Experience

100BIO

• United States
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • May 2016 - Present

  El Segundo, California The world’s first biodegradable styrofoam made from 100% plant based starch.

• Chief Executive

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  California Introducing the world's first biodegradable foam in food packaging. This innovative technology insulates as foam should, yet will biodegrade in less than 9 weeks in a commercial compost facility. 100BIO is plant based, non-toxic, non cancerous, and the future to packaging.



TAG Packaging

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

  Greater Los Angeles Area Dynamic business development professional with 13+ years experience in management and packaging manufacturing. Solid interpersonal skills. Proven ability to improve productivity and profitability through development and implementation of enhanced processes. 20+ years experience in communication and skilled analytical problem solver. High-energy professional with a can-do attitude and great team building. Self-motivated, comfortable taking the initiative and working independently.… Show more Dynamic business development professional with 13+ years experience in management and packaging manufacturing. Solid interpersonal skills. Proven ability to improve productivity and profitability through development and implementation of enhanced processes. 20+ years experience in communication and skilled analytical problem solver. High-energy professional with a can-do attitude and great team building. Self-motivated, comfortable taking the initiative and working independently. Background in product development, data analysis, corporate sustainability strategy, bioplastic compounding, extrusion/thermoforming manufacturing, global sourcing, compliance certification and packaging development with exceptional negotiation skills. Tenure restaurateur. Fluent in 2 languages. Show less



Momma O's Seafood Restaurant

• Owner/Operator

  • Oct 2007 - May 2013

  Anchorage, AK Purchased a historic establishment specialized in casual lunch and dinner. Analyzed sales trends, implemented forecast sales goals and budgets. Increased annual gross profit sales by 10% year over year and increased catering business 25% year over year. Business skills include: -time management, meet deadlines efficiently -crisis management, problem solver -staff management, recognizing and developing talent -negotiate with vendors, landlords, catering customers -customer… Show more Purchased a historic establishment specialized in casual lunch and dinner. Analyzed sales trends, implemented forecast sales goals and budgets. Increased annual gross profit sales by 10% year over year and increased catering business 25% year over year. Business skills include: -time management, meet deadlines efficiently -crisis management, problem solver -staff management, recognizing and developing talent -negotiate with vendors, landlords, catering customers -customer satisfaction, repeat business retention -sales report, P&L management, inventory management, spreadsheets, labor cost, budget management -accounting, payroll -sales and marketing, promoting, social media, assessing and improving profitability -restaurant trends, economic commerce -B2B, B2C relations Show less



Baking With Children With Cancer

• Founder

  • Apr 2008 - Feb 2011

  Finding a reason to eat another cookie while giving a child the time and resources to put on a chef hat.



Sales

• Sales

  • May 2001 - 2004

  San Diego, CA Used negotiation and persuasion skills to gain high volume of sales. Maintained repeat customer through solid relationship building. Interfaced with sales managers, vendors, loan officers, and sales support for efficient sale closing, product delivery and improve working relationships. Consistently exceeded production quotas, earning Salesman of the Month multiple times.