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Fire Service Professional with nearly 20 years of experience, currently serving as Drillmaster overseeing curriculum and training delivery for the Sacramento Regional Fire Academy (SRFA), which trains 40+ recruits for the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) and neighboring agencies. Unique combination of firefighter experience combined with previous business career and leadership, public relations, fiscal management, and business development. Small business owner with history of co-launching start-up technology company successfully acquired by Fortune 500 companies.

Folsom, California, United States

Helped grow a technology start-up (Serious Magic, Inc. acquired by Adobe) from eight employees to nearly 100. Oversaw the launch of multiple award-winning software products. Responsible for message development, marketing, and PR operations, including new product planning, keynote speaker at industry events, media point-person and frequent liaison for investors.

Rancho Cordova

Developed PR and marketing strategies, media buying and developed press contacts throughout national media, from WSJ to local network news for video, film and 3D animation products. Managed staff in advertising, PR, design, special events, and customer service.

Silicon Valley, California, United States

Through Public Relations firm Walt & Company, developed press releases and media tours as primary public relations contact for Microsoft’s Enterprise products and Epson's digital imaging products and printers. Primary point person for national and technical media, including NY Times, USA Today, Forbes, CNN, Wired and PC Magazine.