Successful senior marketing and general business executive who has created and launched multiple new products, developed corporate and business unti strategies, and developed new practice areas for global energy, advanced technology, adverstising and professional services clients. I enjoy working with start ups and new ventures and like to assist in the planning, launch and/or building of business - especially those with needs focused on sales and marketing and market or product expansion. Strong skills in innovation, creativity, communications (written and oral)and research. I have long-term experience in writing and executing business plans, executive summaries, sales and marketing program development and implementation, financial Pro Formas, funding schedules, and investor returns for new ventures and products. I have an in-depth knowledge of the global and North American energy industries and markets, including gas and power, upstream oil, industrial end-use,coal, and trans