Business Development, Nonprofits, Higher Ed

Passionate, outcome oriented, business and development professional, with a broad understanding of the startup and entrepreneurial community. I am a driven team lead, with the experience necessary to establish meaningful relationships in all levels of project management and can bring my knowledge of research commercialization, community partnerships, to your entrepreneurial team.
In my most recent role as Director of Development for a midsize nonprofit organization, I launched and am nearing completion of a capital campaign to fund a $16.9M project. I have a Masters in Workforce Development and a strong background in fundraising, business development, grant management, logistics, and education. Key skills and accomplishments include:

Research commercialization: As a project manager I work with entrepreneurs and funding partners to support scaling new technology. Economic Development Commission, Small Business Innovation Research, Research and Development, to help secure capital and business development needed from start up to scale up.

Community Relations: Working with federal, state and local agencies to create meaningful partnerships around business and/or nonprofit objectives.

Data Analysis and Problem Solving: As a Planning Manager I am able to communicate across company lines in operations, safety, legal, and marketing ensured your company goals are met.

Work Terms

Prefer text/what's app, FaceTime or Facebook video communications. Payment terms based upon agreed deliverables and associated timeline. Can meet tight deadlines.