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New York, New York, Us

As the Founder of Discover Live, I am proud to have built a highly successful and innovative virtual world travel company that brings people closer together. Since our inception in 2017, we have hosted thousands of personalized, premium-quality, virtual world tours from over 200 destinations worldwide.Our mission at Discover Live is to create accessible, authentic, engaging, real-time travel experiences that connect people and the world around them. We are specialized in intercultural training, corporate events, ERG activities, client entertainment, and life-enrichment activities for older adults. We are honored to work with an impressive list of clients, including Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Cisco, GE, Dell, Mastercard, Fidelity Investments, and Electronic Arts, non-profit organizations like Senior Planet from AARP, government agencies like New York State Office For Aging (NYSOFA), and the largest senior living operator in the world - Brookdale.At Discover Live, we are committed to delivering curated experiences that are unparalleled in quality and innovation. Our large network of world-class tour guides allows us to provide deep expertise and flexibility in designing unique live-virtual experiences that engage and connect people like no other.As the CEO, I am responsible for setting the company vision, developing strategic objectives and direction, driving continuous innovation, building and mentoring the senior leadership team, accelerating overall business performance, and advancing our company mission.Get in touch if you’re a future customer, partner, or investor interested in learning more.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

PharmaCann is one of the largest vertically-integrated medical and recreational cannabis companies in the US licensed in seven highly-regulated states to cultivate, manufacture, and dispense safe, independently tested cannabis products for adult and pediatric patients, as well as for responsible adult use. By elevating cannabinoid-based products, PharmaCann empowers people with more options for feeling and living better.Directly reported to CEO, led overall business strategy planning and execution for PharmaCann’s entire US east region's rapid business growth and scaling with direct accountability over retail dispensary sales (branded "Verilife"), wholesale business development, field marketing, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, regulatory compliance, HR, and union management. Responsibilities later included managing PharmaCann's state-of-the-art cultivation / manufacturing / distribution sites across all of its US operating states.

New York, New York, Us

Discover Live (formerly "Bmyi") is an online marketplace mobile app and web site that empowers people to book on-demand live video streamers from around the world so they can experience anything in real time, from anywhere. What you discover as an "Explorer", or share as a "Streamer", is limited only by your imagination!Lead the core startup team to strategize and execute all business related initiatives. Overall responsibilities covering strategy planning, marketing/sales, mobile app development, technology implementation, talent recruitment, financial analysis, and investor fund raising.

Elmsford, New York, Us

A Private Equity-backed, leading designer and marketer of high-margin, high-impulse accessories for the fitness, gift, travel, personal care, pets, and industrial protection markets under brands like Disney, Under Armour, Marvel, Skechers, Sharper Image, Samsonite, American Tourister, P90X, Champion, Everlast, WEGO, Sportline, Wenger, Valeo Safety, and Perfect Solutions. Main customers included the largest big box and online retailers in US, Canada, and United Kingdom.Directly reported to COO and President, led the multi-regional (US, EU, Asia) new product development engineering teams to help ideate and commercialize strategic core branded products and private label programs for Walmart, Target, Amazon, JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods, The Sports Authority, Canadian Tire, ASDA, Morrisons, and many others. Additionally, owned the ultimate accountability for the Global Compliance/Quality Management organization (QA/QC/Supplier Audit & Development) to ensure products and supply chain operations meeting the ever-demanding quality, social compliance, security/anti-terrorism compliance, and regulatory compliance requirements in US and international markets. Successfully defended two multi-year pending recall cases in front of CPSC Legal & Engineering Committee which prevented millions of dollars of revenue loss, and significant brand damage.

Chicago, Il, Us

The largest ODM premium toy developer and manufacturer in the world and a global creative and marketing solutions company. Principle clients include McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, General Mills, Adidas, T-Mobile, Shell, Vodafone, Nissan, Disney, Warner Bros. Dual-reported to Chief Creative Officer and SVP of Worldwide Supply Chain, Responsible for creative product development and innovation for McDonald's globally-distributed Happy Meal® premium toys tied-in to the latest films, TV shows, and popular toy lines. Additionally, co-led key global supply chain initiatives in LEAN implementation, continuous cost reduction, ERP/NPD rollout, and assured product supply. Successfully commercialized 1,200+ new product designs and on-time delivered 6 BILLION highly-regulated toys with exceptional play value to 119 countries with ZERO mandatory safety recall.

Startup venture with 2 silent investors and 37 worldwide partners initially manufactured and distributed fuel optimization devices manufactured using patented infrared technology. The business expanded into providing online platform for higher-income buyers from various developing countries to gain access to the US-made luxury goods, pre-eBay. Owned full budgeting and P&L responsibility in delivering shareholder objectives. Led sales channel development, R&D partnership with Purdue University, new product launch, and supply chain management. Grew company to multi-million dollar revenue in 25 months before exit.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

The world’s largest office products innovator, developer, manufacturer and marketer with Sharpie, Papermate, uni-ball, Expo Dry Erase, Parker, Dymo, Waterman, Liquid Paper, Prismacolor, and many others in its brand portfolio.Directly reported to the SBU General Manager, accountable for strategic brand management and U.S. marketing execution for the uni-ball pens across omnichannel. Secured strong market leadership of the uni-ball brand in identity theft prevention and realized the largest market share in the segment in 7 months.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

The world’s largest office products innovator, developer, manufacturer and marketer with Sharpie, Papermate, Uni-ball, Expo Dry Erase, Parker, Dymo, Waterman, Liquid Paper, Prismacolor, and many others in its brand portfolio.Overall program management responsibility for the Sharpie Accent and Expo Dry Erase brands at the global level, leading cross-functional teams located in 4 continents. Defined brand and product objectives together with senior marketing/sales executives, R&D scientists, operations directors, financial managers, and engineering leaders. Identified / qualified / negotiated / developed / managed strategic supply partnerships in 11 countries. Proposed, planned and managed corporate-wide programs via global resource acquisition, risk management, budgeting, and ultimately, Just-In-Time flawless execution.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

A global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, innovative children’s products. Product categories include infant toys, popular sports, ride-on toys, outdoor activities, pre-school development, role-play, creative arts, and juvenile furniture. Dual-reported to Global VP of Operations and Global VP of Sales (who later became the President of the company) with total responsibility of all Little Tikes manufacturing operations in Central America, South America, and Asia Pacific to support the company’s aggressive international market expansion, key customer acquisition, regulatory compliance, government relations, quality improvement, and global-wide operations scaling goals. Introduced appropriate business frameworks, including LEAN Manufacturing, Value Chain Analysis, Process Re-engineering, Total Quality Management, and Visual Factory. Achieved 99/98 on-time and line-fill rates across all of the responsible international regions.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

A global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, innovative children’s products. Product categories include infant toys, popular sports, ride-on toys, outdoor activities, pre-school development, role-play, creative arts, and juvenile furniture. Planned, budgeted, tracked, and controlled all new product development projects. Provided project financial management, risk management, engineering management, and regular cross-functional core team reviews. Achieved 100% on-time, successful new product launches within budgets. Developed the first simple-to-use Engineering Cost Estimation Model in the company's 30 year history which helped to shorten the product development cycle by 25%.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Recognized as a “Brand of the Century”, Rubbermaid® is one of only 100 companies named as having an impact on the American way of life. It has major presence in a wide array of categories ranging from home and garden to seasonal and commercial products. The Rubbermaid® brand represents innovative, high-quality products that help simplify life. Led the innovative product development efforts utilizing R & D internal resources and 3D computer-aided design and digital modeling technology. Conceptualized, planned, tested and executed development tasks that led to the successful commercialization of over 8 award winning designs.

Mba, Marketing & International Management

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering. Minor In Economics

Nyu Entrepreneurs Challenge

Fulcrum Venture Accelerator