8th Generation Louisiana – Catholic schools (High School, College) – US Navy Veteran – PhD – Raised by a single parent (maternal) from age 11 – University Professor – Small business owner (side income) – Diverse industry work experiences.

Work History

• US Navy: Nuclear Power (USS Virginia CGN-38)
• LuskComm Inc.: Import/Export Technology systems (New Orleans, LA)
• Quincy Jones Broadcasting Inc. : Promotions Director (New Orleans, LA)
• Myriad Sports Inc.: Co-Owner, Chief Marketing Officer (New Orleans, LA)
• Blackwood Canyon Vintners: Chief Operating Officer (Tri-Cities, Washington State)
• Heritage College: Adjunct Professor (Yakama Reservation)
• Washington State University: Adjunct Professor (Richland, WA)
• Columbia Basin College: Director Southeastern Washington State SBDC (Small Business Development Center) (Kennewick, WA)
• San Jose State University: Adjunct Professor (San Jose, CA)
• San Jose State University Foundation: Director Northern California -SBDC (Small Business Development Center), SBA Grant (San Jose, CA),
• Entrepreneurship Association of Australia: Founder and Directing Manager (Melbourne Australia)
• Small Business Mentoring Service: Mentor (Melbourne Australia)
• Kaplan University: Adjunct Professor (Online)
• University of Fredericton: Senior Faculty (Online)
• Purdue University Global: Professor of Marketing (Online)

Businesses Controlled

• Bulkcoffee.com: Owner – Online wholesale coffee (Closed)
• Myownretail.com: Owner – Online Space for Retail Shops (Presently online sales)
• Entrepanalysis: Founder/Lead Counselor – Business Owner Counseling services
• SuzyBlake LLC: Founder/Owner – Series LLC for multiple business entities

Projects

• Entrepreneurship Association of Louisiana – Not-for-Profit providing entrepreneurial support network for Lafayette and Baton Rouge through Meetup.com
• Acadiana Business Planning and Mentoring – Not-for-Profit providing business plan training and business owner mentoring services
• Commercial Entrepreneurship of Invasive Species – Student cross-curricula teams design business plans to mitigate/eradicate invasive species.
• Acadiana Metals Manufacturing Cluster – Not for profit organization to promote metals manufacturing in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. University student competition and online sales.

Education

• Hamilton Laboratory School
• Cathedral Carmel High School
• US Navy Nuclear Power School, 3M School
• Loyola University New Orleans – BBA, MBA
• Capella University – PhD in Organization Management