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Helping business professionals and remote workers connect with like-minded people locally to build meaningful connections, combat social isolation, grow their network, business and careers. Also helping organizations develop new business models and products, and close deals faster. • Identified $61 Million in new marketplace opportunities for major tech client. • Created strategic account plans for internal C-level executives.• Secured RFPs on behalf of tech clients, doubling their in-market MRR.• Developed, pitched proposals, negotiated, and closed $11 Million for tech client.• Responsible for overseeing all contract management for a $2B telecom co.• Managed team of forty individual contributors building a $34 Million FON.• Maintained excellent cross-functional technical, business, and senior-level relationships.

LifeGroup.ai is an award-winning mobile app, powered by artificial intelligence, that connects like-minded people locally, leveraging machine learning to combat social isolation, and fostering meaningful connections within local communities. LifeGroup bridges the gap between online connections and real-life friendships by facilitating the creation of “Life Groups” centered around shared interests and identities, such as fitness groups, Bible studies, or working parents.

Created SaaS membership platform for clients working with high-tier customers in media, sports, and more. Coached business leaders, tech startups, e-commerce companies, entrepreneurs and marketing agencies on scaling faster utilizing a recurring revenue business model, unique marketing strategies, innovative business models, and repeatable sales funnels. • Built software membership platform with an LTV of 4 years and churn rate less than 1%.• Sold SaaS custom builds to clients working with The Washington Post, ESPN and more.• Led transition to recurring revenue business model, increasing profit margins by 43%.• Generated an ROI of 256% year-over-year for software services clients.

Spearheaded business development and product engineering team to build an award-winning SaaS mobile learning platform. Drove outbound sales, digital strategy, and marketing to achieve significant wins.• Led product dev team to create award-winning #edtech web & mobile platform.• Built excellent relationships with key decision-makers across 62 universities.• Presented to scores of university presidents and board members.• Earned a nomination for Oklahoma Innovator of the Year (2014).

Plano, Texas, Us

Led project management training throughout the U.S. to build a referral sales pipeline.• Trained PM professionals in project management software to sell PM services.• Created an engaging curriculum that earned high praise from students.• Received Best Trainer Award for training methodology and services sales process.

Houston, Texas, Us

Directed NOV's global project management technology initiative to plan, track, and manage all projects across multiple business units, 700+ locations and 40,000+ employees. • Managed cross-functional team to implement EPPM software in $1.2B business units.• Improved on-time project deliveries by 10%, saving $220 Million over three years.• Mitigated risks in the Rapid Rig division to increase monthly output by 17% ($500k/mo.).

Ba, Political Science

Bs, E-Commerce, Business Administration

Business Administration, Pre-Law