Master of Science, Major: Political Science, Program: Global Studies

Bachelor of Science, Major: Political Science, Program: Development Studies

• Advise business development including e-commerce, website, financial objectives, accounting software, social media, marketing and general transition/direction• Aid in supply chain management • Liaise with lawyers, accountants, shareholders and negotiate contract labor

• Run day-to-day operations of motorcycle protective apparel company whichconducts business nationally and internationally• Establish and maintain business strategies and financial objectives• Direct and implement B2B and B2C web, print and social media marketing campaigns and support materials• Manage e-commerce sites which account for 98% of sales•Coordinate affiliate and social media programs to spur growth and attract new users •Manage full project lifecycle of strategic website redesign•Integrate several third party technologies; shipping, marketing, accounting•Create product information packages including product descriptions, images and pricing; ensure copy is updated and accurate•Organize shift to new payment processing system• Create, moderate and manage social media channels • Devise strategies to drive traffic to website and secure brand image • Budget and execute paid social media posts• Engage in customer support through use of social media• Draft press releases, secure product features in a plethora of industry magazines and blogs• Plan and manage online and in-store inventory• Supervise 12 employees total, the hiring and payroll processes• Field dozens of calls and emails a day from customers, clients and vendors• Spearhead research and development of our products• Coordinate production budgets ranging from $5000 to $100,000; raw materialspurchasing, manufacturer ordering and distribution processes• Orchestrate intellectual property strategy including applying for 1 pendingUnited States patent, 1 pending international patents, 4 filed internationalpatents related to protective apparel; filing 1 international and 5 United Statestrademarks• Maintain a profitable company while keeping a competitive edge in anincreasingly growing industry• Negotiate sale of company; oversee transfer of assets, intellectual property, tangible and non-tangible goods; transition manufacturers; and train new owners