Linda Davis
Linda Davis -
President
Virtual Management Solutions
959 Primrose Center Road
Belleville, WI 53508
Phone:
(608) 832-8003 Introduction:
Virtual Management Solutions offers over 25 years of multi-functional experience in business planning, financial analysis and operations management. My diverse experience has ranged from new business start-up and product launch to reorganization and down sizing. I work collaboratively with clients to create a sense of ownership in their business plans, as well as an understanding of markets, costs and risks.
Background:
I have over 25 years of multi-functional experience in business planning, financial analysis and operations management. I have held positions at several national and international corporations including WPL Holdings, Inc.,The BOC Group, Federated Department Stores, Merrill Lynch, and the United States Shoe Corporation. My diverse experience has ranged from new business start-up and product launch to reorganization and downsizing.
I have worked as a business consultant for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Small Business Development center for 13 years and manage their Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Training Grant program. I am also an approved business plan writer for the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network Early Planning Grant program.
Description of Services:
* Business Plans
* Grant Proposals
* Feasibility Studies
* Financial Projections and Analysis
* Market Research and Analysis
* Special Projects
Industry Experience:
* Biotechnology: genome sequencing, DNA computing, contract research organization, new drug discovery, surface chemistry
* Manufacturing: embedded Internet controllers, hovercraft, wood shavings, fabrication, molded roofing panels, advanced & lean manufactruing, wireless earplugs, hydroelectric turbines, idle free cab amenities for commercial trucking
* Retail: coffes shop, diner, pet store, mail order, hair salon, nail salon, Latino convenience store, archery shop, tavern, dog bakery, photography studio, yarn shop, amusement park
* Services: birthing center, animal assisted therapy, assisted living, consulting, gymnastics academy, staffing aagency for registered nurses, vidergrapher, urban tree recycling
* Value-Added Agriculture: halal lamb, organic chicken, grass-fed beef, artisan cheese
Education:
M.B.A., Old Dominion University; B.A. Psychology, Miami University
Professional Affiliations:
Madison Area Business Consultants
U.W. - Madison, Small Business Development Center