Leading strategy, fundraising, and strategic relationship building for technology-based start-up revolutionizing steel production.- Alterna Materials helps the steel industry and mining operators maximize production and minimize emissions. A U.S.-based technology company, Alterna Materials offers a revolutionary new way to create DRI from iron ore “fines,” without the need for pelletization. The proprietary process is fast, easy, economical, and ultra-low emission. It uses a high-speed modular reactor that can be installed and maintained on-site as a service.

Consulted multiple companies in the startup and growth stage on business development, finance and strategic planning. • Developed successful strategies, revenue sources, and MVPs.• Raised over $10m in financing.

Co-founded a web-based platform that automates the private company financing process, using secure and innovative technology to allow companies to take control of their own financing needs. • Cultivated and managed strategic relationships to enable lean product development of a multi-million dollar system.

Founded Guerilla Brands, Inc., the developer of Fuegon Spirits, the world's first red licorice liqueur.• Led expansion to 16 states; brand was ranked within the top 50 brands in those territories.• Developed strategic relationships with Sazerac, Budweiser, Jagermeister and other national brands to bolster marketing and product efforts.

Served as a political consultant (campaign strategist and organization specialist) on a variety of political campaigns, specializing in hard-to-win races.

Served as the Administrative Manager for the 55th Presidential Inaugural Committee for George W. Bush.