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As the Managing Director at The Uncommon Individual Foundation (UIF), I've had the privilege of leading an organization dedicated to transforming lives through mentorship and education innovation. Overseeing a period of substantial growth and adaptation. My role involves strategic leadership, program development, and forging crucial partnerships with funders and educational institutions.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Mentorship Expansion: Orchestrated UIF's transition from fully in-person program delivery to virtual and hybrid mentoring during the challenging times of the pandemic, ensuring continuity of support for more than 5,000 students each year. • Integrated Learning Solutions: Streamlined and integrated UIF's mentoring programs into a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS), resulting in the mentoring of over 30,000 students since 2014.• Innovative Learning: Pioneered the development of OnTrack+, a revolutionary LMS that transformed standalone mentoring programs into an incentive-based platform for high school students. I cultivated strategic partnerships and funding from prestigious organizations including Ben Franklin Technology Partners, ECMC Foundation, Verizon Foundation, AmeriHealth Caritas, and the Wells Fargo Foundation.• Education Impact: In 2019, I spearheaded the creation and implementation of UIF college-level, credit recommended courses that benefited over 150 underserved high school students and their families with tuition savings exceeding $300,000.• Entrepreneurship Ecosystem: As Director of Entrepreneur Mentoring (June 2014 - July 2020), founded and managed the Caruso Incubator, supporting Philadelphia-based start-ups. This initiative facilitated connections between entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and venture capital partners, resulting in over $11 million in capital raised.An unwavering commitment to education, mentorship, and the empowerment of students has marked my journey at UIF.

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

As an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Rider University, I've had the privilege of guiding and inspiring the next generation of business leaders. My commitment to fostering an enriching learning environment, promoting applied learning, and bridging the gap between academia and industry has been at the core of my role.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Educational Empowerment: Delivered impactful and transformative educational experiences to graduate and undergraduate students, equipping them with essential skills in finance, management, and economics.• Real-World Integration: Collaborated closely with Lawrenceville-based financial service firms to establish a research internship for honor students within the School of Business. This initiative provided students with hands-on, industry-relevant experience, enhancing their market readiness.• Industry-Linked Learning: Spearheaded the development of a co-curricular teaching model that seamlessly integrated senior finance executives into the classroom. This approach facilitated small-group engagement with students, allowing them to benefit from industry insights and expertise.• Nurturing Future Leaders: Committed to nurturing and empowering the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs. Created a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation.My journey at Rider University has been marked by a dedication to educational excellence and a passion for preparing students for success in the dynamic world of business. I'm honored to be part of their educational journey, and I look forward to continuing to make a positive impact on future leaders.

Buffalo, New York, United States

As the Owner and General Partner of Botaniline Inc., I've embarked on a journey fueled by my lifelong interest in entrepreneurship and business. My commitment to innovation, product development, and consulting in the specialty foods industry has led to significant achievements and impactful partnerships.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Entrepreneurial Venture: Founded and pioneered Botaniline Inc., a dynamic product development and sales consulting organization specializing in the specialty foods industry.• Strategic Consultation: Provided strategic consultation to leading national retailers, including Sobey's Inc. and Loblaws Inc., facilitating national private label programs with total sales exceeding $3 million.• Innovative Product: Co-invented a patented, plant-based industrial food ingredient for processed meats, addressing key nutritional concerns. This innovation enhanced product offerings and consumer choices.• National Retail Partnerships: Successfully secured accounts with prominent national U.S. retailers, including Toys "R" Us and Target, achieving projected sales of $2 million.• Community Engagement: Secured a multi-year, national product sponsorship agreement for Canadian Blood Services, with an estimated value in product and financial donation totaling $150,000.• Sales Management: Led and managed the activities of five sales agencies throughout the United States and Canada, optimizing sales strategies and market presence.• Financial Acumen: Highly skilled in financial report preparation, budget forecasting, process mapping, and cost-benefit analysis, ensuring sound financial management.My journey at Botaniline Inc. has been marked by entrepreneurship, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence in the specialty foods industry. I remain dedicated to pushing boundaries and fostering growth, both for my business and the clients I serve.

Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States

In Focus Communications is a media coaching, communications consulting, and strategic planning practice. The company focuses on providing clients with high level training and input designed to maximize their industry profile and brand.• Facilitated continuous education and media training for key university partners.• Consulted with community-based education and service organizations.• Served in an advisory capacity to C-Level executives in various industries.𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀:• Selected to facilitate media training for Wharton MBA Students.• Advisor to Villanova University ICE Center (Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship)

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Rutgers Center ODL is a national leader and resource for academic and administrative leadership development and research. The Center's mission is to improve individual and collective leadership capacity, enhance organizational effectiveness, and cultivate a culture of leadership development throughout higher education.• Developed a Six Sigma based organizational improvement and re-engineering model used in several high-priority university projects.• Directed the Center’s organizational assessment services including survey and focus group design, execution, and data interpretation.• Facilitated several multi-million dollar University improvement team, including the Rutgers University Capital Planning process ($150 million), the Facilities Project Budget Analysis process ($100+ million), and the Rutgers Public Safety Department reorganization ($30 million).• Co-authored Process Excellence – a Six Sigma-based guide to facilitating assessment and improvement initiatives in higher education, and Excellence Measures and Outcomes – a guide to developing organizational measures.• Center’s liaison/consultant to executives at Johnson & Johnson World Corporate Headquarters (New Brunswick, NJ) on their Global Process Excellence feedback systems.• Crafted curriculum and programming for the Rutgers University Student Leadership Development Institute – a pioneering initiative in student leadership education.• Developed programming for Rutgers University’s Student Leadership Development Institute. Produced “Learning to Lead” a joint ODL/RUTV Network interview program, and coordinated the “Leadership Forum,” series where prominent leaders from the fields of business, government, and sports shared their insights and experiences with students.

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

• CEO’s liaison to executive team and middle management – charged with facilitating and implementing company-wide strategic initiatives.• Successfully developed and administered the software acceptance testing protocol for the firm’s policyholder administration system (covering the entire $600 million policyholder portfolio).• Created and implemented policy and procedures to manage the company’s Select Accounts Group, which serviced hospitals and institutions with insurance premiums in excess of $1 million dollars.

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

• Coordinated and implemented Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives for the college.• Facilitated staff development workshops in TQM principles.• Provided analytical and strategic support to internal quality improvement teams.• Recognized by the President for outstanding work to improve the delivery of student services (Student Life, Registrar, Admissions, and Bursar).

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Delta Chi• Completed course of study with a concentration in capital budgeting, securities valuation.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Finance, General

• Completed course of study with an emphasis on technical valuation models, markets, and financial institutions • Inducted into Alpha Chi.