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San Diego, California, United States

- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for TMA BlueTech, guiding initiatives to advance sustainable technologies in the ocean and water industries.- Direct overall operations and governance, ensuring alignment with TMA's mission to foster innovation, education, and economic development within the Blue Economy.- Cultivate and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders, government entities, and educational institutions to drive collaboration and support for TMA BlueTech's initiatives.- Secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships to support TMA's programs and initiatives, effectively managing financial resources and budgets.- Advocate for policies that promote sustainable practices and technological innovation in the ocean and water sectors, enhancing TMA BlueTech's visibility and influence in the industry.

Bellevue, Washington, United States

- Directed daily operations and managed overall performance, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.- Led and developed a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative environment to optimize patient care and operational efficiency.- Oversaw the delivery of high-quality patient care, enhancing patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes through patient-centric practices.- Managed financial performance, including budgeting and cost control, while implementing strategies to achieve profitability and sustain growth.- Contributed to strategic planning initiatives, identifying opportunities for business growth and market expansion through effective marketing and community engagement.

San Diego, California Area

Responsible for working with clients/their teams to create/manage communications strategies and marketing lifecycles (concept, positioning, design, testing, production, evaluation of results); Lead team with program management on multiple client projects to deliver optimal results for clients; Lead brand-identity development and implementation projects using proprietary methodologies; Align corporate cultures with communications activities; Grow client base through active networking, prospecting, and overall business development.HIGHLIGHTS- Grown revenues by an average of 56% per year from 2016-2019.- Grown team to 5 employees.- Grown agency to 20 active clients;ACHIEVEMENTS- Formulated the strategy and plan that won a client PwC’s (PriceWaterhouseCoopers) Luxembourg the 2017 People's Choice Award.- Co-produced an award-winning documentary (Give Me Sight) that was filmed in both the US and Myanmar.- Successfully led a corporate turnaround initiative for a multi-million-dollar healthcare organization.

Oslo Area, Norway

OVERVIEWLed change management and corporate turnaround initiatives; Created and facilitated workshops focusing on leadership training, innovation processes and organizational culture development; Led program management initiatives as an independent contractor; Led brand identity development projects using proprietary methodologies; Created marketing strategies, communications campaigns, and digital advertising plans; Created innovative concepts and value propositions that supported the overall objectives of the communications strategies of client companies.HIGHLIGHTS- From 2008-2016, built client base to 16 client organizations in Norway, the U.S., and Germany.- Grew annual revenues by an average of 25% (CAGR).

Toronto, Canada Area

• Created and managed bespoke adventure tours in Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Ireland, Germany, and Turkey.• Worked with service providers (hotels, transport companies, local tour operators) to provide best-in-class services while minimizing costs.

Bonn Area, Germany

Market and Strategy Analyst, Corporate Strategy & Policy, Deutsche Telekom AG- Developed corporate strategy initiatives within relevant markets in Germany and across Europe.- Compiled comprehensive T-Systems financial database with present/forecasted performance reviews.Market Analyst, Ya.com, Madrid, Spain- Analyzed consumer data/market trends and consulted on relevant market penetration/buildout strategies.EURO 2004 Project Coordinator, T-Mobile International, Bonn, Germany- Coordinated with UEFA to ensure compliance and brand placement activities throughout the tournament.- Worked with CEO/CMO/Executive leadership departments to ensure maximum brand exposure- Aligned brand communication activities with T-Mobile International and T-Mobile natco's in Germany, England, Austria, The Netherlands and Czech Republic.- Planned multiple sponsorship events in Lisbon both before and during the EURO 2004 tournament.- Coordinated brand placement activities with other corporate sponsors, which included Adidas, Canon, Coca-Cola, Hyundai, Mastercard, Carlsberg, McDonald's, BenQ, JVC and Portugal Telecom

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Literature And Business

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