Dean K Holden

6470 kipapa Rd

Kapaa,HI 96746

206-259-9831
dean@skygrail.com
www.skygrail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE AND HISTORY

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Traveled to a number of countries acting as Consultant to tour

company. Went to Middle East to initiate the setting up of a

company to import, distribute and market essential oil into the US.-

Consulting on a number of diverse projects, traveling to several

different countries. Conducting seminars around the USA on self

motivational topics.

-Dean Holden & Associates

Nov 1999 - June 2000
Director Of Marketing

Earthspirit Ltd

Glastonbury, England

Designing, planning and implantation of a multi-faceted conference

and recreational center resulting in books exceeding a year in

advance.

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July 1997 - Sept 1999
President

Skytrail Enterprises LLC

Boulder, Colorado

Assisting companies in U.S. and Europe in creating marketing

strategies and assessing organizational structures within

companies to increase productivity, clear direction and corporate identification.

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June 1994 - May 1997
Founder

Dean Holden & Associates

Seattle, Washington

Structuring, integrating and expanding local medical practices to

receive greatly increased inflow. Improved corporate identification

and internal motivational courses to increase productivity and

direction.

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April 1993 - March 1994
Marketing Director

Lightworks Audio & Video/ Harry Deligter Productions

Los Angeles, California

Developing and expanding new markets for commercial film and video production. Initiating catalog and mail order business for line of

educational videos. Creating presence at industry shows developing

world wide distribution. Also assistant director for in-house

productions.

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Oct 1992 - March 1993
Marketing Director

Cartoon Express Of America

Huntington Beach, California

Development and formulation of new markets for modular cartoon display units for children. Created outlets across the country, Chucky

Cheese and Peter Piper food chains included.

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Aug 1991 - Sept 1992
Director Of Marketing And Sales

M:T:C & Resource Directory

Maui, Hawaii

Developed inter-island resource catalog, becoming the leading

“What’s On” magazine in Maui.

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July 1991 - Sept 1992
Founder

Ohana Productions

Maui, Hawaii

Artist management, production and distribution of own record label. Recorded and produced local artists.

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Nov 1991 - Aug 1992
Marketing Director

The W.H.F Group LLC

Los Angeles, California

Concepts and Brochure design. Initiating promotional packages for

large auction houses. Marketing strategies on behalf of reality

companies including Grub And Ellis.

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Sept 1989 - Aug 1991
Marketing Director

Sedona Marketing LTD

Sedona, Arizona

Assisting European companies to penetrate the U.S. Market.

Alternatively, assisting American companies to enter the European

market. Setting up of production and distribution networks.

Worked with several Vo-Tech centers around the US. For firms they represented in how to develop foreign markets.

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Nov 1987 - Sept 1989
Managing Director/Owner

Amber Services LTD

Buckfastleigh, Devon, England

The distribution of a wide range of water filtration products.

Designed packaging and marketing strategy that took the product

all over the world, including American Express, Harrods, recording

studios and dental facilities.

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Oct 1985 - Nov 1987
Marketing Director

Protocol Communications

Totnes, Devon, England

New product development. Ongoing market research for British

Telecom. Contracted by British Tourist Board to increase overseas

interest in Devon. For seven years was also selected to assist each

summer in organizing outside events with attendance exceeding

150,000.

SKILLS

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I have tried to look at each project as an opportunity to use

tried and tested principles blended with a contemporary approach

rounded off  with a global perspective to identify new markets or create them where none previously existed.

I enjoy the challenge of new and diverse projects which I feel I can contribute a distinct and broad based flavor. Good with people and an expansive organizational skill. A healthy intuition which has assisted me in being creative and resourceful when faced with speculation. 

I enjoy new challenges and working with developing projects that are cutting new ground. Looking ahead and anticipating where trends are going to develop and then developing new ideas to meet that criteria. I am flexible enough to move with new ides and orchestrate them in today’s ever changing world.