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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

-Identified and pursued new business opportunities such as the US Marine Corps, US Army, US Air Force Special Operations Command, Department of the Navy, NASA, Department of Energy, Canadian Armed Forces, Australian Defense Forces, UK Ministry of Defense, and the Space Force. Maintained a 98% retention rate of all tactical accounts.-Developed and maintained strategic partnerships; managed accounts; oversaw successful implementation and adoption of TeamBuildr platform; and maximized utilization rate across tactical and defense organizations.-Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic planning and product development. Outperformed competitors by identifying untapped market areas and developing new service lines to tailor to the unique needs of the respective client.-Developed marketing strategy for specialty niche customer market, tapping into an unserved population. Developed the product strategy; coordinated and executed the PR tactics; developed department-specific style guide for marketing strategy; designed department collateral aimed at attracting target population.-Project managed data science team to develop customized tactical metric tracking and dashboarding for clients. Utilized industry-specific knowledge of valuable KPI measurements to design reporting capabilities that clients would value. These capabilities were cited as a primary purchasing incentive in 30% of tactical client load. -Negotiated contracts and closed deals at over $300,000, significantly boosting company value and profitability.-Utilized CRM tools to track and manage sales pipeline, ensuring efficient follow-up, closure of sales leads, and continued client care post-sale.-Acted as a subject matter expert (SME) for executives and sales staff navigating all federal and international bidding processes.

-Managed a portfolio of over 100 high-value defense and tactical accounts, managed business development for military and first-responder leads. Optimized account structure and usage based on unique demands of their commands, governing boards, and fitness requirements of the respective profession.-Collaborated with the product development and engineering teams to develop new features based on customer feedback, leading to a 10% increase in product satisfaction.-Led customer success initiatives, including webinars, customer advisory boards, and in-person demonstrations, fostering a community of engaged users and creating a pipeline of junior professionals who have adopted the product.-Planned and executed company representation at conferences and expos, to include the NSCA Tactical Conference, Austin FC High Performance Symposium, and Army Futures Command Vertex Summit.-Designed a new business area and revenue stream based on the specific industry needs observed in this role. Pitched new department to executives and began to build the foundations of a new line of business from scratch. Leveraged this momentum and growth into next role as Director of Tactical Initiatives.

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

-Created fitness plans for unit training, accounting for physical demands of Paratroopers and applying appropriate movements for adequate transfer of strength and accurate balance of strength and conditioning to ensure proper preparation for the unit's current mission.-Crafted personalized physical fitness plans to prepare Paratroopers for physical rigors of Ranger School, Special Forces Selection and Assessment, and other schoolhouse and selection events.-Planned, organized, and facilitated group classes focused on teaching and training Paratroopers the basics of writing and implementing properly periodized fitness plans, movement analysis and coaching, and how to analyze physical demands of their current mission to ensure transfer of training.

New York City Metropolitan Area

-Executed weight room programming and preparation, field periodization, nutritional and supplementation regimen, and coordinated with ATC for return to play protocols for injured players. -Programmed weight room training, accounted for various player abilities, injuries, and equipment limitations. -Wrote training plans that included proper work-to-rest ratios, speed and change of direction development, and periodized overall loading of the field plan based on GPS data. -Liaised both with corporate representatives from Catapult and STATSports, provided GPS data analysis for practice and matches with focus placed on player load and adjusting future session plans, also accounting for travel and projected match loads to ensure physical fitness of players and team peaked at the right times. -Aided in general team logistics of travel, focusing on nutrition and hydration needs, as well as travel to and from competition venue and assignment of team baggage.-Coordinated with third-party vendors to negotiate packages to provide adequate nutrition and supplementation for athletes.-Mentored and developed one intern, who went on to take a head role in a sport/S&C position.

Frisco, Texas, United States

-Responsible for writing and overseeing delivery of offseason programming to contracted, developmental, and signed pathways players. -Collaborated with coaching staff to design preseason training camp to prepare players coming out of COVID-19 restrictions to be rugby ready for MLR 2021 season. -Designed and implemented S&C staff professional development program for one intern and two volunteer S&C coaches. -Worked directly with injured players to modify programming to account for contraindications as well as space/equipment limitations due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Remote

-Responsible for overseeing the daily delivery of programming to fitness and performance centered clients. -Lead movement coach and programmer for sport athletes and members of physically demanding professions such as military service members and first responders.

Austin, Texas Area

-Advised physical therapists and physical therapy assistants on exercise physiology and prescription for both advanced and return-to-play patients and athletes. -Conducted movement analysis and coaching of advanced movements and exercises.

Round Rock, Texas, United States

-Ran higher level clients through their workouts three nights out of the week. Oversaw modifying their written program as necessary.-Three high level clients progressed to physique, strength, and endurance goals they had not achieved in the past year in the six months of my coaching and modification.-Advised clients on nutrition and recovery protocols to improve performance, physique, and overall health and wellness.

Ft. Hood, Tx

-Worked with Brigade Surgeon, Battalion Physician Assistants, and imbedded Mental Health team to coordinate care for Brigade of approximately 1,845 Soldiers. Advised Brigade, Battalion, and Company Command Teams on medical readiness and health of force. -Coordinated medical training for the unit and supervised training, continued education credits, and certifications for assigned combat medics. -Scheduled services of medical devices and resupply of medical equipment and materiel for entire Brigade.

Ft. Hood, Tx And Camp Casey, South Korea

-Worked with Battalion Physician Assistant, Battalion Surgeon, and Brigade Mental Health team to coordinate care for Battalion of approximately 700 Soldiers. -Advised Battalion and Company Command Teams on medical readiness and health of force. -Coordinated medical training for the unit and supervised further training, continued education credits, and certifications for 35 assigned combat medics. -Schedule services of medical devices and resupply of medical equipment and materiel for entire Battalion. -Managed nearly $20 million of vehicles and medical equipment, including independent clinic in Camp Casey, Korea. -Led physical training programming for medical platoon, to include developing periodized cycles and educating NCOs on proper programming of exercises to meet the demands of combat medics and prepare them for their roles.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science, Minor In Systems Engineering

Activities and Societies: Dean's List - 8 semesters Officers' Christian Fellowship Founder/Captain - Black and Gold Functional Fitness Team

Master Of Science - Ms, Exercise Science - Fitness And Performance