UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 1, 2004
ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 0-27175 95-4755369
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
716 Yarmouth Rd., Suite 215
Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(310) 265-7776
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
EVENT
Advanced Technologies Inc. has announced that Mr. James R. Watson has joined
Advanced Technologies Board of Directors effective January 1, 2005. Mr. Watson
extensive experience in market and sales development will be of great value to
ATI. His experience in aviation transportation market will assist the board in
addressing ATI future direction. Attached is Mr. Watson's experience.
Mr. JAMES R. WATSON
Sales, Marketing and General Management Executive with over twenty-five years
experience in managing a wide range of marketing, sales and operations functions
designed to create or expand domestic and international sales opportunities.
CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING, Gardena, California,
1999-Present
Vice President Operations 2001-Present
Responsible for marketing, sales, consulting services and the
development of delivery tools and services. Redirected the organization
from a service to industry "Go to Market" strategy. Established
Aerospace & Defense and Distribution industry teams.
Vice President Business Development 1999-2001
Responsible for marketing and sales group. Established a new-look to
all marketing materials, managed a telemarketing center, provided sales
training and develop a company-wide business development model.
ANCHOR AUDIO, INC., Los Angeles, California, 1994 to 1999
Vice President Sales & General Manager Europe 1994-1999
Responsible for domestic sales planning, field sales, government and
OEM sales. Provided day to day direction for 16 manufacturer
representatives, 4 regional managers and customer service. Established
and managed the day to day operation of a European distribution center
and dealership. Developed and implemented the distribution strategy and
the sales/marketing programs for offices in Europe, Mexico, the South
Pacific and for distributors worldwide.
National Sales Manager, 1992 to 1994
Developed a domestic sales organization with inside sales/marketing
personnel and a government sales specialist. Provided initial company
sales plan and budget.
SUPERSHUTTLE INTERNATIONAL, INC., Los Angeles, California, 1987 to 1992
Vice President Sales & Marketing, 1990 to 1992
Provided overall marketing and sales direction for the multi-city
ground transportation company. Developed marketing and sales strategies
to generate local and international passengers.
General Manager/Vice President Special Projects, 1987 to 1990
Responsible for the day to day operation of the Los Angeles facility
which transported over 3,000 passenger per day. Supervised over 700
employees including drivers, dispatch, reservations, employment,
training and sales personnel.
TOTAL AIR/AIR AMERICA., Los Angeles, California, 1986 to 1987
Vice President Marketing
Provided marketing direction for a charter/scheduled airline. Created
reservations, interline, advertising, product pricing, cargo and sales
promotion functions.
NEEDHAM HARPER, WORLDWIDE., Los Angeles, California, 1985 to 1986
Vice President, Management Representative
Developed marketing, sales and advertising recommendations for a new
airline and an international farm and garden products company.
WESTERN AIRLINES., Los Angeles, California, 1971 to 1985
Vice President Passenger & Cargo Sales, 1983 to 1985
Responsible for managing over 1100 people in sales programs, field
sales, reservations and advertising with a budget in excess of $150
million.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 1, 2004 ADVANCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ GARY E. BALL
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Gary E. Ball
President and Director
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