This site has been created for you, the viewer, to learn more than you'll probably ever really want to know of Russ Parsley. All joking aside ... NOT! This site will Introduce you to his Past, his Present and what little is known of his Future...learning of the Person, the Business Professional, the Entertainment Professional and the Military Professional.
Since graduating from high school, Russ has served our country in the U.S. Air Force and California Air National Guard for a combined 18 years. Since 1987, he has been a Radio Broadcaster. Since 1991, he has been a volunteer Television Host for his local PBS affiliate - KVPT 18/65 - Fresno/Bakersfield, California.
In August 2000, an audition opportunity came Russ' way for the QVC Corporation at Studio City in West Chester, Pennsylvania, during their Nationwide Talent Search for a new QVC Host. Of 500 Interviewed and Auditioned, only 15 were selected to be flown to QVC HQ in Pennsylvania. Russ was selected as one of the 15. Though only one position was offered, the QVC door remains open for future oppo
December 2000
Russ Parsley
P.O. Box 27211, Fresno CA 93729-7211
559.281.5491
email: russ@russparsley.com
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Also, Since 1996, Russ has been a Sales & Marketing Professional in the Computer & Internet Industries. First as a Sales Executive for a National Computer Learning Center chain, then on to become an Online Development Manager for a local Web Development company. In July of 1998 Russ was requested by the CA Air National Guard to attend the Defense Information School's in-residence Video Production & Documentation (Combat Videography) Course at Ft. Meade, MD. home of the NSA. Russ accepted and went on the 5-month sebaticle.
In November 2000, while working for a Nationwide Internet Service Provider, Russ was offered and accepted the opportunity as Vice President, Business Development for a national, bilingual, Business-to-business & Business-to-consumer telemarketing firm, Team Results, Inc. - Fresno, CA. Russ' role is to develop greater relationships in the Technology Industry as well as develop opportunity for Team Results to expand it's biligual capabilities by building relationships among the businesses focused on the Hispanic Market. In just a very short time Russ' efforts paid off for Team Results. A software development company based in Northern California commissioned Team Results to take on their B2B telemarketing needs. Followed by an immediate referral of a Bay Area software development firm as well as a referral from a Bay Area Venture Capital Group into a handful of companies.
The Summer of 2001 along with our Nation's tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001 presented a very challenging situation for Team Results in that many of the Technology firms previously looking for an outsource solution, effectively placed all plans on hold. With little New Business being developed, the relationship between Team Results and Russ came to an end with the exception of Russ being asked to remain as a Business Development Consultant to continue working with those companies and clients continuing their plans to go forward. By doing this, Russ will also have the opportunity to seek out his next Business Development and Sales & Marketing opportunity.
As of January 09, 2002 . . . Russ' search was concluded. After nearly 60 days of submitting Resume's and interviewing for a variety of Sales & Marketing positions, all in different industries, but with similar goals and opportunities . . . Russ finally narrowed his searchdown to two companies. In his deliberations, he found the one that kept coming back as having the greatest opportunity for growth was the one he finally decided to accept. Russ accepted an offer made by Western Agricultural publishing Company based in Fresno, CA. With seven highly targeted industry magazines printed monthly and five annual Trade Shows throughout the State of California, Russ' immediate efforts were to be applied to the ongoing development of the Grape Growers Magazine Farm Show in Central caruthers, CA and the Nut Growers Magazine Farm Show in Turlock, CA.
Following the March 2002 Trade Shows, Russ picked up additional Ad Sales responsibilities for each of the seven monthly publications: Grape Growers, Nut Growers, Tree Fruit, CA-AZ-TX Cotton, Agribusiness Fieldman, Citrograph and Vegetable. The relationship between Western Ag and Russ, unbeknownst to either of them, was to prove to be a short lived relationship. In July 2002, Russ was approached by a former associate from his ProtoSource Network days with an opportunity to join the NEW team and newly named company, Brand X Networks, Inc. as their Director, National Sales. Russ accepted the opportunity.
Come back often for occasional updates on Russ' progression in his new position. To read up on his overall business background, click on Business History.
