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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Miami, Fl, Us

+ Led corporate development deals with world’s largest private schools operator as well as the leading performing arts college in the US offering degree programs in dance, music, and theater to open up new markets in the US and internationally+ Launched and managed CLI’s interactive class resulting in 2x video watch time and 90% of users returning for another class+ Sourcing and acquisition of key product leader enabling substantial improvement of landing page, website, and app functionality

San Francisco, California, Us

Execution-oriented executive of an international online edtech marketplace during hypergrowth (over 30x growth to 1M students and 100k teachers). Worked directly with CEO, COO, and the executive team to execute both strategic and operational projects in a bilingual environment.+ Designed and implemented independent contractor policies resulting in increased teacher loyalty/retention, improved communication processes, and ongoing savings of over $100k monthly+ Established, led, and restructured business units of up to 200 personnel (e.g., CEO’s Office, Business Development, Policy, Curriculum Dept.)+ Supported CEO in fundraising, strategic operations, recruitment, and the management of high-priority projects (e.g., international market development, product strategy development, process and reporting optimization)

San Francisco, California, Us

+ Led the launch and recruitment of US operations responsible for the acquisition and management of 100,000+ online teachers+ Established US subsidiary, acquired and renovated commercial office space and furniture, and led recruitment and personnel policies in under 3 months with extremely limited financial and operational support from HQ+ Bilingual coordination between US and HQ staff in Beijing while developing strategic relations with investors in the US

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Focused on providing information operations and intelligence support to the ongoing missions of the U.S. Army. Built unit and organizational effectiveness through leadership roles of progressive responsibility. Consistently graduated at the top of various officer and leadership academies.+ Meritoriously awarded while leading signals intelligence and electronic warfare efforts for the Army Reserves’ information operations supporting Africa (AFRICOM) and Europe (EUCOM) Combatant Commands; successfully improved mission-essential training outcomes for unit by 40% + Managed 200+ personnel directing communications throughout the Korean theater as G-6 Battle Captain during combined forces exercise UFG15+ Graduated top of class from the Military Intelligence officers course and Officer Candidate School+ Successfully conducted mission-essential training for 100% of personnel by ensuring range and convoy safety, developing insightful metrics to track training results, and implementing improved inventory accounting systems as the executive officer of the 151 Theater Information Operations Group's Headquarters Company+ Revised and implemented entire physical security program for Ft. Totten’s Ernie Pyle Reserve Center, improving the safety of soldiers and equipment in the 42-acre compound

Austin, Tx, Us

Provided direct operational support for the fund and its portfolio companies while screening potential private equity investments. Joined leadership team of one of our startups.+ Constructed financial and operating model for portfolio companies, including post-Series A neuro / medical services company+ Developed strategic product road map for high-growth edtech APP ranked #1 in on the iOS store in the education category+ Sourced key hires for multiple growth-stage portfolio companies leading to accelerated revenue growth or product development

New York, Us

Founding analyst at venture fund exclusively focused on public-private partnerships in higher education. Provided direct operational support for the fund and its portfolio companies while screening potential private equity investments.+ Completed due diligence and financial modeling for multiple minority investments in postsecondary education companies – valuations ranged from $40M-$200M+ Helped secure contracts between portfolio company and 4 private colleges by identifying key markets, generating $8.5M/year+ Sourced 2 key senior-level executives, with immediate savings of $600K by removing executive search services; ongoing cost-savings from developing in-house technology solutions+ Developed strategic business plan to launch an innovative health sciences university– annual revenue growth projected at 56%

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Dropped out of the 10th grade to serve after 9/11. Deployed to Iraq in 2003 and entrusted to lead, manage, and train 30+ soldiers at age 19. Consistently recognized and awarded for leadership during deployment as well as peacetime operations.+ Basic Training Instructor – Awarded 3rd Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for meritorious performance while providing instruction, mentorship, and discipline to soldiers indoctrinated in the Army’s initial entry training+ Graduated top of class from the Army Noncommissioned Officers Leadership Academy+ Infantry Platoon Sergeant – Led and developed 30 infantry soldiers equipped with four Stryker vehicles leading to a rare casualty-free deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Awarded for meritorious service and leadership during the relocation and activation of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment+ Infantry Squad Automatic Weapons Gunner – Awarded ARCOM for actions while in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II (Earned by top 20% of unit’s enlisted members)

Master'S Degree, Management

Master'S Degree, Learning, Design & Technology

Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy (Ethics, Law, Value Theory); Business Admin.; Engineering Technology Commercialization

Senior Executive Leadership Program, China

Leadership + Performance Coaching

Web Development Immersive

Associate'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

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