Resume
Posted on March 26, 2009
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David W. Bland, Attorney-at-Law
david@davidwbland.com – www.davidwbland.com – http://linkedin/in/com/davidwbland
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Business Professional, Attorney, and Entrepreneur with over 10 years successful experience including 8 years as a practicing attorney. Experience in diverse fields including management, operations, marketing, and law. Successfully founded and managed two small businesses, formulating and implementing policies and procedures, cultivating new business, marketing, identifying and raising capital, and researching markets.
· Proven leadership with demonstrated expertise in building client/customer relations.
· Demonstrated management skills, including budgeting, cost control, and external/internal relationship building.
· Respected for integrity, diligence, and intelligence.
· Organized, highly motivated and detail-oriented problem solver; articulate, patient, and thorough.
· Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status.
New Business Development - Small Business Management
Corporate Planning - Risk Management
Policies and Procedures - Organization Development - Problem Solving/Analysis
Market Research and Analysis - Market Development - Advertising - Public Relations
Customer/Client Service – Customer/Client Relationship Building
SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS
· Launched and ran the daily operations of a home furnishings company, importing goods from
· Researched A.C. Nielsen television market areas for purposes of negotiating and drafting a geographical non-compete clause in an employment agreement with ABC/Walt Disney Co.
· Successfully researched and negotiated favorable provisions in an artist-for-hire agreement, including technical aspects of production and delivery of paintings as well as copyright provisions, with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League as a portion of a larger, multi-million dollar art acquisition agreement.
· Researched copyright law,
· Consulted with and advised visual artists on gallery representation and alternative sales channels. Researched local, regional, national, and international art markets; tracked comparable sales; networked with galleries and art consultants; marketed to potential buyers, including private collectors, Fortune 100 companies, and high net worth individuals; and organized exhibitions. Achieved multiple sales of medium to high dollar artworks.
· Performed, with minimal oversight, due diligence on two multi-million dollar acquisitions by Smart Online, Inc., Reviewed all customer contracts, supplier contracts, employment agreements real estate contracts, and all other relevant documents of target companies. Made recommendations as to validity of contracts, desirability of maintaining contracts, and possible corporate issues.
· As general practice attorney, advised small businesses on formation and structure, compiled employee handbooks for businesses, drafted non-compete agreements, drafted wills and trusts, and closed real estate transactions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Attorney, Bland Law PLLC 2001-present
General law practice
· Negotiated multiple high-dollar contracts for clients in the arts and entertainment field.
· Conducted due diligence on two multi-million dollar corporate acquisitions.
· Advised on the formation and structure of multiple corporations, including non-profit ventures.
· Counseled corporate clients with regard to employment matters, including drafting employee handbooks and non-compete agreements.
· Mediated numerous Superior Court cases, including the successful settlement of several cases thought to be intractable.
Managing Partner,
· Collaborated on business planning and launch of a home furnishings trading company.
· Researched, identified, and imported home furnishings from
· Explored options for custom manufacture of home furnishings in
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor – UNC-
· Admitted to North Carolina Bar in 2001
· Certified as a Superior Court Mediator in 2006
Bachelor of Arts – UNC-