I lead a team of scientists, engineers, and non-technical employees within business development to create a comprehensive strategy for early to mid-stage programs. This includes developing regional strategy and tactics, external messaging, and building stakeholder relationships with customers and partners to support the company’s role as the leading provider of advanced silicon anode materials. We manage all customer technology programs and collaborations.Projects and roles:Global… Show more I lead a team of scientists, engineers, and non-technical employees within business development to create a comprehensive strategy for early to mid-stage programs. This includes developing regional strategy and tactics, external messaging, and building stakeholder relationships with customers and partners to support the company’s role as the leading provider of advanced silicon anode materials. We manage all customer technology programs and collaborations.Projects and roles:Global market support for LIB manufacturers and OEMsIP portfolio developmentStrategic partner fundraising supportGrant writing Manage teams of technical support scientists and engineersRelevant contract negotiation Shepherding customer programs from initial contact to SOPIdentification and implementation of opportunities in support of internal strategic imperatives Show less

At IEH, I managed company research in organic and materials chemistry. Projects included:Functionalized magnetic nanoparticle preparation for applications in PCR based testing (COVID-19); Synthesis of various small molecules and chromagens used as markers in life science research projects.

I run a small vineyard in Hood River Oregon, where we grow Syrah and Chardonnay grapes and make organic wine using traditional wine-making techniques. We partner with Mylan Winery, also based in Hood River to make and distribute our wines.

•Managed strategy, personnel, and budget of R&D, EH&S, and Quality testing for composite materials.•In charge of company product development strategy and implementation, owned NPI programs. •Develop test capabilities to support R&D and production test requirements. •Worked with business development to identify new opportunities and evaluate potential.

•Innovative Development of New Materials- actively developing new, specialized materials in the aerospace, composite core, nuclear, marine, electronics, construction and other product spaces.•Direct R&D Programs and development activities.•Technical Program Management for build to spec programs from new material development to design implementation.•Production, Quality, and Business Development support.

Technical consultant for sustainable materials and manufacturing in the sports and apparel industry.

My graduate research focused on expanding the development of synthetic methods towards organic, organometallic and heteroaromatic complexes to be used in electronic materials.

I managed the plant chemistry lab, in charge of all personnel involved with planning, testing, and quality for automotive manufacturing chemicals and lubricants. At ACH, I managed a team of 5 employees and a $7.5 million annual budget for the use and upkeep of industrial chemicals.