TDBBS is a manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of all natural dog treats and chews. Known for its innovative product line, the company sells directly to consumers through e-commerce sites bestbullysticks.com and Amazon, as well as directly to distributors through the Barkworthies and Paw Love brands.As the New Product Development Coordinator, I was involved in the research and development of innovative products. I Spearheaded and was involved in all aspects of smoothly bringing products to market.My tasks ranged from innovation, market research, pricing, gross margins, business analytics, screening whether new products met the companies criteria, product specifications, packaging, prototypes and design, product scheduling, and overall project management from initial concept to full scale launch.

Classified Patent Applications received from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the general fields of telecommunications, image analysis, graphics processing, television, and dynamic information storage & retrieval.As a patent classifier, I was expected to determine appropriate application classifications in accordance with the US Patent Classification and International Patent Classification systems through technical knowledge, research and automated tools.

GIS and Cartography: InternshipMapping the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. The internship was geared toward creating a map of the river, along with access points for the general public and members of the organization. A Water Reporter App was also implemented in order to report pollution, erosion, runoff, and cattle in the water all along the river.The organization's focus is to protect the public's right to clean water in our rivers and streams. The goal is to stop pollution in order to promote safe drinking water, protect healthy river habitats, and enhance public use and enjoyment of our river systems.

Assessed and managed clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment and insurance strategies.Sold various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies.