Passionate about entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and technology development. Focused on sales, marketing, business strategy, and operational processes, procedures, and efficiency. Experienced in securing funding through federal, state and private grant institutes, commercial and government sales, and private investments. Specialties: - Business Development: Developing leads, nurturing relationships, developing and closing deals- Operational Structuring: Organizing and developing processes, procedures, and protocols to meet quality management standards- Quality Assurance: Developed AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015 quality management system from the ground up- Communication Skills: Verbal and written communication strategy and execution through public relations, traditional and non-traditional marketing tactics, and social media. - Fundraising: Successfully captured private and state grant funds, SBIR/STTR awards, and assisted directly and indirectly with private capital raises with VCs and Angels investors. - Product Development: Securing resources, developing teams, capturing data, project management- Start-up consulting, business model development and general business strategy.