Experience

Bluesky Wellness Inc

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Advisor

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Board of Advisors - Advise on potential targets for M&A's, Strategic Partnerships and Joint Ventures in the Health & Wellness CPG space. Board of Advisors - Advise on potential targets for M&A's, Strategic Partnerships and Joint Ventures in the Health & Wellness CPG space.



Delta Fluids, LLC

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales And Business Development

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Purification Concepts, LLC. (formerly Natural Hemp Solutions, LLC.)

• Director of Business Development

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Natural Hemp Solutions is the premier global leader in hemp processing and CBD extraction. We provide innovative, customer-oriented cannabinoid solutions to the Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical and Food/Beverage industries. Natural Hemp Solutions is the premier global leader in hemp processing and CBD extraction. We provide innovative, customer-oriented cannabinoid solutions to the Cosmetic, Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical and Food/Beverage industries.



HempSage LLC. Consulting Services

• Principal

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  In 2013, in anticipation of a rapidly growing need for professional business services, I established a Cannabis Industry consultancy specializing in Sourcing, R&D, Product Development, Brand Development, Business Development and Regulations & Compliance. I provide critical consulting, training and leadership services to several of the most recognizable brands in the Cannabis (Industrial Hemp and Marijuana) space. In 2013, in anticipation of a rapidly growing need for professional business services, I established a Cannabis Industry consultancy specializing in Sourcing, R&D, Product Development, Brand Development, Business Development and Regulations & Compliance. I provide critical consulting, training and leadership services to several of the most recognizable brands in the Cannabis (Industrial Hemp and Marijuana) space.



HerbSwift, Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing

• CEO & Co-founder

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2021

  HerbSwift is a mobile app and E-commerce platform that marries together the disruptive LEGAL Endocannabinoid System Support & Wellness industry with the mobile On-Demand Economy. Users will be able to rate, review and purchase all of the most reputable brands of Endocannabinoid Support Supplements, enjoy friction-less checkout, live-track their orders, receive their order at their doorstep same day and even schedule future orders of their supplements for themselves, friends & relatives or their pets.HerbSwift will also be a repository for all manor of Industry related information including News, Legislative Changes, Events, Studies, etc..



ISO International, LLC

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing

• Director of Sales & Business Development

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2019

  Responsible growing revenues of CBD Bulk products, CBD finished products and CBD Label Ready programs.Responsible for development, training and management of ~12 independent brand ambassadors/sales reps.Responsible for negotiating all source materials and contract manufacturer relationships.Responsible for accurately forecasting quarterly and monthly sales revenues.Responsible for collaborating with President/CEO to develop sales strategies to improve market share in all product lines.Responsible for identifying and executing marketing/advertising/trade show opportunities and establishing a budget for said activities.Responsible for formulating all sales policies, practices and procedures.Responsible for implementation and training of cloud based CRM system to increase sales productivity.



American Green

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Sales for American Green, Inc.

  • Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  Responsible for P&L of entire cultivation division (Truth Lighting Co., OG Tea Co., Jurassic Oxygenation Systems, HEAL CBD, etc..).Responsible for development, training and management of 3 salaried sales reps and ~20 independent brand ambassadors/sales reps.Responsible for negotiating all source materials and contract manufacturer relationships.Responsible for accurately forecasting quarterly and monthly sales revenues.Responsible for collaborating with President/COO and Board to develop sales strategies to improve market share in all product lines.Responsible for identifying and executing marketing/advertising/trade show opportunities and establishing a budget for said activities.Responsible for formulating all sales policies, practices and procedures.Responsible for implementation and training of cloud based CRM system to increase sales productivity.



Hanna Instruments

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Regional Distribution Channel Sales Manager - West

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2013

  Manage a Network of Distributors in the Northwest and Southwest USDirect Selling to end users when exceptional technical knowledge is necessaryRaise brand awareness in my territory through sales calls, trade shows and trade organizations Manage a Network of Distributors in the Northwest and Southwest USDirect Selling to end users when exceptional technical knowledge is necessaryRaise brand awareness in my territory through sales calls, trade shows and trade organizations



EnviroScience Consultants, Inc.

• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Mgr

  • 2004 - 2006

  Developed & close sales opportunities throughout New EnglandRaised brand awareness through sales calls, trade shows and participation in trade organizations Developed & close sales opportunities throughout New EnglandRaised brand awareness through sales calls, trade shows and participation in trade organizations



Freedom Marketing Group, LLC

• Founder/President

  • Jan 2001 - Sep 2004

  trained and motivated a direct sales force of approximately 20 independent sales reps to conduct direct sales & marketing initiatives throughout New England.established marketing campaigns with new clients in the entertainment and nonprofit industries trained and motivated a direct sales force of approximately 20 independent sales reps to conduct direct sales & marketing initiatives throughout New England.established marketing campaigns with new clients in the entertainment and nonprofit industries



Sanofi Genzyme

• Lab Tech - Biologist, Bioanalytical R&D Dept

  • Jun 2000 - Feb 2001

  Designed and performed analytical assays for evaluation of clinical samples or other R&D samples in support of biological product development. Provided troubleshooting and problem solving support for bioanalytical development project activities.Independently executed existing analytical assays, both in vitro and in vivo.Developed new analytical methodsAudited, reported and performed initial analysis of the results from existing analytical assays.Exhibited effective data reporting communication skills to be able to describe projects and work results to management and colleagues as appropriate and in a timely manner.Contributed to the development of analytical techniques through executing planned work, reporting results and performing initial analysis.Participated in validation of analytical assays, including initial analysis of results.Accurately recorded all data from research techniques and tests on data capture forms, research notebooks, and/or raw data binders as appropriate.Learned new analytical techniques and understand their applications, including garnering information from the scientific literature and/or vendor websites.