My greatest asset is my passion for life, to lead, to nourish, and to inspire others. I have been a "pioneer" all my life creating products and solutions that are innovative and new technologies. I've always had a gift of bringing people, groups and organizations together for collaboration, business development and growth opportunities. My accomplishments last 25 years;Successfully launched the first SET1.0 payment protocol eCommerce environment with VISA, MasterCard, Verisign and IBM. Recognized by MasterCard International in 2007 as one of the leading 3rd party project manager to establish a MIPP/VAP certification between our platforms and 3rd party payment networks at record speed. First to deliver and launch an International Prepaid Debit Card Program under China Union Pay brand/network with over 5 currencies. One of the first "pre-paid" card programs established in early 2000 with MasterCard Intl and MetaBank.Successfully implemented proprietary P2P payment platform solution for Bank One (Top 5 Bank in the World)under the payment platform which later became OptimumPay.Under the SMS FORUM group, design and developed the SMS/MMS protocol for interoperability within the mobile telecommunication network together with C-level executives within major telecommunication networks.Invented a "wearable technology" that delivers "CLEAN" and "RENEWABLE" power to your mobile phones or any small electronic USB 5V device(s) without having to "plug" to a battery charger or a wall outlet. The product line, POWERAID, which has been registered and approved by U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Received numerous best of the best new product innovation awards. Successfully launched product from idea conception to go-to market under 12 months and secured an exclusive distribution arrangement with AMAZON under their newly launched AMAZON's EXCLUSIVES during the Spring of 2016.Successfully launched and developed an outdoor sports toy company, GRIP TOYS and sold over $30 million dollars in 12 months. GripBall was ranked #1 top selling outdoor toy/sport product in the summer of 1990 and 1991.Established the first Online (asynchronous/synchronous) education platform for the World Trade Center Association (WTCA) and successfully developed and launched the World Trade Center University Business online program for the WTCA in fall of 1997
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Co FounderUniquecreativeideas, Llc Jun 2015 - PresentMy responsibilities and contributions to the company have been to support and shape the long term vision for the business, organization, content categories, and products. Served as the executive for relationships with key 3rd party developers, partners and IP holders to deliver the new product and experiences. Responsible for implementing the structure, metrics and criteria, and operating systems and methodology to deliver results whilst also shaping the overall long range plans and budget priorities.Overseeing and managing the development of new product(s) ensuring that materials, software and hardware is developed, manufactured to quality and meets the criteria and requirements that come with the green-light approval. Develop detailed go-to-market strategies, working cross-functionally with organizations around the world in Sales, Marketing, Operations, Creative, Partnerships, Measurement & Analytics.Successfully launched the product, SOLSOL, in collaboration and under an Exclusive arrangement with Amazon Exclusives under their Wearable Technology category on April 20, 2016. Successfully marketed and promoted the product and received worldwide recognition, multiple top 10 and or best of the best innovative new products awards along with local, national news coverage and TV Show appearances. Successfully received approval from USPTO on both the Poweraid and SOLSOL registration trademarks. Currently developing the Poweraid brand and delivering a line of battery charging products and solutions. The company strategy is to license the brand and product lines to an established third party distributor.
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Chairman & CeoSecopay Inc. Jul 2009 - PresentWe deliver payment solutions for optimizing all aspects of the payment process to help create efficiency and drive growth. The industries we serve include e-commerce, business to business, retail, restaurants, direct response, healthcare, gaming, non-profit and finance services. In addition to consulting services, we service and provide products to both domestic and international clients related to PREPAID, MOBILE, P2P, MICRO-PAYMENT solutions both open and closed looped. -
Co-Founder & PresidentIpf Inc. Apr 2007 - Jun 2009Responsibility for commercializing all IPF assets as a Certified Third Party Processor for use in Prepaid open and closed loop environment. Worked closely with a variety of industry partners, financial institutions, technology providers, networks and manufactures.
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Co-Founder, Director & PresidentOptimum Pay 2001 - 2007Co-founded company by leading management buy-out of core technology from Digineer Inc. Led online enterprise software Application Service Provider (ASP) focused on payments (P2P, Micro and Prepaid). Received venture investment and organized key management team. Resided on the Board of Directors, and joined initially as VP Business Development and later promoted to President in 2004.
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Co-Founder & Vice PresidentSecos Inc. Nov 1997 - 2001In partnership with Cybertek Holdings, a network security company based in Seoul, Korea. Delivered the SET 1.0 Protocol and established relationship with VISA and MasterCard to launch first successful SET1.0 pilot program for eCommerce in Asia Pacific. Developed SMS, MOBILE P2P solution.
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Co-Founder & Vice President, Business DevelopmentEduworld Inc. 1996 - 1997Co-founded and led online enterprise software Application Service Provider (ASP) focused on educational learning tools and services. Received venture investment. Gained major client with World Trade Center Association and launched World Trade Center University Online (WTCU) in 1997 at the Annual WTCA conference in Hong Kong. Through subsequent transactions the company was acquired by Trigem Computers (Korea).
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Founder & PresidentUnique Creative Ideas, Inc. 1993 - 1995Sporting Goods, General Merchandise and Agriculture Distributor and Manufacturer - The company exported treadmills and exercise equipment to ASIA (S. Korea). Manufactured healthcare product (Tummy Belt) for AVON Cosmetics Mexico. Export California produce to ASIA
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Co-Founder, Vp Product Development, LicensingGrip Toys, Inc. 1989 - 1993Creator of Scatch and Grip Ball. Developed sport toys that contained "Velcro Adhesive fabrics" Top 3 selling toy in the U.S. in 1991-1992. Managed worldwide distribution/licensing and manufacturing of products. Extensive experience in brand management, prototype manufacturing and major retail partnerships. Gained major clients including Brookstone, Walmart-Sam's Club, Target, Sharper Image and Toys R Us. Later completed strategic U.S. marketing & sales rights, and other global distribution rights.
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