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Florida, United States

Western US, Mexico, Central America & Caribbean

Direct all aspects of key personal protection accounts including: lead development, communication with key decision makers, technical sales, account growth, issue resolution, and customer support. Grew TCAA Personal Protection from 0 accounts/ 0 revenue in 2013 to 22 active accounts and $1.4M revenue in 2016. Recently assumed responsibility of all TCAA.

Analyzed unclassified and classified military information; tactics, techniques and procedures, Special Operations specific equipment and technical information for release to foreign partners and ensures compliance with all U.S. law, policy and regulations.

Develops business opportunities and coordinates operational execution of tactical and protective security detail training with Federal, State, Municipal and private security agencies in Latin AmericaSeeks markets for future expansion International Optimal Solutions provides the most comprehensive Personal Security/Personal Protection, Tactical, and Police.

Directed sales opportunities for body armor and personal protective/security equipment in Latin America. Researched and developed a regional sales strategy and individual country strategies to overcome challenges presented by new corporate policies and ensure strict compliance with US export laws. $1.2M in direct sales, $462K of government tender business.

Established strategic direction for US foreign policy/Homeland Security objectives and Canadian/Mexican Armed Forces requirements. Implemented that strategy through planning and coordination of activities to achieve desired objectives and advance mutually beneficial relationships.Achieved 30% increase in available funding including the first Foreign.

Assessed requirements of the Mexican Armed Forces and developed appropriate equipment, training and instructional programs. Managed all aspects of International Military Education and Training (IMET), Project Code 1004 CD Ground Based End Game in Mexico (CD 1004) and Expanded IMET (E-IMET) programs including budget development and execution, program.

Assessing economic, social and political conditions in the various countries of the region, recommending courses of action, and assuming leadership positions in their implementation.Turned around a Division with flagging morale. Led the team in execution of a critical Chiefs of Defense Conference resulting in Commander, USSOUTHCOM defusing a politically.

Led, planned, organized, and directed the operations of numerous teams/organizations with up to 150 direct and indirect reports, a fleet of 77 vehicles, and equipment valued in excess of $20 million. Result was successful completion of every goal and objective placed upon the organization by senior managers through effective management and teamwork..

B.S, General Engineering

Education record

M.A, Latin American Studies