Experience

SoFab Inks, LLC

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Louisville, Kentucky, United States SoFab Inks is a chemical manufacturing startup focused on accelerating the commercialization of Perovskite Solar Cells. Spun out from the University of Louisville, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, SoFab specializes in functionalized inks that improve cell efficiency, reduce module cost, and enable scalable manufacturing. As COO, I am responsible for operationalizing SoFab's long-term strategy to meet our business objectives. If you're interested in learning more about SoFab… Show more SoFab Inks is a chemical manufacturing startup focused on accelerating the commercialization of Perovskite Solar Cells. Spun out from the University of Louisville, Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research, SoFab specializes in functionalized inks that improve cell efficiency, reduce module cost, and enable scalable manufacturing. As COO, I am responsible for operationalizing SoFab's long-term strategy to meet our business objectives. If you're interested in learning more about SoFab Inks, let's connect and explore opportunities to make a meaningful impact together. Show less



University of Louisville

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entrepreneur In Residence

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Louisville, Kentucky, United States As Entrepreneur-In-Residence at the University of Louisville, I will be responsible for coaching and mentoring student-led start-ups, providing staff-level support of strategic level initiatives of the Forcht Center for Entrepreneurship, developing relationships in the Louisville startup ecosystem, and teaching courses in management and entrepreneurship.



FirstBuild

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  Louisville, Kentucky, United States As Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, I help FirstBuild invent and validate new products by blending together marketing, design thinking, and lean methodologies. Through authentic and transparent co-creation, we reject innovation theatre and launch products customers love. At FirstBuild, we invent what's next for the home.

• Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2021

  Louisville, Kentucky At FirstBuild, we work closely with our community to research and develop new, innovative appliance products. As a digital marketing specialist, I am responsible for architecting and optimizing our digital product suite to meet FirstBuild's commercial objectives. I am passionate about applying an entrepreneurial mindset to launch new ventures and explore new product concepts.



GE Appliances, a Haier company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Leadership Development Program

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  Louisville, Kentucky Area 3. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect & Developer 2. IT Innovation Strategist 1. Sales IT Project Manager As an ITDP for GEA, I rotated through multiple IT-related business functions over the course of two years, holding a mix of project management and technical positions. This position requires an intense cross-functional workload, completion of industry-relevant certifications, and completion of a graduate-level executive degree from the Kelly School of… Show more 3. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect & Developer 2. IT Innovation Strategist 1. Sales IT Project Manager As an ITDP for GEA, I rotated through multiple IT-related business functions over the course of two years, holding a mix of project management and technical positions. This position requires an intense cross-functional workload, completion of industry-relevant certifications, and completion of a graduate-level executive degree from the Kelly School of Business, IU.

• IT Leadership Program Intern

  • May 2016 - Nov 2019

  Louisville, KY As an Early Identification Program Intern I have been responsible for assisting in the complete migration of GE Appliances Legacy Intranet to a new Microsoft Office Environment as well as educating and supporting business functions across the company. Specifically- built and migrated over 100 site collection hierarchies, presented educational material to 500+ individuals including Executives and Directors, and created extensive online SharePoint tutorials. Member of "Team of the Week"… Show more As an Early Identification Program Intern I have been responsible for assisting in the complete migration of GE Appliances Legacy Intranet to a new Microsoft Office Environment as well as educating and supporting business functions across the company. Specifically- built and migrated over 100 site collection hierarchies, presented educational material to 500+ individuals including Executives and Directors, and created extensive online SharePoint tutorials. Member of "Team of the Week" for rapid and successful project completion. Other responsibilities include Intern Celebration's Committee Chair.



Zella Wellness

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• President

  • May 2016 - Oct 2019

  Louisville, KY Developed, funded, and launched Zella Chocolate- an ultra premium dark chocolate company differentiated by it's high percentage of cocoa content and exotic infusions. Passionate about disrupting the cocoa industry, Zella Chocolate focuses on becoming more than a product by using lifestyle branding and a strong culture of innovation.



Allstate

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web Analyst Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Northbrook, IL As an Analyst for the Online Analytics and Operations Services Team as well as the SEO team, stationed at Allstate’s headquarters, I was responsible for generating analytical reports, creating tag design documentation for new mobile applications, and evaluating potential software vendors. I also maintained a position on Allstate’s Education Board and Allstate’s Intern Blog Team. During an intern Hackathon I facilitated the creation of an innovative POC for a new application and… Show more As an Analyst for the Online Analytics and Operations Services Team as well as the SEO team, stationed at Allstate’s headquarters, I was responsible for generating analytical reports, creating tag design documentation for new mobile applications, and evaluating potential software vendors. I also maintained a position on Allstate’s Education Board and Allstate’s Intern Blog Team. During an intern Hackathon I facilitated the creation of an innovative POC for a new application and presented it to Allstate’s Technology Directors. Show less



Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sports Camp Leader

  • May 2011 - Aug 2013

  Created and directed a program allowing teenagers with special needs to learn and play lacrosse.