1. Joseph T. Jackson
3887 Wooster Road,Rocky River, Ohio 44116 - 440.532.2583 (C) - jjtechconnect@aol.com
SUMMARY
Seasoned profit engineer with a comprehensive background managing highly effective improvement programs that
supported key ownership and management engagement objectives.
HIGHLIGHTS
Change management
Continuous Improvement
Financial analysis
Organizational development
Performance metrics analysis
SPIN and consultative sales techniques
Pricing strategies
Strategic market planning
Talent acquisition and retention
Training, staff and executive
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
 Assisted facilitation of business accelerator in which 68% of participants grew revenue, 45% added jobs, and dollars
loaned to the group increased by 258%.
 Led 140 companies to achieve expansion and bankability through role as Business Advisor in accelerator.
 Led diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in matrix management environments.
 Provided business management consulting services to individuals and businesses as both a direct employee and an
independent contractor.
 Achieved rapid promotion executive sales to product management for Penton Media.
 Purchased unprofitable business and implemented strategic planning resulting in turn-around within 18 months.
 Provided leadership and change management to my own and clients’ staff.
 Implemented improvement programs for clients involved in manufacturing, distribution, retail, construction, contracting,
real estate development and other service industries.
 Designed and implemented internal cross training program for technicians and marketers.
 Established, trained, and managed world-wide distribution channel for aerospace manufacturer.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Business Advisor Aug, 2013 – Present
Cuyahoga Community College - Goldman Sachs
10,000 Small Business Program.
Cleveland, OH
World-class entrepreneurship based growth accelerator program funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation, designed
by Babson College, and delivered at Tri-C.
Independent Contractor Apr, 2009 – Aug, 2013
Self Employed Cleveland, OH
Provide financial, operations, and sales & marketing continuous improvement consulting to small businesses.
Senior Business Consultant Oct, 2004 – Oct, 2009
International Profit Associates, Inc. (IPA) Buffalo Grove, IL
The IPA Group was the 4th largest business management consulting company in the United States with annual
revenues over $250,000,000. IPA Specializes in turn-around and growth strategies for small businesses.
Owner/Franchisee Aug, 2001 – May, 2007
Technology Connections, LLC (TC) Northeast, OH
TC is the northeast Ohio owner of the Computer Explorer (CE) franchise. CE Franchisees integrate computer
technology with K-12 and high school curriculum.
Product Manager Oct, 2000 – Sept, 2003
Penton Media, Inc. Cleveland, OH
Penton Media owns and operates over 100 trade shows, trade magazines, and web sites.
EDUCATION
BA Business Administration/Economics, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH