Experience

Lux Semiconductors

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Flexible Semiconductors Flexible Semiconductors



Local Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Global Director of Channel Sales

  • Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

  In charge of driving all sales and business development efforts for a growing startup company that began low volume vehicle manufacturing of open-source designs using multiple micro-factories. Developed service processes for all products to sell to universities, government agencies, and large corporations nationwide. ➣ Collaborated with the engineering team to create a formal business case for manufacturing the first-ever additive shuttle (named Olli), by leveraging 3D printing technology; closed $30M of new orders in the first 90 days of the Olli project release to the market. ➣ Instrumental in achieving approval for public funding for the first autonomous vehicle for the city of New York, funded by NYSERDA and NYDOT and purchased while currently illegal to operate in New York.➣ Serves as a Board Advisor for Pellissippi State’s MET program and previously invited as a guest lecturer at The University of Tennessee School of Industrial Engineering;➣ Worked closely with multiple global transit companies to provide advice and guidance regarding positioning AV shuttles in the market and best practices on collaborating with cities and municipalities. ➣ Founding board member of Tennsmart and currently serving a second term as Treasurer.

• Vice President of Sales

  • Nov 2016 - Dec 2018

• Micro Factory Retail Manager

  • May 2016 - Nov 2016



MV Agusta S.p.A.

• Italy
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Central U.S. Sales & Dealer Development Manager (Remote)

  • Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Brought on board to develop existing wholesale business in the central U.S. and establish and grow new dealer relationships for a global motorcycle manufacturer. Assisted in the development and execution of multiple nationwide wholesale and retail sales programs; implemented several sales technical training initiatives. ➣ Hand-picked to serve as the company’s U.S representative at the 2015 EICMA show; guided dealers on a production facility tour while securing future orders for FY’16.➣ Accountable for new model planning, inventory control, and post-sales customer support. ➣ Supported leadership with in-depth production planning and inventory projections for the U.S. market.➣ Managed dealership coop advertising planning for central U.S. dealers.



Charleston Powersports

• United States
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015



G.N. Gonzalez

• Spain

• General Manager

  • Feb 2012 - Mar 2015

  Hired to oversee and manage all day-to-day operations of a family-owned motorcycle dealership that sold a large variety of ATVs, motorcycles, and scooters. Dedicated to driving fleet sales revenue and developing new and existing Yamaha factory dealer relationships. Implemented new processes and procedures and hired, trained, and developed both full-time and part-time staff. Wrote and distributed a new employee handbook.➣ Doubled sales revenue within the first 12 months and grew accessory sales by $120,000 as a direct result of a complete remodeling of the parts department. ➣ Achieved two straight years as the fastest growing Yamaha dealer in the district; set record for the highest finance penetration for both Honda and HPP.➣ Directed the successful construction and ongoing maintenance of multiple GNG properties that included over 1M square feet of warehouse space. ➣ Coordinated and led a first-ever “Bike and Blues” charity fundraising event that brought 3000 people to the dealership and raised over $25,000 for the Children’s Hospital fund.



Parkwest Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Full-Time Student | CNA

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2011



BMW

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Rep

  • Feb 2008 - Mar 2009



Beta Procare of Knoxville

• President & General Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Jun 2007

  Secured funding for the first Beta Tools franchise in the U.S. serving as the President and General Manager. Recruited, hired, and trained staff and wrote all standard operating processes and procedures. Accountable for all daily operations that included payroll, budgets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. ➣ Consulted with Beta of Italy regarding creative product development initiatives.➣ Led all public relations, marketing, and contract negotiation efforts. Secured funding for the first Beta Tools franchise in the U.S. serving as the President and General Manager. Recruited, hired, and trained staff and wrote all standard operating processes and procedures. Accountable for all daily operations that included payroll, budgets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. ➣ Consulted with Beta of Italy regarding creative product development initiatives.➣ Led all public relations, marketing, and contract negotiation efforts.



Coleman PowerSports

• United States
• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Apr 2006

  Tasked with leading the service team in verifying and warranty and service contracts while explaining provisions and exclusions. Conducted monthly physical audits to ensure the attainment of quality and safety standards.➣ Spearheaded the remodeling of the service department, improved overall customer service, and integrated the sales setup and PDI department into service. Tasked with leading the service team in verifying and warranty and service contracts while explaining provisions and exclusions. Conducted monthly physical audits to ensure the attainment of quality and safety standards.➣ Spearheaded the remodeling of the service department, improved overall customer service, and integrated the sales setup and PDI department into service.



Honda of Alcoa

• Service Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Dec 2005

  Earned fast-tracked promotions with increasing levels of responsibility. Accountable for the service department’s day-to-day operations within a high-volume Honda auto dealership. Provided strategic direction, guidance, and ongoing support to the service staff; led all hiring, training, and staff development. ➣ Instrumental in doubling the dealership’s profits in the first 12 months as the service manager.➣ Recognized as the first service manager is the dealership’s history to achieve a 40% contribution rate and maintain it; consistently earned the highest customer satisfaction ratings in a two-state area.

• Service Writer

  • Jun 2002 - Oct 2003

• Mechanic

  • Dec 2000 - Jun 2002

• Sales Rep

  • Apr 2000 - Dec 2000



Knox County Sheriff's Office

• United States
• Law Enforcement

• Deputy Officer

  • Jan 1996 - Apr 2000



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• 4 Petty Officer

  • Aug 1992 - Apr 1995