Experience

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  University of Maryland Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland

  • Director Baltimore Fund

    • Jul 2018 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland

    As Director of the Baltimore Fund, a program created by the General Assembly under the Center for Maryland Advanced Ventures initiative, Mary engages a host of regional contacts and companies to promote and administer the program as well as support USM in the Baltimore region. The Baltimore Fund is a financial incentive for companies affiliated with Maryland Public Higher Education Institutions to relocate and expand operations in Baltimore City, including the BioPark and with other USM facilities and collaborative spaces. Additionally, Mary provides outreach and programming to support the innovation community including managing Anchor Ventures and as a member of the MIPS Review Board and TEDCO's MII Board.

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  University System of Maryland

  • 701 E Pratt Street, Columbus Center, Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Assistant, Vice Chancellor of Economic Development

    • Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
    • 701 E Pratt Street, Columbus Center, Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Promoted and created technology commercialization activities with all USM Institutions. Located opportunities with commercial industry and Federal entities for partnering and collaboration. Developed and reported on metrics of success as we established the first USM Office of Economic Development and Technology Commercialization.

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  Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore

  • Commercialization and Innovation Specialist

    • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

    Focused on the development of industry specific innovation strategies and best practices. Promoted the advancement of biohealth, advanced manufacturing, medical device and related technology sectors in the greater Baltimore region. Collaborated on economic development strategies and initiatives with a wide array of state,local and regional representatives as well as industry leaders.

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  Harford County Office of Economic Development

  • Bel AIr MD

  • Business and Technology Commercialization Specialist

    • 1999 - 2015
    • Bel AIr MD

    Provided expertise in coordination and use of local, State and Federal technology marketing and development resources. Provided technical and programmatic assistance on Federal grant activities. Supported various regional technology transfer and development initiatives and legislation including Northeast Maryland Additive Manufacturing Innovation Authority (NMAMIA). Provided guidance to start-up and emerging technology firms and support programs for entrepreneurial activities.

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  Ecotone, Inc.

  • Jarrettsville, Maryland

  • Director of Administration

    • 1997 - 2012
    • Jarrettsville, Maryland

    Responsible for all aspects of administration beginning from the start up phase for this now mature and successful environmental firm. Established and managed all financial and bookkeeping activities and procedures as well as corporate documents, administrative policies and operating procedures.

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  Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Technology Commercialization Specialist

    • 1995 - 1999
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Provided business assistance to start-up, emerging and expanding technology companies and defense contractors. Served as administrative officer on various grants to local entities. Co-chair for statewide technology incubator study. Served as primary State representative to federal facilities and military installations. Active in technology industry activities including State-wide technology industry survey, legislative initiatives, technology council representation, and business assistance programs.

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  Maryland Information Technology Center

  • Rockville, Maryland

  • Director of Operations

    • 1994 - 1995
    • Rockville, Maryland

    Created opportunities for the advancement of the information technology industry in Maryland. Provided direct assistance to small emerging companies as well as collaboration with large corporations. Responsible for all program development, coordination and planning including member services for this information technology consortium. Administered State grant and managed all personnel, budget and administrative functions.

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  Howard Hughes Medical Institute

  • Bethesda, Maryland

  • Office of Research Administration

    • 1988 - 1992
    • Bethesda, Maryland

    Served as headquarters liaison to 23 biotechnology field offices. Administered research facility budget functions through the fiscal year. Assisted with budget development and approval process for biotechnology field sites. Developed management systems for key expense areas