Independent
Marketing & Buisness Intelligence Consultancy
Total years of experience :37 years, 11 Months
Guest speaker for UN organizations and US universities on Terrorism and risk assessment. SME in Terrorism and regional security for the Levant.
Conduct Business Intelligence gathering on existing projects (competitors, pricing, etc.) in Jordan and the Middle East and source defense products from around the world to fulfill security force requirements.
Provide expertise in business operations, especially working in the Middle East should companies desire to become globalized. Focus is on developing a viable sales strategy which integrates with existing cultural norms.
Provide expertise in marketing, social media, strategic communications.
Provide expertise in defense products, research, cost analysis and proposal development.
Provide expertise in business plan development.
Business development, capture management and int'l events planning & marketing; Interpersonal communications skills and in-depth understanding of human individuality. Continuous refinement of writing skills in developing marketing materials. conflict mediation and contract negotiation among international participants; achieving equitable solutions for all parties. Goal oriented leader focused on budget driven performance. Team building and understanding & cooperation of multi-cultural members.
Sep 12 - Present: Business Development Manager (KASOTC - Amman, Jordan) - Eight personnel, marketing of the training facility on a global scale to attract new international clients. Oversight of "Warrior Competition", international marketing event consisting of 38 registered CT/SF teams, from 18 countries, competing in 15 activities; 5 days. Secured $150, 000+ in sponsor support.
Apr 10 - Jul 12: Exercises Division Chief (CENTCOM) - responsible for 9 personnel, oversight of $50 million budget to coordinate and conduct 60+ military to military exercises annually in 20 countries (Middle East)
Mar 09 - Apr 10: Director, Sales and Marketing (Lasermax) - expanded overseas growth by more than 100%. Supervised 5 personnel, managed a budget of $1.5 million. Reduced marketing cost by15%. Best tradeshow sales of company history, in a decreasing market, $400, 000 (Jan 2010)
Strategic communications, economic/business development & Public affairs; supervised various sized groups with a wide array of equipment responsibilities included accomplishing a myriad of complex projects. Attended Public Affairs Officer course at Ft. Benjamin Harrison. As a captain, supervised and chaired the Marine Corps’ 50th Anniversary of World War II committee (Feb 1992-July 1994). Engaged in significant national community outreach program through creating, planning and executing public affairs events which incorporated recognition of the veterans and the importance of specific battles & campaigns. Supported publication design and printing of fact sheets, posters, historical pamphlets, etc. Attended media training events as both a participant and a recipient.
• Advanced Leadership and team building - 29 years of Marine Corps service
Jul 94 - May 05: Vice President (American Time) - Business Operations for a company of 40+ employees, gross sales $4.5M annually. Complete oversight from design & development to scheduling of materials and installation for completing projects from space expansion and upgrades to complete installation of IT network, security system.
10 years growing a small business - "Trial by fire" MBA (through on the job experience)
18 month degree - studies focused on politics of the Levant region and all aspect of Terrorism. Currently have 3 papers published - a fourth has been submitted. Induction into Sigma Iota Rho - honor society for Diplomacy graduates.
Computer Science w/minor in general engineering, military leadership experience Graduated with merit (top 10%)