Eric Lien, BSEE MBA

Eric Lien, BSEE MBA

Greater Milwaukee
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WHO AM I?
* An enthusiastic tech savvy leader, mentor and educator who delivers…

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    Lien Team Real Estate

    Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States

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    Greater Milwaukee Area

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    Greater Milwaukee Area

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    Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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    Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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    Burlington, Wisconsin

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    Hartland, Wisconsin

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    Bilerica, Massachusettes

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    Connecticut & Maryland

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    Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pennsylvania

Education

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    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy New York, MBA 1995
    Masters in Business Administration (honors) additional concentration in marketing

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    Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, BSEE 1981
    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with additional concentration in marketing

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    GE Management Institute, Croatonville, CT - Completed courses in: Management Development Course (MDC), Advanced Information Management (AIM), Marketing Strategy (MASTRS), Diversity, Change Acceleration, Work-out, Six Sigma Quality Training -Green Belt Certified / Master Black Belt Trained, Trained instructor in: Business Process Improvement, Diversity Awareness

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Men's Ministry Leader

    Thirst Church - https://thirstwi.com/

    - Present 3 years 5 months

    Education

    ROLE
    I strive to be a transformational leader of the Thirst Men's Ministry team

    WHAT
    To follow Jesus' example of training men to be disciples, who make disciples, who make disciples.
    We want to create authentic community with each other to further grow in our faith and relationship with Christ

    TOOLS
    Small Groups
    Pancake Breakfasts
    Chili Cook Offs
    Bag Toss Group
    No Regrets Conference @Thirst
    Sports Game Tailgates @Thirst
    Community Service…

    ROLE
    I strive to be a transformational leader of the Thirst Men's Ministry team

    WHAT
    To follow Jesus' example of training men to be disciples, who make disciples, who make disciples.
    We want to create authentic community with each other to further grow in our faith and relationship with Christ

    TOOLS
    Small Groups
    Pancake Breakfasts
    Chili Cook Offs
    Bag Toss Group
    No Regrets Conference @Thirst
    Sports Game Tailgates @Thirst
    Community Service Projects

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    ABOUT THIRST

    OUR MISSION - "To demonstrate and share the life-changing good news of Jesus Christ."

    OUR COMMUNITY - We have built a culture that is supportive, welcoming and fun.
    We strive to help each other grow in our faith, support each other in our struggles and celebrate each other’s successes. Our building was designed with our community in mind.
    We made a large lobby, coffee shop, and kids play structure to create opportunities for families and individuals to connect on Sundays and during the week.

    WHAT WE BELIEVE - At Thirst we believe that everyone craves a better life for themselves. People have a deep desire for authentic connections with other people, to experience deeper meaning in their lives, and to live for something that is bigger than themselves. We believe all these cravings can be found not in a philosophy or principle, but in the person of Jesus Christ.

    OUR PASTOR - Ps. Terry Fulks loves Jesus and he loves people. His passion is helping people find Jesus and helping them grow in their faith. His preaching is Bible based, honest, and humorous. He has been preaching for over 40 years and has been in the Lake Country area for over 25 years. You can usually find him wherever coffee is being served, whether that’s at a local coffee shop or by the coffee on Sunday mornings.

    www.thirstwi.com
    Email - info@thirstwi.com
    Call - 262-844-7725
    Visit - 1260 Brown St Oconomowoc WI
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    Advisor & Mentor

    Lien & Company

    - Present 23 years 3 months

    Science and Technology

    Consult, advise and provide investments to university students and various early stage companies including ROI4Sales, Brightlife Innovations, Firsttake, Brilliant Metrics and others

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    Adjunct Faculty

    Milwaukee School of Engineering

    - 12 years 7 months

    Science and Technology

    I deliver executive and professional education classes on technical sales, innovation, digital marketing, & entrepreneurship at the university level. Today, on the MSOE faculty I teach classes on Innovation & Entrepreneurship plus 3 "e" crafted Tech Selling classes as part of the newly launched MSOE Technical Selling track.

    I have a strong passion for teaching, growing & mentoring our next generation of future leaders especially in the areas of innovation, leadership, sales, marketing…

    I deliver executive and professional education classes on technical sales, innovation, digital marketing, & entrepreneurship at the university level. Today, on the MSOE faculty I teach classes on Innovation & Entrepreneurship plus 3 "e" crafted Tech Selling classes as part of the newly launched MSOE Technical Selling track.

    I have a strong passion for teaching, growing & mentoring our next generation of future leaders especially in the areas of innovation, leadership, sales, marketing and entrepreneurship.

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    Adjunct Faculty

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

    Executive Business Education class focused on Innovation and Leadership

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    Mentor / Coach / Advisor

    The Commons - Wisconsin

    - 3 years

    Science and Technology

    For the students of Southeast Wisconsin’s 24 colleges and universities, The Commons is an opportunity to get firmly planted in the region’s growing innovation economy. It's a chance to put skills to the test with real-world projects, work with talented peers and find the mentorship / networking opportunities that are game-changers for their career paths.

    For the region’s academic and business community, this is an unparalleled level of collaboration, creating a vast web of connections…

    For the students of Southeast Wisconsin’s 24 colleges and universities, The Commons is an opportunity to get firmly planted in the region’s growing innovation economy. It's a chance to put skills to the test with real-world projects, work with talented peers and find the mentorship / networking opportunities that are game-changers for their career paths.

    For the region’s academic and business community, this is an unparalleled level of collaboration, creating a vast web of connections and opportunity to retain our best and brightest collegiate students. The Commons is reshaping the economic landscape of Southeast Wisconsin.

    In the startup world, an "accelerator" gives a growing company the money, mentorship and time needed to get them to that next level of financial stability through sales and/or securing investment capital. The Commons is a "skills accelerator" giving high-potential college students the training, connections and experience needed to develop the skills necessary for the careers of tomorrow. We teach collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking through the exercise of entrepreneurship.

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    Entrepreneur Mentor & Board Commitee Member

    BizStarts Milwaukee

    - 4 years 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

    BizStarts is an amazing Milwaukee organization created to help anyone wanting to start or grow their business and create family supporting jobs. http://www.bizstarts.com/

    I have the privilege of working with the leadership team to help message, position and get the word out plus I mentor businesses. (April 2015 news letter http://goo.gl/hNYGPZ )

    BizStarts Milwaukee works with entrepreneurs, service providers, capital connections and other resources to help launch and grow new…

    BizStarts is an amazing Milwaukee organization created to help anyone wanting to start or grow their business and create family supporting jobs. http://www.bizstarts.com/

    I have the privilege of working with the leadership team to help message, position and get the word out plus I mentor businesses. (April 2015 news letter http://goo.gl/hNYGPZ )

    BizStarts Milwaukee works with entrepreneurs, service providers, capital connections and other resources to help launch and grow new companies. From small stores to large, scalable startups, BizStarts can provide the coaching and connections that help smooth the path from idea to investment.

  • Board Director

    Lamb of God Church

    - 3 years 1 month

    Children

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    Cub Den Leader, Webelos Den Leader

    Boy Scouts of America

    - 5 years 11 months

    Children

    Lead a group of boys from Tiger Cub through Webelos II scouts from 2003 to 2009
    Most of which continued on into Boy Scouts with 2 attaining rank of Eagle in 2013

Honors & Awards

  • Father

    Jesus

    Teamed with wife Dawn to parent, teach and mentor our sons Xander & Derek
    Provided spiritual guidance since birth and continue to play an active role in their lives
    Believe that parenting is an active hands on responsibility given by God for life

  • Eagle Scout

    Boy Scouts of America

    Highest rank in scouting that only 2% of scouts achieve. Eagle Scouts are expected to set an example for other Scouts and to become the leaders in life that they have demonstrated themselves to be in Scouting.

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