Mentor at Incubation Station
2013 - July 2013
Incubation Station is an accelerator that brings together a consortium of Austin's notable entrepreneurs, investors and advisors for the purpose of mentoring high-potential, market-validated consumer product companies to more effectively manufacture, distribute, market and grow their products and services.
Sr. Director Global Business Development, Marketing & Communications at Appconomy
2011 - 2013
Developed and executed Appconomy's Mobile Cloud Commerce Platform brand vision and strategy, marketing and business development, demand generation, new product development, and strategic planning and partnerships model.
VP Business Development at LifeProof Cases
2010 - 2011
oSuccessfully planned, executed and launched from start-up stage, LifeProof @ Launch Conference, the best event ever for entrepreneurs to launch their inventions to the world. LifeProof Mobile Cases are a sophisticated series of waterproof, shockproof, dirtproof, snowproof cases for smart phones and tablet PC's.
oNegotiated and executed global distribution contracts of LifeProof Cases platform through Best Buy and AT&T stores.
Advisor Associate at G - 51 Capital
2010 - 2011
G-51 is a premier, seed-stage Entrepreneurs' venture capital firm that specializes in creating high value for our portfolio companies and delivering top returns to investors. Geographically centered in Texas, G-51 invests nationally in the software, hardware, internet and cleantech sectors.
Channel Sales Director, Rugged Mobility at First Mobile Technologies
2009 - 2010
oDeveloped and executed channel initiatives for the Dell account including sales and marketing, operations, legal and regulatory compliance.
oEstablished Dell and FMT's Rugged Mobility Solution engagement and execution process to bring awareness to the offering, enhance operational execution and plan replication globally.
oCoordinated and managed extensive requirements for FMT's participation as a Dell Rugged Mobility solution partner.
Account Executive, Rugged Markets at Augmentix Corporation
2007 - 2009
o Introduced rugged notebook (XFR) to Dell Software and Peripherals (S&P) business and grew the account to $50M in 12 months.
o Achieved domain expert status on rugged market segments, value propositions, product feature sets, and technical specifications.
o Championed and secured a $13M initial XFR contract award for Air National Guard to Augmentix/Dell XFR rugged notebook line.
Internet Partners Division- Regional Sales at Dell
1998 - 2002
Managed Senior Account Sales Managers executing partner sales models for broad market, meeting sophisticated business needs for customers that include mid-sized and emerging dot.coms.
o Achieved targeted sales goal resulting in $108M in annual revenue by establishing and growing alliances with major partners.
Executive Leadership Development Program (LDP) at AT&T
1995 - 1998
Successful promotion through the fast-track management and executive leadership program in high-growth areas of the company, including Technology, Sales and Finance.
Senior Vice President Global Technology at Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
August 2013
Provide leadership for developing and executing the overall vision for greater Austin to achieve recognition as a top global region for technology innovation, company formation and expansion in addition to top access to private equity and venture capital.
Investor, Membership Development & Social Chair at Central Texas Angel Network
2008
The Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) is dedicated to providing quality early-stage investment opportunities for accredited Central Texas angel investors, and to assisting, educating and connecting early-stage growth companies in Central Texas with information and advisors for the purpose of raising money and assisting in their growth.
