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Arlington, Va, Us

Set vision, lead, and develop a world-class marketing team that will be responsible for all Boeing Business Jet marketing activities. Assist in sales campaigns including technical analysis, competitive analysis, communications, presentations, and airplane branding to existing and prospective customers.- Develop and lead the Global Marketing Initiatives and Strategy for Boeing Business Jets- Lead and manages marketing experts developing and executing marketing campaigns for business aviation customer fleet growth and replacement decisions- Develop and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports

Arlington, Va, Us

Set the vision and lead team of airplane cabin and features marketing experts positioning products through unique customer-focused experiences, content, and analyses that create attachment to Boeing. Provide Boeing Customer Experience Center leadership, manage resources, and invest in improvements. Manage, motivate, and develop employees. - Led Experience Center team to deliver over 500 immersive engagements in 2022 contributing to $19.2B in successful sales activity with five airline customers and over (150) aircraft sales- Led Cabin, Airplane Features & Experiential Marketing team, integrated operations and long range business planning throughout Experience Center and Airplane Features marketing and business development, implemented metrics and reporting to deliver return on investment to senior leaders.- Developed and implemented 3-year strategic plan for Boeing Customer Experience Center aligning resources to invest in upgraded technology, aircraft interior mockups, experiential content, and expansion plans into additional Boeing facilities.

Arlington, Va, Us

Led team of high performing marketing specialists conducting analysis, developing value propositions, positioning products, and creating compelling marketing material to shape preference for Boeing products. Acquire and manage resources for project plans and process improvements. Manage, motivate, and develop employees. - Developed and implemented product marketing content plan addressing multiple channel marketing, seasonal selling, customer buying experience and behavior, and improved product positioning to more effectively shape market preference and Boeing aircraft sales results.- Managed $1.34M non-labor product marketing budget, delivered results 15% below forecast, exceeded sales and marketing deliverable expectations, and preserved budget forecasts for the next calendar year

Arlington, Va, Us

Serve as consultant and expert to airline customers by leading and executing on the development of comprehensive marketing strategies to shape preference for Boeing products and services in future sales. Develop and grow customer relationships at all levels of airlines and lead cross functional teams to develop and present solutions.- Developed and led execution of Oman Air 787 fleet strategy to communicate product value and shape preference over competitor aircraft products.- Developed and presented market analysis and fleet strategy integral in formation of campaign strategy for Air Arabia 737 sales opportunity.

Arlington, Va, Us

Serve as an expert on airline economics by developing assumptions, simulating and analyzing airline cost scenarios, interpreting results and conveying meaning to key decision makers within Boeing and externally to airline customers. Use of economic modeling tools, methods, and business acumen to support product offerings and business decisions and influence sales.- Developed cost input assumptions, economic modeling, and comprehensive cost analyses to influence successful sales campaigns in the Middle East region including Emirates 777X ($56B), Etihad 777X and 787-10 ($26.7B), and flydubai 737 MAX ($8.8B).- Function as expert in airline economics and maintenance and operating advantages of Boeing aircraft.- Developed 737 Economic Value story for consistent analysis and shaping the market in 737 sales campaigns.

Arlington, Va, Us

Serve as a 737 product expert on Boeing and competitor single-aisle aircraft and features to internal customers. Develop tools, materials, and analysis that convey the benefits and value of the 737. Act as liaison between the 737 Program and Sales and Marketing to communicate product development and program status.- Developed a comprehensive 737-900ER product value story supporting the total sale of 171 aircraft to 10 customers over a 12 month period.- Collaborated with competitive analysis groups to develop technical assessment of competitors in order to provide guidance to PD groups for positioning current products and developing 737 MAX.- Served as 737 focal and led work statement development, prioritization, assignment, and execution to plan.

Arlington, Va, Us

Develop and deploy convincing, market-driven presentations and marketing collateral used to aggressively promote airplane products and services to airlines, media, financiers, and other key constituents. Use creativity, market analysis, and product knowledge to communicate value in a consistent, customer-focused message.- Managed 35 unique sales campaigns with a mix of focused marketing collateral over a six month period.- Deliver knowledge of payload/range, seat count, engine type, fuel burn, economic useful life, and current market value to customers to positively impact purchase decisions.- Supported Biman Bangladesh Airlines sales campaign with marketing media leading to a $1.27 billion contract.

Arlington, Va, Us

Conducted static, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of wing flaps, spoilers, and aileron structure on the P-8A Poseidon to provide strength, stability, and safety. Ensured maximum performance and reliability through analysis and material strength substantiation based on customer defined requirements.- Developed and implemented processes for simplifying wing structure analysis thereby reducing errors, eliminating conservatisms and optimizing structure while training other team members.- Supported off-site engineering offices and testing development groups with strategic decisions.- Focused NAVAIR (U.S. Navy) design requirements into product and met 100% drawing and analysis release schedule to support product build.

Product development, engineering, and industrial design consultancy. Delivering value and innovative designs, solutions, and services to clients via computer aided design tools and engineering expertise and precision.- Daytona Prototype and Formula1 forged 6061 Aluminum race wheel design, durability and fatigue analysis based on operating conditions and manufacturing technologies for Fikse USA.- Engineering Support Solutions with CAD/CAE Software Tools- Logo design brand identity development and marketing plan for Scandolls women's fashion attire- Experiential and user design for leading though forward architectural firm Studio Braacket in Malibu, CA

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Performed 3D design, modeling, and Finite Element Analysis of automotive wheels with software design tools. Managed and oversaw testing and analysis software correlation and reliability. Acted as design consultant in support of sales and marketing team strategies for increasing market share, profitability, and market awareness.- Conceptualized and analyzed over 50 unique wheel styles for 10 brands.- Design consultant for automotive lifestyles corporation that partnered in the launch of new luxury brand which grew over 200% in three years.- Developed and implemented digital Finite Element Analysis procedures on all wheel styles across all brands leading to a 99.8% correlation to structural testing which reduced manufacturing costs and structural returns.- Recommended, deployed and managed product engineering computer software and hardware upgrades department-wide with seamless integration, zero down time, and annually 7% under budget.

Arlington, Va, Us

737 and 757 Landing Gear Structures designCATIA 3D modelingDrawing and Bill of Materials releaseMaterials technology

Mba, Technology Management

Certificate, Graphic Design And Visual Communication

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering