I wear many hats; Some highlights:●Raised and deployed $10m to build smart receptacle that automatically sorts recyclables from other waste.●Managed relationships with board, executive team, investors, media, vendors, government agencies, and contractors.●Led mechanical, software & robotics engineers to develop technology as well as commercial strategy and execution.●Calculated carbon/climate impact KPIs of technology in the short and long-term.●Participated in several accelerator programs: AlphaLab Gear, HAX Hardware Accelerator, Plug-and-Play.●Awards: Semi-finalist in AI Xprize - 50 Smart Sustainability Business - InfyMakers Award - SXSW Eco showcase finalist.

●Built and designed rapid prototyping operational processes and constrained overhead by 25%.●Led 2 software and robotics engineers through Hax accelerator in Shenzhen, China for 6 month program.●Drove market segmentation, customer discovery, and feature prioritization with 150 customer interviews.

●Secured $200k in funding over a 4-years, leading to a 100% increase in program outreach & services offered.●Led recruitment that added 8 board members and 20 volunteers, strengthening organizational capacity.●Developed awareness programs and events, leveraging digital techniques to reach audiences of over 20,000.●Collaborated with law enforcement and service providers on 15 actual or potential cases. Led gap analysis to identify unaddressed market needs and align them with our core capabilities.●Formulate mission statement, strategic vision, and planning process, overseeing end-to-end program development and performance assessments.●Formulated & executed a strategic fundraising approach for long-term donor relationships and diversified revenue.

●Directly coach 10+ staff, co-manage 50+ staff and monitor phone lines to meet customer service goals.●Designed and conducted 20+ trainings on product changes, interpersonal skills and process innovations.●Designed, implemented & trained 50+ staff on process improvements leading to 20% increase in performance.●Achieved 98% or higher on quality scores.●Awarded most valuable peer for 2011.

● Outreached to and recruited Hispanic immigrant men to join LEGS, a program that aims to improve their health and well-being by connecting them with local resources.● As part of planning group, assessed the market for health services available to the low-income/ESL individuals.● Administer well-being instrument to assess health and wellness of new clients● Facilitate client access to appropriate community resources and providers based on their needs

● Designed, validated, implemented and analyzed 30 surveys of Pitcairn residents to assess community needs, perceptions and knowledge of PCR, a start-up community development organization.● Provided marketing recommendation to their website and materials to increase awareness, improve fund-raising and succeed in their mission.● Worked to develop PCR’s capacity in terms of board development, fundraising, volunteer and community outreach and executive leadership.

● Drafted surveys to identify gaps in victim services within the United States, to identify potential partners abroad and gather a more comprehensive view of trafficking patterns. ● Researched and developed feasibility study for a microfinance program for implementation abroad and within the United States.

● Researched Human Trafficking patterns and policy in Latin America● Worked with team to identify collaborators for a larger human trafficking research project in the region.

●Raised international awareness of the maritime social security issue via: 15 published articles, 7 radio appearances, university presentations and the organization of 1 workshop and 2 international events for both Spanish and English speakers.●Advocated for the social security for seafarers in the international merchant marine for key stakeholders and opinion leaders in the maritime industry and the world of labor.●Organized the International Maritime Health Association’s (IMHA) seminar and workshop & authored and published a follow-up report.

● Successfully saved a historic biological reserve from urbanization.● Identified, engaged and coordinated actions with external groups active in the same space.● Facilitated community analysis of our target’s strengths and weaknesses.● Organized and conducted 20 protests, educational events and nature hikes over 24 month period.● Devised campaign strategy and oversaw public communications via management of the website, publications, and coordination of media appearances by celebrities and community members.

● Constructed curriculum, created lesson plans and conducted English lessons for an average of 25 adults per class● Maintained a student retention rate of 95% and received positive evaluations from 99% of students.