- Facilitated acquisition of The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company, a wholesale and e-commerce homemade cookie business with a brick-and-mortar stand in the renowned Reading Terminal Market- Expanded business to three brick-and-mortar locations in the Philadelphia area, including The Famous 4th Street Bakery- Grew a thriving wholesale business throughout the tri-state area, with Famous 4th Street Cookies now found at DiBruno Brothers, the Loews Hotel, Hilton Hotels, and the Four Seasons Hotel - Fostered strategic partnerships with e-commerce vendors like Goldbelly, Go Puff, Amazon, DashMart, and QVC to expand product distribution- Oversee all daily business operations, including handling office and management duties, hiring, firing, employee management, bookkeeping, banking, payroll, and benefits- Direct all marketing, advertising, public relations, and website management efforts to expand the business’s reach and grow customer base- Handle product development, bakery functionality and production, customer service, and quality control to ensure delivery of the highest quality product consistently

- Launched a brick-and-mortar ice cream sandwich franchise by fostering a strategic collaboration with The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company and Bassett’s Ice Cream, America’s oldest ice cream company and another iconic Philadelphia brand- Opened three brick-and-mortar locations at the Jersey Shore within four years- Develop and execute corporate-level strategies to drive business growth and profitability through digital marketing and advertising- Analyze and assess the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth - Craft and implement strategies to optimize organizational structure and processes- Manage bank accounts, various legal issues and partnership development, insurance, and bookkeeping

- Complete all business administration tasks for a small, family-owned Mexican restaurant - Oversee bookkeeping, banking, menu development, digital marketing, trademark protection, technology implementation, payroll, unemployment, POS system, office management, and benefits including healthcare and 401k plan

- Manage nine properties with 13 rental units, handling everyday operational aspects of each property including leasehold improvement to protect property value, performing minor repairs, compliance with city and local inspections and licenses, bookkeeping, finding tenants, collecting rent, and implementing safety measures.

- Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations- Actively research and seek grant opportunities through the federal and state registers, corporate foundation sites, and foundation databases both nationally and internationally- Manage and participate in international meetings, handle budgets in US dollars vs international currencies given market fluctuations, marketing, development, and strategic planning