As an Economic Development Officer and Program Manager at Arrowhead Center, I collaborate with NSF's I-Corps and other tech-related startups to commercialize their technology. My role encompasses guiding scientific discoveries to market, providing strategic planning, mentorship, and comprehensive assistance to new tech businesses, including those outside the I-Corps program. I also foster partnerships with key stakeholders to drive regional economic growth.

As an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University, I lead a hands-on course focused on lean startup methodologies and customer discovery. I guide students in developing and testing business ideas using the Lean Canvas framework, teach effective customer interview techniques, and emphasize the application of continuous feedback for concept iteration. My goal is to equip students with the skills to make strategic decisions and validate business models with real-world insights, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into viable business ventures.

As an Adjunct Faculty at Santa Fe Community College, I teach Entrepreneurship. I guide students through essential entrepreneurial concepts, inspiring creativity, and responsible business practices. My goal is to equip students with the tools to begin their entrepreneurial journey and work in startups.

- Orchestrated the strategic allocation of a $100K City of Albuquerque grant along with federal economic development grants, optimizing resource usage for maximum impact.- Fostered strong relationships with community business investors and mentors, catalyzing opportunities for business creation and economic growth.- Implemented lean business methodologies to streamline the onboarding and development process for startup companies, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and efficiency.- Actively mentored 22 startup companies during their ideation phase, providing guidance and strategic advice to shape their business and product visions.- Oversaw the program’s Profit and Loss (P&L), contributing to the financial stewardship and operational review, ensuring fiscal responsibility and program sustainability.

Worked with organizational leaders to align strategic business plans with Human Resources.

- Pioneered and executed a 5-month Advanced Instructor Course, significantly enhancing the tactical leadership and instructional capabilities of Air Force Rescue squadrons.- Managed and distributed a $1.1M annual budget to support intensive flying operations and key training initiatives, including facility improvements and contract requirements.- Expanded the standard training course from 7 to 23 weeks, aligning with senior management objectives to deepen the level of expertise offered to course participants.- Directed a cohesive team of 15, driving Key Performance Indicators related to development, direction, and performance, earning recognition within the top 10% of peers by senior-level leadership.- Successfully advocated for a 53% increase in personnel resources, demonstrating strong negotiation skills and innovative problem-solving in resource allocation.- Served as the central liaison for policy and compliance matters, ensuring that both the Air Force Weapons Instructor Course and the Advanced Instructor Course adhered to the highest standards.- Coordinated six significant off-site operations, overseeing aviation and maintenance administration for over 100 personnel.- Maintained strict compliance with Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, ensuring operational integrity across all aspects of airport and flight operations.- Supervised dual aircraft type operations, amounting to over 1,000 annual flying hours and an asset value of $4M.

- Spearheaded a team of elite Special Mission Aviators, providing expert mentorship and delivering advanced training in Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) tactics and procedures, equipping Air Force personnel for imminent and future operational demands.- Achieved a 100% student pass rate through effective supervision and training of 25 personnel, demonstrating commitment to educational excellence and operational readiness.Revitalized course evaluations and enhanced student presentations, substantially improving assessment methodologies and learning outcomes.- Managed scheduling and execution of 900 annual flying hours, ensuring comprehensive training delivery and mission readiness.- Standardized course flow and oversaw the administration of a 257-academic-hour curriculum across five remote locations, maintaining high standards of student welfare in a dynamic environment.- Provided critical counsel to leadership on employee performance evaluation processes and contributed to the professional development of staff, enhancing organizational effectiveness.- Played an instrumental role in organizational conflict resolution, maintaining harmonious personnel relations and adherence to HR policies.- Influenced strategic decisions on a $1.6 billion project by offering insights and realistic demonstrations for prospective aircraft acquisitions.

- Led comprehensive performance evaluation processes for 23 personnel, fostering career advancement and professional development, and contributing to a dynamic growth culture.- Coordinated the logistics and operational preparedness for 105 personnel and managed assets worth $620M, ensuring seamless execution of global combat rescue and medical evacuation missions.- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment with upper management, successfully fulfilling over 54 taskings and optimizing the deployment of approximately 432 staff members.- Served as a key advisor in the employee evaluation and development process, assisting managers in creating robust professional growth plans for their teams.- Recognized as top 5% among peers by senior-level leaders for exceptional performance and leadership.- Engaged with regional leaders to exchange expert insights, significantly contributing to the strategic planning for future East Coast operations.

- Ensured strict compliance with ground and flight safety standards among military and civilian personnel, reinforcing a culture of safety.- Performed meticulous monthly workplace and flight safety inspections, upholding Air Force and OSHA standards.- Acted as a key safety advisor to the squadron commander, effectively shaping policy and procedural compliance.- Developed and instituted a novel risk management matrix, elevating the precision of flying operation risk assessments.- Championed safety training initiatives, significantly raising awareness and performance in safety procedures base-wide.

- Strategically managed the calibration and maintenance of over 5,000 pieces of physical dimensional test measurement and diagnostic equipment, ensuring a 98% quality pass rate and 97% equipment availability.- Supervised a team of 17 personnel, leading daily operations in the equipment calibration section with a focus on precision and reliability.- Drove continuous improvement and increased operational efficiency by developing and evaluating team goals, significantly enhancing the calibration program's effectiveness.- Revolutionized the equipment accountability process with the adoption of advanced systems, which streamlined workflows and maintained oversight of a $7.4 million equipment inventory.

- Cultivated a collaborative work atmosphere, ensuring high levels of team engagement and cohesion across multiple departments within a high-stakes military environment.- Led the precision calibration of critical electronic and physical measurement equipment, vital for Air Force and Department of Defense operations, adhering to exacting standards with measurements in minute increments.- Directed and facilitated comprehensive training programs for jet engine test facility operations, including an exclusive custom-built test facility, across international sites in Germany, Japan, and North Carolina.- Managed the transition to electronic training records, enhancing the efficiency of training record-keeping for 27 employees and spearheading the adoption of new software systems.- Scheduled and supervised mandatory training for department personnel, guaranteeing adherence to rigorous Air Force standards and procedures.