Experience

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  HandUp U.S.

  • New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

  • Co-Founder and CEO

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

    HandUp US LLC secures "hand-up investments" to launch and operate businesses with the majority of net profits donated to provide "hand-up services" to our immigrant and refugee neighbors in Massachusetts. Our first business, HandUp Mattress Recycling and Upcycling is now operating in New Bedford, MA.

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  HandUp Manager LLC

  • Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, United States

  • Managing Partner

    • Jan 2021 - Present
    • Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, United States

    Founded HandUp Manager LLC to consult with businesses, non-profits, and other strategic partners to secure funds, build awareness, and improve operations.

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  All Hands and Hearts

  • Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

  • C.E.O.

    • Nov 2017 - Jun 2021
    • Mattapoisett, Massachusetts

    Orchestrated merger of two disaster relief organizations, All Hands Volunteers and Happy Hearts Fund, and integrated operations to experience exponential growth and impact around the world. Recognized as a best-in-class organization, by Charity Navigator, and successfully navigated COVID-19 challenges to get back to operations around the world.

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  All Hands Volunteers

  • Executive Director/C.E.O.

    • Jun 2013 - Nov 2017

    *) Oversaw the complete span of disaster relief and rebuild operations, for the organization, throughout the world.*) Scaled organization to move from $2M/yr. founder-led organization to sustainable and well-respected $6+M/yr. organization that responded to disasters wherever they occurred via a "come early and stay late" approach.

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  GTECH

  • United Kingdom
  • Software Development
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Senior Vice President - Latin America and Caribbean

    • Apr 2012 - May 2013

    Managed complete portfolio of businesses in Latin America and Caribbean Region that spanned 15 countries

  • Regional Vice President - Latin America and the Caribbean

    • Feb 2006 - Apr 2012

    Responsible for operations, business development, and all external negotiations with business partners and governments in 15 countries where the company does business.

  • Senior Director of Corporate Real Estate

    • Feb 2004 - Oct 2006

    Managed global real estate portfolio that included design and construction of new world headquarters

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  Boston Properties

  • Senior Project Manager

    • Jun 2000 - Feb 2004

    Project Manager for Prudential Center portfolio of assets that included new design and construction, retrofitting existing buildings, and re-positioning retail spaces.

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  Habitat for Humanity International

  • International Partner

    • 1994 - 1997

    Managed housing programs, in El Salvador and Costa Rica, for Habitat for Humanity