Started and grew a company that is the market leader in Phoenix for startup company acceleration (fee-based)
1:1 counseling for five private clients in technology, construction, and environmental markets.
Facilitated and administered ten successful FastTrac entrepreneurial training programs through the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (applied for and received grants from the Cities of Phoenix and Tempe)
Facilitated a monthly Founders and CEO Roundtable dinner attended by hundreds of local entrepreneurs
Ran a highly successful First Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference with 500 attendees and a bottom line profit
Currently facilitating ENT 250, Networking and Public Relations for Entrepreneurs at Grand Canyon University
Writer of a blog that is a resource for entrepreneurs
Started a chapter of the Social Media Club in Phoenix
Facilitate Social Media Club meetings monthly
1997-1998 Innovative Environmental Products Tempe, Az
VP MARKETING
Negotiated NASCAR license for environmental cleaning products
Introduced company to online marketing
Created web site
Created marketing strategy and plan
1:1 counseling on business strategy for CEO
1996–1997 Intel Corporation Santa Clara, CA
MANAGER, WORLDWIDE PRESS RELATIONS, Computing Enhancement Group
8 direct reports
Introduced digital imaging, Internet phone (VOIP), USB, and Intelligent I/O to both b2b and consumer markets
Supported Intel’s appearances at Comdex, CES, and Semicon West trade shows
Delivered and participated in 360 feedback process
1980-1996 Hardaway Marketing Services Phoenix, AZ
Founder and CEO
P&L Responsibility for $2m annual budget
Became largest PR and marketing agency in Phoenix
15 direct reports
President, Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women
Counseled 1:1 clients of all sizes on networking and public relations
Education
1968 Syracuse University, Ph.D.
1963 Columbia University, M.A.
1962 Cornell University, B.A. high honors
Bronx High School of Science
Community Organizations
National Business Incubator Association, Phoenix Community Alliance, Churchill Club, Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs, National Network of Commercial Real Estate Women, Social Media Club, Arizona Technology Council
2438 E. Whitton Avenue
Phoenix Arizona 85016
240 Coral Reef Ave
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
602.910.5622(V)
602.218.5272 (F)
Francine@stealthmode.com
Francine Hardaway, Ph.D
Objective
Entrepreneurship Coach and Mentor
Chairman of a Small Business Group
Corporate Board Appointment
Experience
1998-Present Stealthmode Partners Phoenix, AZ
CEO
Started and grew a company that is the market leader in Phoenix for startup company acceleration (fee-based)
1:1 counseling for five private clients in technology, construction, and environmental markets.
Facilitated and administered ten successful FastTrac entrepreneurial training programs through the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation (applied for and received grants from the Cities of Phoenix and Tempe)
Facilitated a monthly Founders and CEO Roundtable dinner attended by hundreds of local entrepreneurs
Ran a highly successful First Annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference with 500 attendees and a bottom line profit
Currently facilitating ENT 250, Networking and Public Relations for Entrepreneurs at Grand Canyon University
Writer of a blog that is a resource for entrepreneurs
Started a chapter of the Social Media Club in Phoenix
Facilitate Social Media Club meetings monthly
1997-1998 Innovative Environmental Products Tempe, Az
VP MARKETING
Negotiated NASCAR license for environmental cleaning products
Introduced company to online marketing
Created web site
Created marketing strategy and plan
1:1 counseling on business strategy for CEO
1996–1997 Intel Corporation Santa Clara, CA
MANAGER, WORLDWIDE PRESS RELATIONS, Computing Enhancement Group
8 direct reports
Introduced digital imaging, Internet phone (VOIP), USB, and Intelligent I/O to both b2b and consumer markets
Supported Intel’s appearances at Comdex, CES, and Semicon West trade shows
Delivered and participated in 360 feedback process
1980-1996 Hardaway Marketing Services Phoenix, AZ
Founder and CEO
P&L Responsibility for $2m annual budget
Became largest PR and marketing agency in Phoenix
15 direct reports
President, Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women
Counseled 1:1 clients of all sizes on networking and public relations
Education
1968 Syracuse University, Ph.D.
1963 Columbia University, M.A.
1962 Cornell University, B.A. high honors
Bronx High School of Science
Community Organizations
National Business Incubator Association, Phoenix Community Alliance, Churchill Club, Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs, National Network of Commercial Real Estate Women, Social Media Club, Arizona Technology Council