•Led AI-driven recruitment strategies for high-volume roles, managing up to 35 requisitions concurrently and achieving a 90% reduction in time-to-hire.•Developed and implemented full-cycle recruitment processes for a variety of clients, leveraging data insights to attract quality candidates and build a robust talent pipeline.•Partnered with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, conduct candidate assessments, and ensure cultural alignment and technical qualifications.•Conducted high-volume conversational screenings using AI tools to evaluate candidate alignment with company culture and job requirements.•Provided consultative guidance to clients to optimize their hiring process and align it with business needs.

Premium outdoor adventure transportation manufacturer focused on high-net worth customers- Grew organization from 20 to 40 headcount, developing teams that focused on bottom-line revenue generation and sales throughput.- Led recruitment and hiring for technical, managerial, product, and production roles, doubling workforce size during a critical growth period.- Developed and executed workforce planning, talent analytics, and retention programs, enhancing employee engagement and reducing turnover by 80%.- Built relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and talent acquisition strategies, focusing on quality hires for engineering and product roles.- Launched and managing clean sheet lead-to-sale-to-account process that used measurable inquiry attributes to drive an adaptive and responsiveinternal process that focused on matching leads with specific sales people, sales tools, and account strategy.- Directing all of account management strategy and policy/processes while personally managing all key accounts and relationships.- Created, staffed, and grew entirely novel products business unit covering everything from eCommerce PoS to onsite service department installs.- Driving revenue-generating marketing initiatives through effective team leadership and market positioning/strategy.- Consulting frequently on production efficiency improvements, quality control, process development & documentation.- Managing all human resource efforts including policy development, employee retention, competitive compensation packages, legal exposure,management training, reporting/evaluation mechanisms etc., ADP Workforce Now administration. - Leading legal defense strategy and avoidance in rare, but critical examples.

Business consultation services all focused on the same goal: maximizing the value of an organization by any channel necessary. Specifically experience in realms including but not limited to:- Responsible Growth Strategy- Team Management- Human Resource Management | Policy Creation- Legal Defense Strategy & Avoidance- Contract Analysis & Negotiation- Marketing Programs & Execution | Brand Development- Lead Generation | Sales Strategy | Account Management- Product Launch strategy- Production Management | Process Improvement | Quality Control- Consultation in small business leadership roles focusing on maximizing the value & efficiency of internal teams and overall growth, while mitigating/managing risk exposure- Clients that span outdoor lifestyle, transportation, entertainment, tech, and financial industries- Long and short term projects and engagement levels, working autonomously on a project basis or integrated within management roles holding officehours with up to 40 direct reports

Competitive motorsports organization focusing on extremely high-end client experience- Grew organization from 4 to 22 headcount, focusing on scalability of business model to achieve higher success potential.- Managed full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for a fast-growing startup, overseeing sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring of candidates.- Focused on building an effective team through targeted recruitment efforts, emphasizing sales, engineering, and leadership talent.- Team Manager for all regulatory and compliance issues regarding competitive legality.- Traveled extensively and managed onsite team orchestration under exceptionally high-pressure environments.- Managed all key customer relationships including; satisfaction, scheduling, logistics, payments, contracts, unorthodox requests.

Heading up all marketing initiatives and strategy as it relates to Vertical Solutions, Habit Flooring, Proxy Production, and Habit Climbing. Marketing consultant/strategist for The Front Climbing Club. - Directed employer branding and recruitment marketing campaigns to attract top talent for engineering and product design roles.- Developed lead generation and candidate engagement processes using data-driven insights to improve recruitment effectiveness.- Managed the design and functionality of a website focused on lead-to-hire marketing, enhancing candidate experience and generating an increase in applications.- Directed end-to-end business process overhaul to integrate marketing within extremely long account sales cycles for four unique climbing gym product brands. Designed, configured, and launched account reporting tools for all key stakeholders.- Developed lead generation, capture, and tracking workflow using associated software with full autonomous account reporting capabilities & dashboards. Responsible for an order of magnitude increase in weekly leads. Managed day-to-day maintenance.- Led complete design and functionality strategy of a clean-sheet website based almost entirely on new leads-to-sales nurture marketing approach. In addition, created all content assets and wrote all copy. Launched on-time and on-budget while interfacing with and managing web development agency. Responsible for CRM and IMM (Inbound Marketing Module) day-to-day.

−Successfully gained publicity as a result of working with reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, HGTV, CNET, Architectural Digest, Dwell, and many trade publications with Control4-based articles and features on our storyline and products. -Responsible for managing the development, implementation and execution of company communications with the goal of maintaining a favorable image of the company with media, key stakeholders, shareholders, customers, etc.-Tightly integrated within external PR Agency team to coordinate all deliverables for successful pitching/campaigns/executive press meetings/demos/speaking opportunities.-Working closely with executive staff to define and communicate a shared vision for the company, understand key strategies to be able to ensure messaging is accurately and deliberately crafted.-Utilizing strong writing and communications skills to develop and drive messaging platform that has global relevance across company and products; work to regularly update with new announcements, product intros, company campaigns, new directives, etc.; develop statements, pitches, FAQs, press releases, memos and other executive communications.-Keeping up with industry news, relevant issues and trends that could affect the company’s reputation; working quickly to update teams and communications recommendations/plans as needed.-Regularly contributing to trade press articles/interviews as company spokesperson or ghostwritten material.-Managing crisis communications and heavily involved with brand reputation for the company.-Calling on solid press relationships with key technology and trade media to help influence positive profile stories, drive preference.

Team manager and point-of-contact with competition officials regarding technically-complex regulations, performance leveling, rules compliance, race operations, timing and scoring, technical inspections.As the vehicle program manager, I have driven the implementation of new features/enhancements with test plans and procedures that have resulted in an increased competitive advantage. This includes on and off-site test trips to measuring facilities and test tracks, vehicle preparation and service technician organization.I regularly interface with vehicle engineering staff on validation of proper vehicle systems behavior, and frequently participate in program reviews that provide driver feedback on vehicle performance using data acquisition systems (AIM, VBox, etc) and sensors.Regularly interfacing with Nissan North America’s motorsport managers on vehicle homologation and factory funding.Creative problem solving on-the-fly with decisive action.Vehicle rules-compliance revisionsTeam/Crew Management

Marketing Direction, Brand Management, Business Development, Product PlanningIncreased company sales through digital channels by 500% (30% gross) from 2011-2013. Managed a marketing and communications team of four direct reports and associated budget. Lead role in creative print and digital marketing assets, messaging and content generation for: product launches, press releases, onsite events, blog updates, social media, video production, product photography/detail sheets, promotional giveaways, in-store displays, internet forum presence and high volume email campaigns. Our company saw a 400% dealer activation increase in 2013 from network growth initiatives I led through vendor relationships and targeted dealer selection. Crafted dealer communications and marketing tools related to new products and product reviews. Managed dealer sales goals both annually and monthly, created VIR programs, and worked heavily on dealer discount structure. Organized and executed dealer tours for product launches. Directed full overhaul of online presence and communications resulting in clean-sheet website, social media and e-store design. Launched SEO initiatives for target markets and products that increased Google rankings from page 4 to page 1 (multiple top 10 results). Managed and stayed within annual budget for associated project & web advertising allocations. Regularly featured as a corporate spokesperson with automotive press: both print and digital journalists. Launched Online Reputation Management program in early 2013 to liaise customer service with positive media relations coverage, and to correct misinformation and inaccuracies in digital media.Developed annual marketing plans that included sales directives, branding events, media-buys, content calendars, and budgets.

Created and developed testing plans and procedures for suspension component designs and systems designs. Focused primarily on chassis frequency, platform and performance; noise, vibration and harshness; traction limit optimization; vehicle balance; component durability.Used data acquisition and post processing tools to develop engine performance parameters for ECM firmware / software upgrades. Project focus was on throttle response (torque delivery models), and throttle tip-in / tip-out development.Produced aggressive software product rollout schedules that incorporated design time, testing plans and procedures, corrective action resolution, validation periods, and launch dates. These plans accounted for a 30% increase in products offered over the course of 1 year and all product launch dates were adhered to.Regularly organized vehicle component and system validation trips to engine test cells, dynamometer facilities, test tracks and service facilities etc.Developed ECM software feature testing procedure that validated product’s communication with vehicle CAN network.Managed cross-functional team of 6 people. Regularly communicated with engineers regarding: Product development, test concerns, installation issues, corrective actions, external and internal performance benchmarks.Implemented detailed reporting on post test results into product engineering schedules; included procedural updates.

Marketing, Communications, Dealer Network Manager, Customer Service LeadAttracted 1000+ attendees at five major events (each) held over 3 years. Planned and managed on-site interactive events and large regional functions at vendor facilities and national racetracks. Hosted media, managed sponsorships, event promotion, event t-shirts & giveaways, guest/driver appearances, travel logistics for personnel and exhibits, and all associated budgets. Managed strategic promotional and business relationships where brand-building was essential to reach new consumers.Increased company’s online presence primarily on internet forums, social media and company website.Developed brand uniformity in marketing communications using consistent messages, styles, graphics, performance metrics.Established online performance targets based on Google Analytics reports etc. to gauge success and performed competitive analysis.In charge of company vehicle fleet livery and build scopes. Directed assembly schedule and magazine photo-shoots.Performed on-site product training and technical-sales clinics at key dealers in network to improve regional service.Identified consumer trends and made recommendations for product direction.Customer service for technical related inquiries. Used technical background to develop online resources for current and potential customers.Assisted in product development, established performance targets, and performed competitive analysis.

Responsible for 3D design and modeling of Corvette C6R, Corvette LMP1, Corvette GT, Cadillac CTS-VR, and Pontiac GXP-R components in Unigraphics NX and Rhino 3D. Designed composite body and internal ducting components, with associated molds, as well as chassis mechanical systems for suspension, steering, driveline, roll cage, nosebox, ergonomics etc. All production components required proper tight-tolerance detail drawings for manufacturing, as well as proper design catalogue documentation, bill of materials integration, work order creation and assembly scheduling. Responsible for Class-A surfacing on all aero-sensitive components and maintained OEM branding identification. Worked extensively on Corvette LMP1 wind tunnel and CFD models.Implemented more efficient use of aerodynamics on all programs for various areas such as: track specific downforce packages, improved front/rear brake cooling balance, more optimized radiator flow/exhaust, optimized frontal area and inlet airflow, enhanced driver cooling with internal AC system design, front wing and rear wing optimization.Assembled and prepared watertight CFD models. This included already existing CAD components, and integrated newly designed pieces and scanned geometry on a case-by-case basis for simulations. Reverse-engineered fabricated components on aforementioned programs. This consisted of body parts, chassis safety cell bars, heat shields, purchased parts, full-scale clay models for exterior bodies and mechanical suspension assemblies. Successfully implemented 3D laser and point probe scanning for these responsibilities with corresponding software packages such as InnovMetric Polyworks, and Faro Cam2. Was responsible for many proof-of-concept designs utilizing 3D rapid prototyping processes such as SLA and FDM. I was responsible for determining when and where rapid prototyping could be used to our advantage to verify aero components and continue to stick to critical deadlines.