Resume/CV
Experience and Impact
Jan 2015 - May 2025
VP Business Development
Neve LLC
Jacksonville, FL
Health and wellness venture focused on B2B2C eCommerce, global product distribution, and international growth
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Built and scaled a multi-million-dollar revenue operation from inception, owning the full sales lifecycle from lead generation and customer acquisition, through contract negotiation, close, and repeat business.
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Developed and executed international sales and expansion strategies across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America, establishing distributor and partner relationships in multiple new markets.
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Led customer acquisition strategy across digital and direct channels, applying data and performance metrics to optimize pricing, conversion and revenue growth.
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Managed complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles involving suppliers, international partners, logistics providers, regulatory consultants and fulfillment vendors.
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Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, operations and product stakeholders to align go-to-market execution with revenue targets.
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Oversaw eCommerce and digital sales operations, including Amazon Seller Central, Shopify, Walmart.com and direct-to-consumer storefronts.
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Utilized analytical tools (Google Analytics, SEO, PPC, CRM) to inform forecasting, sales planning, and performance optimization.
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Served as primary negotiator for distributor, reseller and partnership agreements, tailoring commercial terms to regional market requirements.
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Ensured compliance with domestic and international regulations, label standards and export requirements.
Key Achievements
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Scaled company from zero to sustained multi-million-dollar revenue with consistent profitability.
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Improved operating margin by 30% through pricing optimization, cost control and supply chain efficiencies.​
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Mar 2006 - Dec 2014
VP Business Development
Honeylife International LLC
Jacksonville, FL
Multinational startup focused on global B2B sales of consumer wellness products across regulated and emerging markets
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Led international sales and business development initiatives across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
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Launched the EU division, overseeing regulatory compliance, VAT registration, invoicing and regional sales operations.
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Built and managed distributor and retailer partnerships, negotiating cross-border contracts and pricing structures tailored to diverse regulatory and economic environments.
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Managed and mentored distributed sales and operations teams across the U.S. and Europe, establishing standardized sales processes and communication protocols
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Represented company at international trade shows and industry events to generate pipeline and expand market intelligence
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Partnered with product development to customize SKUs for regional market requirements.
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Key Achievements
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Built a profitable EU operation generating over 7 figures in annual revenues.
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Expanded company reach to over a dozen international markets through strategic outreach and market-specific initiatives.
Mar 2003 - Mar 2006
Director of Sales
Williams Worldwide TV
Santa Monica, CA
Global distributor of consumer products and media content through TV and retail channels
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Initiated and secured new partnerships in Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, significantly expanding company sales footprint; increased sales and profits for products such as Miracle Blade Knife Set, Ultimate Chopper, and AbSwing by selling directly to the distributor and maximizing partnerships.
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Delivered tailored presentations and negotiated complex distribution contracts to close high-impact deals with international partners.
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Collaborated with internal product development teams to assess market viability and regional pricing strategies for all new offerings.
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Identified and onboarded complementary product lines to enhance overall client offerings and boost revenue across accounts.
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Managed client communications, expectations, and feedback to ensure long-term partnership success and reorders.
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Key Achievements
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Brought in a new Italian distributor who rapidly became one of the company’s top revenue generators.
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Successfully opened the AUS/NZ market, resulting in a major revenue channel for the business.
Professional Skillset
Strategic B2B & B2C Selling
Global Market Expansion
International Sales/Distribution
MS Office (Word/Excel/PPT)
ZOOM
Product Lifecycle Management
Supply Chain Coordination
Teamwork & Collaboration
Google Suite
CRM - Salesforce
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (Intermediate)
Italian (Intermediate)
Hindi (Intermediate)
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc.) - COMPUTER SCIENCE
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - ITALIAN & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Univeristy of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI