David Nelson Finch
Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
4K followers
500 connections
Mechanicsville, Virginia, United States
4K followers
500 connections
About
My objectives are to become the person that God wants me to be.
In pursuing this…
Articles by David Nelson
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Cyber Security: the continued dangers it poses to America. Our National Security and the well being of its citizens
Cyber Security: the continued dangers it poses to America. Our National Security and the well being of its citizens
By David Nelson Finch
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A guide to starting your own business as young entrepreneur
A guide to starting your own business as young entrepreneur
By David Nelson Finch
Contributions
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The true measure of an entrepreneur! #entrpreneur #leadership #success #create The true measure of an entrepreneur is not just in navigating…
The true measure of an entrepreneur! #entrpreneur #leadership #success #create The true measure of an entrepreneur is not just in navigating…
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Experience
Education
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Activities and Societies: Member of the ROTC corps of cadets. 4 years. Commissioned Armor Officer.
At the Univeristy of Wisconsion, I received a two year full schorlaship from the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. Commissioned Armor Officer.
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Attended and graduated from the Executive Masters of Business Program
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Executive MBA fast track program.
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Veterans institute for Procurement is a series of courses designed specifically for those companies focused specifically on Government Contracting. Especially for the U.S. Government State and local. It is only for Veteran Entrepreneurs that are focused on serving government needs and how to procure contracts and the special nature of running a government contracting company. Attended the Start, Grow and Advanced Courses from 2015-2024
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Member of the Junior Board
Member of the Home for Boys Richmond Virginia
- 5 years 1 month
Poverty Alleviation
A friend of mine submitted my name without my knowledge and I was chosen to sit on the junior board of directors for Virginia Home of Boys for two years 1995-1997. I had to depart due to my work schedule.
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Big Brother
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- 3 years 11 months
Poverty Alleviation
Became a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Richmond, Virginia. I served for 3 years until the boy I was assigned to moved away from the area.
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Co-Founder and First President
Hope For Families Worldwide
- 3 years 2 months
Children
Hope for Families is a non-profit 5013c that was started to assist Childeren and older Children to come to a place where they could have a week of fun, eat healthy meals and learn about how Christ can bring them peace but most importantly salvation. The foundation has now established ministries in several countries and begun several missions in the U.S. It is targeted at young adults to young children that come from very difficult backgrounds and allow them a safe place to go and for the kids…
Hope for Families is a non-profit 5013c that was started to assist Childeren and older Children to come to a place where they could have a week of fun, eat healthy meals and learn about how Christ can bring them peace but most importantly salvation. The foundation has now established ministries in several countries and begun several missions in the U.S. It is targeted at young adults to young children that come from very difficult backgrounds and allow them a safe place to go and for the kids freedom in a safe enviornement to have fun and be a kid.
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President Virgina and North Carolina
National Veteran Small Business Coalition Colorado Chapter
- 3 years 8 months
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Started chapter of the NVSBC with another Veteran. Formed board of directors for our chapter. Voted as President. Responsibilities to set up meetings run them and work with various members of our chapter to promote Veteran business owners interest in Virginia and North Carolina with local and state governments. Also working with the Federal government facilities to push for more activity and interface with Veteran owned small business.
Courses
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Associate of Risk Management
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Certified Property Casualty Underwriter
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General Insurance Degree
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How to deal with difficult People
Netty Melich, Instructor
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OSHA 10 Hour
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Personality Types
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Project Management 2
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Project Management 1
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Projects
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PM for 10 years on a GOCO aviation fuels contract
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Was the PM on pricing, submitting proposal and working with DLA energy in winning a 5 5 year contract for managing the entire fuel supply chain at one of the Air Forces highest visibility basis. Received excellent CPAR’s and contract renewed for a total of 10 years.
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PM on the largest roof replacement job in Virginia
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Responsible for a roof replacement on the second largest roof in Virgina. It was 10 million. Excellent CPARS no lost time injuries.
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Add 1,000,000 sq feet of cooling to one of the VA’s largest hospitals
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A design build project adding over 1,000,000 sq feet of additional cooling to a VA hospital. Cost was $3,000,000 plus many CO’s. Project manager. Good CPAR’s. Included IT aspects to assist in state of art cooling techniques.
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Renovate and retrofit VA Canteen and cafe
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PM on 2 million total renovation of kitchen and seating area in 7th largest VA hospital that can serve over 1,000 people at peak capacity. This is in the center of the hospital and was a highly visible project. Done on time and within budget
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Software service IT
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Was PM in working with equipment provider for operating room equipment in assisting in programming the equipment and making sure that it met the scope of work and patient care for operating room standards and easy for Doctors to use in procedures
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Sterile processing Services
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I was the owner of Talon as President and CEO project manager for a 6 million renovation for SPS in the 6th largest VA hospital. A two year project
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Total Government Contracts Performed
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In the course of my career in being a total owner to majority owner of government contracting companies serving 90% Federal work in all 26 agencies. I have been involved in leading over $300 million in government services to both Federal and State governments.
Honors & Awards
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Richmond Biz Sense Top 25 Growing companies in Richmond, VA
Virginia Biz Sense
Talon Veteran Services, Inc. was chosen as number 16 out of 25 companies selected for the 2015 year. Talon Veteran Services, Inc. was chosen for over 68% growth over the last three years.
This award is very coveted and Talon is proud to be the receipent of the 2015 class of Entrepreneurs that have a proven growth record and are working hard to create jobs and add economic value not just in Richmond but also in the places where we work.
Languages
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English
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Arabic
Limited working proficiency
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Italian
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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CPCU
Member
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American Institue for Property Casualty Underwriters
A 10 part course that upon acceptance of award, one has a very deep knowledge of the Insurance Industry
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