Experience

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  Business Development Group (BDG) International,...

  • Managing Director

    • Dec 2015 - Present

    BDG International is a client-driven company focused on facilitating trade, investment and introductions for and between global enterprises. The company especially targets newly emerging markets such as Cuba and Myanmar (Burma), as well as strategic opportunities in the BRICS markets, and other ...

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  Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Acting Secretary/Deputy Secretary

    • Jan 2008 - Nov 2015

    Appointed by the Governor as Acting Secretary and by the Secretary as Deputy (with the approval of the Governor), directed the overall operational management of the agency's 230 employees and $160 million budget toward fulfilling the job creation/retention goals of the Agency and creating a business-friendly climate in the State. This included business attraction, expansion, financial incentives, and other programs designed to facilitate business growth. Had oversight for the film, arts and tourism programs to enhance Maryland's quality of life and was responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the senior management team -- 3 Assistant Secretaries/Managing Director.

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

    Appointed by and reporting to the Secretary, the Chief Operating Officer directs the day-to-day operations of the Department including oversight of Policy and Government Affairs, Performance Management, Administration, Budget, and the Governor's International Missions and foreign policy issues.

  • Assistant Secretary, Business and Enterprise Development

    • Jul 2009 - Jul 2012

    As Assistant Secretary for Business and Enterprise Development, Walker has overall responsibility for the State’s job creation and retention activities including international operations (FDI attraction/export assistance), business development, business services including workforce training, federal and military affairs, and finance and tax incentive programs.

  • Managing Director, International Investment and Trade

    • Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

    Responsible for the Department's international operations including attraction of foreign direct investment, export assistance, mangement of 10 overseas offices, and direction of the State's global development strategy.

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  Maryland State Board of Elections

  • Chairman

    • 2007 - Sep 2012

    Appointed by the Governor and elected by the Board, the Chairman sets and presides at meetings of the State Board which oversees all aspects of the electoral system in Maryland.

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  Anne Arundel County

  • Chief Administrative Officer

    • Jul 2001 - Dec 2006

    Appointed by the County Executive, the most senior-appointed official in charge of daily management of the County’s operations, leading team of 14 department heads and overseeing development/administration of the County's $1.2 billion budget.