Experience

Live! by GL events

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key Account Director

  • Dec 2021 - Oct 2023

  Client, sponsor, and institutional development for various projects and events across numerous sectors. Ongoing projects include : 1.) Development and institutional outreach for the French edition of the Festival 108, the world's largest health and wellbeing series based on yoga, meditation and sports. 2.) Commercialization of a private VIP hospitality zone at the Beaujolais stage finish of the 2023 Tour de France. Extensive copywriting and editing of corporate communications… Show more Client, sponsor, and institutional development for various projects and events across numerous sectors. Ongoing projects include : 1.) Development and institutional outreach for the French edition of the Festival 108, the world's largest health and wellbeing series based on yoga, meditation and sports. 2.) Commercialization of a private VIP hospitality zone at the Beaujolais stage finish of the 2023 Tour de France. Extensive copywriting and editing of corporate communications, presentations, and proposals for business development. Strategic outreach for client development. For the Live! by GL Events’/International Air Transport Association (IATA) account, I was principal liaison with the client, rolling out and bringing the project up to speed in its first year of production. With the direction, assembled a team consisting of marketing and project directors to produce a portfolio of IATA events around the globe. Show less Client, sponsor, and institutional development for various projects and events across numerous sectors. Ongoing projects include : 1.) Development and institutional outreach for the French edition of the Festival 108, the world's largest health and wellbeing series based on yoga, meditation and sports. 2.) Commercialization of a private VIP hospitality zone at the Beaujolais stage finish of the 2023 Tour de France. Extensive copywriting and editing of corporate communications… Show more Client, sponsor, and institutional development for various projects and events across numerous sectors. Ongoing projects include : 1.) Development and institutional outreach for the French edition of the Festival 108, the world's largest health and wellbeing series based on yoga, meditation and sports. 2.) Commercialization of a private VIP hospitality zone at the Beaujolais stage finish of the 2023 Tour de France. Extensive copywriting and editing of corporate communications, presentations, and proposals for business development. Strategic outreach for client development. For the Live! by GL Events’/International Air Transport Association (IATA) account, I was principal liaison with the client, rolling out and bringing the project up to speed in its first year of production. With the direction, assembled a team consisting of marketing and project directors to produce a portfolio of IATA events around the globe. Show less



Split Water Sciences

• France
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

  Split Water Sciences is a French working group based in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region of France. SWS deploys innovative and scalable hydrogen infrastructure. We are a technology integrator who specializes in providing systems for producing hydrogen and for including hydrogen energy in our clients’ clean energy strategy. Nous sommes un groupe de travail dans la conception, création et déploiement des matériels et équipements innovants pour la production et distribution d’hydrogène à partir… Show more Split Water Sciences is a French working group based in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region of France. SWS deploys innovative and scalable hydrogen infrastructure. We are a technology integrator who specializes in providing systems for producing hydrogen and for including hydrogen energy in our clients’ clean energy strategy. Nous sommes un groupe de travail dans la conception, création et déploiement des matériels et équipements innovants pour la production et distribution d’hydrogène à partir des énergies renouvelables. Show less Split Water Sciences is a French working group based in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region of France. SWS deploys innovative and scalable hydrogen infrastructure. We are a technology integrator who specializes in providing systems for producing hydrogen and for including hydrogen energy in our clients’ clean energy strategy. Nous sommes un groupe de travail dans la conception, création et déploiement des matériels et équipements innovants pour la production et distribution d’hydrogène à partir… Show more Split Water Sciences is a French working group based in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region of France. SWS deploys innovative and scalable hydrogen infrastructure. We are a technology integrator who specializes in providing systems for producing hydrogen and for including hydrogen energy in our clients’ clean energy strategy. Nous sommes un groupe de travail dans la conception, création et déploiement des matériels et équipements innovants pour la production et distribution d’hydrogène à partir des énergies renouvelables. Show less



U.S. Department of State

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public and Commercial Affairs Specialist. U.S. Consulate in Lyon, France

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2019

  Principal advisor to the United States Consul in Lyon, France and Public and Commercial Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Mission, France in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and Burgundy-Franche Comté regions. Helped maintain strong bilateral relations by aiding or deploying programs in innovation, education, arts, sports, environment, youth outreach and a significant focus on countering violent extremism. Regularly organized high-level meetings between ministers, diplomats, industry leaders, and… Show more Principal advisor to the United States Consul in Lyon, France and Public and Commercial Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Mission, France in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and Burgundy-Franche Comté regions. Helped maintain strong bilateral relations by aiding or deploying programs in innovation, education, arts, sports, environment, youth outreach and a significant focus on countering violent extremism. Regularly organized high-level meetings between ministers, diplomats, industry leaders, and academic researchers. Linked local universities and high schools to U.S. institutions. Gave public talks to help French understanding of American practices. Wrote and managed grants to create or support local events and institutions that reinforce comprehension of American culture. Worked closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Foreign Commercial Service in Paris to promote inward investment to the U.S., find partnerships, and stimulate American exports to France. Work had a substantial focus on green technology and design, and renewable energy sources. Show less Principal advisor to the United States Consul in Lyon, France and Public and Commercial Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Mission, France in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and Burgundy-Franche Comté regions. Helped maintain strong bilateral relations by aiding or deploying programs in innovation, education, arts, sports, environment, youth outreach and a significant focus on countering violent extremism. Regularly organized high-level meetings between ministers, diplomats, industry leaders, and… Show more Principal advisor to the United States Consul in Lyon, France and Public and Commercial Affairs Specialist for the U.S. Mission, France in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and Burgundy-Franche Comté regions. Helped maintain strong bilateral relations by aiding or deploying programs in innovation, education, arts, sports, environment, youth outreach and a significant focus on countering violent extremism. Regularly organized high-level meetings between ministers, diplomats, industry leaders, and academic researchers. Linked local universities and high schools to U.S. institutions. Gave public talks to help French understanding of American practices. Wrote and managed grants to create or support local events and institutions that reinforce comprehension of American culture. Worked closely with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Foreign Commercial Service in Paris to promote inward investment to the U.S., find partnerships, and stimulate American exports to France. Work had a substantial focus on green technology and design, and renewable energy sources. Show less



ADERLY / Invest in Lyon Agency

• France
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Inward Investment Manager, North America

  • Jan 2003 - Dec 2008

  Prospect for foreign investment projects. Advise and assist foreign companies develop their presence in the Lyon, France region. Promote the city of Lyon. Help develop local economic development strategy. Create innovative projects to aid with balanced economic development policy. Prospect for foreign investment projects. Advise and assist foreign companies develop their presence in the Lyon, France region. Promote the city of Lyon. Help develop local economic development strategy. Create innovative projects to aid with balanced economic development policy.



CEFAM School of Management

• Lyon Area, France

• Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Development

  • Sep 2004 - Dec 2006

  Taught basic ecology and elements of sustainable development to third year business students during Fall semesters. Taught basic ecology and elements of sustainable development to third year business students during Fall semesters.



Sparta Cycling

• Greater New York City Area

• Director of Operations

  • Mar 1999 - Sep 2002

  Organization of large, domestic and international cycling competitions. Performed all design and logistics, worked with town and state police, administrators and politicians to ensure safe and continued passage of races. Organization of large, domestic and international cycling competitions. Performed all design and logistics, worked with town and state police, administrators and politicians to ensure safe and continued passage of races.



Vitelli Productions Inc.

• Greater New York City Area

• Owner

  • Jan 1996 - Sep 2002

  Developed cycling competitions. Founded the New York City Women's Sports Challenge, managed 8 major and 10 - 15 smaller competitions per year. Developed cycling competitions. Founded the New York City Women's Sports Challenge, managed 8 major and 10 - 15 smaller competitions per year.



Architrave Interiors

• Greater New York City Area

• Owner (Contractor/Designer/Builder)

  • Jan 1990 - Sep 2002

  Designer and builder. Projects range from simple furniture pieces, to complete renovations and building enlargements. Project finance and budget management. Designer and builder. Projects range from simple furniture pieces, to complete renovations and building enlargements. Project finance and budget management.



NYC Board of Education

• Internal Consultant - Annual Report

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2002

  Edited and rewrote annual reports for individual schools within New York City public education system. Quality control of data for school "Performance Review Guide (PASS)."

• Science Teacher / Lab Specialist

  • Sep 1998 - Sep 2001

  Taught high school environmental science in NYC public schools.



Creative Management Strategies (Closed)

• Greater New York City Area

• Research Associate

  • Oct 1993 - Dec 1995

  Research in management and executive placement in managed healthcare industry. Studied trends in healthcare, designed research protocols, designed system for cataloging industry information, wrote corporate documents, and pre-screened candidates. Research in management and executive placement in managed healthcare industry. Studied trends in healthcare, designed research protocols, designed system for cataloging industry information, wrote corporate documents, and pre-screened candidates.



The Mount Sinai Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Biomedical Research Technician

  • Jul 1987 - Jul 1990

  Conducted bench research. Responsible for all aspects of research, from experimental design, to final data preparation for publication; performed all ancillary tasks required to manage a lab. Conducted bench research. Responsible for all aspects of research, from experimental design, to final data preparation for publication; performed all ancillary tasks required to manage a lab.