Cambridge Sharpe, LLC. – Detroit, MIDirector (2016 to Present) Oversee all aspects of a consultation company specializing in New Business Development/Strategy for “new or start-up” products or services in both consumer products/automotive industries. Create “Go to market Strategies” and their execution in a wide variety of industries including, Food, Sporting Goods, Pet Products, Snack Foods, Electronics and Automotive Connectivity Services. Selected Contributions:• Created and capitalized on multi-million-dollar business opportunities for General Motors using WIFI technology, ridesharing, car-sharing, autonomous driving, and electrical vehicles. - Created, incubated, and launched 5 new innovative projects as part of GM’s Connected Car Group (GCCX) with the goal of improving the customer journey. • Secured product placement for the following products at Costco, Kroger, Walgreen’s, and others: Coffee, Freeze Dried Fruits, Thai Frozen Entrees, Water, Dog Snacks, Gourmet Popcorn and Alcoholic Beverages.• Secured “New Busines” revenues streams for innovative Electronic hardware: Dysonics sound system, Caruma camera, Inhalio scent diffusers, and NONDA OBD health monitor at Ford, GM, Magna, Mitsubishi Electric and Nissan. • Secured P.O.s from Rivian and Ford for Sunbird Engineering’s aluminum extrusions manf.in the Philippines. • Secured over 200 Chrysler Dealers in the Great Lakes Region to participate in a “New” digital marketing service.

Program ManagementCompleted contract with Pronto 365 (Purchased by Enphase Energy 12 - 21) to create, launch, manage and utilize state of the art software into a comprehensive "one stop shop" Home charging program for Electric Vehicle buyers through Automotive dealers and their manufacturers. Secured Ford dealers as active pilot participant. Secured high level meetings at GM, Toyota, Ford and Tesla for their partnership participation. GM and Toyota moving forward at selected dealerships.Completed contract with Pronto 365 (Purchased by Enphase Energy 12 - 21) to create, launch, manage and utilize state of the art software into a comprehensive "one stop shop" Home charging program for Electric Vehicle buyers through Automotive dealers and their manufacturers. Secured Ford dealers as active pilot participant. Secured high level meetings at GM, Toyota, Ford and Tesla for their partnership participation. GM and Toyota moving forward at selected dealerships.Skills: Project Management

Marketed MERA’s unique offshore Software services providing software development, testing/certification and manufacturing resources. Extensive software development experience on infotainment platforms, automotive security, autonomous driving and automotive grad Linux platforms. Negotiated directly with potential partners in order to secure favorable agreement terms. Highlights include…~ Developed tactical automotive OEM market strategy, leading to long-term partnership with GM. ~ Closed engineering software service contract with Nissan USA, bringing critical electrical and mechanical resources to the R&D facility. ~ Forged new SaaS relationships with a National Insurance Carrier to participate with GM in a national program, improving customer options and creating a new revenue subscription model for GM.

I managed the long-term strategic and immediate operational aspects of an engineering and consulting solutions service provider targeting OEMs, Tier 1s and Tier 2s within the automotive industry. I held primary oversight for budget allocation, financial performance, sales, P&L and operational efficiencies. I assigned tasks to my reporting management team and regularly conferred with executive leadership to establish short- and long-term objectives. Highlights include…~ Secured exclusive third-party labor contracts for Toyota North America at their KY, MS, and Princeton, IN assembly plants. ~ Onboarded and stewarded several high-value automotive accounts, including Ford, GM, VW, Nissan, NSK, Fox Shocks, Federal Mogul and Magna.