Spearheading strategic growth initiatives and cultivating transformative partnerships to bridge education and industry within the 2-year college ecosystem. Tasked with identifying high-potential prospects, initiating impactful engagements, and facilitating partnerships that align with Wingspans’ mission of fostering equitable workforce development through innovative career navigation. Employing data-driven methodologies and leveraging HubSpot to enhance pipeline efficiency, provide actionable insights, and optimize strategic decision-making. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to refine outreach strategies and adapt to the evolving dynamics of education and workforce integration.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Partnership Development: Establish and nurture partnerships with institutional leaders and industry stakeholders to drive meaningful collaborations and expand opportunities for underserved populations.Advanced Pipeline Management: Deploy CRM expertise to streamline lead qualification, track performance metrics, and enhance organizational alignment with strategic growth objectives.Market-Driven Strategy Execution: Harness industry insights and emerging workforce trends to design and implement outreach strategies tailored to organizational goals and partner needs.Collaborative Leadership: Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to align sales initiatives with overarching organizational priorities, fostering innovation and cohesion.Mission-Aligned Advocacy: Advance Wingspans’ commitment to equity by bridging systemic gaps between education and employment, leveraging storytelling to inspire and empower learners.

Lead Learning Innovation & Workforce Solutions at ThinkingThrough.aiIn this role, I drive the development and implementation of AI-powered learning initiatives aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities and addressing skill gaps. My responsibilities include managing strategic partnerships, overseeing program development, and ensuring that our learning solutions align with industry needs.Develop AI-Driven Learning Solutions: Design and implement innovative training programs powered by AI to tackle workforce challenges, resulting in measurable improvements in employee performance and positive organizational outcomes.Cultivate Strategic Partnerships: Establish and nurture relationships with industry leaders, government agencies, and educational institutions to ensure that our learning programs remain relevant and scalable.Optimize Program Impact: Lead the integration of advanced analytics to evaluate the effectiveness of our learning initiatives, facilitating continuous improvement and alignment with market demands.Enhance Workforce Readiness: Create customized training pathways that leverage AI to align skills development with industry standards, fostering career advancement and workforce agility.

Serve as Program Lead for the Entertainment Technology Certificate and the Learning Technology & Media Systems graduate program, overseeing instructional quality, curriculum development, and the effective delivery of program offerings. Teach courses across various subjects, including general education, entertainment technology, live entertainment management, and experiential learning seminars, to prepare students for careers in dynamic, media-driven industries. Responsible for aligning program content with industry standards and ensuring students gain practical, hands-on experience essential for their professional growth.Key Achievements:• Developed the Entertainment Technology Certificate which included two industry-recognized credentials and professional development opportunities through partners such as TAIT, Rock Lititz, and Clair.• As Program Lead for the Learning Technology and Media Systems graduate degree, improved course fill rates, developed key industry partnerships, and added current professional education programs to Commonwealth ACT 48 offerings.

Directed the operations of the Career Services and Experiential Learning Office, focusing on creating new programs and partnerships that expand opportunities for student professional development throughout the academic journey at HU. Responsibilities included managing the budget, supervising staff, and overseeing daily operations. Developed assessment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and support data-informed improvements.Key Achievements:• Developed and formalized new experiential learning opportunities at HU, including service learning, micro-internships, residencies, and apprenticeships, leading to increased student employment opportunities, improved student retention, and achieved a record 94% positive postgraduate outcome within six months of graduation.• Developed partnerships with industry leaders, government agencies, community partners, EdTech companies, and HU Centers to connect students across platforms and locations to real-world projects and research, ensuring 100% hands-on learning experiences for all undergraduate and graduate students.• Transformed HU’s entire catalog of learning objectives into workforce-ready skills by leveraging artificial intelligence and multiple APIs, aligning each objective with the Lightcast Skills Taxonomy and O*Net database for industry relevance.• Successfully wrote and secured RFP/grant funding for workforce development initiatives through South Central Workforce Development Board and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania focused on closing regional skill gaps. • Developed programs to maintain active engagement with the community and alumni, offering non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars that deliver professional upskilling in line with workforce demands.• Collaborated with education technology companies to generate revenue using a B2B SaaS model, leveraging incremental credentials that are industry recognized, certificate generating, and self-grading powered by artificial intelligence.

Touring Musician and ClinicianLocations: Scotland, Croatia, Greece, Thailand, Canada, Australia, ArgentinaRole: Presented as a touring musician and clinician, delivering performances and educational sessions globally.Music Director, Composer, and PerformerVenues: The Venetian, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Cosmopolitan (Las Vegas)Projects: Notable work includes music direction, composition, and performance for various prestigious events and shows such as “Resurrecting Sin City”.Collaborations: Shared the stage with renowned artists like Jay-Z, Ronnie Vannucci (The Killers), Eric Marienthal, Cee Lo Green, Gary Lucas, Delta Rae, Thank You Scientist, Karmic Juggernaut, and Darlene Love.Recordings: Featured on various recordings with Thank You Scientist, Karmic Juggernaut, Remember Jones, and We Used to Cut the Grass.New Music Commissions: Collaborated with composers Justin Raines, Casey Cangelosi, Igor Silva, and Pius Cheung to commission new works.Premieres: Instrumental in premiering works by David T. Little, Virko Bailey, Jim Barnes, Scott Steele, Eric Whitacre, and Michael Daugherty, showcasing a wide range of percussion instruments.

Lead departmental and mentored a team of 10 direct reports and 20 employees working to improve experiential learning opportunities, including volunteerism, internships, research, and study abroad. Develop articulation and partnership agreements with strategic higher education institutions and industry partners to further post-graduate career paths.Key Achievements:• Established strategic local and national partnerships, diversifying revenue streams and delivering over 4,000 hands-on learning opportunities. Increased student positive outcomes from 84% to 91% and achieved a 100% internship acquisition rate within four years.• Optimized departmental performance through management of $250K annual budget, improving efficiencies and capabilities to serve the student population while investing in professional development activities for staff.• Implemented data-sharing systems to provide real-time student and alumni outcomes to stakeholders, enhancing data-driven decision-making campus-wide.• Created a tailored advising system to support students seeking postgraduate scholarships and grants, including Rhodes, Marshall, Dept. of Energy, and NEH Scholarships. • Led efforts to earn national recognition for career development, positioning the department as one of the "Best Colleges for Career Development" by Colleges of Distinction.• Designed and implemented a full summer residency program in collaboration with Hilton’s DoubleTree of Reading, allowing students to receive college internship credit while earning a wage as they work and live on site.• Developed and implemented systems to efficiently collect and share student and alumni data and outcomes with stakeholders, improving ability to make informed decisions across campus.• Served as member and key leader on numerous campus committees.

Developed Music Industry Studies major, provided instruction for seven in-person, online, and hybrid courses for the Traditional Day Program and School of Professional Studies (Adult Education), and advised 30-80 students per semester to evolve into professionals and scholars—coordinated opportunities for industry-related development through studio projects, events, affinity housing, and internships.Key Achievements:• Created and launched full Music Studies major for college, coordinating recruitment efforts for department through social media, outreach, and special events to increase student population from 12 to 75 students in under five years.• Served as Chair and Interim Chair of Music Department, onboarding new faculty (two tenure track) and staff to ensure departmental goals were communicated and tasks effectively delegated to meet college objectives.• Planned and led annual Music Business Forum, educating students on career opportunities in the music industry and providing networking and information sessions with professional partners.

I founded and managed a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing high-quality music education to students unable to afford private instruction or without access to related musical resources. I oversaw scheduling of classes, rehearsals, and performances within the greater Reading community to develop and showcase skills and talent of students. Also, I led and participated in grant-writing efforts to improve support for local music education.Key Achievements:• Identified unmet need for music education in the community, developing and implementing business strategy from the ground up to successfully execute on program outline and deliver new resource to expanded student population.• Created collateral and marketing material across media platforms to ensure communication of program offerings and drive alignment across the region.• Grew organization to support over 50 regular members and five staff.• Collaborated with local arts organizations, including Reading Musical Foundation and Berks Arts Council, to present education workshops to Reading School District.

• Serve as an instructor for percussion lessons, percussion ensembles, music business courses, chamber music, and front ensemble tech for Kutztown University Marching Unit• Manage the Percussion Studio budget to maintain percussion instruments for the university.

Music instructor

Instructor/Coordinator

• Serve as the ensemble director for NYYM Mexican Marimba Ensemble, and perform at the quarterly showcase at Carnegie Hall

Serve as project manager for music/entertainment productions held throughout Las Vegas.

Serve as project manager for music/entertainment project held throughout Las Vegas.

Serve as a contract-based project manager for music and entertainment productions held throughout Las Vegas.

Instructor: Percussion Ensembles, History of Rock and Roll, and Steel Band

Instructor for UNLV Steel Band, and History of Rock n’ Roll.

• Manage the percussion studies area to ensure instruments are well-maintained • Schedule equipment moves to various venues on-campus to ensure the proper instruments are available to all ensembles

• Catalogue music owned by Marimba Production Inc. and conduct outreach to composers to update sales records• Coordinate cross-country shipping of instruments to consumers and conferences• Assemble instruments prior to sale to conduct final quality-control evaluations