Donald T. Van Gilder

Donald T. Van Gilder 2330 Broadway Apt 731 Denver, CO 80205 970-331-6938 [email protected]

Education University of Denver Denver, CO Masters in Business Administration Graduated June ’08 United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD Bachelor of Science, Engineering Naval Aviation Flight Training Pensacola, FL Meridian, MS Primary through Advanced Tactical Jet Training Completed numerous management training courses offered by U.S. Navy, extensive work in TQL, TQM

Career History & Accomplishments 2008-present Project Manager/Business Development Gold Point Energy Corp. Denver, CO Integral in various aspects of the company: Business Development/Deal Analysis, Financial Modeling/Forecasting, Project Management 2007-08 Student University of Denver Denver, CO 2005-06 Traveler/Volunteer Travelled extensively in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and sixteen countries in primarily Eastern Europe. Immersed myself in the various cultures and performed volunteer work in many locations. 2005 Cast and crew for independent television/movie company Reel Fishermen Florida, Bahamas, Mexico, Hawaii Essential in all aspects of production: cast, logistics, direction, editing, promotion 1998-05 Equities Trader Vail Independent Traders, Inc. and independently Vail, CO Profitably executed stock trades and arbitrage, utililizing my own as well as clients’ capital. 1997-08 Operations/Property Manager Beeson Properties/KNA Partners Houston, TX Effectively managed 25 commercial properties. Work directly led to an additional $1.7 million in net worth to properties. 1996-08 Snowboard Instructor (mostly part time) Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail, CO Successfully taught thousands of Vail Resorts’ demanding, high net worth guests how to safely snowboard. Consistently requested by returning clients. 1989-95 Naval Aviator, Division Officer United States Navy USS America (CV 66) Virginia Beach and Norfolk, VA Shipyard Fire and Safety Division Director  Created and supervised division supporting all welding production and major structural work during $25 million shipyard overhaul period.  Managed the training, qualification and assignment of 120 personnel during around the clock operations.  Received numerous accolades from shipyard and Commanding Officer during six month mishap-free period. Night Aircraft Handling Officer  Planned and directed the movement of $2.5 billion of aviation assets during a variety of operations, including combat.  Effectively served as liaison between air wing maintenance crews and flight deck personnel.  Efficiently and safely managed 75 personnel during seven months of mishap-free operations. Watch Officer  Commanded the operational employment of one of the U.S. Navy’s highest valued assets, an aircraft carrier, and its 5,000 member crew during training workups and its six month mishap-free deployment to the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Indian Ocean in support of several campaigns. Required split second decision making. Command Fitness Coordinator  Designed procedures to motivate and improve critical personnel and remove those no longer fit for the naval service. Director of Recreational Services  Conceived and implemented $2 million recreation program for 5,000 member crew.  Effectively interfaced with 18 department heads on all matters concerning morale and recreation.  Developed and coordinated variety of events and activities through liaison with foreign businesses, charities and non- profit organizations. Donald T. Van Gilder 2330 Broadway Apt 731 Denver, CO 80205 970-331-6938 [email protected]

Volunteer Combined Federal Campaign, Command Fundraising Chairman  Chaired annual charity fundraising drive for USS America. Collected over $150,000 annually, surpassing all other Atlantic Fleet ships for two years in a row. Program chosen as the example to follow by area chairman. Boy Scouts of America National Eagle Scout Association  Served as assistant scoutmaster and unit commissioner for various troops