Dane Clarke

Background

About Dane Clarke

Received the Soules College of Business MBA of the year award in Spring 2020. Past President/ General Manager/Owner of DBS Software and Services Inc. Expert B2B sales and marketing. Skills: Transformational/Servant Leadership, Public Speaking, Analytical Problem-Solver, Networking, Relationship building, Negotiations, Marketing, Communication, Emergency Management, Conflict Management, Candid/Ethical Established business community assistance programs to assist area businesses through COVID-19 recovery and fulfill Cares Grant directives. Create business partners in private and public organizations. o Established Entrepreneur Speaker Series program and the UT Tyler Business Innovation Group student organization. • Increased the collaboration, reputation, and exposure of the UT Tyler's East Texas Entrepreneurship Center Position expires July 2022 Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant 01/2020 to 05/2020 DBS Software and Services Inc. 09/2001 to 12/2020 Owner – 03/2012 to 12/2020 • Leader and direct overseer of all aspects of the company including but not limited to strategic planning, staffing, budget, facilities, marketing, and agreements • Negotiated contracts including corporation purchase and sell agreement, channel partner agreements, and vendor agreements • Successful navigate the company through industry changes • Elevated the reputation and exposure of the company and its products • Expanded sales by adding new software and service products through in-house and contracted development, white label agreements, and licensing agreements • Kept daily financial accounts and conducted reconciliation in Quickbooks • Performed public speaking at customer tradeshows, large in-person presentations, and annual user group events that effectively increased product interest VP/GM – Docubase Systems Inc./Tessi GED U.S- 2/2007 to 03/2012 • Transformed company slated for closure into a valuable subsidiary achieving first profitable year in six years by reducing cost and growing revenues • conducted QuickBook audits of direct and channel accounts receivable Sales and Business Development - Docubase Systems Inc- 09/2001 to 12/2007 • Expanded marketing program by overseeing creation and management of SEO and B2B Telemarketing Programs • Conducted Customer Conflict Resolution Sales, working with disgruntled customers to resolve issues and create new opportunities • Top sales producer four out of six years • Established verticals in Higher Education and Insurance Agencies Other: • US Patent Owner • Active Gideon member