May 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 10 mos · Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

• $500,000 fund supporting independently-owned Hoboken NJ businesses and Hoboken residents who have suffered adverse economic impact due to the COVID-19 or other disasters.
• https://hobokenrelieffund.com/

Jan 2020 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

• The City of Hoboken, the Hoboken Public Library, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Propelify LLC/NJ Tech Council have undertaken a study of the physical spaces, resources, programs, and policies necessary to support innovation in Hoboken and the Hudson County region.
• The six-month study includes an inventory of existing innovation infrastructure in the region, a survey of best practices nationally, and opportunities for input from elected officials, civic leaders, stakeholders and the broader public. The goal of the study is to identify unmet needs, and to make recommendations for organizational, programmatic and spatial strategies to support innovation and inclusive entrepreneurship within the region.
• https://issuu.com/launchhoboken/docs/200806_launch_hoboken_report/1

Aug 2019 – Nov 2024 · 5 yrs 3 mos · Greater New York City Area

• Banking platform for small business.
• In years 2-6+, oversaw Business Operations (Strategy/Planning & Admin), Customer Operations (Bank Ops and Customer Support), Risk/Legal, and People. In years 1-2, stood up v1 of Marketing/BD, Finance/Accounting, and BizOps.
• Partner with founders, finance, and leadership team to ensure strategy/execution alignment. Key executive from pre-seed to $700M Series B.

Apr 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Greater New York City Area

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos · Greater New York City Area

• I advise and build programming across the domestic programs at Quay (focused on county or city economic development).
• Quay Acceleration (formerly NUMA NY and WEVE) runs accelerator programs that help entrepreneurs across scale ups and SMBs. We achieve this through partnering with government agencies, domestic and international, as well as institutions and universities to develop programming that supports these partners in their economic development goals.
• Since 2017, Quay Acceleration has worked with 25+ government and institutional partners and has accelerated over 500 companies across the US and globe. Our portfolio combined has raised approximately $1.1B post-programs, is currently valued at $6.7B, and have achieved results leading to new business opportunities, fundraising, partnerships, and more.

Jun 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Glycol recycling company distributing antifreeze and other glycol products in the automotive and industrial markets.
• Business strategy, capital allocation, team building, finance and technical analytics, policies and procedures, and program/technology implementation.
• Top-two executive from July 2015 to December 2016 (holding titles of EVP, CIO, President & CEO). Increased customer base 25% and gross margin 200% in 18 months as EVP/CEO. Implemented standard procedures, financial budgets, and QCQA at six-facility rollup. Restructured senior management, re-branded to an automotive and chemical solutions company, built sales team and expanded the customer base from mom and pop shops to national brands.

Oct 2013 – May 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Acquisition integration, international business development, financial analysis, and facilities development.
• Managed millions of dollars in capital projects, developed budgeting process for six-unit operation (separate P&Ls), and more.

Mar 2010 – Oct 2013 · 3 yrs 7 mos

• International business development, M&As, securities, capital raising, and financial modeling.
• Lead legal counsel on five acquisitions, implemented first set of financial metrics and tracking mechanisms at six facilities, and helped raise $10MM in capital.

Jan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 2 mos · Hoboken, NJ

• CO.NNECT is an education platform bringing a diverse group together to spark collaboration for a stronger community.
• We work across sectors--government, entrepreneurs, corporates, and social enterprise--leveraging entrepreneurship to bolster local economies.
• Our events bring together 1,000+ per year (in person).

Feb 2009 – May 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Provided strategic business and legal advice to start-ups, emerging growth companies, and athletes in numerous areas, including corporate governance, contract drafting, M&A, intellectual property, internet regulation, licensing of technology, import/export, application for 501(c)(3) status, and other transactional work.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2016 · 8 yrs

• Founder and President of non-profit organization that uses sports as a source for values, goals, and change. Operations include R&D on sports effect on societal interconnectivity and sports programs at youth group homes and organizations serving underprivileged youth.
• Sports program served at its height 25 kids per week and over 500 kids throughout its program life.
• (formerly Success Through Sports)