University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT 11 years
Program Manager, Women’s Business Center (WBC) - 8 years
• Created and executed strategy, plan, vision, goals and budget.
• Grew and strengthened strategic partner network (government, nonprofit and private).
• Raised WBC visibility with a strong targeted marketing and outreach strategy.
• Managed all aspects of grants (from concept to writing and reporting) and funder relationships.
• Expanded programs to 150/year, reaching an audience of over 1200.
• Revamped the program's training offerings, adding new relevant and innovative topics, formats and target audience.
• Led internal and external diversity efforts, launched Women of Color in Business series.
• Oversaw large events, including WBC 20th Anniversary and CT Business Matchmaker, an event that connects small businesses with companies that subcontract services and supplies.
• Led engagement in University-wide, community and national initiatives.
connect small businesses with companies and agencies that subcontract services and supplies.

Adjunct Faculty, Barney School of Business and UConn 7 years, concurrent
• Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, International Business and Marketing.
• Provided effective instruction in various settings (in-person, online, hybrid).
• Led annual University-wide student business plan and pitch competitions.

Business Advisor and Instructor 3 years
• Provided advice and support to CT entrepreneurs in areas of business planning, strategy, marketing, financing, contracting and international trade.
• Connected clients to broad network of government, private and community small business resources.
• Developed and led entrepreneurial training programs.

CT Small Business Development Center (SBDC), CCSU, New Britain, C 3 years
• Advised CT entrepreneurs on developing business and marketing plans and implementing successful growth strategies, including internationally.
• Developed a comprehensive new-to-export training program. Created and presented Spanish-language entrepreneurial workshops.
• Collaborated with federal agencies, lending institutions, local and state development officials to improve access to small business resources, increase new business starts, capital infusion and export sales.

International Sales Management / Business Development Roles 11 years
Led new global market development for various entities in US and abroad (Bulgaria and South Africa). Managed a global network of distributors and agents for manufacturing sector including tool manufacturers, medical consumables and specialty chemicals. Headed companies’ global expansion, including growing export sales by 15% to over $4 million. Managed export marketing, trade show participation, logistics and operations