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Greenville County, South Carolina, United States

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Lead and execute a dynamic outreach strategy with performance targets, driving multi-sector lead generation to support recruitment efforts. Conduct recruitment missions, domestically and internationally, utilizing in-person and virtual platforms to engage targeted markets and attract investment to the Bradenton Area and Manatee County. Provide strategic guidance and support to international companies seeking to establish operations in the United States, focusing on county-level business opportunities. Oversee a portfolio of qualified leads, continuously nurturing client relationships to foster successful business partnerships and expansions.

Manatee County, Florida

As the Director of Global Business Development, I lead comprehensive initiatives to attract companies seeking to establish roots in the Bradenton Area and Manatee County, both domestically and internationally. My responsibilities encompass crafting and executing strategic approaches, overseeing lead generation efforts, and rigorously qualifying prospective partners.By leveraging targeted marketing strategies across various platforms and channels, we've achieved remarkable success in rapidly expanding our recruitment efforts on both the domestic and international fronts. Our proactive approach ensures that we connect with the right organizations and showcase the unparalleled opportunities our region offers for business growth and prosperity.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Market Florida's international advantages worldwide. Assisted Florida companies to export products and services to global markets and identify joint ventures and strategic alliance, partners. Responsible for a portfolio of 2700 export-ready companies in 7 key State Target Sectors. Yearly client export portfolio of $274 million (actual $74 million, expected $200 million). Trade mission and foreign direct investment promotion and engagement experience. World Bank Group, Private Sector Liaison Officer for Florida and Southeast United States.

Orlando, Florida Area

Responsible for daily operations of an international non-profit organization. Responsible for a $1.4M economic program investment in the Central Florida area. Managed 4 unique programs, including the US DoS IVLP program, Global Partners, Global Classroom, and the Culture Initiative.

Program management for a US Department of State Bureau. Responsible for a $1.5 Million overall budgetDirected 37 different individual programs during the fiscal year

Government Consulting, Public Relations, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, and Government Affairs structuring. Strategist for both Government bids and contracts. Our goal is to help you achieve qualification for government bids, by maintaining compliance and correct regulation of products or services.

Lake Brantley High school has a dynamic debate team which I had the honor to coach for two seasons. This also included three classes (intro to debate, debate II, and debate III to V). This included writing all of the class curriculum (because debate constantly changes), and managing the debate team and our very important travel schedule.

Managed the Government Contracts and Marketplace environment for all branded products and services. -Government Contracts currently vested at 100K per year. This includes contracts with local, county, and state contracts. Bids of 246K over the next 3 months. -Marketplace currently reaches over 27,000 customers in 3 markets reaching Central, East, and South Florida. This includes contacts in chambers of commerce, building, and community associations.

Political Science, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Golf, Council on Foreign Relations, Global Perspectives, Debate

Associate Of Arts, Computer Science

Aerospace Engineering