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CONSULTANT, BUSINESS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT, RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT, THOUGHT LEADER
Strategic, multifaceted business professional offering extensive, in-depth experience developing relationships and solutions for top-tier U.S. services institutions. Strong evaluation and planning skills, as well as expert management of corporate development activities. Entrepreneurial approach to drive improved business results through analysis and process improvements.
Core Competencies:

As the Chief Executive Officer of Valor Strategic Solutions, a Veteran-owned, small business consulting firm, I leverage my entrepreneurial skills, military experience, and passion for social change to empower small businesses to overcome challenges and achieve sustainable success. With over three years of experience as a professional photographer, I have a unique perspective on how to craft compelling stories, and engage audiences.

With over 25 years of extensive experience spanning retail, distribution, and technology sectors, I offer a unique blend of skills to support aspiring and established business owners navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. As a trusted strategic advisor, I specialize in guiding leadership teams through the process of selecting, negotiating, and implementing tailored solutions to address their specific needs and ensure an exceptional experience by optimizing the utilization of technologies and streamlining business processes.

I have practical experience in 2 areas: Manufacturing and Sports Retail.
Manufacturing - My experiences would serve my Process Engineering and Operations Management background. This would be especially true for someone requiring expertise in printing technologies, nameplate and label production, and paint/ink color control and color QC.

As an entrepreneur, I have experienced the highs and lows of owning my own business and I understand the stress, financial commitment, and dedication it takes to do this. I fumbled through the early stages alone and hope to prevent others from making the same mistakes. I am comfortable with helping all phases of a small business but I particularly enjoy developing a frictionless e-commerce site, marketing, logistics, product development, retail product placement, and media relations (including an appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank).

Fear is the number one thing that holds us back from success and keeps the majority of the working population chained to a job they don’t love. This is what sets entrepreneurs apart. While everyone has fears, it is how you deal with your fear that makes a difference.

As a small business owner, it can be difficult to determine the true potential of an idea when you’re examining its pros and cons within the echo chamber of your own mind.

My experience helps SCORE clients learn how to create a successful business through sales, marketing (traditional and digital), operations and logistics with an emphasis on meaningful metrics and the application of technology.