Engage in multiple video conferences with key stakeholders, including the Canadian government, military, Ministry of Health, and the textiles industry, to develop effective response strategies. Conduct intricate research on protective face mask standards from the EU, Australia, and Canada, aligning with guidance from the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC). Implement compliance with ASTM F1862 standards, specifically focusing on Resistance to Penetration by Synthetic Blood.• Adapted an advanced ePTFE, 3-layer membrane textile technology originally designed for high-Arctic conditions by Conifer Group, for the development of innovative facemasks. • Successfully surpassed Canada Health's protective filtration performance standards for adult and child model facemasks through rigorous laboratory testing from the onset of the declared pandemic.• Invited as a member of the ASTM International F23, F23.65 sub-committee, actively participating in the development of new ASTM F3502-21 Barrier Face Coverings Standard Specification, with Drafts 5 and 6 approved in January 2021.• Spearheaded Spera's expansion into a comprehensive Health and Wellness resource, specializing in Autoimmune Disease and addressing the persistent effects of post-COVID conditions/ post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC).

Provide expertise in developing cutting-edge concepts for both industry and military applications, specializing as a subject matter expert in extreme cold weather and arctic operations. Facilitate effective communication of tangible needs within DOD Program Offices, establishing a method that enabled conceptualization, design, rapid prototyping, and final production. Advise on sourcing to ensure selected mills and raw materials met technical, aesthetic, and production requirements.• Ensured compliance with Berry Amendment and collaborated with AbilityOne.gov and JWOD/NIB factories.• Collaborated with a prominent logistics and military garments manufacturer to lead the conceptualization, technical design, prototyping, planning, and production of technical military apparel and related soft products. • Conceptualized, designed, and patterned an innovative Nordic Mesh merino wool base layer, subjected to two years of Research & Development and Testing & Evaluation during military expeditions in the North Arctic and Greenland.• Contributed three years of contracted design work to the Scandinavia Nordic Combat Uniform (NCUS) Winter and four years to the Canada Défense Cold Weather Layering System (CWLS).• Designed and delivered seven pieces, including Trade Agreements Act compliant production and delivery in Winter 2020, for new podium uniform for U.S. Olympic Biathlon development team, catering to team athletes and coaches

Formulated and executed a comprehensive strategic brand management methodology. Implemented an effective marketing and sales strategy to drive business growth. Conducted in-depth analysis of historical trends and sales outcomes at Wild Things. Devised annual unit/gross profit plans based on thorough forecasting. Implemented a reporting system to project sales volume by distributor on a monthly and quarterly basis. Utilized budgetary software to project expected sales volume by procurement/contracts vehicle, comparing the results against the fiscal year budget.• Established sales objectives by accurately predicting annual quotas for each Branch of Service and military Unit Operating Specialty.• Successfully restructured and redefined distribution channels, including GSA, TLS, Other Contract Vehicles, and SBA Businesses, resulting in a revenue increase of over $2 million within two years.• Engineered a streamlined process that enhanced coordination between planning, production, and order fulfilment.• Developed and managed a $1.25 million annual sales pipeline, significantly improving forecasting capabilities and ensuring optimal production schedules.