Working for IBM, Sun Microsystems, Baan Business Systems, and several start-ups the high-tech industry gave Mr. Schildge an extensive business background and a foundation for successfully helping front line sales and marketing people take their selling and marketing skills to new levels and to work closely with executives in measuring and improving sales and marketing effectiveness. Mr. Schildge excels at new business generation, both in gaining new clients and in leveraging existing client accounts, competitive differentiation, and selling value. His experience also extends to help organizations with developing, launching and managing a company's sales and marketing strategy and operational plans for products and services. While working with these companies, he has helped them bridge the gap between technology, market needs, positioning and branding. Over the years, George has led a wide range of projects in the high-tech, computer hardware and software industries, including: