Innovation and Technology executive with a strong track record in driving business innovation across both commercial and government entities for growth. A proven leader who can drive cultural change that embraces and adapts to shifting market opportunities. Experienced entrepreneur who has had success building out multiple business’ from scratch, and brings this skill set to all professional endeavors. Highly collaborative team player who brings people together and breaks down the corporate silos to make sense of the ambiguity in large corporations.VISION/STRATEGYEstablished and grew first Government Affairs Departments and Innovation Departments for North American $B company. Developed Strategic Vision and Action Plan for $B Corporations and startups alike. Developed and drove all external government, trade organization and policy communication (Public and private) to ensure one solidified voice for multiple corporations, strengthening influence while reducing cost.INNOVATION & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIESProvided guidance and direction to many corporations both as a consultant and as an executive. Driving an innovative culture, received several awards from $B Corporations for cross-divisional work to futurize roadmaps by laying foundations to embrace technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and connected solutions.COLLABORATION/INFLUENCECross-functional team driver, driving multiple projects with internal and external partners (sometimes like minded competitors to drive future growth). Established coalition with lobbyists, like minded competitors and energy advocates to advance standards. Communication skill sets for driving projects at Executive and Engineering levels.PARTNERSHIPS/ALLIANCESAs an Executive, partnered with many external stakeholders to form alliances resulting in: CES Showcases, Net-Zero Communities, Connected Net-Zero home showcase at NIST HQ. Grew cross-promotional sales by 750% with over 100k earned media impressions.TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY 4.0 SMEServe as SME on Corporate Innovation, Government affairs, Energy and IoT 4.0: Aided client companies with thought leadership and action plans on next steps to take advantage of technologies changing the way we live, work, and play. Hold several patents on connected integrations.ENTREPRENEUR/GM/P&LFounded and successfully built out multiple companies: Handled all aspects of CEO, marketing, branding, PR, operations, budgets, P&L, investor relations and government contracting. Constantly pivoted proformas and strategy due to changing business conditions.