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Author of the sci-fi political thriller series 'Election 2064'- Book One available here: amazon.com/dp/B01MUKR4CM/- Book Two available here: amazon.com/dp/B07CRN5YGC/Winner of the 2017 IndieReader Discovery Award for best Science Fiction Novel and a Readers' Favorite Book Award.

- Global product owner for data collection and ad classification applications in the United States for the media intelligence arm of the world’s largest ad agency, including internet, television, and print media- Created efficiencies in our product workflows by managing implementation of AI components - Wrote technical and project documents for seven-figure initiatives that include Project Charters, User Stories, Use Cases, and Test Plans

- Acted as the global product owner for a multi-media data collection and classification system- Created efficiencies in our product workflows by managing the implementation of AI components (OCR and image recognition)- Determined development priorities by creating business plans and cost-benefit analyses for potential projects, along with project charters and other project management documents- Gathered requirements through deep-dive discussions and focus groups with operations teams and other stakeholders, then document them through user stories and wireframe design through Azure DevOps- Worked with external development teams to set sprint deliverables and priorities- Managed user testing teams- Monitored post-launch success, document lessons learned

- Gathered and wrote requirements for interactive projects- Managed project development and scheduling- Wrote test plans for successful implementation- Designed front-end interfaces, dashboards, and other interactive elements- Monitored enhancements after launch and oversaw maintenance- Created workflow diagrams and outlined in-house processes

- Managed project schedules, budgets, and multi-platform ad campaigns for websites like visitvirginiabeach.com and gatlinburg.com

* Converted business goals and objectives into managed projects. Wrote business charters and detailed spec documents, allocating IT resources and outlining requirements to ensure successful project delivery.* Balanced multiple short- and long-term projects by managing a Product Grid. This included in-house developments and outside projects with support vendors. As projects neared completion, adjusted resources as leader of project teams.* Evaluated success of projects and made comprehensive written recommendations based on their performance. Charted how page and site redesigns affected user activity through split-testing. * Specialized in mobile website, social networking, and other up-and-coming applications. Conducted extensive research on mobi and SMS marketing methods. Designed AutoMart.com’s mobile website and achieved more than 300% traffic growth in the six months it has been live.* Supervised creation of promotional materials and wrote product descriptions in national newsletter, mailed to over a thousand employees each month.

* Acted as site content author and editor for AutoExtra.com. Wrote automotive articles, comprehensive shopping guides and press releases for the website. * Managed our internet advertising program, growing conversion rates for car and automotive service buyers by 45%. Researched best practices of website layout and structure to create a conversion funnel on the site. * Created wireframes and webpage mocks, redesigning AutoExtra.com to appeal to a younger audience. Approved of final designs submitted by graphics department or edited in-progress designs.* Managed datafeeds of over 1.5 million vehicles, wrote queries and compiled inventory and site activity reports* Produced marketing programs for the AutoExtra magazine, coordinating online strategy with offline. 200,000 copies of the magazine were printed weekly and delivered nationwide.

* Updated and monitored department website using FrontPage* Assisted faculty, students and classrooms with hardware, software, web applications and FTP* Manned help desk, maintained and upgraded computer equipment

* Instructed more than 300 enrolled students of all skill levels (children and adults) * Managed staff and ordered supplies and equipment, logged purchases and receipts* Assumed duties of owner and general manager as needed