Don van Gilder

About Don van Gilder

If your company needs assistance with strategy, bus dev, growth issues, or improving business valuation, Don can help with that. Seasoned high energy peak performer with demonstrated success in a variety of industries and the U.S. military. In every position, work directly led to increased profits and efficiencies and/or decreased costs for the organization in a minimal amount of time. Demonstrated front-line leadership abilities managing divisions up to 150 personnel and up to $2.5 billion in assets, earning accelerated promotions. The epitome of a quick study, demonstrated technical, analytical, and business acumen. Proven aptitude to think both tactically and strategically, and unequaled proficiency at relationship development.U.S. military officer after graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. Operational leadership abilities proven during extended combat o••••••••@gmail.com Specialties: SWISS ARMY KNIFE | Charismatic and Dynamic Cross-Functional Leader | Business Development | Project Management | Strategic Planning | Operations Management | Corporate Development | Financial Planning and Analysis | Due Diligence | Organizational Development | Customer Relations | Talent Management | Contract Negotiations/Administration | Risk Management and Mitigation | Non-Profits | and to round it out, Eagle Scout

Experience

1. Psia-aasi Certified Snowboard Instructor

   Vail Resorts

   Jan 1996 — Present · Vail, CO, US

   Continuously demonstrate an exceptional ability to train new students to become skillful snowboarders at one of the nation\'s largest resorts, Vail Mountain, almost exclusively with demanding, high net worth private clientele. Worked in a full time status for one year and have served in a part time status most years since. Regularly requested through referral, with customer return rates ~33% higher than average. Professional Ski Instructors of America- American Association of Snowboard Instructors Certification.

Education

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Engineering, Economics Minor

• Evolve Security Academy

  Cybersecurity

• University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  Executive MBA, Master of Business Administration

Skills

• Corporate Finance
• Risk Management
• Management Consulting
• Competitive Analysis
• Renewable Energy
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Budgets
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Organizational Development
• Cyber-Security
• Due Diligence
• Negotiation
• Sustainability
• Fire Protection
• Financial Modeling
• Cleantech
• Process Improvement
• Facilities Management
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Corporate Development
• Business Development
• Leadership Development
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Strategy
• Talent Management
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Project Management
• Business Strategy
• Building Services
• Nonprofits
• Program Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Analysis