Instructor

• Jan 2019 - Present

Director of Corporate Strategy

• Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

Program Director

• Nov 2017 - Jan 2019

Directed multi-site and cross-functional teams while tackling complex product development programs.  Created and maintained multimillion-dollar program budgets and prepared/updated forecasts.  Developed project plans and drove performance that met critical project milestones.  Coordinated internal/external teams to respond to over 95% of FDA requests without extensions.  Directed logistics and overcame obstacles to expedite shipment to brand new customer. Directed multi-site and cross-functional teams while tackling complex product development programs.  Created and maintained multimillion-dollar program budgets and prepared/updated forecasts.  Developed project plans and drove performance that met critical project milestones.  Coordinated internal/external teams to respond to over 95% of FDA requests without extensions.  Directed logistics and overcame obstacles to expedite shipment to brand new customer.

Director of Corporate Excellence

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2017

Coordinated the integration of two companies acquired within months of each other. Developed and presented risk mitigation strategies and program updates to senior management/stakeholders during due diligence efforts for M&A. Executed clinical and toxicology studies and budgeting/forecasting for company’s first New Drug Application. Managed Project Management team operations and developed project plans to meet/beat timelines. Oversaw R&D department with focus on portfolio optimization, organizational improvements, and coordinated operations with Business Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance to ensure project completion. Strengthened strategic partnership with foreign company to include distribution agreements and product development. Show less

Business Analyst/Assistant to the CEO/President

• Mar 2012 - Sep 2014

Served as strategic liaison between the President & CEO and the Board of Directors and its committees. Facilitated strategic planning project which included execution of business objectives, reorganization of operations/quality management teams and pioneered the start of the Project Management team. Developed robust ten-year strategic plan that identified key business cases and recommendations for the CEO and management team. Spearheaded the effort to get the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Coordinated company’s secondary public offering of almost 6 million shares resulting in net proceeds of over $71M. Show less

Receiving Specialist

• Mar 2008 - Feb 2012

Assumed the workload of two employees and overhauled department procedures for continued savings.  Analyzed customer financial data and developed plans to facilitate credit risk mitigation.  Spearheaded assessment and identification of workflow bottlenecks and created processes for improvement.  Managed stakeholders by negotiating and implementing risk control plans. Assumed the workload of two employees and overhauled department procedures for continued savings.  Analyzed customer financial data and developed plans to facilitate credit risk mitigation.  Spearheaded assessment and identification of workflow bottlenecks and created processes for improvement.  Managed stakeholders by negotiating and implementing risk control plans.

Senior Operations Manager

• Aug 2005 - Nov 2007

Streamlined inventory procedures to efficiently cater to guests while ensuring outstanding customer service.  Orchestrated the operation of 30 screens staffed by 13 managers and 120 crew members.  Designed and implemented inventory management procedures, saving over $11,000 in four months.  Trained, coached, and mentored over 50 crew members and ten managers. Streamlined inventory procedures to efficiently cater to guests while ensuring outstanding customer service.  Orchestrated the operation of 30 screens staffed by 13 managers and 120 crew members.  Designed and implemented inventory management procedures, saving over $11,000 in four months.  Trained, coached, and mentored over 50 crew members and ten managers.

Division Officer

• May 2002 - Feb 2005

Served our country as a Division Officer responsible for the ship’s Tomahawk Missiles.  Directed 20-member teams of naval professionals while navigating the ship during complex maneuvers.  Prepared/presented briefs to the ship’s officers regarding operational schedules and weapon status.  Awarded a Navy Achievement Medal for work as the bilingual liaison with a Colombian navy ship.  Awarded the following: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism, Sharpshooter Rifle Award, Battle “E” Award. Show less