SCORE counselor since 1993 focusing on business planning, profitability, and import/export. Van Dien retired from Chrysler Corporation after a career in finance and international business including residence in several countries. Experience includes accounting, budgets, business planning, internal controls, import/export, international distribution, manufacturing, product pricing, wholesale/retail financing, European value-added-tax, and related computer applications.
He participated in startup of manufacturing, distribution, and finance companies and acquisition of distribution companies.
He is an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin. Language skills include proficiency in French and some comprehension of German and Dutch, and he has lectured college students on doing business in Europe.
Specialties: Accounting, Bookkeeping, Business Plans/Strategies, Cash Flow Export/Import, Marketing,International, Nonprofits