Connect to Grow Your Network: LinkedinMitroff@gmail.com 510-761-5895 David Mitroff, Ph.D. is a business consultant, marketing expert and keynote speaker who founded Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) where he advises on leveraging new technology to create brand awareness, strengthen loyalty and streamline processes with proven results. Dr. Mitroff has over 15 years of diverse experience in the technology, business, legal, financial, restaurant, retail, government, academic, and healthcare environments. This wealth of experience, when combined with technology for business development and marketing, creates extraordinary results for clients. Clients include San Francisco Bay Area restaurants (Eleve, Rasams, Bistro Unique), retail specialty stores (FashionKnit, Rarebird, Az Cleaners), community (Oakland Diocese, Chambers of Commerce), franchises (Ben & Jerry's, T-Mobile, Sandler Training, California Closets), financial and legal services firms (Mass Mutual), high-growth start-up companies (Starrforce), real estate agencies (Better Homes & Gardens, Prudential Realty), and individual entrepreneurs. Numerous consultative positions for diverse organizations such as LexisNexis, United Healthcare Group, Providian Financial Corporation, Nordstrom, Limited Brands, Constant Contact, Ben & Jerry's, and the YMCA. Extensive educational background, in addition to professional sales training, includes a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with coursework in Business Administration, Culinary Arts, Legal Studies, and Marketing provide a foundation for excellent critical and analytical thinking, business strategy, relationship building, and networking. Born in San Francisco and raised in the surrounding cities provides an in-depth personal knowledge of the entire SF Bay Area and a comprehensive network of contacts. To better serve his clients and the community David founded Walnut Creek Events (WalnutCreekEvents.com).

Founder & CEO - Chief Consultant @ Business Consultant and Marketing Expert who creates brand awareness, generates leads, and strengthens customer loyalty. Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc. (www.PiedmontAve.com) is a San Francisco Bay Area business process consulting firm specializing in leveraging new technology for business development and marketing. We integrate Google, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Yelp, Facebook, and other new technology solutions with businesses to improve productivity, monitor performance, and expand marketplace presence. Our clients include restaurants, retail specialty stores, financial services firms, high-growth start-up companies, real estate agencies, individual entrepreneurs, and other diverse organizations. Dr. Mitroff works with his consulting clients along with delivering keynote talks and workshops all over the world. David speaks over 50+ times a year and has been the featured speaker at events for Mass Mutual, Chevron, Liberty Tax, Constant Contact, Sandler Training, Action Coach, San Francisco Small Business Week, Staples, California Writers Club, Better Homes & Gardens, Diocese of Oakland, among many others. He makes information more accessible and useful by combining together technology with case studies from his work as a business and marketing consultant. Whether your group has 20 people or 1000 David excites and motivates people to take action. David has given talks to very diverse groups and can customize his talk or workshop to meet your organizations needs. From August 2001 to Present (14 years 5 months) san francisco bay areaStrategy Director, Co-Founder @ Bespoke Group is a distinguished collective of industry leading strategists and award winning designers who specialize in custom tailored solutions for the Hospitality, Restaurant, Bar and Luxury industries. We are unique in the marketplace with our global presence, extensive backgrounds and think tank approach allowing for maximum flexibility and shared working knowledge. Our collective team is cohesive group including International Restaurateurs, Hoteliers, Chefs, Lawyers, Architects and other professionals who consult, advise and strategize, as well as provide hands-on practical training for clients who want the highest level of service. We have a global presence and based on the project team members will travel to any project site throughout the world, in addition to working virtually. We offer a variety of services such as Concept Creation, Brand Strategy, Marketing Services, Consulting and Coaching, Graphic and Web Design, Culinary Expertise, Hotel and Spa Development, Hospitality Development, Restaurant and Night Club Design, Operations, Business Formation, Legal Services and more. Learn more at www.BespokeBy.Us From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Founder, Chief Networker @ Walnut Creek Events (WalnutCreekEvents.com) / Professional Connectors organizes and hosts business networking events, social mixers, workshops and luxury experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Perfect for San Francisco Bay Area professionals who want to connect with other professionals. Make new business and personal connections, build your network, find new clients, and identify business opportunities. David founded Walnut Creek Events (www.WalnutCreekEvents.com) to better serve his San Francisco East Bay clients by producing and promoting high level networking, social mixers and business events in or around Walnut Creek that can bring attention to East Bay businesses and create new connections. We invite you to join our Linkedin Group at http://linkd.in/WalnutCreekEvents From 2011 to Present (4 years) Experienced Instructor @ Organizer and host of a monthly workshops and networking events at the San Francisco General Assembly. This includes giving presentations, conducting workshops and moderating panels on such topics as startup marketing, funding for startups, art of networking, fashion and technology, mobile applications, social media marketing strategies, Linkedin for business development and others. I secure the expert panelist including founders and representatives from companies such as Caviar.com, Wix.com, Vinted, Wakie, Misfit, Kiva Zip, and others. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) San Francisco Bay AreaFounder, Chief Networker @ From January 2013 to November 2015 (2 years 11 months) Consultant @ Developed long-term client relationships and coordinates on enterprise sales across LexisNexis’s legal research, client development, practice management, and litigation service solutions with leading International, National, and Western Region large law firms predominately located throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Orchestrated meetings with CEOs, Executive Directors, CFOs, Marketing Directors, CMOs, Partners, Associates, and Office Managers. Proactively generated leads, upsells, cross sells, and built preference through networking, cold calling, targeted trainings, presentations, and utilizing pipeline management tools including Siebel / Oracle CRM. Lexis.com is the world's largest collection of news, legal, and business information; Providing over 3 billion documents from more than 30,000 different sources to a wide range of professionals in the legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting, and academic markets. From February 2004 to January 2010 (6 years) San Francisco Bay AreaMental Health Counselor @ Assessed mental health and life-issues needs of clients requesting services from United Behavioral Healths’ national mental health care and employee assistance programs. Made quick and decisive decisions during crisis situations. From November 2003 to February 2004 (4 months) Doctoral Psychology Intern @ With the United States Dept. of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons provided direct psychological services and conducted forensic psychological assessments for 500+ clients at the federal prison and federal jail. Member of a Florida State University (FSU) graduate student research group. One of four people in the U.S. selected for this prestigious APA-approved doctoral internship program. From August 2000 to August 2001 (1 year 1 month) Doctoral Psychology Intern @ At Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center conducted neuropsychological assessments and consulted with physicians.Conducted 100+ neuropsychological assessments and consulted with physicians. From 2000 to 2001 (1 year) Tallahassee, Florida AreaDoctoral Psychological Trainee @ With the California School of Professional Psychology (now a division of Alliant International University) conducted psychological assessments, intake evaluations, and provided therapy to individuals and groups in diverse settings including colleges, hospitals, jails, courts, and community mental health centers. Certified cultural diversity workshop trainer and led training programs at Fortune 1000 companies, universities, and community agencies. Supervised M.A. students in psychological test scoring, interpretation, and report writing. Published articles in several journals, edited/wrote a forensic psychology textbook, and served as a review board member of three per reviewed journals. From January 1997 to June 1999 (2 years 6 months) Financial Sales Representative @ Prospected for new clients and matched needs with the appropriate bank products and services. Handled inbound/outbound telephone sales acquisitions and influenced existing clients and outside prospects to consolidate their financial services. Mentored other sales representatives in sales techniques. Acquired in-depth knowledge and training in banking and financial services. From February 1996 to August 1996 (7 months) San Ramon, CaliforniaSales Associate @ Top 5 in ladies / salon shoes department. Sold $5000 dollars in ladies shoes on first day of an anniversary sale through providing excellent customer service and establishing a strong customer base. San Francisco and Walnut Creek locations. From 1994 to February 1996 (2 years)

Business Administration Certificate Program, Business, Management, Marketing @ University of California, Berkeley From 2006 to 2008 Ph.D., Clinical Psychology @ California School of Professional Psychology - Alliant International UniversityB.A., Psychology / Minor: Criminal Justice @ San Francisco State UniversityHigh School Diploma, General Studies @ Las Lomas High School From 1988 to 1991 M.A., Clinical Psychology @ California School of Professional Psychology - Alliant International UniversityAssociate of Arts (A.A.), General Education @ Diablo Valley College David Ph.D. is skilled in: Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Business Development, Sushi Chef, Social Media Marketing, Keynote Speaker, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Leadership, Lead Generation, Event Planning, Public Relations, Restaurant Marketing, Start-ups