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St Louis, Missouri, United States

• Cultivated relationships with business professionals to drive new customer acquisition for Halocon's suite of software products.• Developed and implemented strategic business development initiatives to expand market reach and drive revenue growth.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities and tailor software solutions to meet customer needs.

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Provided expert analysis during live football games for the University of Missouri-Columbia Football Program.• Collaborated with the play-by-play announcer to deliver insightful commentary on game strategies and player performances.• Enhanced the overall broadcast experience for fans by offering in-depth insights into game dynamics and player statistics.

Greater St. Louis Area

Responsibilities include developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to promote a positive image for Mizzou Athletics and its brand by participating in community and social events with the goal of cultivating donor relationships leading to philanthropic gifts. Leading a comprehensive strategic plan, whose primary focus will be representing the Department of Athletics in major Missouri metropolitan markets. Serve as liaison to the athletic department facilitating meetings and events with key community leadership in order to assist athletics in achieving its vision and mission of student success and service to the community.Managing, in conjunction with marketing and sales staff, assigned athletic department special events to assist in the growth of season ticket, premium seating and Tiger Scholarship Fund membership with a goal to increase community awareness of the Mizzou brand.Organizing and encouraging former Mizzou athletes to participate in local metropolitan area community events; working in conjunction with media relations to create positive publicity for these events in order to elevate Mizzou brand awareness.Organizing and facilitating meeting opportunities for athletics staff and coaches with key leadership in major Missouri metropolitan markets to include professional sport teams, civic leaders, local sports commissions, youth administrators and coaches.

St. Louis, Mo

I am responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating an overarching outreach strategy for St. Louis on behalf of the College of Arts and Science. I will work to promote A&S's aim to increase applications and enrollment of underrepresented students, enhance the college’s reputation in St. Louis, expand professional development opportunities for students, facilitate new research connections for faculty, and expand opportunities for gifts and other financial support for the college.

• Provided security consulting services for high net worth individuals and companies in the private sector.• Implemented access control measures and protective services to ensure client safety and privacy.• Developed customized security solutions tailored to each client's specific needs and risk profile.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assist clients in locating residential and commercial property while negotiating the terms of and writing the contracts to facilitate such transactions. List client properties for sale using creative marketing practices, locally and nationally, to accelerate the sales process. Conduct buyer seminars to educate prospects on the purchasing process from contract to closing. Connect clients with contractors and mortgage professionals to meet a variety of client specific needs.

Analyzed the business needs of major corporations and made productivity recommendations in the areas of productivity software and multi-functional devices to streamline their daily activities, along with recommendations to cut costs and improve their financial goals.

Adjudicated security clearance applications to determine eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance. Selected as the first Area Security Officer to serve in Israel in CIA’s history. Provided security protection and conducted site advances for four CIA Directors/Deputy Directors. Revised and updated Intelligence Community security policies and standards to facilitate compliance and reciprocity across Intelligence Community, while serving as one of the principal briefers to the Intelligence Community Congressional oversight staffs and other IC member agencies. Conducted background investigations with a focus on behavior assessment and elicitation.Successfully served as an Executive Protection officer and team leader for four CIA Directors (both DCI & DDCI), and the former Presidential National Security Advisor to President Clinton (a DCI nominee). Successfully managed comprehensive security programs at the US Embassy Tel Aviv and the US Consulate Jerusalem and conducted liaison activities with officials from the Israeli government and the Palestinian Authority in Gaza and the West Bank. Consistently managed and closed the assigned investigative caseload in our home field office and at temporary duty (TDY) locations nationwide.

Played as on offensive lineman for two NFL teams, playing four different positions throughout my playing career. Accomplishments:Helped the Cowboys win three NFC East Division Championships in 1981, 1983, and 1985. Played in two conference championships (1982, 1983).Recipient of the Ed Block Memorial Courage Award, which honors players who resume their careers after serious injuries.Selected in the first round (26th overall out of 335 players) of the 1981 NFL draft as one of the top collegiate players in the nation.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication - Radio, Television And Film

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