Accomplished sales and business development professional with a track record of driving market expansion and revenue growth in highly competitive markets. Dynamic and strategic associate instrumental in fostering and managing strategic partnerships, driving go-to-market strategies, and executing on key initiatives. Strong track record of effective communication and stakeholder management of partners and clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD OF US BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Chorus One
11.2022 - Current
First Business Development hire in the Americas; I spearheaded the GTM and sales strategy by establishing critical partnerships and brand awareness that resulted in consistent AUM growth
Worked directly with the CEO to establish Chorus One as a leading institutional staking provider managing 3B AUM
Closed ~$1MM ARR in commission in staking rewards
Sourced ~$5M in sales pipeline through omni-channel lead generation, conference attendance, panel presence, cold outreach, personal network, and my podcast
Lead cross-functional collaboration with marketing, product, venture, and research teams internally to drive cohesive strategy, product positioning, and align product roadmap with market demands in the staking and restaking ecosystem
Defined the company event and conference strategy, enhancing its visibility and reputation in the market
Sourced and own the most lucrative relationships with partners and facilitated their seamless integrations into the Chorus One product suite, resulting in growth in Chorus One institutional business
COMPLIANCE AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Gemini Trust
06.2021 - 11.2022
Developed effective communication strategies to communicate with Gemini customers concerning their blockchain activity on the platform
Conducted first-level assessments of fiat and virtual currency transaction alerts conducted on the exchange using Elliptic and Chainalysis
Initiated outreach to customers to investigate information about their activities on the exchange
Performed enhanced due diligence on Gemini’s retail and institutional customers
Presented monthly research on regulatory US crypto policy to the company.
FOUNDER
I Took Care Of That Thing For You
06.2012 - 06.2021
As a Licensed Private Investigator in New York, I ran a consulting and investigative business. My services included background checks, infidelity investigations, corporate investigations, and insurance fraud investigations. Throughout my investigative career, I held multiple contracts most notably with the NFL, Former Mayor Bloomberg's Everytown for Gun Safety, and the New York City Department of Investigation
Developed and executed detailed investigations involving for highly sensitive fraud and corruption related matters in New York City by means of due diligence, witness interviews, bank records, phone records, and surveillance (New York Department of Investigation)
Performed document review and research for an ongoing Federal Trial that resulted in the conviction of three defendants (New York Department of Investigation)
Developed a variety of methods to obtain gun trace data to determine where criminals obtained their weapons (Everytown for Gun Safety)
Conducted in- depth analyses of police reports and gun trace data to determine emerging patterns of how guns were illegally obtained. (Everytown for Gun Safety)
Partnered with local and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure appropriate levels of security for all NFL stadiums and at all NFL events (NFL)
Leveraged strategic sales management and business development practices to ensure sales revenue growth and profitability, and strengthen relationships with industry partners within my own business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
05.2011
Skills
L1/L2 Blockchains & Infrastructure
Staking/Restaking
Enterprise Sales
Partnership Development
Relationship-building
Strategic vision execution
Adept Communication
Background Research, Investigation and Due Diligence
Podcast
Glitter Ledger Podcast, New York, NY, 01/2022, Present,
Host
Host a bi-monthly satirical podcast where crypto industry leaders from numerous specialties in the ecosystem are invited to tell their stories of leadership and expertise
Notable guests include Anthony Scaramucci, Senator Cynthia Lummis, Arianna Simpson, Anthony Pompliano, and SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce