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Louisville, Tennessee, Us

SkyNano is a science-based technology company focused on commercializing a free-market solution to carbon pollution. SkyNano developed a novel electrochemical manufacturing technology for the capture and conversion of CO2 from various sources (atmospheric, concentrated, flue gas) into valuable carbon-based materials including SkyNano's flagship product, carbon nanotubes.

Provide operational and strategic support to small businesses and non-profits. Recent projects include: -Served as Vice President of Deal Management for a merchant bank raising money for private equity deals.-Served as year-long Executive Coach and sounding board for the President of a home-healthcare service provider. Supported client in migrating to a team-oriented culture, developed accountability framework and management practices, led management development and training initiatives and facilitated quality and process improvement process. -Partnered with a boutique consulting firm to plan and deliver the first metro DC US/ China Procurement conference focused on serving US small businesses. -Facilitated strategic planning process for new chancellor of a regional university-Led search and recruitment process for non-profit executive director

Collaborated with the team of Managing Partners to develop global investor interest in client projects, plan and track investor meetings and share feedback with private equity principals, further customize the firms CRM system and reporting capabilities, draft contracts, press releases and served as liaison to clients and the firm's advisory board.

Ridgeland , Sc, Us

Led change management, strategy development/implementation and compliance as interim co-executive director of a non-profit hospice transitioning from 100% community funded service to a certified provider accepting Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance support. Audited and aligned practices - Medicare/Medicaid regulatory requirements and GAAP and best fiscal practices.Reinvested community contributions to increase support services scope and geography including Bereavement and Coping for Adults and Children, Music Therapy, Pet Therapy, Pet Support and Adoption, and We Honor Veterans.

Savannah, Ga, Us

Chief of Staff (2008-2010) and Executive Director of Career Services (2010-2011)-Led 50-member executive administration and auxiliary services teams comprised of external and public relations, speechwriters, project management, ombudsman’s office, support staff, and auxiliary services managers and employees (aviation, theater, retail and restaurant operations, and travel agency). Led University career services for e-Learning and alumni.• Managed and advanced key initiatives collaborating with the leadership cabinet, Board of Directors, students, faculty, staff, alumni, community and other constituents of the university (i.e. improve retention; secure building grant and open new, degree-granting, campus abroad; launch new brand and global ad campaigns; license new program; earn new accreditation and SACS re-accreditation)• Partnered with VPs of Marketing and Information Management and Technology to develop and implement social media strategy for university, engaging institution’s grass roots social media activities• Coached key executives to improve outcomes and interactions with staff and peers• Identified, assessed and prioritized needs through analysis of alumni relations market research, focusgroups and over 200 one-on-one meetings with SCAD alumni and e-Learners• Developed and implemented a multi-prong strategy creating workshops, speaker forums, geographiccareer networking groups and one-on-one career counseling in a 4-month post-assessment period• Established partnership with leading companies in $16 billion global industry to create an annual 10-major, paid, summer internship program in Dalton, GA for 30 students and alumni

New York, Ny, Us

Led global market research, communications, event management, product development and relationshipmanagement functions for constituents of a $700 million revenue segment. Constituency comprised senior management of issuers of debt and heads of rating advisory at major investment banks.• Conducted market research and successfully addressed key opportunities of transparency and communication through creation and launch of initiatives, products, services and marketing communications programs as measured via subsequent market research and client retention• Developed and implemented customized relationship management training programs to increase analyst and management effectiveness in building trust and rapport with key constituentsMoody’s Investors Service, Inc., New York, NY 2000-2008 Premier global rating agencyVice President, Fundamental Business Management and Ratings Relationship Manager (cont.)• Collaborated with Senior Management and HR to restructure functions, conduct job analyses,create/update job descriptions, and reallocate resources• Led business and design requirements and implementation process for Global CRM systems and Salesforce.com

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

• Served as internal and external liaison among Global/Regional Leadership team, subsidiary Presidents and CFOs, Board of Directors, Institutional Investors, outside advisors (investment banks and legal teams), managing all aspects of Chairman’s/President’s office.• Developed global leadership planning process and opportunities and issues agenda, engaged appropriate leaders, facilitated decision-making process and resource allocation to address critical path items e.g., strategic projects related to the October, 2000 divestiture of Moody’s Investors Service• Collaborated with special project teams – examples: launched one of the first business-to-businessinformation products on the Internet in 1995, led continuous improvement projects decreasing cycle times by 50% and growing revenue through new product development, led shareholder outreach for1996 tri- vestiture of D&B subsidiaries • Vetted and recommended Board Candidates and worked with CEO and HR on D&B reorganization, recruitment strategy and implementation• Collaborated with D&B leadership and McKinsey consultants team to deliver a cohesive global strategy to partner with 3rd party software developers to drive existing business and develop new revenue streams• Planned and developed content for Board Meetings, served as Board liaison• Led D&B Foundation, established giving priorities, evaluated applicants and allocated disbursementsAssistant Vice President, Marketing - Credit Products and Services (1997-1999)Led product development and product marketing teams for credit segment - revenues of $500 million.• Delivered year-over-year revenue growth of 8% by supplementing core revenue from 155-year-old Business Information Report with aggressive growth of credit scoring products• Improved credit segment P&L, sun-setting products with low customer adoption/high-cost structures and reversing severe loss trend on product line by identifying and addressing failures in fulfillment/service

Mba

Certificate In International Business

Ba, Double Major: History/Political Science Minor: Sociology

Master Certificate In Human Resources