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Clay Voyles
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 We are all the sum of our experiences. I worked for a Fortune 100 company that basically self-destructed due to market shifts and subsequent management blunders of insane proportions. Their workforce fell from over 64,000 to 600 in an incredibly short time. Job security evaporated for even the most veteran employees but more so for those who hadn't updated their education or skill sets for many years. Fortunately, I was just finishing my degree when the collapse came so I was well situated, relatively speaking, but the lesson was not lost on me. I formulated my career philosophy based on the lives and careers I saw destroyed.
Rule #1 - never put anyone else in charge of your career. Constantly review where you are and where you want to be. Make plans to get there and be realistic about the time and sacrifices you may have to make. Many people drift through their careers instead of directing them.
Rule #2 - Take responsibility and continue your formal education throughout your life. You may not be able to control the world but you can be prepared to shift career directions if required or become the most qualified candidate for that new position.
Rule #3 - Never assume your employer will be there for you if business goes badly.
Rule #4 - Be adaptable. It is often thought that as we age we become less receptive to change. Break the mold and learn new skills that aren't even necessarily related to your current job.
Rule #5 - Have faith in yourself and your abilities. Trust your instincts and be ready to make changes if things feel like they're getting uncomfortable or you're not moving forward. It's your career and what you put into it, you will, most likely, get out of it. Put another way, if you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes!
Education
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology | Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Additional Training
Associates Degree, Area 5 Vo-Tech, Electronics Technology. Dewar Institute, Team Dynamics Leadership. FCC 3rd Class Broadcast License with Radio Telephone Endorsement. Statistical Process Control. Institute for Independent Business Accredited Executive Associate
Experience
Paid Position
Vice President & General Manager 12 years
Electronics Assembly Resource Network, Inc., Rapid City, SD
Created the first website in the industry which allowed buyers worldwide to see actual photos of the equipment involved.
Paid Position
Vice President & General Manager 1 year
EARN, Inc. Small Business Support Group, National
Paid Position
Vice President & General Manager 20 years
Dakota Intermountain Dragway, Inc., Belle Fourche, SD
Motorcyle racing for Sturgis Motorcycle rally by negotiating event contracts with national motorcycle racing organizations
Paid Position
Engineering Services Manager 7 years
SCI Systems, Inc., Huntsville, AL
Extra-Curricular/Volunteer Activities
RC Chamber of Commerce Business and Education Committee
Work Related Strengths
Innovation. Experience in all aspects of business operations.
Rewards, Recognition, or Accolades
Marquis Who's Who in America 2005, 2006 Executive Associate, Institute for Independent Business
Organization Affiliations
Rapid City Chamber of Commerce. Order of the Engineer, America. Institute for Independent Business International
Personality Strengths
Analytical, independent minded, professional, quick witted, unconventional thinking
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($2,700 for in-person mentoring, travel not included.) Find balance, gain clarity and perspective, and experience more satisfaction and enjoyment in your personal and professional life.
This program includes:
- 6 months of mentoring
- 2 hours telephone mentoring per month for $350/month (or in-person mentoring for $450 per month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, & discussions
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($2,025 for in-person mentoring, travel not included) Set better goals, make better decisions, have someone to collaborate with, and become a better manager, executive or businessperson.
This program includes:
- 3 months of mentoring
- 3 hours telephone mentoring per month for $525/month (or in-person mentoring for $675/month) with unlimited email support. (Travel expenses are not included in the program cost.)
- DiSC Indra Assessment
- Access to new networks
- Access to Ingage's mentoring resource library, articles, and discussion board
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Technical Communications |
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| Clay Voyles | 06.22.2006 | Engineering | Technical Communications |
| Whether we want to believe it or not, our future is not necessarily determined solely by our engineering or technical skills but how well we can communicate our skills and knowledge to those who do not share an understanding or passion for technology. Read the article » |
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Entrepreneurs Build a Business Not a Job |
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| Clay Voyles | 06.22.2006 | Any/All Industries | Building a Business |
| Learn to avoid some common traps that new business owners often fall into and help your business reach its full potential.
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What Bankers Really Want to Know |
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| Clay Voyles | 06.22.2006 | Any/All Industries | Securing Funding |
| Explore all the different areas that a lender looks at when considering a new business loan so you can better prepare yourself with knowledge and understand the world from his or her perspective.
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