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Dallas, TX, US

• Founded in direct response to the global health vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ave Maria Biotech is an early-stage startup specializing in airborne pathogen detection. Our flagship product, the.
• Leading an early-stage biotech company specializing in airborne pathogen detection technology.
• Managing a cross-functional team of government and healthcare veterans, including former leaders from the CDC, Veterans Affairs, HHS, and the FDA.
• Raised over $300K in seed funding, elevating the company's valuation to $2.3M.
• Overseeing product testing with the US Army DEVCOM’s Chemical Biological Center, setting up US manufacturing, and managing patent processes in the US and EU.

• Developed investor materials and financial models for a startup with innovative photonics-based airborne pathogen detection technology.
• Advised on early-stage strategic initiatives, including go-to-market planning and fundraising strategies.

Plano, TX, US

• Co-founded the Emerging Business Group, focusing on alternative products, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Spearheaded the implementation of a global procurement and pricing model with Fortinet, reducing hardware costs in global markets.
• Established a joint-sales partnership with Sky Business, doubling UK bookings in the first year.
• Launched a new SD-WAN distribution route in collaboration with Ingram Micro and Exclusive Networks.

Plano, TX, US

• Member of Masergy's Executive Leadership Team directly supporting the CEO across all aspects of the business.
• Collaborated with the executive team to develop and implement long-term strategic plans focusing on growth, innovation, and market leadership.
• Ensured cross-functional alignment across the executive team and led several high-impact initiatives, including a company-wide strategy pivot and a comprehensive go-to-market strategy overhaul.
• Played a central role in the sell-side M&A process, contributing to the successful $1B+ sale of Masergy to Comcast Business.
• Hand-selected to lead the integration planning and execution process post-acquisition.

Boston, MA, US

• Advised Fortune 500 companies and private equity clients on large-scale mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures ranging from $1B to $60B+.
• Specialized in M&A strategy, transaction planning, transformation, and value creation.
• Worked on integration and divestiture execution, operating model development, organizational design and optimization, synergy and cost capture, sell-side negotiations and diligence, working capital enhancements, and.

• Co-founded and managed a media production company specializing in viral video content and digital marketing campaigns.
• Led business operations, including negotiations with partners and clients, monetization strategies, content licensing, and strategic planning.
• Produced content that garnered over 300 million views, featuring in media and news outlets globally.
• Collaborated with global brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Meta, and Samsung on high-profile campaigns.

Baltimore, MD, US

• Supported the deal team at Patriot Capital, a Baltimore-based Small Business Investment Company specializing in mezzanine growth capital investments in middle-market companies.
• Patriot seeks to invest $3 - $20 mm per transaction in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses with EBITDA of $3 - $15 mm. Investments are typically structured using subordinated debt with equity.

Glen Allen, Virginia, US

• Identified and evaluated potential acquisition targets in the white-collar staffing industry, compiling an acquisition pipeline of over 500 companies.
• Assisted the CFO and M&A team with pro forma financial analysis, due diligence, and financial modeling.
• Prepared financial forecasts and performed strategic assessments to support deal execution.

Bentley, Western Australia, AU

• Researched and co-authored various reports pertaining to environmental and energy related projects for Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute
• Performed background research and authored initial drafts for a report entitled Keystone XL Pipeline (KXL): A Potential Mirage for Oil-Sands Investors published December 13, 2013 by The Carbon Tracker Initiative..
• Additional reports researched and drafted include Pilbara Mining Region: Long Term Economic Viability and a project on Middle Income Housing in the Bentley neighborhood of Perth entitled Bentley Housing Regeneration.
• Contributed to a number of government and privately-commissioned reports for The Green Enterprise, a research group that provides a range of consulting services relating to energy, sustainability, business strategy.

New York, NY, US

• Supported the Dow Jones in-house legal team with contract drafting, editing, and compliance reviews across multiple business units.
• Conducted legal research on copyright law, fair use, and international regulations and gained experience in contract negotiation and comparative legal analysis

• Consulted for and helped establish a start-up online textbook company buying and selling new and used textbooks to nearly 400 SMU students each semester.
• Assisted with Branding, Web Design and Sales Strategy as well as Advertising, Sales and Deliveries.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, English Minor

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