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Herndon, Virginia, United States

Cornerstone Defense LLC is a Small Business servicing the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Our high-end engineers bring agile and differentiated solutions to the war fighter and mission partners. Cornerstone Defense specializes in cloud architecture, enterprise engineering, systems and network engineering, systems and network security, and application and software development. We use these foundational technology areas to deliver solutions for data analytics, cyber, and space/mission operations, customized to meet mission requirements. We are headquartered in Hanover, MD, with employees working across the U.S including DC, VA, CO, UT, NM, HI, and CA.

Huntersville, Nc

Consulting firm serving clients in Technology and Game Development.Specialties: Marketing & Business Strategy, Start-Ups, Operations, Revenue Growth, And Strategic Alignment.

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for the development and implementation of the Sports Division • Revision of Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for Rivalry Games, a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) app, in compliance with the industry’s developing federal and state regulations. • Identification of M&A opportunities for strategic partnerships and global expansion of division.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Responsible for the organizational leadership and strategic vision of Kiz Studios, across 3 locations in Georgia, South Carolina and United Kingdom. Key accomplishments include: • Successfully launched 8 mobile apps and 1 PS4 title across multiple platforms, including Apple, Google Play, Amazon and Samsung. • Collaborated with the Chief Gaming Officer and liaised with 1st and 3rd parties for game specific features, promotions, publishing and licensing opportunities and developed new business. • Drove adoption of a product green light process for new project titles. • Established consistent milestone and gate reviews; managed consistent delivery against the roadmap as well as providing robust risk mitigation plans. • Responsible for the budget planning process and executing projects against approved budgets.

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for the organizational leadership and strategic vision of Kiz Studios, across 3 locations in Georgia, South Carolina and United Kingdom

Greater Atlanta Area

Facilitated innovation and change management as the company refocused operations from a toy company to a mobile app game developer. Key Accomplishments include:• Implementation and execution of Trademark/Copyright strategy across all properties.• Working with the creative studio, developed Series Bible for prospective distribution partners. Pitched to Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon and other channels.• Provided marketing input and feedback on current industry initiatives, trends, partnerships, opportunities, and game ideation for new game design. • Conducted due diligence to evaluate potential M&A opportunities for publishing and licensing our intellectual property.

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided key analysis to executive leadership, and led numerous projects focused on driving innovation, process improvement and change. Key Accomplishments include:• Established HR policies and processes, focusing on defining corporate standards across all aspects of the business.• Sourced and implemented comprehensive employee benefits program that included stock plans, insurance and banking.• Provided competitive analysis and gap analysis of product portfolio

Greater Atlanta Area

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Responsible for implementation and opening of new restaurant concept. Key accomplishments include:• Created, developed and implemented all formalized operational systems and procedures including employee handbook, forms, checklists, cashier/kitchen associate job descriptions and incentive programs.• Implemented programs that addressed sales projections, budgets, cost control systems and standardized procedures designed for stable operations and bottom line profits• Conducted coaching, counseling, and motivational sessions, and worked with store managers on budget responsibility and projections. • Orchestrated recipe/menu development based on guest trends/preferences and seasonal considerations; sourced vendors and negotiated inventory costs.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Responsible for direct sales and profitability of full service sports-themed restaurant and generating up to 3.5M annual sales per location and 34M annual sales across all properties. Key Accomplishments include:• Recognized for cultivating long term, stable staff with team-player philosophies. • Developed and implemented all formalized operational systems and procedures. • Created and implemented Manager Training Program and Train the Trainer Program.• Redesigned and developed company website that enhanced brand awareness. Director of Franchise Development and OperationsPartnered with the Franchise Partners and key cross-functional teams and associates to develop and execute operations strategies and programs. Key Accomplishments include:• Managed and developed complete franchise process for all franchisees. • Created, developed and implemented all formalized training programs for new store openings. Successfully led Franchise Opening Teams through new store launches.• Ensured that Franchise Partners operated their restaurants in compliance with all appropriate systems and standards.• Managed franchisee/franchisor relationship, which included Real Estate, Operations, Training, Construction and Marketing, providing support throughout initial process to store grand opening and beyond.• Produced, managed and executed all Discovery Day programs at corporate headquarters with prospective candidates.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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