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Phoenix, Az, Us

Carefree, Arizona, Us

As a member of the company’s senior executive team, serve to help fuel the company’s hypergrowth expansion of Face Artificial Intelligence analysis and detection solutions through business development initiatives with corporate, corporate venture, and government organizations. Partnerships: Create relationships with Global 5000 corporations and high value, mid-market companies, especially related to co-development and joint venture opportunities to help them build technology solutions. Includes seeking corporate venture capital investment opportunities, as applicable. Innovation: Discover and explore opportunities to participate in corporate platform programs, including reverse innovation challenges, competitive proposals for competitions, and uncovering sales opportunities. Government: Pursue key Federal grants (including SBIR/STTR) and direct partnerships with Government agencies for direct contract opportunities. AlgoFace is a computer vision venture client studio whose enablement engine powers trusted and ethical Face AI solutions. Our deep tech technology fosters accurate facial landmark tracking, face analysis, eye gaze estimation, data labeling and annotation tools, synthetic data generation and deep fake detection with privacy and inclusivity at the forefront. Our B2B and B2G Face AI enablement engine can be used to develop 2D and 3D Face AI solutions across mobile, desktop, embedded systems, AR/VR, the Metaverse and Web 3.0. AlgoFace’s team of Face AI experts are committed to designing technology that is inclusive, ethical, accurate and private. We work with leading brands, agencies, and OEM partners to power Face AI solutions for industries as diverse as Beauty, Health, MedTech, Metaverse, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, and Building Safety. Company Website: www.AlgoFace.ai

Phoenix, Az, Us

Create opportunities and manage initiatives to "concierge" larger corporations into Arizona's vibrant technology startup ecosystem, and to also provide better access for curated startups to corporations. Initiatives may include: help to build strategic partnerships and investments between corporations and startups; foster technology spinouts from corporations into the ecosystem; involve senior corporate executives into key ACA programs and partnerships; facilitate relevant event sponsorships; and create opportunities within larger ACA initiatives surrounding new, key technologies and clusters (e.g. Smart Cities, Autonomous Vehicles, CyberSecurity, 5G, and more). Also serve as the Program Manager for Arizona's Property Technology Sandbox.Remain integrally involved in ACA Innovation Team programs and initiatives, including the Arizona Innovation Challenge, Venture Ready Accelerator, Angel Tax Credit, and SBIR initiatives, among others (see below). The Arizona Commerce Authority is a private/public-sector partnership driving economic development in Arizona by attracting business to the State, expanding businesses already here, and creating new jobs in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The ACA is chaired by the Governor of Arizona, with an extensive Board of Directors of renowned business executives.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Create jobs in the State of Arizona by facilitating the growth of over 1,300 promising technology/science-based, start-up/early-stage companies via numerous financial incentives and consultative resources. Responsible for strategic and tactical responsibilities, including the execution of the Arizona Innovation Challenge - a business plan grant competition with the largest monetary award ($3 Million) in the Nation, which has awarded over millions of dollars to a portfolio of 100 companies. Other Innovation Team supported programs include: Venture Ready Accelerator, Angel Investor Tax Credit, SBIR Initiatives, "Pitch Perfect," and numerous partnerships, including the "Venture Madness" competition from Invest Southwest. The overall goal of the Innovation Team is to further develop and nurture the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem of Arizona!

Phoenix, Az, Us

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Jacksonville, Florida, Us

Led the Account Management function for more than 3 distinct business lines, accounting for almost 1,000 clients worldwide - including Online Lead Generation (PPC+SEO+Local) for national entities; Customized SEO Solutions for corporations & small businesses nationwide; and SEO Services for Register.com. Report to General Manager with numerous direct reports.- Renewal rate for client customized SEO contracts exceeded annualized 2010 corporate goal; achieving >200% of gross revenue goals during several 1-month periods.- Developed and led significant SEO Strategic/Audit/ROI analyses for several major clients - cited for driving a company competitive advantage within the industry.- Executive team contributor to strategic direction of new, company-wide Online Marketing Division, which encompasses company's Scottsdale operations.- Leadership roll was successfully expanded over 2 new business lines, both requiring the onboarding of hundreds of new clients into Scottsdale's operations within time frames of less than 2 months.Web.com is a public, $450+ million industry-leading internet marketing firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL (NASDAQ: WWWW).

Phoenix, Us

Independent Consultant (Phoenix, Arizona; 2006 to 2009): Assisted a broad range of clientele in various capacities, including strategic planning, marketing, project management, capital formation, and business referrals.- 1+1=3 Business Ventures, LLC (2008-2009). Formed 2008 to provide strategic consulting services to diverse range of clients/industries. Assignments have included: 1) Business planning and marketing for a sports medicine start-up firm; 2) Marketing and strategic planning for a business aviation/aerospace firm; 3) Referral relationship with a sophisticated investment banking entity.- Other Consulting Assignments: (2006-2009). Included: 1) Mentoring the Owner of $1+ Million B2B equipment firm with strategic planning and execution services; 2) Assisted Owner of a professional services firm to expand business into new channels and increase pricing; 3) Served as employee/consultant to former firm after relocation - projects included financial risk management research and hiring/mentorship of successor.

Oversaw day-to-day operations of a 25-person hedge fund company. Reported to President/Owner with six direct reports across all corporate functions (including trading, client services, IT, R&D, administration) of an entrepreneurial enterprise.Dolphin was a privately-owned, $100 million money management firm utilizing proprietary, computer-based technical trading methods to invest in worldwide financial, currency, and commodity markets for global clientele, including billionaires and significant funds-of-funds, including Goldman Sachs. Fund programs have ranked in the Top 5 of their class worldwide, averaging double-digit positive returns for more than twelve years.

Managed marketing, product development, P&L, and strategic/business planning of U.S. brands and products, including Sunkist Orange Juices ($65 million) and FloridaGold Orange Juices ($50 million). Supervised two Senior Product Managers and managed numerous cross-functional teams of up to 20 people. Major champion and influencer within the company, interfacing frequently with the CEO, other top C-Suite executives and the Board of Directors on the company's most important initiative. Reported directly to V.P. Marketing and coordinated business reporting activities across all business units.Lykes was a privately-owned, $1 billion global marketer of consumer beverage products and related support businesses (completely vertically integrated).

Oversaw product management, marketing, P&L, and strategic/business planning of FloridaGold Orange Juices ($75+ million). Managed numerous cross-functional teams. Participated in high priority, major strategic initiatives with senior management.

Racine, Wi, Us

Performed shared product management, marketing, and business planning of Clip-Ons ($35 million) and Lasting Mist ($27 million) air freshener brands, the highest priority business in the Division. Participated in and helped manage an entire brand restage. Managed cross-functional teams.S.C. Johnson Wax was a privately-owned, $4 billion global marketer of consumer, commercial, and industrial chemical products.

Waterford, Ct, Us

Led exploration and marketing for new business opportunities, project management of technical and creative ventures, and analysis in military consulting. Reported directly to the Executive Vice President for New Business Ventures. Sonalysts was a $45 million, diversified, hi-tech services company supporting the U.S. military and converting military technologies and know-how into civilian applications. Also created commercial audio/video productions.

Washington, Dc, Us

Officer - honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant. Education equivalent to M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering.- Served as Lead Instructor, Naval Submarine School, training Navy/civilian contractor personnel in employment of sophisticated digital weapons systems. Ranked Top 3 Instructor by the Command, designated Master Training Specialist (Top 10% in military), and often cited as Best Instructor by students.- Served as Watch/Division Officer aboard U.S.S. ALBUQUERQUE (SSN-706), supervising the safe operations of a $1 Billion "fast-attack" submarine, rated #1 in the Atlantic Fleet. Personally cited as a major factor in ship's success/reputation. Division Officer for Communications, Electrical, and Chemistry/Radiological Controls divisions. - Served as Junior Staff Officer in the Joint Chiefs of Staff (Pentagon), taking responsibility for projects beyond experience and routinely interfacing with very senior officers in all branches of the military.

M.B.A., Marketing, Finance, General Management

B.S., Electrical Engineering

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