Sam Divine Jr

CEO Cross Atlantic Business Advisors, LLC

  • Atlanta GA

Consultant, Engaging Speaker, and Author

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Biography

Sam Divine, Jr. provides strategic consulting services with a focus in international business (strategy and business development) and finance (interim roles, projects, or retained services). As head of Cross Atlantic Business Advisors, LLC, he has worked with businesses in the U.S., Latin America and Africa, helping these businesses establish or grow internationally.
He has worked in finance and marketing roles. Sam is the author of Battlegrounds to Boardrooms: Life Lessons from the Liberian Civil War to Corporate America. He is also a speaker, delivering riveting motivational speeches to audiences. He serves as an adjunct professor in Accounting at both U.S. universities he attended and also serves on the board of Community Welcome House.

Industry Expertise

Corporate Training
Management Consulting
Advertising/Marketing
International Trade and Development
Accounting

Areas of Expertise

Moving Beyond Networking to Building Relationships
Building Influence
International Marketing: Traps to Avoid
International Money-Saving Tips
Finance Transformation for Innovation
Finance for Non-Financial Executives
Personal Branding: 5 Steps to Building A Door-Opening Brand
Overcoming Obstacles: Going From Battlegrounds to Boardrooms

Accomplishments

CEO, Cross Atlantic Business Advisors, LLC

International Strategy/Execution: Successfully established clients on two continents

Product Finance Exec

Led or co-led projects requiring partnerships in Marketing (>$200M pricing opportunities) and Operations.

Education

Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University

MBA

International Business

University of Massachusetts Lowell

BSBA

Accounting & Finance

Testimonials

Executive Administrative Assistant

MBP

Sam's presentation was right on time and truly enjoyed by all.

President

Dogwood Chapter, IAAP Georgia Division

"Building Influence" as presented by Sam Divine is an outstanding session for today's workforce. It includes first hand knowledge and teaches you how to avoid some not so common office pitfalls. Highly recommended for the self-motivated.

Event Appearances

Faith Christian Center

Panel on Entrepreneurship  Smyrna, GA

2012-05-01

Tips for Navigating Corporate America: An Immigrant's Perspective

Liberian Awards  Delaware

Overcoming Obstacles

UMass Lowell Alumni  Atlanta, GA

2012-04-23

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Sample Talks

Overcoming Obstacles: Going from Battlegrounds to Boardrooms

We all have obstacles in life. Explore examples of obstacles I experienced growing up in a war-torn West African country. Learn what characteristics successful people have that allows them to overcome their obstacles.

Personal Branding: 5 Steps to Building a Door-Opening Brand

Ever thought, "I'd love to try this" or "I'd be good at that" but felt limited because of your past experience? Based on experiences of others and my own personal experience transforming from a numbers guy and CPA to a marketing and product development role, this lecture provides tips for how you can make similar changes.

Just Say Hello: Moving Beyond Networking to Building Relationships

Networking is discussed seemingly everywhere. However, networking is very short-term and self-focused. Relationship Building is a long-term endeavor that yields greater benefits for both parties. Learn tips that will aid you in building stronger, more longer lasting relationships.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$2500 to $4000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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