Neal Sales-Griffin
Profile
Summary
Learning Ruby on Rails. Solving problems.
Specialties: Video Gaming. I also thrive when addressing questions of sales, strategy, operations, and overall successful execution and implementation in organizations. I hope to add computer programming to this section someday...
Experience
- Jun 2011 - PresentCEO / Code Academy
- Jul 2010 - PresentCoordinator / IGDA Chicago
- Jan 2007 - PresentCoach, Judge, Mentor / NFTEGuest speaker, kellogg mentor, business plan judge.
- Sept 2010 - PresentcampusCATALYST Coordinator / Northwestern University
- Jan 2010 - PresentAssociate Board Member / Urban Students Empowered FoundationI help raise $
- Jan 2008 - PresentTeaching Assistant / Northwestern UniversityI am a three-time TA for Troy Henikoff's Entrepreneurship class at Northwestern.
- Sept 2009 - PresentSafe Ride Driver / Northwestern UniversityI help NU students, faculty, and staff travel safely!
- Jan 2010 - PresentAnalyst / Sandbox IndustriesGenerate ideas for products and services, vet those concepts, and build the most promising opportunities into great companies. I have a special interest in video gaming.
- Apr 2008 - PresentPresident / Northwestern University Associated Student GovernmentHelped build a better, more unified Northwestern.
- Jun 2008 - PresentAnalyst / OCA VenturesResearched video-games and assisted with due diligence on technology and for-profit education start-ups
- Sept 2007 - PresentAssociate / Kellogg School of Management Larry and Carol Levy Institute for Entrepreneurial PracticeHelped create educational programs and did research for Kellogg Entrepreneurship Professors.
- Mar 2008 - PresentIntern / Smith Whiley and CompanyPrivate Equity firm focused on late-stage mezzanine financing managing a portfolio of $250MM • Assessed the competitive landscape for similar firms in the Midwestern region • Modeled pre-clearance valuations for prospective portfolio investments
- Jul 2007 - PresentCampus Representative / American AirlinesResponsible for all AA marketing at Northwestern for a year.
- Oct 2005 - PresentPresident / The Institute For Student Business EducationFounding member, created minority business wing, led organizational refinements, established new sustainable initiatives.
- Jun 2007 - PresentChief Operating Officer / Flawless Cuts Barbershop, LLCLed operations and business development.
- 2006 - PresentFounding Member/Sales Manager / ContextMediaEstablished and led initial sales arm.
- Mar 2006 - PresentPresident / Ayers College of Commerce and IndustryLed 13 member executive board, managed maintenance and activities budget and generated experiential business programs for residents.
- 2005 - PresentIntern / C.W HendersonAssisted with technology and archiving projects.
- Dec 1998 - PresentSales Representative / Circle Pines FoundationSold Christmas Trees during the month of December.
Education
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2005 - 2009Northwestern UniversityBachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy; Learning and Organizational Change, Minor in Business InstitutionsActivities: President, Institute for Student Business Education President, National Black MBA Association, Northwestern Chapter President, Ayers College of Commerce and Industry Founder and Director, Minorities in Business Senator, Associated Student Government Security Monitor, Jones Residential College Entrance/Exit Clerk, Northwestern University Library Reality Show Contestant, Chevy Aveo Challenge
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2001 - 2005Mount Carmel High SchoolActivities: State Competitor, IHSA Chess Championships Cornerback, Mount Carmel High School Football Team Captain, MVP, Mount Carmel High School Track Team Chicago Urban League Award, Excellence in Leadership Donovan McNabb Essay Scholarship Recipient Daniel Murphy Scholarship Recipient Television Host, Elma and Company
- Northwestern University
Additional Information
Honors:
Gold Medalist, USATF Junior Olympics Regional
Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy Alumni Leadership Award
Northwestern University Kapnick Prize for Business Institutions
Interests:
Video Games, Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Business Development, Leadership Development, Organizational Change.
Updates
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The man behind @1871Chicago http://t.co/I0C6vRAi
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The Art of Computer Typography - (37signals) http://t.co/wGVmEhUs via @37signals
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@marcymarcy definitely maybe! :)
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I am going to buy a vortex football. #childhood
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You only get one chance to be a beginner - (37signals) http://t.co/RJ70M5QA via @37signals
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@melissapierce if the purpose is to solve a problem, however big or small, then one must ship. No Kool-Aid! #diabeetus
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@melissapierce I would just say if your goal is to solve problems through software you're a dev when you've shipped a solution
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@melissapierce is that a quote or statement?
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@TrunkClub @jeanbahnik I did something… 
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8 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Upgrading the wardrobe with @CaityMoran this weekend, any style tips? #goeasy
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Three quick Rails console tips - (37signals) http://t.co/KBz9vcW4 via @37signals
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Big door. http://t.co/Pjyvf2t6
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Who is THAT guy http://t.co/uyNUzrA4
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Code Academy Summer 2012 Applications & Updates http://t.co/HrRXLINh via @builtinchicago
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In the future, the fact that I am one of the first followers of @gymnastcarlin will probably mean somethiing. :) @troyhenikoff13 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Checkin history
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@Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) (6000 N Terminal Pkwy.)3 months ago
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@San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (McDonnell Rd)3 months ago
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@Code Academy (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza)3 months ago
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@1871 (222 Merchandise Mart Plaza)3 months ago
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@John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave.)4 months ago
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@John Dory Oyster Bar (1196 Broadway)4 months ago
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@General Assembly (902 Broadway, 4th Floor)4 months ago
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@Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (1 Aviation Cir)4 months ago
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@Old Ebbitt Grill (675 15th St NW)4 months ago
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@The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW)4 months ago
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@LivingSocial HQ (1445 New York Ave NW)4 months ago
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@Logik (709 G Street NW)4 months ago
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@Logik (709 G Street NW)4 months ago
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@Logik (709 G Street NW)5 months ago
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@John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave.)5 months ago
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@John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave.)5 months ago
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@John Hancock Center (875 N. Michigan Ave.)5 months ago
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@Galloping Ghost Arcade (9415 Ogden Ave)6 months ago
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@Big Star (1531 N Damen Ave)6 months ago
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@University Hall (1897 Sheridan Rd)6 months ago
I'm Neal. I like video games. I play in a Sandbox and build things.