For my Entrepreneur class

1. Manuel R. MaierManuel R. MaierManuel R. MaierManuel R. Maier
The SoldierThe Soldier
The StudentThe Student
The Family ManThe Family Man
The SoldierThe Soldier
The StudentThe Student
The Family ManThe Family Man

2. The SoldierThe SoldierThe SoldierThe Soldier
 6 years active duty6 years active duty
 Recent Honorable DischargeRecent Honorable Discharge
 ““First Time Go” in Air Assault, Expert Field MedicFirst Time Go” in Air Assault, Expert Field Medic
 Expert Marksman and Physical fitness excellenceExpert Marksman and Physical fitness excellence
 Deployments to Jordan, Kuwait, QatarDeployments to Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar
 Preventative Medicine, Veterinarian Technician, foodPreventative Medicine, Veterinarian Technician, food
inspection specialist.inspection specialist.
 Sergeant, Squad Leader, Hazardous Material certifier,Sergeant, Squad Leader, Hazardous Material certifier,
field sanitation leader, Operations, and muchfield sanitation leader, Operations, and much
more…more…
 Thinking about coming back as an Officer.Thinking about coming back as an Officer.
 6 years active duty6 years active duty
 Recent Honorable DischargeRecent Honorable Discharge
 ““First Time Go” in Air Assault, Expert Field MedicFirst Time Go” in Air Assault, Expert Field Medic
 Expert Marksman and Physical fitness excellenceExpert Marksman and Physical fitness excellence
 Deployments to Jordan, Kuwait, QatarDeployments to Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar
 Preventative Medicine, Veterinarian Technician, foodPreventative Medicine, Veterinarian Technician, food
inspection specialist.inspection specialist.
 Sergeant, Squad Leader, Hazardous Material certifier,Sergeant, Squad Leader, Hazardous Material certifier,
field sanitation leader, Operations, and muchfield sanitation leader, Operations, and much
more…more…
 Thinking about coming back as an Officer.Thinking about coming back as an Officer.

3. The StudentThe StudentThe StudentThe Student
 Associate in Arts degree from North FloridaAssociate in Arts degree from North Florida
Community College in 2008.Community College in 2008.
 Cum Laude honors and multiple time recipient ofCum Laude honors and multiple time recipient of
deans and presidents list.deans and presidents list.
 3.6+ GPA3.6+ GPA
 Delta Mu DeltaDelta Mu Delta
 2 classes away from my B.A.A.S. in business2 classes away from my B.A.A.S. in business
administration!!! Graduation the December!administration!!! Graduation the December!
 Areas of emphasis: Marketing, BusinessAreas of emphasis: Marketing, Business
Administration, Leadership, Psychology, Sociology,Administration, Leadership, Psychology, Sociology,
Technology, and Management.Technology, and Management.
 Associate in Arts degree from North FloridaAssociate in Arts degree from North Florida
Community College in 2008.Community College in 2008.
 Cum Laude honors and multiple time recipient ofCum Laude honors and multiple time recipient of
deans and presidents list.deans and presidents list.
 3.6+ GPA3.6+ GPA
 Delta Mu DeltaDelta Mu Delta
 2 classes away from my B.A.A.S. in business2 classes away from my B.A.A.S. in business
administration!!! Graduation the December!administration!!! Graduation the December!
 Areas of emphasis: Marketing, BusinessAreas of emphasis: Marketing, Business
Administration, Leadership, Psychology, Sociology,Administration, Leadership, Psychology, Sociology,
Technology, and Management.Technology, and Management.

4. The Family ManThe Family ManThe Family ManThe Family Man
 Married for 4 years. 2 beautiful children.Married for 4 years. 2 beautiful children.
 Explore all over Germany together.Explore all over Germany together.
 Enjoy trying new exotic foods but the kids wantEnjoy trying new exotic foods but the kids want
French fries.French fries.
 Family is number one. The most importantFamily is number one. The most important
stakeholders of my life.stakeholders of my life.
 Michelle- my Wife, strength, and butt-kickingMichelle- my Wife, strength, and butt-kicking
soldier!soldier!
 Serenity- my daughter and so athletic and smart!Serenity- my daughter and so athletic and smart!
 Gavin- my mischievous and clever toddler!Gavin- my mischievous and clever toddler!
 Married for 4 years. 2 beautiful children.Married for 4 years. 2 beautiful children.
 Explore all over Germany together.Explore all over Germany together.
 Enjoy trying new exotic foods but the kids wantEnjoy trying new exotic foods but the kids want
French fries.French fries.
 Family is number one. The most importantFamily is number one. The most important
stakeholders of my life.stakeholders of my life.
 Michelle- my Wife, strength, and butt-kickingMichelle- my Wife, strength, and butt-kicking
soldier!soldier!
 Serenity- my daughter and so athletic and smart!Serenity- my daughter and so athletic and smart!
 Gavin- my mischievous and clever toddler!Gavin- my mischievous and clever toddler!

5. Hobbies & Interests included, but not limited to…Hobbies & Interests included, but not limited to…Hobbies & Interests included, but not limited to…Hobbies & Interests included, but not limited to…
 Music: Ukulele, Guitar, Keyboard, Cello, and Fruity LoopsMusic: Ukulele, Guitar, Keyboard, Cello, and Fruity Loops
Studio.Studio.
 Designed Tattoos, Graphic design, and tribal art.Designed Tattoos, Graphic design, and tribal art.
 Amateur Astronomer, Studies Astro Physics (for fun),Amateur Astronomer, Studies Astro Physics (for fun),
exoplanets, and the search for ET.exoplanets, and the search for ET.
 Skateboarding, snowboarding, and would love to trySkateboarding, snowboarding, and would love to try
surfing.surfing.
 Beer & Wine Connoisseur, Travel exploring, experimentalBeer & Wine Connoisseur, Travel exploring, experimental
Cooking!Cooking!
 Trail running, Vibrams Five Finger Toe Shoes 4 life!Trail running, Vibrams Five Finger Toe Shoes 4 life!
 Music: Ukulele, Guitar, Keyboard, Cello, and Fruity LoopsMusic: Ukulele, Guitar, Keyboard, Cello, and Fruity Loops
Studio.Studio.
 Designed Tattoos, Graphic design, and tribal art.Designed Tattoos, Graphic design, and tribal art.
 Amateur Astronomer, Studies Astro Physics (for fun),Amateur Astronomer, Studies Astro Physics (for fun),
exoplanets, and the search for ET.exoplanets, and the search for ET.
 Skateboarding, snowboarding, and would love to trySkateboarding, snowboarding, and would love to try
surfing.surfing.
 Beer & Wine Connoisseur, Travel exploring, experimentalBeer & Wine Connoisseur, Travel exploring, experimental
Cooking!Cooking!
 Trail running, Vibrams Five Finger Toe Shoes 4 life!Trail running, Vibrams Five Finger Toe Shoes 4 life!

6. Future Goals & SkillsFuture Goals & SkillsFuture Goals & SkillsFuture Goals & Skills
 Short TermShort Term
 Attain Bachelors and get GS 6-7 position at Armed Forces Network broadcasting in Germany.Attain Bachelors and get GS 6-7 position at Armed Forces Network broadcasting in Germany.
 Start a service that helps local German businesses utilize the internet’s potential to market to the German andStart a service that helps local German businesses utilize the internet’s potential to market to the German and
American population.American population.
 Long TermLong Term
 Develop new innovative social media and digital marketing techniques.Develop new innovative social media and digital marketing techniques.
 Gain success and network with other businesses as a reputable digital marketer for business in Germany and theGain success and network with other businesses as a reputable digital marketer for business in Germany and the
united states.united states.
 Help other veteran entrepreneurs find their target markets.Help other veteran entrepreneurs find their target markets.
 Unique SkillsUnique Skills
 Bilingual: English and GermanBilingual: English and German
 Artistic, research abilities, computer programming.Artistic, research abilities, computer programming.
 Leadership, creative problem solving, time management.Leadership, creative problem solving, time management.
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 Short TermShort Term
 Attain Bachelors and get GS 6-7 position at Armed Forces Network broadcasting in Germany.Attain Bachelors and get GS 6-7 position at Armed Forces Network broadcasting in Germany.
 Start a service that helps local German businesses utilize the internet’s potential to market to the German andStart a service that helps local German businesses utilize the internet’s potential to market to the German and
American population.American population.
 Long TermLong Term
 Develop new innovative social media and digital marketing techniques.Develop new innovative social media and digital marketing techniques.
 Gain success and network with other businesses as a reputable digital marketer for business in Germany and theGain success and network with other businesses as a reputable digital marketer for business in Germany and the
united states.united states.
 Help other veteran entrepreneurs find their target markets.Help other veteran entrepreneurs find their target markets.
 Unique SkillsUnique Skills
 Bilingual: English and GermanBilingual: English and German
 Artistic, research abilities, computer programming.Artistic, research abilities, computer programming.
 Leadership, creative problem solving, time management.Leadership, creative problem solving, time management.
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7. Grüß aus Deutschland!Grüß aus Deutschland!Grüß aus Deutschland!Grüß aus Deutschland!
 I will be oversees in Germany throughout theI will be oversees in Germany throughout the
semestersemester
 I am currently 7 hours ahead of CTI am currently 7 hours ahead of CT
 Stay tuned for upcoming OktoberfestStay tuned for upcoming Oktoberfest
announcements!announcements!
 I will be oversees in Germany throughout theI will be oversees in Germany throughout the
semestersemester
 I am currently 7 hours ahead of CTI am currently 7 hours ahead of CT
 Stay tuned for upcoming OktoberfestStay tuned for upcoming Oktoberfest
announcements!announcements!