____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Occupation and Employer: DRVFinancial and D.R.Van Dusen,CPA Mentor: Charles Thomas Accomplishments and Interests: In my previous career I was CEO and President of a information technology firm/federal contracting firm in Rockville,MD. I was also the firms CFO before being elected to the executive positions. My current interest is primarily helping individuals and small businesses solve their current financial problems and show them ways to reduce their tax liabilities. In my leisure time I am trying to improve my golf game. Communication and Leadership Goals: What objectives do you hope to accomplish as a member of Chats Toastmasters? My current career goal is to improve my communication skills to effectively communicate with my clients and prospects. What objectives are you planning to achieve as a club member? To speak with ease and confidence. Is public speaking a requirement of your job or profession? Yes, besides client meetings, I give power point workshops to clients and prospects. How would you describe your current skill level as a speaker? Needs improvement. Do you have any specific fears relative to public speaking? Until I develop confidence, I'm usually pretty nervous.
In my previous career I was CEO and President of a information technology firm/federal contracting firm in Rockville,MD. I was also the firms CFO before being elected to the executive positions.
My current interest is primarily helping individuals and small businesses solve their current financial problems and show them ways to reduce their tax liabilities.
In my leisure time I am trying to improve my golf game.
Communication and Leadership Goals: What objectives do you hope to accomplish as a member of Chats Toastmasters? My current career goal is to improve my communication skills to effectively communicate with my clients and prospects. What objectives are you planning to achieve as a club member? To speak with ease and confidence. Is public speaking a requirement of your job or profession? Yes, besides client meetings, I give power point workshops to clients and prospects.
My current career goal is to improve my communication skills to effectively communicate with my clients and prospects. What objectives are you planning to achieve as a club member? To speak with ease and confidence.
Is public speaking a requirement of your job or profession? Yes, besides client meetings, I give power point workshops to clients and prospects.
How would you describe your current skill level as a speaker? Needs improvement. Do you have any specific fears relative to public speaking? Until I develop confidence, I'm usually pretty nervous.
Why did you choose to join Chats Toastmasters? The people are very interesting with a variety of backgrounds.
What can Chats Toastmasters do to help you accomplish your goals? Help me develop confidence and give me a lot of constructive criticism. :Tell the group anything else that you'd like us to know about you. I met my wife Julie 34 yrs. ago in Phoenix, We moved to the Washington DC area 33 years ago, and now we are living in North Scottsdale. My son lives in LA where he is the CoProducer of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.
:Tell the group anything else that you'd like us to know about you. I met my wife Julie 34 yrs. ago in Phoenix, We moved to the Washington DC area 33 years ago, and now we are living in North Scottsdale. My son lives in LA where he is the CoProducer of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.
My son lives in LA where he is the CoProducer of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.
