As part of the Business Transformation and Connected Services organization, I lead a team responsible for the full lifecycle of internal and external connected car business development, data monetization and new business model growth. Responsible for the technical roadmap and product ownership of VWoA connected car features and services. Lead cross-functional teams across legal, procurement, software development, vehicle engineering, marketing and product to deliver best in class digital customer experiences. P&L responsibility for the VWoA connected car portfolio.Achievements:- Volkswagen Group of America's Leadership Development Program for Rising Managers, 2023 Graduate

As part of the Vehicle Connected Services team, I was responsible for connecting our customers directly to the features and function of their vehicles; implementing vehicle telematics services for our connected vehicle programs, mobile, web and voice applications.Lead Program / Product Manager for Nissan NA firsts:- NissanConnect EV Mobile App- Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant Skills- Google Assistant Actions

At Carbon Media Group, I led the concepting, design, development, on-time delivery, and life cycle program strategy of our various product offerings with direct and dotted line responsibility for our Development, Creative, Content, Marketing, Operations, Sales and Ad Trafficking teams. I utilized Agile software development principles and a start-up mentality to surprise and delight our clients with innovative, ROI crushing, best-in-class digital products. Carbon Media Group is the leading online media company that targets outdoor enthusiasts. With hundreds of outdoor related websites, the CMG ecosystem reaches over 40 million unique outdoor enthusiasts every month. Beyond websites, CMG also interacts with its audience through content, social, mobile, and video initiatives. You've probably seen my work for the world's most recognizable brands like Chevy, Ford, Ram, John Deere, Bayer, the Discovery Channel, CarbonTV and the PBR.Products Launched:HubPost (http://www.hubpost.com) - 2013CarbonTV.com (http://www.carbontv.com/) - 2013CarbonTV Roku App (https://channelstore.roku.com/details/40300/carbontv) - 2014CarbonTV Samsung Smart TV App - 2014CarbonTV Xbox One App - 2015CarbonTV Eagle Cam (http://www.carbontv.com/cams/carbontv-eagle-cam/) - 2015CarbonTV iOS Mobile App - 2016CarbonTV Android Mobile App - 2016AgDaily.com - 2016CarbonTV iPad App - 2016Creator / Executive Producer:Growing Season (Web Series) - 2014That's Knot Right (Web Series) - 2014American Elements (Web Series) - 2015American Harvest: The Odyssey (Web Series) - 2015Carbon Culture (Web Series) - 2015American Elements: Travis Meadows - 2016 Telly Award (Video Documentary)

At the largest interactive promotion company in the world, I project managed the concepting, development and execution of online sweepstakes, games, and reward programs to help my clients connect directly with consumers. You’ve probably seen my work for companies like Disney, NASCAR, vitaminwater and Coca-Cola. We helped them get immediate and measurable results and impact from their marketing budget.

Managed and developed StormWind's revolutionary IT readiness product, combining the emotional engagement of Hollywood movie trailers with cutting edge technology curriculum.Project Manager• Supported my clients in achieving their strategic goals through a seamless end-to-end process.• Envisioned, created and implemented a robust revenue generating Playbook platform; allowing clients to increase new product knowledge and immediately decrease the length of their sales cycle while rocketing proficiencies to the stratosphere.Sales Manager• Developed StormWind's telesales presence, creating a high-octane powered sales methodology to attract new customers and win market share.

Coached, mentored and motivated a team of 12 inside sales consultants to generate and close revenue opportunities in a multi-state territory. Spearheaded recruiting, staffing and training initiatives to grow and maintain sales teams.• Increased month over month sales team revenue by over 50%.• Ranked #1 of 47 sales execs FY10 (February – June).• Ranked #5 of 60+ sales execs revenue for FY09; ranked #1 for all 1st year sales execs.• Recruited to global account development team.• Founding Member: SkillSoft Leadership Development Program.• Member of The Advisory Sales Committee.

Supervised all aspects of the Ocean Export program while ensuring the proper and timely movement of over $1 billion in freight value, including sales growth and retention, accounting, department budget and vendor relations. Hired, developed and managed a 23 person direct-report staff including department lead, quote desk, operations and warehouse personnel.• Management Trainee Program Graduate• Department P&L responsibility for net revenue of $3.5 million• Led on-site analysis and process improvement initiative of Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Barcelona and Cleveland branches.• Improved tactical business plan to increase revenue an average of 41% year over year.• Streamlined operations process while growing department head count resulting in an improved revenue to expense ratio of 1.54:1 in 2004 to 2.09:1 in 2006.• Implemented customer and sales retention programs to improve business stability, increasing product volume of 62% year over year.