Recognized as Top Performing Branch Manager in San Diego County averaging over $11,000 in weekly contracts

• Directed all dive shop operations from business and team management to daily logistics, such as purchasing from manufacturers and retailers, PADI licensing, human resources, client service, and NAFTA importation/exportation

• Closed and negotiated hotel contracts, ending up with a near monopoly of all major hotels (5) in San Jose del Cabo region

• Created different revenue streams by expanding the scuba business into a variety of additional water sports

• Negotiated pricing levels with manufacturers, warehouses, and retailers such as ScubaPro, Cressi, and Ocean Enterprises

• Facilitated all the importation and exportation from the USA to Mexico in accordance to NAFTA regulation

• Worked as an financial advisor intern doing Internet integrated research with LexisNexis, client marketing and acquisition, and other standard business operations
• Provided research and data analysis of mutual funds and other investment vehicles

• Provided IT support for the company intranet while creating customized web development solutions for data management

• Curated and maintained code database for lithography methodology with versioning support

Certificate in Business Management: Finance

Certificate in Real Estate

Bachelors in Economics