Dynamic problem solver with a long history of success as both an internal and external consultant achieving measurable outcomes and forming lasting strategic partnerships around innovative solutions. Adept at navigating complex political and regulatory landscapes while fostering collaboration among government organizations and in public-private partnerships to achieve and market exceptional results.
Responsible for custom design, development, decorating, marketing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of a family Short Term Rental (STR) glamping community and tiny farm adjacent to my primary residence.
Recruited by the President of the company to be a cross functional internal strategic and operational consultant shaping and shepherding the transformation of the company from a small staff augmentation business to a mid-market niche professional services company. Over time, the scope of the role grew to include external partnerships, marketing, branding, communications and government affairs.
Established Davidsohn's Washington, DC office, leading every facet of the start-up of a public sector division of the NYC based company. Oversaw corporate government affairs for the half-century old niche Wall Street financial services technology company.
Directed Program Management (PM) and Business Development (BD) activities primarily for government clients including GSA, NASA OPM and DOD. Consulted for government clients as a subject matter expert in federal acquisition policy and operations, public-private partnerships, federal-state partnerships and government-to-government marketing for Research and Development agencies and Federal Shared Services Providers.
Served the largest government affairs and communications firm as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on federal management operations and regulations. Served as an outside consultant to C-suite executives, many from Fortune 100 companies. Crafted and executed successful non-traditional marketing/branding strategies for established government contractors seeking to protect their incumbency; large commercial companies seeking to break into the market; and small to mid-size contractors seeking to expand their footprint. Provided federal contractor clients accurate market forecasting, competitive intelligence and regulatory outlook.
Served as the principal aide and policy analyst to the Senate confirmed Administrator of Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and a senior advisor to the heads of various other management and budget offices on various cross-functional initiatives in my portfolio. Formal portfolio included responsibility for implementation of the President's Management Agenda; oversight of government-wide technology contracts; outsourcing policy and government-wide workforce inventory; and OFPP's external communications strategy.
Served as a trusted senior advisor and gatekeeper in the Office of the Administrator on media, Congressional, personnel and White House priorities. Successfully managed priority projects and senior management working groups on behalf of the Chief of Staff, Deputy Administrator and White House Liaison on topics ranging from the transition of two divisions to the Department of Homeland Security, Post 9-11 continuity of operations planning to high profile suspension and debarment matters.
Servant-Leadership
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
Strategic Partnerships
Change Management
Crisis Management
Coalition Building and Management
Human-Centered Design
Public Relations and Communications
Marketing and Branding
Regulatory Navigation and Compliance