Experience

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  Launchpad Venture Group

  • Executive Director
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  Launchpad Venture Group

  • United States
  • Investment Management
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Executive Director

    • Jan 2018 - Present

    Launchpad is a Boston-based angel investment group that provides funding to early-stage companies. With 180 members collectively investing $10M per year we are the largest angel investing group in the Northeast and one of the top three most active groups in the United States. My primary responsibilities include communicating with members and entrepreneurs, ensuring a smooth deal flow process and managing the logistical details of our busy operation. I also organize events and educational programs and facilitate diligence efforts.

  • Director of Operations

    • Dec 2012 - Jan 2018

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  EF Education First

  • Switzerland
  • Education Management
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Vice President

    • Jan 2002 - Apr 2004

    Established language learning school in Toronto ahead of deadline and under budgetIndependently managed site selection, lease negotiation, design, construction and furnishing of 8000 square foot property

  • Vice President

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

    Responsible for creating and producing 4 week programs for thousands of teen-age students from 30 different countries to learn English and explore American and/or Canadian culture while living with volunteer familiesManaged $6 million program budget; led financial assessment and made changes to reduce costs significantlyProvided strategic vision and effective leadership to staff of 150 in North America as well as internationally colleagues during 9/11 challenge through verbal and written communication

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  Cultural Care Au Pair

  • Vice President

    • Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

    Managed over 20 customer service representatives and 300 field staff: initiated motivational training and development programs that lead to 150% increase in productiviityCreated and implemented marketing plans and sales initiatives which helped grow revenues 31% to $16 millionPlanned, organized a...

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  Champion International Paper Company

  • Sales and Marketing

    • May 1994 - Feb 1999

    Champion was acquired by International Paper after my time there. I held a variety of sales and marketing roles.

  • Manager

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

    Evaluated business opportunities and strategic plans and pricing for $1.2 billion product lineCoached and advised team of 25 sales reps to interpret, negotiate and close on profitable businessProvided internal consulting services regarding competitors, customers and the business environment

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  Champion International

  • New Business Development Specialist

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

    Prospected new opportunities for recently launched product as member of elite team of sales repsDeveloped Southeast sales territory; successfully penetrated key accounts including Coca-Cola, UPS, and Citicorp generating significant revenue within first several months

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  Philadelphia

  • Sales Representative

    • Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

    Managed 15 key accounts in the mid-Atlantic area; increased sales revenue by 42% to $14 million in 2 yearsIdentified and secured several new, on-going pieces of business with annual sales exceeding $3M

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  US SENATE, OFFICE OF DANIEL MOYNIHAN

  • Legislative Staff Member

    • Jul 1990 - Jul 1992

    Administrative duties, letter writing, research