Experience

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  Self

  Jun 1995 - Dec 2011

  Actor

  My film and TV credits include Freaks & Geeks, Undeclared, Arrested Development, The Office, CSI NY, The 40-Year-Old-Virgin, Knocked Up, Superbad, Crazy Beautiful, and many others in addition to dozens of national commercials.

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  Pylantis inc

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2013

  Business development & strategy

  Pylantis is an innovation materials startup focused on carbon-free plastics made from natural materials. -Supervised all regulatory testing of the company’s bio-based products for marketing purposes. -Reviewed CTO’s IP Portfolio (30+ patents) to identify significant licensing opportunities. -Increased company visibility through NASA’s LAUNCH Beyond Waste Competition. Managed the entire process & secured top innovation award from over 700 companies worldwide. -Helped solidify a LOI with an industry-leading hair care company for their entire packaging line – worth $21M in future annual revenue. Show less

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  Control vr

  May 2013 - Dec 2015

  Business development & strategy

  Control VR is a startup company developing next-generation AI wearable technology.-Developed and implemented a strategic vision - launch to B2B sales pipeline. -Established a Kickstarter campaign, raising over $400K prior to product launch with 10M+ views. -Initiated discussions with a major US Government Agency with a potential $12M contract.

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  Robott land company

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

  Site acquisition and finance

  RoBott Land Company is a private equity firm in Beverly Hills specializing in land acquisitions & loans. -Oversaw the company acquiring various sites across their California portfolio including farms, strip malls, housing developments, and warehouses.-Onboarded new investors to the firm to fund both land acquisitions & loans.-Strategic prospecting strategies around areas of recent portfolio projects closed, marketing outreach, deal negotiating, overseeing inspections, and engaging with local jurisdictions for permitting approvals on a multitude of deals. Show less

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  Half moon power llc

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

  Business development

  Half Moon Power is a developer of renewable energy projects for residential, business, public sector, and wholesale power customers. -Developed and engaged in a range of marketing methods to identify potential opportunities, including:prospecting, referrals from existing clients, developing incentive programs, connecting companies to establish partnerships, building relationships with financial firms (mortgage offices) for referral to potential clients. -Identified and implemented a new approach for selling residential solar products by partnering with Mortgage Loan Officers/Processors to offer products to their established customer bases. -Built up an EPC network across California for Half Moon Power’s residential and commercial contracts.-Made introduction to the Head of Sustainability at one of the largest casino hotel companies globally. Oversaw and managed the submission of a 2MW PV bid at one of the client's flagship US sites, with the opportunity to submit bids for green-energy infrastructure projects at the clients remaining portfolio of US sites (50+).-Made introduction to the VP of Facilities Operations & Sustainability at one of the biggest media/entertainment companies in the world. Started discussions on exploring a Microgrid project at their NA Headquarters. Show less

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  Fortress power

  Jan 2023 - now

  C&i sales manager - western us

  Fortress Power is a leading manufacturer of high-quality LFP batteries, and provides energy storage and microgrid solutions for a variety of end-users and applications.-Responsible for all Sales and Business Development in the Western US region.-Identify opportunities for collaboration and long-term partnerships regarding energy storage solutions in the renewable's industry.-Maintain strong relationships with existing clients; expanded services to enhance account retention.-Implemented a business development strategy for target market and secured new business leading to increased market share; utilized cold calling, leads, and referrals.-Represent the company at trade shows and industry events – resulting in new lead generation. -Work closely with prospective clients by providing quotes, BESS analysis per site, data collection, building financial proformas per project.-Conduct presentations for clients and their customer base to better understand the products.-Actively connecting various companies together for business development opportunities. Show less