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• Provided consultative services to support a start-up defense tech consulting firm, led congressional efforts to further future warrior soldiers systems specifically pertaining to the ISR (intelligence, surveillance, &.
• Lobbied with members of congress and the senate to further the development of Future Warrior Soldier Systems

• Founded the largest pipe replacement company in the U.S.A. Consulted O&G tech-based companies & O&G operators seeking to invest in and institute new emerging technology solutions, featuring IOT, disruptive tech, & off.
• Managed all financial and personnel-related aspects the company, including a roster of disabled veterans.
• Established an actionable exit strategy from the date of founding, thus ensuring a durable, self-sustaining organization.
• Developed all internal policies and procedures, along with business developments to maximize profits market share.

• Co-created this start-up from the ground up to design, innovate, and launch a locate app used for auto filling, tracking, and videotaping ROW pre and post construction.
• Handled fault liability claims reductions in underground construction operations by providing a detailed record of work stored in a cloud-based database.

Kennesaw, GA, US

• Developed BD strategy to diversify business lines with major IOU’s, Oil and Gas operators, and municipalities. Guided company restructuring to prepare for a future M&A. Implemented new contract management guidelines.
• Developed and initiated a 3-year Business Development strategy & product roadmap on a national level.
• Successfully changed management in Texas retaining efforts by 100% to support key staff.
• Increased Texas Oil & Gas (O&G) business line profit margins from -30% to 23% in 8 months.
• Diversified (O&G) business lines from only Atmos Energy distribution lines to field services, I&E, Electrical distribution, & anomaly digs.
• Secured MSA’s with Kinder Morgan, Noble Energy (Rosetta), & Enterprise.

Kennesaw, GA, US

Coral Gables, Florida, US

• Developed creative market strategies, drove competitive intelligence, & developed business development road maps that maximized profitability for an early phase software start-up with second round of seed funding.
• Led the company to ensure the successful sale and recapitalization efforts for a venture firm capital generating $1M in sales that grew to $5M in 3 years at 45% EBITDA.

Houston, TX, US

• Regional Construction Manager & BD Manager.
• Designed and launched an innovative grassroots direct marketing strategy that drove profitability across the telecom construction industry, securing new opportunities with key companies, featuring Bechtel (Google North.
• Navigated a prolific business development life cycle that produced $1M+ in projects, delivering an average of $250M in newly qualified bids annually. Generated $230M in annual sales in 2018.

• Served in a key leadership role, leading the company from its transition from start-up to venture capital recapitalization efforts, developing and implementing effective hiring policies, safety policies, and new.
• Oversaw all business development initiatives to deliver multi-million-dollar revenue growth across Permian Basin, supporting bypass pipeline construction firms by working directly with MSA’s and O&G operators at.

• Steered the company’s successful acquisition by hiring, mentoring, and training a team of 5 business development staff, growing overall revenue from $8.75M to $14M, by 60%.
• Identified and secured a buyer, driving profitability by 5x.

Elmendorf, Texas, US

All HR policies, procedures, compliance. Responsible for the hiring of 200 personnel and reducing company attrition rates from the high 60% down to less than 10%.

Elmendorf, Texas, US

Responsible for all safety programs, policies and procedures. Achieved a a+ rating with all isnet world customers via proper safety programs and employee training and education. Reduced company EMR & DART rates allowing insurance reduction and favorable ratings with all reporting agencies/systems.

Boston, MA, US

• Managed 401k accounts for large cap companies. Trades, customer complaints, process management/improvement, portfolio analysis. Series 7,6,63, life and health.
• Served as Team Lead, directing a customer service team responsible for delivering world-class customer service to industry leading companies, featuring ABB, Alstrom Power, Cablevision, CMS, Direct TV, First American.

Project manager- Managed sub contractors and employees on multiple on going fiber optic and utility jobs. Project size ranged from $100k-$5mill.

Arlington, Virginia, US