Experience

Mainspring Services
• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Operations

  • May 2019 - Present


Bulk Handling Systems

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Representative

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2019

  • Managed sales process for 300+ international opportunities helping to secure over $40 million in sales. • Developed and implemented new tools and processes for global sales team; improving efficiency and reducing response time to customers. • Restructured corporate Salesforce.com account to improve information, engagement, and reporting. • Liaised between various departments in organization to develop comprehensive bid responses. • Analyzed cost estimates and sourcing practices to develop pricing strategies. Show less



Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Entrepreneurial Development

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Led Chamber’s effort to foster angel investment in region; including $500k invested through the Willamette Angel Conference. • Developed programming and oversaw implementation of virtual business accelerator to train 6 startup companies. • Rebranded and expanded the entrepreneurial development program, SmartUps, to include multiple products targeted at core customers. • Developed programming and organized Smartups Pub Talk series, attracting over 700 attendees annually. • Met with over 75 early stage businesses and entrepreneurs to provide support on business development, business strategy, financing strategy, lead generation, business plan review, investor presentation, and expansion projects. Show less



In-Home Appliance Rental Team

• Owner/Operator

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Developed new business model in industry to change product sales into a service • Developed and implemented market penetration strategy by conducting extensive market research, partnering with local businesses, and redeveloping existing channels. • Created financial models and forecasting to validate model and warrant funding • Developed new business model in industry to change product sales into a service • Developed and implemented market penetration strategy by conducting extensive market research, partnering with local businesses, and redeveloping existing channels. • Created financial models and forecasting to validate model and warrant funding



University of Oregon Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship

• Graduate Assistant to Center Director

  • Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Led effort for recruiting incoming MBA class for Entrepreneurship Center by identifying qualified candidates, developing marketing campaign, and scheduling hosted visits to the university. • Assisted in implementation of experiential learning component of Entrepreneurship Center through hosting guest speakers, coordinating onsite visits, and scheduling weekly seminar. • Coordinated social / networking events to improve connections within cohort and provide greater access to hosted entrepreneurs. Show less



The Duck Store

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Representative, Board of Directors

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Member of Budget and Finance Committee and Manager Evaluation Committee • Member of Budget and Finance Committee and Manager Evaluation Committee



Technology Entrepreneurship Program University of Oregon

• Fellow

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Worked within multidisciplinary team to investigate commercial feasibility of a licensed technology • Interviewed numerous industry experts to assess each technology’s position within each market • Evaluated numerous financial models to assess the economic feasibility of bringing the technology to market. • Worked with developers of technology to redirect development for greater commercial feasibility • Worked within multidisciplinary team to investigate commercial feasibility of a licensed technology • Interviewed numerous industry experts to assess each technology’s position within each market • Evaluated numerous financial models to assess the economic feasibility of bringing the technology to market. • Worked with developers of technology to redirect development for greater commercial feasibility



Artist & Craftsman Supply

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant General Manager / Chief Information Officer

  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2008

  • Opened location in Baltimore, MD alongside owner, negotiated lease, hired contractors, and negotiated with vendors resulting in the most successful store opening in the company’s history. • Pioneered company’s web presence by working within team to bring inventory online, convey personality of company, and develop an email marketing campaign. • Oversaw creation of high speed network throughout company, managed in-house technicians and outside vendors, decreased telecommunication costs and support time • Trained new hires and provided redundancy for most office operations to allow for greater flexibility with personnel within the company. • Established company’s pricing structure with GM to bring cost of goods in line with projections. • Monitored telecommunication companies, reviewed monthly statements, negotiated new contracts, and reduced telecommunication costs 10% from 2007 to 2008. Show less



Man Bites Dog

• United Kingdom
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner/Operator

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  • Procured licenses and permits required for operation of mobile hot dog stand • Analyzed competition and achieved competitive advantage by expanding the customer base through increased hours and diversified menu. • Responsible for financial tracking and planning, inventory, equipment, cooking, sales, customer service, set-up, and clean-up. • Procured licenses and permits required for operation of mobile hot dog stand • Analyzed competition and achieved competitive advantage by expanding the customer base through increased hours and diversified menu. • Responsible for financial tracking and planning, inventory, equipment, cooking, sales, customer service, set-up, and clean-up.