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Deep experience as a strategic leader in traditional and new economy organizations, directing cross-functional teams to optimal performance in achieving revenue, profitability, schedule and quality goals. · Skilled in product development & marketing functions from R&D through launch; early adoption through market leadership· Identifies key new trends and appropriate technologies for improved profitability & competitive posture · Secures and optimizes partnerships and alliances to enhance revenue, market penetration, and ROI· Driver of innovation, seeking continuous improvement to make processes and transactions “frictionless”· Maximizes synergy of high-performance teamsA key member of leadership teams in several industries, in companies large and small and has held accountability for markets worldwide. Product leader in two innovative new economy ventures and remains involved in the information technology community as a mentor to start-up companies, independently and in conjunction with the Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship and the Technology Development Corporation (Maryland TEDCO). Current interests lie at the confluence of powerful forces - education, information technology, the power of the internet to transform the nature and delivery of goods and services, and how social enterprises worldwide can leverage these and other elements toward a more full realization of human capacity.Specialties: * P&L Management * Global Marketing* Product Innovation * Product Development and Management* Cross-functional Team Leadership* Lean Methodologies* Competitive Analysis* Business Model and Go-to-Market Strategy* Partnerships and Alliances* Technology Licensing & IP Protection* Entrepreneurship & Venture Financing* High Proficiency in Spanish LanguageIndustries: Travel, Hospitality, Entertainment, Software, Online Education, Electronic and Mobile Information Services, Consumer Durables, Environmental, Architectural