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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

The Knights, a premier global esports organization based in Pittsburgh, have been at the forefront of esports entertainment and community engagement since their inception in 2017. Renowned for their dynamic live and virtual events, they've earned their place in the City of Champions with a strategic partnership with the six-time Super Bowl champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers, in 2018. The organization has further enhanced its leadership team with strategic partnerships, including Pittsburgh-native and multi-platinum recording artist Wiz Khalifa, Pittsburgh Penguins’ alternate captain and three-time Stanley Cup winner Evgeni Malkin, and the Mexico City-based media fund MX LATAM in 2019.Officially recognized by Pittsburgh, The Knights collaborate with leading figures in sports and entertainment globally, boasting a roster that includes some of the world's top players in Rocket League®, Gears 5™, Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant, Madden NFL©, Halo, and Mortal Kombat."

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Assisted Jonas Jerebko, current professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz, and his financial group to purchase the "LA Renegades" and rebrand the esports franchise to the "Detroit Renegades."

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Coached Team Liquid CSGO team to make two major world finals.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

In 2013, The Mission Continues introduced a new way for veterans to continue serving at home – the service platoon. A service platoon is a team of veterans, active duty service members, guardsmen and reservists that mobilizes together to solve specific challenges in their community. United by the common bond of military service, platoons offer veterans the opportunity to make an impact in their community.With the support of the Heinz Endowment, Highmark, Mayor Peduto’s office, local nonprofits, civic organizations and businesses, the Pittsburgh Platoon will seek to lend a helping hand in improving our great city.

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

The six month Community Leadership Course gives class members the opportunity to develop a greater understanding of our region, meet with business and community leaders, as well as utilize their leadership skills to accomplish a community impact project in partnership with a local non-profit organization. This course provides participants with the exposure, experiences and connections that prepare them to tackle the challenges of our community. Bi-weeklysessions cover topics such as corporate landscape, nonprofit landscape, history of Pittsburgh, savvy networking and more. The knowledge and associations obtained through Leadership Pittsburgh provides access to the platforms needed to take on leadership roles within Southwestern Pennsylvania communities.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Us

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. (LPI) is the foremost multi-disciplinary leadership identification, enrichment and networking organization in Southwestern Pennsylvania dedicated to developing a robust pipeline of diverse civic leaders to serve the region.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Created consultative, story-focused econometric reports by analyzing data that were used to identify trends and patterns within San Francisco’s business sectors.• Project management included developing a strategic plan in response to an RFP for the economic growth of San Francisco’s businesses.

Shippensburg, Pa, Us

• Created and executed the university’s first athletic marketing and promotions plan. Served as the event creator, coordinator and promoter for Shippensburg University‘s Department of Athletics. • Conducted sponsor relationship management, organized and managed special athletics events and fundraisers. Result: Increased game attendance by 16% in 1 academic year by successfully executing all phases of the marketing plan.

Washington, Dc, Us

• As a U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Electrician Technician aboard the S.S. Wright during “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” I served as a team leader for our department.Result: Received a meritorious mast for leadership, skillful instruction, and unwavering dedication to duty by personally repairing more than 180 mission-critical units of the 290 needing repair within 72 hours.• Performed complex repairs, tests, and inspections of Harrier and F-18 navigational systems.• Presidential Unit Citation• National Defense Service Medal • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal• Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Accounting And Finance

Authentic Leadership Workshop