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Denver, CO, US

Colorado Springs, CO, US

With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, I have developed a keen insight into the intricacies of starting, growing, and exiting businesses. As a Licensed Business Broker, my mission is to provide small to medium-sized business owners with strategic guidance and practical solutions to optimize and execute their exit plans. I have led the.

Windsor, CO, US

Direct-to-consumer partner for manufacturers, influencers, celebrities, and private equity brands. Chief strategist, responsible for working directly with exclusive clients helping them navigate and launch on direct-to-consumer channels.

• A direct-to-consumer, CPG fast factory holding multiple consumer brands.Architected and implemented operational systems, digital commerce channels, and just-in-time processes for small-batch, vertically integrated.
• Independently drove revenue growth: $12.5m in first 5 years with eCommerce as the key contributor
• Maintained high gross profit: 84% gross margins, outpacing industry norm by 29 points
• Developed systems infrastructure: achieving production productivity 4x higher than industry standard
• Managed impressive CAC: customer acquisition costs 50% lower than industry rivals
• Rapid product iteration: 500x more cost-effective than imports for launching new products

Denver, CO, US

• Artificial Intelligence platform and proprietary Bezier-based AI algorithmLeveraged technological architecture and product design expertise to drive the company's vision and product roadmap. Exited in a private.
• Developed product commercialization and go-to-market strategies
• Architected alpha product and led User Experience design
• Led all corporate development efforts resulting in pre-revenue exit with 75x return

• Commercial Real Estate Development FirmSpearheaded the firm's foray into small commercial real estate ventures. Identified, developed and sold commercial locations, as well as established a profitable lease arbitrage.
• Negotiated acquisitions and leases
• Procured and managed contractors
• Delivered Strong Returns: 5 Year IRR: 31.4%

Denver, Colorado, US

• Premier User Experience and Software Development ConsultancyEstablished Effective as the world’s leading consultancy dedicated to human-centered design in technology. Responsibilities ranged from strategic direction to.
• Market pioneer: Acknowledged as industry frontrunner by Gartner, Forrester, and Jupiter
• Recognized innovator: 100+ awards for technology innovation and user experience design
• Developed key partnerships: Adobe, Apple, and Microsoft, Booz Allen, Accenture, Deloitte
• Secured Fortune 100 clients in Finance & Insurance, Technology, DOD, and Life Sciences
• Achieved strong revenue growth: $50m in revenue in company’s first 6 years

• Marketing Automation and Analytics PlatformArchitected the company’s journey from inception to a successful exit within 2 years. Driving force behind the design and development of a cutting-edge marketing analytics.
• Developed and implemented go-to-market strategy
• Architected analytics platform recognized as the industry leader by Jupiter Research
• Spearheaded acquisition after 6 months of revenue generation

Loveland, Colorado, US

• Fixed Wireless Internet Service ProviderIdentified and capitalized on emerging regional opportunities in the high-speed internet sector and grew to the region’s largest supplier if services. Sourced and negotiated its.
• Created and implemented consumer marketing plan that drove 200% YOY growth
• Developed all customer communication and training collateral resulting in low customer churn
• Led corporate development efforts in the exit to private equity

Columbia, MD, US

Premier marketing service firm renowned for its focus on driving customer loyalty for Fortune 1000 companiesResponsible for driving the design and architecture of customer-facing analytics platform. Role encompassed technical development and strategic direction. Platform was recognized as the industry leader and was the primary reason for Merkle’s.

Software product consulting boutiqueLed product development for a specialized consulting firm focused on pioneering web innovations. Launched four dot-com startups, leveraging expertise in web technology and business strategy, guiding these ventures from concept to market. Negotiated acquisition to a Colorado venture capital fund.

Burbank, CA, US

Feature Post ProductionManaged the post-production coordination of major Hollywood films including notable projects: Academy Award Nominated "The Thin Red Line,” as well as "Deep Blue Sea," "Analyze This," "3 Kings," and "The Matrix." Oversaw the transition from analog to digital in the post-production.

Masters Of Business Administration, Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business