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Confinity Robotics is an early-stage tech company developing confined space robotics solutions for challenging service industry applications.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Creating and leading workforce innovation initiatives, projects and partnerships that drive the prosperity of Tampa Bay businesses, communities and residents.

Led employer collaboratives in manufacturing and healthcare to align workforce demand and supply across the Tampa Bay region.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Established and advanced ARM's foundational processes, culture and strategy required to increase the global competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers through technology and workforce development. ARM is a national public-private partnership funded by $80 million from the Dept. of Defense and a $173 million commitment from over 200 of the top innovation companies and institutions from around the United States.

Pivoted and expanded RPC's strategic focus to include new initiatives such as leveraging federal funding, addressing state-wide workforce issues and partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The RPC family consists of four organizations with different but aligned missions that help Louisiana companies create the jobs of the future.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

Led NorTech's initiatives for accelerating commercial activity and job creation in key emerging industry clusters in Northeast Ohio including Flexible Electronics, Advanced Energy and Water Technologies.

Glenwillow, Ohio, Us

Developed and managed the strategy that created a new multi-million dollar revenue stream based on developing unique, state-of-the-art software applications to improve operational efficiencies of high-tech manufacturing machinery, automation systems and plant operations. Achieved profitability in the first full year of operation leading to a 41% EBITDA within 3 years. Generated a 500% increase in recurring revenues over past practices and captured 95% market share for main product line. Developed and commercialized 36 new products in a 6 year timeframe resulting in 85% of new revenue.

Glenwillow, Ohio, Us

Managed business development strategies ultimately resulting in $120 million in new revenues by organizing the collaboration between the product development, market development and sales teams. Conducted international market analyses and business cases resulting in successful penetration of the U.K. market, forming the basis for subsequent efforts to expand into Eastern Europe and China. Pitched the concept of creating a new software division to the board which became the NxWare division. Intimately involved with M&A (mergers and acquisitions) activities as an acquiror and acquiree.

Developed the strategy, negotiated, and closed the largest sale in Wegoma history totaling approximately $85 million spread over several years. Responsible for all project management activities for 31 $1,000,000+ automated systems spread across 23 manufacturing plants.

Designed, sold, installed, and serviced automated systems and software to the automotive, cabinet, and plastics industries in Ohio, Michigan and Western Pennsylvania including $2 million automated system to Goodyear.

Developed innovative business strategies that drove record growth of 52% in 1989 and 53% in 1990 leading to Deneb’s acquisition in 1991. Achieved 30% increase in overall market penetration of automotive, nuclear (DOE National Labs), aerospace, defense (DOD), and space (NASA) industries.

Developed and executed an innovative strategy which led U.S. subsidiary to increase EBITDA from 3% to 19% within 3 years to become the most profitable of nine global business units.

Designed and managed the implementation of robotic manufacturing systems for automotive and heavy construction companies.

Doctor Of Business Administration - Dba

Master Of Business Administration - Mba