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· Industry analysis and forecasting for the National Auto Auction Association · Sales analysis and forecasting for Williamson-Dickie. · Designing the strategic planning process for JCPenney. ·   Leading and coordinating the JCPenney planning process from kick-off to board presentation. ·   Leading management planning sessions. ·   Preparation of Board of Director’s presentations.  · Quarterly economic/retail verbal/written input to senior management. · Monthly & Quarterly Economic/Business updates. ·   Economic & Business presentations to senior management. ·   Demographic, economic, industry and competitive background for the business planning process. ·   Country evaluation for international expansion. ·   Evaluation of new business proposals with respect to external growth potential, internal synergies, and management fit. ·   Price elasticity studies to support pricing strategy. ·   Economic Outlook presentation to business groups. ·   Business profitability evaluation of the relationship between business plans and the external environment. ·   Economic impact study of Wal-Mart's proposed Supercenter near Love field in Dallas ·   Spokesperson to TV/Radio/print media with respect to the economic/industry outlook. ·   Interest rate risk analysis for corporate borrowing strategy.

Dr. Ira A. Silver • iasilver@yahoo.com  •  www.business-econ.com