Don Wilson

About Don Wilson

Mission-oriented business leader with a proven track record of empowering diverse teams to achieve strategic objectives.In my current role, it is our mission to be at the forefront of children\'s literature, creating stories and activities that serve as gateways to new worlds, ideas, and possibilities. Through our books, we aim to cultivate a generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and, above all, avid readers who see themselves as protagonists of their own adventures. We are committed to innovation in storytelling, diversity in characters and themes, and excellence in education, setting high standards for what children\'s books can achieve.As I continually take on new challenges in life, I seek to level-up my capability to face them. As Jim Rohn has said \"Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become.\" This is a theme to live by.

Experience

1. Founder, CEO

   Code Pineapple

   Aug 2023 — Present · FL, US

   Code Pineapple envisions a world where every child is inspired to explore, dream, and discover. We strive to be at the forefront of children\'s literature, creating stories that serve as gateways to new worlds, ideas, and possibilities. Through our books, we aim to cultivate a generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and, above all, avid readers who see themselves as protagonists of their own adventures. We are committed to innovation in storytelling, diversity in characters and themes, and excellence in education, setting high standards for what children\'s books can achieve.Don\'s role in the company as Founder and CEO is to craft the vision and strategy and build the team that enables Code Pineapple\'s success.

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  BS, Physics

  2000 — 2004

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Risk Management
• Financial Reporting
• Finance
• Proposal Writing
• Corporate Finance
• Process Improvement
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Strategy
• Program Management
• Training
• Business Strategy
• Forecasting
• Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Public Speaking
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Internal Controls
• Financial Planning
• Project Management
• Management
• Financial Modeling
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Development
• Negotiation