Public-private partnership with the state of Michigan focused on economic development and job creation.
-Leads and advises small to medium size Michigan companies to develop sales and strategy for international
markets. Larger corporations advised as well, including Huntington Bank, Mercado Livre, University of Michigan and
US Chamber of Commerce.

Privately held company leader in the waterworks industry, approximately 700 employees.
-Responsible for selling highly technical water infrastructure products throughout the Latin American region. ($5million). Target reached (147%, 2013). Tripled sales for the South America region in 2014. Mexico sales increased
by 20% between 2015 and 2016. 50% increase in South America sales in 2016.
-Head of new business development in Latin America, specifically into Mexico, Jamaica and Brazil, while maintaining
existing relationships in the Latin American region (5 distributors, 100%). Found, established, and trained new
distributors (6) in Jamaica, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay and Brazil.
-Led production and engineering teams regarding new product launches in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and Mexico,
resulting in an overall 30% increase in Latin America sales.
-Training of distributor sales staff on all of Ford Meter Box products (approximately 30,000), performed installations
requiring extensive knowledge of all Ford Meter Box products.
-Direct experience working with local distributors and engineers in identifying, designing and licensing of specific Ford
products for potable water systems throughout Latin American region.

Industry leader in German biotech market, privately owned, approximately 400 employees.
-Responsible for selling highly complex biotechnology products across the entire Latin American continent ($3million). Target reached (124%, 2011: 110%, 2012)
-Managed 20 distributors throughout Latin America, (100%), assuring on time product delivery and customer
satisfaction.
-Developed relationships with C level executives, while also finding new business opportunities in Colombia, Brazil,
Argentina and the Dominican Republic.
-Supervised and worked with engineering teams to develop and promote special new product lines in Argentina,
Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Peru leading to an overall 15% increase in sales
-Training distributor sales staff in BINDER products, performed installations, developing strategic marketing plans,
and support as subject matter expert for all BINDER products and applications related to bio tech market.
Surface Warfare Officer, United States Navy (4 years)
-Surface Warfare Officer responsible for operating and navigating US Navy ships in combat environment
-Qualified to ensure weapon assignment and delivery
-Led, managed, and trained groups of 20 US Navy enlisted personnel
-Extensive knowledge of Navy weapons systems: CIWS Phalanx, SM1, VLS, Harpoon and Oto Melara.
-Planned and executed multilateral operations with Ecuadorian, Panamanian, Chilean, Russian, Japanese, South
Korean and Peruvian personnel.
-Qualified as the Search and Rescue Swimmer, responsible for all maritime rescue operations