About Us

In each of our business areas, we access Associates as needed with
specific skills that match the task at hand.
Below is the background of our Owner Harvey Bell

Education:

MBA - MASTERS DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, Marketing and Advertising concentration. Led project to produce a TV Commercial for the Ford Motor Company.

BSEE - BACHELORS DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING, Monmouth College, West Long Branch, NJ.

ACTOR TRAINING, American Conservatory Theatre, San Francisco, CA.

Additional training in Growth and Development included seminars and training programs by world class leaders including: Landmark Education (including week long advanced leadership trainings, ropes course leadership and many seminars); Brad Blanton (Radical Honesty); Susan Campbell (Getting Real, Honesty Salons); John Gray (Men,Women & Relationships); Charlie & Linda Bloom (the Empowerment Network); Michael & Christina Naumer (Relationship Research Institute); Davis Crump (Essential Experience); Tony Robbins (Breakthrough); Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements); Nancy Kleiman (International Consulting Services), Dan Dorr (Partners In Excellence); James Flaherty (Coaching Roundtable); Robert Pante (Presentation Salon); The Center for Spiritual Living (many courses and programs); Spirit Rock Meditation Center (many programs); and other individual courses and trainings.

Professional Experience:

EXECUTIVE RECRUITER, All industries. Research into target companies, Candidate Development and Background checks. Created this business with the support of Apple Computer.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MARKETING, University level. Taught Marketing Management and Consumer Behavior; led the Campus Finance Committee; and helped conceive of Extended Education Certification Programs.

MARKETING & BUSINESS CONSULTANT, Various industries. Helped develop Strategies, Market Segmentation, and assisted with Major Corporate Decisions.

SALES PRESENTATION SPECIALIST, Financial Seminars and Investment Sales. Promoted Major Solar Energy production.

VICE-PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, Electronic advertising. Co-Founder of one of the first electronic billboard companies.

MANAGER OF MARKETING, Pharmaceuticals. Increased Sales of Prescription Drugs and Over-The-Counter Health & Beauty Aids from 3.5 to 5.5 Million in one year.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE & MARKETING ASSISTANT, Pharmaceuticals. Developed sales through Physicians, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Chain Headquarters and provided Advertising Co-ordination.

GRAPHICS ARTS INSTRUCTOR, Public school. Provided Inner City education, sports and extra curricular activities.

ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEER, Southeast Asia. Revised and systematized installation of US Military Microwave Communications throughout Thailand, Laos and Viet Nam.

Theatrical Experience:

Acted and Directed in many Theatrical Productions (Plays and Musicals) in northern and southern California. One notable moment: working with John Carradine in one of his last plays - Our Town.

Community Service:

ACUTE PRODUCTIONS, Founding Board Member for a non-profit organization that produced educational videos for people with disabilities.

COST OF GROWTH PROJECT, Co-Founder for a non-profit organization that published newsletters distributed throughout the area educating the public and encouraging responsible planning.

COASTAL CRISIS PROJECT, Co-founder, President, Producer and Director for an organization that created an Educational Video about the dangers of oil drilling along our coast that was aired on 252 TV station around the country.

MOUNTAIN VIEW JAYCEES, Co-Founder and President of a community service organization.

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, Member providing youth activities in the inner city of Columbus, OH.

CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, Member of the choir and assistant to the Director. Volunteer co-ordinator for some Music Ministry projects and one yearly Thanksgiving event.

This background of experience lends depth, perspective, creativity, understanding and valuable assistance in each of the areas of business that are available through Harvey Bell & Associates.