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Annapolis, Maryland, US

• I am very excited to announce that I am a member of a new company Everywhere Communications Inc. and great new team of leaders and investors to address a pressing need in the area of remote worker and asset monitoring.
• Accelerating the delivery of IoT: Wireless Communication, Tracking & Location, Safety Solutions
• Creating mutually beneficial business relationships between distributors and suppliers
• Appreciating the requirements for distribution to government, enterprise, and consumer markets
• Managing and motivating the sales and business development team
• Positioning of our premier solutions as we introduce new products to new markets

Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory, AU

Seeing Machines offers a safety focused product globally that keeps drivers and others safe from the potentially fatal consequences of operating anything that moves, while drowsy or distracted. Real-time monitoring and intervention by Seeing Machines' technology stops accidents from happening and improves an employer's ability to provide "Duty of Care" for.

Kirkland, WA, US

While at INRIX I was responsible for driving revenue acquisition and explored new business opportunities beyond traffic data. We informed enterprise and consumers how traffic and people movement could impact their day. INRIX delivers dynamic content that assist the world’s most essential navigation and location-based services for in-car navigation systems.

Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

Manage new and existing business partnerships with industry leaders in the wireless, Internet, and automotive markets, including Research in Motion, AOL MapQuest, TeleNav, AT&T, Hewlett Packard, Hughes Telematics, TeleCommunications System Inc, FaceBook, and Twitter. Develop and sign innovative agreements that are adopted as models throughout the company.

Directed satellite modem Telematics sales and business development efforts, working closely with Volvo Motors to create safety and security solutions for boaters called SeaKey.

Led a 10 person location Telematics business unit, serving as Program Manager for government contracts and business development efforts. Documented product requirements; assessed company capabilities; developed profitable business alliances. *Played an instrumental role in identifying requirements for a wireless solution (Earth Alert) that included.

Chicago, Illinois, US

Hired to transition travel-related content from print-only to electronic offerings. Identified potential solutions; assessed company’s existing capabilities. *Played a key role in the development of Rand McNally’s first wireless prototype for delivery of maps, routing, and directions, an effort that helped the company enter what has become a multi-billion.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Provided strategic direction for the development of the location services strategy.
• Advocate and a driving force to promote GPS solutions in handsets to support call centers and wireless service providers.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Managed and analyzed the business opportunity for consumer Telematics solutions. Chartered to bring other product groups together in the development of auto and location based solutions.
• One button calling from a Motorola phone to a roadside assistance call center. This was designed to assist people in reaching help when in trouble. This new business was launched with GE Financial Assurance in 2001..

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Directed the development of new (off the belt) paging derivative solutions. Placed wireless modules in vehicles and devices of all types. Managed personnel and assisted in the business planning and sales funnel.
• Salesperson MVP of the year Motorola FLEX Architecture Solutions Division 1997.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Initiated the creation of new ”off the belt” paging derivative solutions. Provided input from the market place to engineering. Sold board level products to original equipment manufacturers. This equipment went into.
• Top Sales Performer in FASD 1996.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Managed all Federal Market distribution channels worldwide for the Customer Owned Messaging Group. Instrumental in having solutions designed in by Federal RFQ's so they would favor our products. Negotiated the GSA.
• COMS Sales Leader, won trip to Pro Bowl in Hawaii 1995

Chicago, Illinois, US

Developed and managed the dealer distribution channels and contract management

Brentwood, TN, US

• Facilitated, managed, and supported sales of the CoveragePlus nationwide data and voice communications system. Responsibilities included: Hiring of a sales force, assigning territories, setting strategies and procedures.
• Over quota 1st QTR 1992 ComData. (204% Network)

• Total responsibility for proposals and sales of the CoveragePlus nationwide communications system for the Mid-Atlantic region. This system was sold to all the major trucking companies and truck OEM’s. Responsibilities.
• The manager chosen out of 12 candidates to run elite sales force specializing in complex systems sales.

• Sales measured as a Zone and as an Individual.
• Sales overachiever 7 straight Qtr.’s. (130% of quota or above.)
• Quarterly Vice Presidents Honor Roll 15 times in 6 years (115% quota per QTR)