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Subject matter expert in accelerating business/organizational growth across market segments.PREP-SET-GO, Founder – Launched organization providing college prep services to under-resourced student-athletes.DIABEFREE, Founder / President – Launched nonprofit organization providing education, resources/support, and advocacy for persons living with diabetes. Defined organizational mission and strategy. Established board of directors including local clinicians and business leaders. Organized bi-annual health fair and symposium showcasing 35+ participating organizations.EAC VALUATIONS, Business Valuation Analyst – Leveraged management, engineering, and marketing expertise to deliver valuations for businesses with tangible/intangible assets. Elevated customer responsiveness 30% by advancing development of business/financial valuation system that improved productivity, reliability, and accuracy of client deliverables.THE EAST BAY GROUP, Business Analyst / Project Manager – Led corporate project teams in business process analysis and process modeling techniques to facilitate adoption of new software technology platforms.

Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, Us

Global Strategic Marketing Manager, ’10 – ’12 Business Development Manager, ’08 – ’10Took on P&L accountability for global manufacturer’s synthetic pharmaceutical business. Drove business development and product development/commercialization across 3 business units. Member of executive leadership team. Advanced into global strategic marketing position to drive launch of new product portfolio for pharma market.Led R&D, brand positioning, business development, and marketing initiatives to redefine company as solutions provider.Managed stage-gate R&D process. Initiated Capex project to secure funding for product development and portfolio management software platform. Selected vendor and oversaw implementation to improve transparency and ownership.Harnessed FMC experience (#1 product in space) and contacts in directing cross-functional U.S./India teams in driving R&D process. Commercialized 2 new products. Won industry “Innovation of the Year Award.”Developed and implemented marketing strategies. Grew revenue by expanding global reach into key accounts.Managed manufacturing, supply, licensing, and commercialization agreements with strategic partners worldwide.

Hoogvliet, Zuid Holland, Nl

Co-launched self-funded business focused on manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of inspiration-themed consumer products with focus on faith-based and academic markets. Held P&L accountability. Attained profitability within 2 years.Developed business plan and put distribution/fulfillment infrastructure in place. Oversaw product development. Secured design and manufacturing agreements with partners in China. Negotiated marketing deals with educational and religious institutions.Created marketing promotional materials to showcase product; participated in exhibitions at national expositions/conventions.

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Recruited to develop/lead global business and marketing strategies to drive profitable growth for $200M specialty chemical business.Generated increase in pipeline projects and led commercialization of new product while directing global R&D stage-gate portfolio development process and leading 10-member business team.

Newark, Delaware, Us

W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATESStrategic Marketing DirectorGrew revenue 20% in market downturn for $300M business.

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, Us

FMC CORPORATION,Global Marketing Manager / Product Manager / Business PlannerPlayed key role in protecting company’s 70% microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel) market share. Converted customers to multiyear contracts.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General/Entrepreneurial Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Materials Science & Engineering, College Of Engineering