IRMA CORPORATE SERVICES©SM®TM

The International Resin Modellers Association©SM®TM will now be offering IRMA Corporate Services©SM®TM for commercial companies, non-profit entities and other organizations. What is IRMA Corporate Services©SM®TM?

IRMA©SM®TM has been established as a site to promote the hobby of resin model building, however, we are receiving calls and emails from adverstising, promotional and award companies in search of resin manufacturers and items for trophies, promotional pieces and adversiting series.

Thus we are immediately beginning to offer search services for corporate entities. If you need to find something quickly, save money by having IRMA Coporate Services©SM®TM find the information, or even initiate contact with the manufacturer. We are here to help.

Simply give us a call at: 001-989-465-6241, email us at: info@internationalresinmodellers.com or zanenobbs@internationalresinmodellers.com, submit a request on our Contact Us page at http://www.internationalresinmodellers.com/contact_us, or send a fax to 001-989-465-6241.

We can discuss rates and timing. We will try to respond to all calls within 24 hours. As we progress we will implement a rate scale adequate for all concerned.

We look forward to helping you in this new endeavor. Just let us know how!

We also offer consulting services through Zane R Nobbs for various projects, anytime, anywhere! No problem to large, no solution too small! Please see resume below:

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Zane Robert Nobbs

5075 West Shearer Road

Coleman, Michigan 48618, U.S.A.

Telephone: 001-989-465-6241, Cell: 001-989-600-9985, Fax: 001-989-465-6241

e-mail: zanenobbs@internationalresinmodellers.com

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Extensive experience in economic, financial, market and strategic research and analysis. Counsel middle to senior management on business development, corporate planning, product positioning and competitive performance. Evaluate potential endeavors through sales, profitability and company missions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Resin Modellers Association, President, 2005 - Present, Coleman, Michigan, U.S.A.

Initiate global strategic planning for organization. Manage international operations on a day-to-day basis. Research and gather materials for new products. Create and analyze financial documents. Review products in the market. Update site and write periodic newsletter. Initiate new business ventures. Maintain contracts and business agreements. Design web site. Write updates. Regulate memberships. Sponsor new business ventures and social activities. 

Delta College, Professor, 2008 - Present, Bay City, Michigan, U.S.A.

Teach classes of 20 – 25 students. Creat syllabus for the semester covering text-book needed, how course is conducted and schedule for tests and assignments. Conduct lectures and group discussions for each class. Write tests for each segment of text and lectures covered. Assign term papers to help students understand the function and reasons for government and business actions. Design weekly on-line discussion board topics and review questions to establish and maintain student interest in various topics. Initiated group projects and chapter reviews so pupils would appreciate and comprehend course materials and how they relate to every day life.

DiaKhem Technologies, LLC, Senior Consultant International Operations, 2009 - 2010, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A.

Edited existing business programs. Wrote and reviewed strategic plans for international operations. Conducted evaluations on gross and net income potential for new projects. Evaluated new projects for best business approach. Investigated new and divergent approaches to situations in the mining technologies industry. Explored financing opportunities with investors, export/import and capital formation.

Diazem Corporation, Senior Business Management Consultant, 2009 - 2010, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A.

Wrote business plans for various extraction, chemical and physical projects. Initiated and cultivated contacts for potential investment in new corporate endeavors. Analyzed new markets on a global and regional scale for strategic planning of companies. Maintained overall schedule for diverse projects in mining, chemical, food, and other industries. Researched financial and economic indicators nationally and internationally for opportunities and to minimize high-risk areas.

Unism, Inc., Senior Business Consultant, 2001 – 2008, Coleman, Michigan, U.S.A.; New York, New York, U.S.A.

Organized structure of business and nonprofit corporations. Wrote text for financial and economic reviews. Conducted project feasibility studies. Maintained long-term operations for centralization and decentralization of several small businesses. Advised on overseas acquisitions and operations in foreign markets. Coordinated mutually beneficial business cooperatives and joint ventures. Initiated new ventures in domestic and foreign markets. Responsible for over $11 million in asset dissemination.

Wysong Corporation, Wysong Institute, Project Manager, 2006, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A.

Initiated new business between corporation and international contacts. Researched export methods and laws between nations for smooth transactions. Explored various ways to enhance on-line presence including advertising, links and postings. Organized structure for corporate blogging program. Investigated various charities for possible contributions. Researched economic conditions for new and emerging markets to target existing and new products. Reduced costs by devising ways to do as much as possible at no cost.

Fox-Pitt, Kelton, Inc., Equity Research Consultant, 1999 – 2001, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Designed layout and wrote text for updated Internet site. Analyzed domestic and foreign Gross Domestic Product figures. Edited corporate reports, letters and news releases. Conducted reviews of expense expenditures, client files and in-house reports. Organized client information by financial and legal categories. Verified status of Master Underwriter Agreements between company and clients.

Gene Kaufman Architects & Shalimar Management, Independent Management Consultant, 1998-1999, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Conducted economic analysis for each project. Introduced management procedures to oversee and evaluate contractors performance. Implemented new process to recognize and prevent fraudulent techniques by contractors. Advised on analysis for cost reductions and strategic planning saving companies 40 percent on energy cost and 20 percent on communications. Analyzed work processes and recommended reallocation of staff to improve productivity.

International Communications For Management Conferences, Conference Manager, 1997 – 1998, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.; New York, New York, U.S.A.

Analyzed use of financial instruments, which included derivatives, stocks, bonds and insurance. Identified trends in the financial market. Proposed conference topics and outlines for new conferences. Recruited speakers in the business, government and educational fields. Created six new conferences including for example emerging markets for medium sized U.S. companies. Managed a $500,000 budget for production of annual events including venue, rental and travel. Achieved $30,000 bonus for company on first project.

Ziff Communications, Project Manager, 1995 - 1996, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Carried out research for marketing department of the largest computer publisher in the market. Researched the impact of advertisements in Ziff-Davis publications based on reader surveys. Identified market trends in order to allow the sales force to achieve higher advertising sales. Conducted research on emerging markets in Asia and Africa. Sourced data statistics through the Internet, information vendors and reader surveys. Performed statistical analysis of data and presented conclusions to sales force. Developed advanced knowledge of Excel for data interpretation through statistical analysis.

CS First Boston Corporation, Equity Research Consultant, 1992 – 1993, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Coordinated interaction between CS First Boston and the United Nations for World Investment Report and World Investment Directory book project. Conducted research on equity capital transactions including Latin American region. Researched volume of stocks bought and sold in various industries by company and dollar value. Wrote and edited news releases.

United Nations, Economic Research Consultant/Marketing Advisor, 1988 – 1994, United Nations, New York, U.S.A.

Performed economic modeling on global and national levels. Made policy recommendations for several African and Asian nations to stimulate growth through foreign direct investment. Portions of recommendations were implemented in India. Wrote policy suggestions for former Soviet Union and former Yugoslavia. Designed advertising campaign for promotion of the World Investment Report and World Investment Directory, which became the highest sold United Nations publications of 1992 - present.

SKILLS

Foreign Languages: Knowledge of French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian

Software: Excel, Lotus, Microsoft Word, QuattroPro, SAP, Windows, WordPerfect

EDUCATION

Masters, International Business Relations - Specializing in Foreign Direct Investment

Central Michigan University School of Graduate Studies, studies concluded as project of United Nations, 1989

Coursework included: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Investment, Analysis, Marketing, Strategic Planning

B.S./B.A., Business Administration/Political Science; Central Michigan University, 1987

Coursework included: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Marketing, Management, Six Sigma

A.A.S., Business Administration/Mechanical Engineering; Delta College, University Center, 1985

Coursework included: Calculus, Algebra, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics

Certificate, Foreign Direct Investment; United Nations, 1989

Coursework included: Cash Inflow, Cash Outflow, Forecasting, Analysis, Projections

PUBLISHED WORKS

Authored:

Getting to Know Your Computer, 1995

Published by: ATM Friendly Computers.

Contributed to:

World Investment Report, 1992

World Investment Report; 1993

World Investment Directory (original series):

Asia and the Pacific/V.1

Central and Eastern Europe/V.2

Developed Countries/V.3

Latin America and the Caribbean/V.4

Africa and West Asia/V.5

Global Trends/V.6

Directory of World Service Corporations

Published by: the United Nations Transnational Corporations and Management Division, 1991 - 1993

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 1994.

"A Survey of Multinationals," The Economist, March 27, 1993.

INTERESTS

Miniature modeling, writing, publishing, reading, painting, teaching, building, fishing, piano, art, photography, history, travelling, meeting new people.

ACTIVITIES

International Resin Modellers Association - current,
Mid-Michigan Model Makers-current,
United Nations Fellows/Interns Association-current,
Business Manager Unism Foundation, 1994 – 2001
Member of Central Park Conservancy, Turtle Bay District, 2000
Business Advisor to Creative Artists Laboratory, 1998
Member/Volunteer for China External Trade Development Council, 1994
Chinese Culture Center, 1991
Japan Society, 1991
Created 92nd Street Y Émigré Program, 1990
Chaplain-Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, 1986
Associate-International Marketing Association, 1986
President-International Studies Society, 1985
American Red Cross Training Program, 1982

HONORS

United Nations Honorable Mention World Investment Report, 2009
Who's Who in the World, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004
Who's Who in Finance and Business, 2007, 2006
Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 2004, 2003
Who's Who, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001
United Nations Honorable Mention World Investment Directory, 2002
Who's Who in America, 2003, 2002, 2001
Who's Who National Registry, 2000
Who's Who Worldwide, 1995, 1994
Who's Who International, 1992
Intern/Fellow of the United Nations, 1990, 1989, 1988 (based on 1988 internship)
Michigan Competitive Scholarship, 1981