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I oversee strategy and implementation for Global Partnerships. Focusing on North America, Europe and EMEA, primarily with Universities/Tech incubators and Corporate Organizations.Ycenter is dedicated to empower teams to create solutions that solve complex challenges. We have added $500M+ in strategic growth opportunities for our global Fortune 500 client’s bottom-line profit without adding to their operating costs. Our experience creating solutions for corporates, federal governments and impact foundations in emerging markets enables us to share new perspectives and create innovative solutions that open new market opportunities. At Ycenter, we are solving complex business and social problems. And I am here to forge new client partnerships that can benefit from Ycenter's work. Reach out to me directly here, to see how we might be able to work together and co-create a bigger impact.

Nobody wants to think they could find themselves unprepared in an active threat situation. I help companies equip their people so they know what to do when they need to know.Learning how to protect your employees and customers from active threats, preparing them with De-escalation skills, and becoming aware of situations that can be dangerous can make the difference between being a victim, and living to tell the story.Message me to learn how De-escalation & Active Shooter training scaled for budget, time, & resource constraints can increase the safety of yourself and your team.

Life transitions are tough. When they impact your living and family, the stress can become overwhelming. We are creating a safe space to find your footing and thrive.We bring experience and resources to enable you to recognize the values that drive you, your strengths that make you valuable, recognizing underutilized skills, recovering from conflict to operate as the best version of yourself. Sales and Leadership training around deploying strengths, team dynamics, persuasion, and avoiding Cognitive Bias in hiring, sales, and business decisions.

The Entrepreneur Whisperer™ title was given to me by clients who recognized my ability to help them focus and be more productive. I help Founders and business owners caught between the vision and the specifics about running their business overcome the challenges they are facing RIGHT NOW so they can take action with confidence.Select Clients include: Orchid Healthcare Solutions, The Listening Academy, Fluency Corp, Secure Components, Predictably.Pro,• Managed PPE program enabling nonprofits to receive over $1MM in federal granted supplies• Increased customer base 25% by producing live web events, while relaunching B2B language school post-covid• Recovered over $100K revenue by reviving legacy customer relationships, identifying and starting over with new stakeholders.• Created strategic direction with Executive Director to ensure long-term sustainability and autonomy

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Helping people survive and recover from forced displacement. Refugee Connect is invested in connecting Faith-Based Organizations pan-Europe with resources to care for refugees, and ethically share faith. Working alongside Agencies, NGOs & FBOs who are engaging with asylum-seekers and refugees to help them to start a new life; become self-sustaining, and contribute to their new communities. An important way to do that is to help refugees become productive members of society and use their skills to contribute and not fall prey to human trafficking.Select Accomplishments:• Creating network of practitioners along the refugee journey through Europe: Entry Point, Destination, and the "in between".• Bridging communication gap between (public policy) advocates and practitioners embedded in working directly with victims of displacement.• Leveraging networks to help refugees make wise decisions along their journeys• Created Refugee Entrepreneurship Program to enable displaced people to support themselves

Wayne, Pennsylvania, Us

Designed custom training programs integrating BTS Coach offerings with Rapid Learning Institute SaaS training content after acquisition for SMB, Enterprise, and Non-profits using a customer-centric approach to solving their unique problems. ✶ 100% of goal despite 12 months of Covid-related market shrinkage. ✶ Developed new blended-learning product by integrating coach-led offerings with digital content that accounted for 35% of monthly new revenue. ✶ Created additional 15% new logo opportunities during 2020 market decline by identifying and managing referral partner relationships.

Tallahassee, Fl, Us

Association Studios creates videos with swagger for associations to engage their members and industries. I came on board with a mission to double the subscriber base. • Increased subscriber base 200% in my first year through efficient use of outbound call and email campaigns.• Drove exponential growth by developing and executing Go-To-Market strategy alongside CEO.• Tripled association awareness by executing email marketing campaigns.

London, Uk, Gb

Established a US beachhead and channel network for Greek SaaS Energy Technology Startup. Secured industry and channel partnerships by bridging cross-cultural communication gaps. Coached company principals in US business protocols by learning Greek business customs and using analogy and empathy to teach effectively.• Over $1MM revenue by establishing US market for Energy Analytics Gamification app and by developing brand new engagement channel (Gamified Sustainability App for Higher Education) and accompanying strategy.• Delivered game content on-time and on budget by recruiting and managing content development team.• Achieved 100% pipeline quota and generated leads by managing off-shore Business Development sales team, holding meetings, addressing issues, implementing solutions, closing sales.

Bastrop, Tx, Us

See recommendation from Brent Golemon, CEO:Took SaaS media monitoring service nationwide by closing sales, identifying new markets & revenue opportunities, and managing customer success including account remediation. Select accomplishments:• 200% of quota consistently - Top producer 7 of 8 years by utilizing strengths, prospecting, qualifying, and account remediation • Increased average sale 250% by upselling additional services and promoting larger service bundles.• Opened and nurtured new market that accounted for 30% of overall clientele in 2 years • Improved company position in communications market by identifying new product line (MyPressManager.com).• Doubled productivity by managing and training 4-person sales team.

Contributed over $30,000.00 to local non-profits managing Point-of-Purchase mechanical vending machines in local businesses. Bootstrapped two vending businesses that were eventually acquired. I wrote "Vending On a Shoestring" to guide others with similar ambitions to evaluate vending as a business and fund-raising strategy. For those who move forward, "Vending On a Shoestring" guides you through what to do and what to avoid to learn from my mistakes. Find it on Amazon.com & https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/320983

Built landscape services business from start-up to over 900 accounts. Managed multiple service teams and employed over 30 people. Served on advisory board and taught career class to vocational high school students.Inventions: Hose Reel Carousel improved efficiency in our Weed Control service.Tree Paint applicator enabled us to remove tree limbs and seal wounds from the ground with one tool.

Bgs, Business | Psychology

Professional Certificates, Project Management | Sales Management | Business Negotiation