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Chip Brown

Advisor

Role and Company

Senior Procurement Professional , IBM

Expertise

25 years experience in information technology

Location

Durham, NC

About Chip

Hi, I am a retired Army Infantry Officer, last job Inspector General 3ID; Currently Sr. Procurement Professional IBM Global Technology Services, and previously IBM's Federal Research group (starting my 19th year with IBM); Program and Project manager Nortel Networks (5 years); Operations Manager Channel Lumber - a Home Depot type store, (3 years). I have a BA in Political Science and Business and and Master of Science in Management. I am very eager to help veterans/spouses navigate, succeed, attain their non-military careers.

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Chip's Recent Answers

2 years ago

In the Army Reserves as a 90A MAJ and a Logistics Management Specialist government employee for the Army Reserves. My question is what opportunities are available to transition to within the corporate world?

Hello Kevin, Your background does fit well within a Procurement area of a business. I have been working in Procurement...

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3 years ago

Is it too late for a transitioning Army officer with 37 years of experience to find meaningful work in the private sector?

I read your question and had to laugh. In short the answer is NO it's not too late. If you...

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3 years ago

Hello! I have recently started a contracting/ project management business here in Colorado. I wan to just do Kitchen and baths with the occasional full home remodel. How do market my company as a higher end contracting business. I am currently doing a beautiful full home remodel. Thanks for the help!

Just like any job, do it exceptionally well and you will be noticed if nothing else word of mouth will...

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3 years ago

What should I know about private sector HR. How does it differ from military HR?

There are significant differences in the regulatory and compliance parts of HR especially if you look a various Geos.

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3 years ago

Is IBM still in the Healthcare / Healthcare IT business?

Hi Chip - Past what IBM is doing in Health Care, with your background you may want to explore opportunities...

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