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UC Irvine

Grove City College

Sabino High School

Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

Creating connectivity for entrepreneurs, organizations, governments, and students globally.

Newport Beach, California, United States

We are a strategic business development, marketing and consulting firm built around a group of successful entrepreneurs who are committed to providing winning strategies, the right connections and results for our clients.For clients seeking to grow sales, we also facilitate international trade and foreign direct investments for medium-sized companies in the U.S. that are currently doing business internationally or exploring international opportunities. Our areas of focus include Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, with key emphasis on Brazil and Panama.To provide a first hand look at international opportunities, Altitude 7 leads exclusive trade missions and special delegations throughout the world to meet face to face with business and government leaders. Over the years, we have been called upon by some of the world’s leading organizations, entrepreneurs, governments, thought leaders, and philanthropists to create special events, symposiums, conferences, workshops and fundraisers that make an impact to benefit others.At Altitude 7, our diverse team of industry experts work in conjunctions with our experts in sales, marketing, public relations, market research, real estate, international law, trade finance, and government affairs. Our Advisory Board includes members of Congress, business leaders, foreign leaders, and military personnel.Altitude 7 serves clients with interests all over the world. <a href="http://www.a7Group.com">www.a7Group.com</a>

Altitude 7 Group

Managing Partner & Founder

Responsible for all external-facing programs and partnerships for EO, managing 5 high functioning subcommittees: External Relations, Mentorship, Accelerator, Strategic Alliances, and Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). Engaging the entrepreneurial community through EO programs and relationships with the US Department of State, IFC, World Bank Group, United Nations, Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), and others.

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Global External Engagement Chair

Instructor, School of Communication, Non-tenure Track FacultyTeaching, leading travel courses, and advising students on internships and independent studies. Faculty Advisor to Chapman TEDx and BridgeUSA clubs. COM-440 Conflict, Negotiation and Power Leveraging simulations and the entrepreneurial community to provide challenging projects and scenarios to allow students to build their portfolio and resume, equipping them with marketable skills for internship and career success. Understanding different negotiation styles and effective tools for success in personal and professional relationships.COM-219 & 310 Business and Professional Communication (for COM & Business Majors)Build students' business and professional communication competence in ways that reflect (1) job market, cultural, technological, and social demands; and (2) the findings of empirical research in communication and related disciplines. COM-304 Messaging in Advertising and Promotional ContextIntroduction to the concepts, analysis, and activities comprising the management of advertising and promotion. Provides practice in assessing and solving marketing communication challenges and leveraging media opportunities.  Develop and Co-Lead Travel Courses:COM-329 & DOC-329 Social Nonfiction Methodologies in the Philippines  COM-329 & DOC-329 Social Nonfiction Methodologies in Bhutan and Nepal  Partnership between the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and the School of Communication, combining courses formerly taught separately as Trans-Cultural Documentary and Strategic Communication. The purpose of this course is to teach students the art of crafting and presenting social issues through nonfiction storytelling, combining the research and theory of Communication with the applied practices of Documentary. The course surveys a variety of storytelling genres and delves more deeply into two storytelling modes in particular: the social issue documentary film and the strategic communication plan.

Chapman University

Faculty Member, School of Communication

Member Leader

Founding Director of Operations, Center for Freedom of Expression & Media Integrity

Director of Global Outreach, School of Communication

Responsible for all global learning content at EO, and managed 4 high functioning subcommittees: Executive Education, Virtual Learning, Chapter Learning, and Global Events.

Global Learning Chair

Led private career colleges specializing in health and beauty. Nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) and a Title IV Federal Student Aid participating institutions.

Allura Academy

President

First-ever recipient selected from 12,000+ entrepreneurs, this award is given to one member who uses their entrepreneurial skills to make a mark on the global landscape, impact communities, inspire support and effect positive change.

Global Citizen of the Year

Developed and teaching SCC-329 Business Fundamentals for Strategic and Corporate Communication Contexts.Organized and led January 2017 Interterm course to Panama. The first travel course to Panama for the University.2017, Faculty Advisor and Producer, Hermano a Hermano, Dodge College of Media Arts Documentary, Chapman University, Orange, <a href="http://CA.https://vimeo.com/2016308532017">CA.https://vimeo.com/2016308532017</a>, Faculty Advisor and Producer, Los Calles en Cambio, Dodge College of Media Arts Documentary, Chapman University, Orange, <a href="http://CA.https://vimeo.com/201706406/8fdc5b89b72017">CA.https://vimeo.com/201706406/8fdc5b89b72017</a>, Faculty Advisor and Producer, La Maquina, Dodge College of Media Arts Documentary, Chapman University, Orange, <a href="http://CA.https://vimeo.com/201780890Organized">CA.https://vimeo.com/201780890Organized</a> and led January 2015 Interterm course to Cuba. The first travel course to Cuba for the University.Developed and teaching two courses, SCC-200 Message Design I & SCC-400 Message Design II, for the School of Communication and the Strategic and Corporate Communication majors. Based on the four fundamentals of Message Design, it teaches and empowers students to create effective messages and campaigns internally and externally for corporate, non-profit and political communication applications.  In Summer, 2008 I co-led a delegation for Chapman to Hinchinbrook Island in Australia and served as an Advisor to the Renewable Energy Executive Master’s Degree Program in Business, Law and Environmental Strategies, Hobbs Institute.

Adjunct Faculty, School of Communication

Served as President, Chapter Chair, Learning Chair, and Mentorship Chair.

Board Member, Orange County Chapter

Managed boutique investment firm offering residential and commercial real estate, commercial paper, and other private equity transactions.

Casita Financial & Real Estate

CEO & Founder

Real estate investment firm specializing in residential, multi-family, and light commercial transactions. Grew company from $2 million and four employees to $55 million and 63 employees in three years. Recruited and managed seven direct reports including: CFO, COO, CTO, VP of Marketing, VP of Sales, VP of HR, and Asset Manager.

Orion Financial Group

Leading national provider of commercial financial services with $200 million in revenues and 250 employees.  Twice listed as Inc. Magazine’s 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Balboa Capital

Director of Marketing

Responsible for nationwide hiring, training, and retention initiatives across all functions and departments. Increased overall retention by 32%.

Director of Employee Development

Sold leasing finance packages to business owners successfully by making 170 daily cold calls. Consistently performed at 145% of sales quota and promoted to concurrently serve as Office Manager.

Michael Ross