Joe Dudley Jr.

Dudley Direct, Inc., Greensboro, NC - 1996 - Present  - Direct marketing and small business consulting firm

President

Entrepreneurial Business Coach & Career Coach

Dudley Products, Inc., Greensboro, NC - 1986 - 2008

Manufacturer & Distributor of Professional Hair Care Products & Cosmetics

Vice President of Marketing

Directed over 150-plus nationwide sales force. Duties included overall management, development of field management structure, sales & marketing campaigns, territory planning, recruitment & training, national sales meetings, and performance appraisals. Managed staff of 10-12 area managers.

Vice President of Finance

Evaluated and communicated the financial performance of the company to senior management, department heads, and financial institutions.  Monthly departmental statements were generated for 25 profit centers in 8 different business groups. Enhanced the company’s decision making through the use of more timely financial information and analysis. Also, responsible for developing and implementing effective methods of using and protecting corporate data. Plus, oversaw the smooth functioning of the accounting & finance department, MIS operations, hotel, & cafeteria.

Provided strategic planning and implementation, including financial projections.

Education

MBA     Northwestern University - The Kellogg School - Finance, Marketing & Management Policy

Graduate of the 3-2 Master's Program 1986

BA   Northwestern University - CAS - Economics 1985

Additional Education & Training

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certification - Otto Kroger & Associates

Entrepreneurial Leadership Seminar - Center for Creative Leadership

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - Covey Leadership Center

Executive Leadership Seminar - Center for Creative Leadership

Predictive Index Training & Job Skills Evaluation System - Personality Traits  - Praendex of Atlanta