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I always wished I lived in a peaceful, humanist, Star Trek: The Next Generation type world. That's basically the "origin story" of why I formed Grow Meaningful– I wanted to help develop as many future-focused, meaning-centered brands, workplaces, and communities as possible.
Professionally, I have developed high-level experience and expertise in a surprising number of areas, including:
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budgeting and accounting
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market research and sales forecasting
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project management
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commercial real estate
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small business lending
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operations management
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process improvement
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change management
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program management
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organizational development
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staff development
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culture change facilitation
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curriculum writing,
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nonprofit business planning
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nonprofit strategic planning
I also spent a few years as full-time stay-at-home dad during the pandemic! It sounds like a lot because it is– I'm a scanner (RIP/thank you Barbara Sher). I fit the definition of an expert generalist with my professional level of understanding in so wide a field of subjects, and have been called by managers a "Swiss Army knife", "special forces soldier", and "Jack of all trades in a good way." The specific "resumé bullet" details of each experience are available in full transparency on my LinkedIn profile.
Personally, I'm grateful for my inspiring wife, Ali, my happy-go-lucky toddler son, Finley, my smiley infant son, Spencer, and my little Havanese sidekick, Linus. The middle child of three (probably why I'm a good facilitator!), I've lived in MA, RI, VT, and NC, and consider Rhode Island my home. If I had to pick two favorite hobbies that aren't eating or learning, they'd be sailing and snowshoeing.
I may have formed Grow Meaningful as a nonprofit organization development advisory, but like all good players in the infinite game, it will adapt over time to best advance its just cause:
creating a world where most people wake up feeling inspired by meaningful work, connected with their communities, motivated to be better, and excited for what's ahead.
See you there!