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Career Experience

Director, Pittsburgh Impact Initiative | Allegheny Conference on Community Development
April 2011 – Present

• Core Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategy to support 150 Impact companies in the 10-county Pittsburgh region as identified by research conducted by Dr. Gary Kunkle of Outlier LLC and sponsored by the Team Pennsylvania Foundation
  • Serve as public advocate for the needs of Impact companies through the implementation of traditional (print, radio) and social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and blogging)
  • Lead systems development to improve communication amongst Impact companies and support organizations on behalf of the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with individual companies to collect qualitative data, identify potential opportunities for assistance, and connect those companies to critical resources.

Market Research Analyst | Allegheny Conference on Community Development
May 2006 – April 2011

• Accomplishments
  • Led data collection activities that resulted in the Pittsburgh region being named the #3 North American City of the Future by fDi Magazine, a publication of the Financial Times
  • Developed PHP/MySQL-based web application to compile and archive Regional Business Headlines, a daily publication of the Allegheny Conference of Community Development that reaches more than 1,500 business leaders in the Pittsburgh region
  • Developed comprehensive merchandising plan to support the Pittsburgh region's Pittsburgh 250 initiative
• Core Responsibilities
  • Co-developed and assisted in implementing a social media strategy to assist the organization in its Pittsburgh 250, economic development and workplace initiatives
  • Develop comprehensive strategies to actively prospect domestic and international companies that would benefit from the Pittsburgh region's unique strengths
  • Fulfill the needs of stakeholders through standard and advanced market intelligence methodologies

Vice President of Marketing and Principal | Eyenovate, Inc.
July 2007 – March 2009

• Accomplishments
  • Compiled research and wrote plan that resulted in more than $850,000 in angel investment
  • Developed new corporate and consumer branding to transition the business from a solo entrepreneurial venture to a more sustainable business
• Core Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement marketing strategy for consumer line of eyewear products
  • Design materials and collateral for tactical use in sales and marketing
  • Advise on organizational strategy and new product development

Director of Marketing | Hipwell Manufacturing Company
October 2004 – May 2006

• Accomplishments
  • Developed and executed marketing strategy
  • Developed new identity package for a possible acquisition
  • Composed a business plan that included expansion of the company through three acquisitions
  • Assisted in the due diligence process for three possible acquisitions
  • Assisted in negotiations for business purchase
  • Created product management strategy that included the development of new products and the elimination of unprofitable lines

Pharmacy Services Analyst | McKesson Automation, Inc.
June 2001 – June 2004

• Accomplishments
  • Proposed a new labeling system for difficult-to-label medications, leading to a patented type of label stock and a new revenue stream for the company
  • Developed pricing models with product managers for new service offerings that surround McKesson Automation's flagship product and helped justify implementation to senior management
  • Proposed and led the implementation of a telephone-based timekeeping system for 300 national employees, replacing a fax-form-based system
  • Proposed and led the conversion of the managerial data collection process from a paper-based system to an automated system
  • Reviewed and revised on-site pharmacy processes for hospitals in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Tennessee

Relevant Experience

Independent Marketing Consultant | El Paso, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 1996 – Present

• Current Project
  • PortaBeer LLC - Principal
    • Develop and launch a proprietary, patent-pending consumer product (concept to production to launch)
    • Brand development and marketing management
    • E-commerce site development and maintenance
    • Partner development and advisory board formation
    • Act as "public face" of the company
  • Industry Experience – Arts & Entertainment (Amusement Parks, Country Clubs, Nightclubs, Dining & Restaurants, Theater Organizations), Construction, Consumer Products & Retail, Health Care, Information & Communications Technology, Motorsports, Personal Services, Real Estate, Security, and Sports (Events, Individual Athletes, Teams, Leagues)

Board Member | 3 Rivers Connect
November 2008 – Present

Utilize marketing skills to assist the Finance & Revenue Diversification committee to build and implement a strategy that continues to make 3RC a positive force in the community.

Leadership Development Initiative XV | Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc.
September 2007 – June 2008

The Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) program is an investment in the future leader. LDI is a nine-month-long program for high-potential young professionals. This creative and innovative leadership training program was pioneered in Pittsburgh, utilizing data-driven training models and access to experts who share their experiences to develop the future leaders of the region.

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council | Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
April 2004 – April 2007

Worked on the council to assist in the planning, development and implementation of the provision of services for individuals with addiction problems who are residents of Allegheny County Roles: Vice Chairperson of Council, Chairperson of Education and Advocacy Workgroup.

Young Adult Initiative Transition Team | Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Winter 2004

Participated in the drafting of the bipartisan Young Adult Initiative policy for the newly-elected Allegheny County Chief Executive

Education

Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business | University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA
Fall 2009 – Present

Master's of Business Administration in Strategy, Environment and Organizations (SEO)
Anticipated Graduation Date: Spring 2012 - Current G.P.A.: 3.9 / 4.0
(Winner, American Express Team Case Competition, February 2011)

Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA
Fall 1999 – Spring 2002

Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Graduation Date: May 2002 - Overall G.P.A.: 3.48 / 4.0

Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science | University of North Texas | Denton, Texas
Fall 1997 – Spring 1999

The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science is a unique residential program for high school-aged Texas students who are high achievers and interested in mathematics and science. While living on campus at the University of North Texas, students in this two-year program complete a rigorous academic curriculum of college coursework during the years they would normally consider their junior and senior years in high school.
Graduation Date: May 1999