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Act as the primary liaison between Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Strategic Business Development (SBD) to drive business capture initiatives and partner readiness strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess partner capabilities, develop training programs, and execute cost reduction initiatives. Serve as key GDMS leader relative to the formulation of cost reduction initiatives applicable to the supplier base and aggressively support Price to Win (PTW) strategies in all capture/proposal phases.

Belle Chasse, Louisiana, United States

Serve as the principal advisor to the Commanding General, overseeing organizational effectiveness and strategic planning within the command. Coordinate with senior leaders to implement policies and training programs that align with operational readiness and national defense objectives.

Developed and executed a strategic partner readiness plan targeting new market penetration, resulting in $1.5M in short-term revenue and a projected $200M over nine years. Fostered relationships with senior executives and partner organizations to identify gaps and challenges, enabling the ecosystem to achieve fiscal year revenue goals. Led efforts to prioritize strategic technology roadmaps in key solution areas, driving engagement and capability growth.

Lead business development efforts in support of growing the GDMS Army portfolio by successfully identifying and capturing new business. Responsible for developing customer connections, improving customer relationships and intimacy through effective communication and understanding customer trends. Support strategic planning activities in developing growth oriented market strategy capable of delivering against the growth objectives for the Army program line of business. Lead the capture of large, critical, strategic business opportunities to a “win” while meeting budget and process requirements. Partnered with the Maneuver Center for Excellence (MCoE) to shape future program requirements, contributing $185M to the strategic business funnel. Created innovative software solutions that expanded market reach, supporting both military and non-military integrations. Managed a multi-product portfolio, achieving $25M in revenue and developing a comprehensive training and support network for partners. Co-founded and scaled a software company to support U.S. Army operational needs, increasing revenue from $1.6M to $114M through strategic partner engagement. Established a global training infrastructure that provided support to 90% of U.S. Army installations, enhancing partner capabilities and satisfaction. Directed a high-performing team focused on building collaborative partnerships and delivering value-added solutions.

Small business entrepreneur of three successful retail cigar lounges. Since inception, doubled revenue ($1M) and customer base through targeted marketing and research efforts within a saturated retail cigar market. Maintain competitiveness with discount tobacco and online retailers through an aggressive customer loyalty and discount program without sacrificing margin.

Co-founder of a small software company focused on solving immediate tactical needs within the US Army. Worked closely with end users, decision makers and leadership at all levels of command to field and implement a new, game-changing technology within six months. Deployed the solution to two combat theaters and more than 75,000 Soldiers spread across four continents within one year. Planned, developed and executed a comprehensive training and support network consisting of 47 field engineers and trainers to support rapidly growing training and support needs. Generated new business funnel opportunities into adjacent markets leveraging existing development efforts.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:• Grew company from 8 employees to 90 in span of 2 years through an aggressive recruitment effort aimed at identifying personnel sharing commonalities with the end users.• Increased revenues from $1.6M to a pre-acquisition revenue of $114M; worked side by side with commanders to develop operational needs statements for rapid fielding and deployment.• Facilitated sale of company to GDC4S for $50M. Presented a near, short, and long term value proposition that accentuated immediate market share gain with long term strategic growth.• Co-developed TIGR to serve as model application for U.S. Army with expansion to U.K. Army and other international military organizations resulting in complete integration of TIGR into U.K. Army with £2.5MM to support operations.• Executed global support and training infrastructure at 90% of U.S. Army posts worldwide leading to development of value-added training and support network valued at $45M per year.

Led a multi-site organization responsible for safe and effective delivery of service programs, and medical equipment. Responsible for profit and loss performance, revenue generation, cost containment, customer satisfaction and operational improvements.

Combat arms officer for a rapidly deployable Brigade Combat Team. Planned, led and coordinated multi-tiered ground combat operations during deployment to Iraq. Served in multiple leadership and cross-functional areas.

Trade analyst supporting 25 OTC derivative traders in a high intensity, rapid decision-making trading floor.

Mba, Finance, Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma

Master Of Strategic Studies

Bsba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma