Work with lawmakers, regulators and stakeholders to advocate for reasonable legislative and regulatory requirementsFirst employee in area of development for start-up exploration and production company. Charged with identifying, negotiating and purchasing land and buildings for company's base of operationsManage all non-technical aspects of intensive onshore oil and gas development to ensure uninterrupted and successful operations

Initiated outreach activities and built support network of stakeholders to pave the way for operational entry into Ohio and the Utica PlayAssembled team of top-tier talent and managed all non-technical aspects of intensive onshore oil and gas development. Those aspects included: Government Relations, Public Relations, Media, Workforce Development & Regulatory IssuesPresented, educated and drove key messages on behalf of the company in various settings including industry conferences, public hearings and civic organizationsDeveloped and implemented strategies to build advocacy through educational outreach efforts to community leaders, elected officials (federal, state, local) and regulatory authorities

Oversaw teams of as many as 19 sales professionals in driving sales of a large portfolio of products. Provided leadership and guidance, leveraging strong sales skills to maximize performanceManagement in field sales and complex academic institutions Earned top sales manager awards for top performance (#1 in the region, #4 in the nation and in the top 12% nationwide)Won "Peak Performer Award," 3 out of 4 years as a Professional Sales Representative for maintaining a portfolio quota attainment average of at least 102%Won "Presidents Club Award," ranked #1 in region for annual combined indexed quota attainment for BurroughsWellcome Division