Bio

I'm an Executive Director, Innovator, Business Developer, and Leader with 17+ years of experience influencing and impacting markets with data-driven analytics, strategic plans, and focused market insights. Expert in consumer research, competitive intelligence, and emerging technology. Advise on consumer trends, effecting change, and driving new and increased profits. See around corners, forecasting and anticipating market direction. An upstream thinker who influences and advises leaders, increasing success and expansion. Very experienced global Presenter and Spokesman. Researches, leverages data, and projects direction. Entrepreneurial. Innovator. Personable. Engaging. Perceptive. Communicator. 12 years Innovation and Market Forecasting 8 years Global Presentations and Influencer 15 years Data Analytics and Visualization AREAS OF EXPERTISE Business Development | Revenue Generation | Media Relations | Forecasting | Data Analysis Retail Analytics | Public Speaking | Presentation Creation | Data Visualization | Imaging Reporter Project Management | Artificial Intelligence | Black Enterprise | Digital Imaging | Researcher LEADERSHIP Thought Leadership | Influencer | Strategy Development | Mentorship | Trust Advisor | Communication AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 2021 – Black Leader in Consumer Technology, Dealerscope Magazine Quoted in 20 national outlets in 2021, including WIRED, Wall Street Journal, CBS News, and Bloomberg National Published Business Writer (CNET) 10+ years delivering TV, Radio, and Print Interviews with US and International outlets 2014 – Named to Dealerscope Magazine’s 2014 “40 Under 40” list of Tech industry standouts TECHNOLOGY SPSS, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suite, NPD DecisionKey, NPD Omnichannel Checkout Retail Tracking EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, University of Virginia