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Marketing and Executive Management

1/04-date President, DeLapa Consulting
DeLapa Consulting:

  • Advises organizations on marketing, strategy, and general management issues.
  • Executes marketing campaigns, special projects, and executive-level assignments.
  • Manages the services of independent consultants in the production of websites, media and marketing collateral.
  • Identifies, develops, and negotiates new business opportunities on behalf of its clients.

3/00-12/04 Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Arena Solutions, Inc
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Arena Solutions is the leading provider of online product lifecycle management (PLM) software. Along with two other founders, DeLapa helped raise $14+ million in funding during one of the most challenging capital markets in history. For three years, he managed the company's general operations, business development, and marketing programs.

5/99-3/00 Vice President of Website Publishing, Beyond.com
Beyond.com was one of the ten most visited retail sites on the Internet and the largest online software store. DeLapa managed business operations of Beyond.com's website and was responsible for a team of 50 professionals, including producers, information and graphic designers, writers, and web developers.

5/89-5/99 General Manager, Sea Studios
Sea Studios is a full service production company that specializes in natural history television programs and multimedia exhibits for zoos, aquariums, museums, education and consumer markets. DeLapa managed the company’s operations, including business development, marketing, finance, human resources, and information services.

3/86-3/87 Vice-President, Finance and Operations, Manzana MicroSystems
DeLapa was the financial manager and a key strategist for this start-up, computer peripherals manufacturer. He wrote its business plan, managed operations, developed financial systems, and hired and supervised personnel.