D Dean

Harakas

Position: President
Company: Ajax Strategies LLC
Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Experience: 32 years exp

Cont act Inf o:

Email: dean.harakas@gmail.com, dean@ajaxstrategies.com, dharakas@gmail.com,
deanharakas@gmail.com

Social:

Skills
Advertising Blogging Brand Awareness Brand Development Business Development Business Strategy

Commercial Litigation Direct Marketing Entrepreneurship Fundraising Leadership Legal Marketing

Legal Research Licensing Marketing Marketing Communications Marketing Strategy Media Relations

Messaging Newsletters Public Relations Social Media Marketing Sports Marketing Sports Writing

Strategic Planning Strategy SWOT analysis Team Building University Teaching Web Strategy

Work experience
Jan 2014 - current time President
Ajax Strategies LLC
Jun 2010 - Jan 2012 Chief Marketing Officer
Lindquist & Vennum
Aug 2008 - Sep 2016 Adjunct Professor
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Taught several classes in Law Firm Client Service and Satisfaction and Strategic
Marketing & Business Development
Jan 2007 - Jun 2010 Executive Director - Client Services & Strategic Development
Sherman & Howard L.L.C.
Feb 1998 - Jan 2007 VP - Client Relations & Strategic Planning
Sachnoff & Weaver, Ltd.
Feb 1996 - Feb 1998 Director of Professional Development
Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand LLP
Jan 1994 - Jan 1996 Marketing Communications Manager
Perkins Coie LLP
Jan 1993 - Jan 1994 Marketing Communications
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP
Jul 1990 - Jan 1993 Marketing
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Educat ion
2012 - 2013 Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Certificate
Arapahoe Community College
1987 - 1990 International Business
MBA
Saint Louis University John Cook School of Business
1986 - 1989 Saint Louis University School of Law
JD/MBA
1982 - 1986 Finance
BSBA
Saint Louis University
Parkway Central High School

Head line
Attorney / Strategic Planning & Business Development Executive / Law Firm Consultant

Summary
Dean Harakas, Esq. is a pioneering and forward-thinking top executive with more than 20 years of experience in
strategic planning, relationship management, business development, brand/product development, team leading,
media relations, proposal strategy, and sales support. He is an energetic and dynamic leader and team player that
sets challenging goals and works to exceed company expectations. Mr. Harakas possesses a proven track record of
successful market entry and business growth in key markets. He has demonstrated experience in providing excellent
customer service while working in a fast-paced environment demanding strong organizational and interpersonal
skills. Mr. Harakas is a results-oriented leader who delivers substantial contributions to the long-term success of a
business. Specialties: Strategic planning; strategic marketing counseling; brand/identity campaigns; media relations;
lateral and firm integration.

Cert if icat ions

Illinois Law License
Missouri Law License
Certified Peace Officer

Honor & Award

Volunteer of the Year - 2013
Denver Police Department
Denver Police Department - Volunteers in Police Service - Volunteer of the Year (2013)