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Permanent Resident of the UK and USA. Australian Citizen
Interested in:
Advising startups, Consulting opportunities, Finding experts, Finding mentors, Helping friends, Joining a startup, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Professional opportunities
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer:
University of Nevada, Reno
Position:
Manager, Technology Commercialization and Industry Partnerships
Time period:
January 2012 - Present
Employer:
Robert Gordon University
Position:
IP Manager
Time period:
April 2009 - December 2011
Employer:
Arthritis Relief Plus Ltd
Position:
Business Development
Time period:
June 2008 - December 2010
Employer:
Innovation Dynamics Pty Ltd
Position:
Commercialization Consultant
Time period:
January 2007 - June 2008
Description:
Innovation Dynamics is one of Australia’s largest independent life science consulting organizations.
As the Queensland state representative of the company I was the primary point of contact for local life science companies, industry organizations, research institutions, financial institutions and government. Networking has always been an important part of my working career therefore I consistently attend industry events - building connections with professional financial, legal, technical service providers and the executives of life science companies. On a day to day basis I was involved in the management and preparation of proposals and reports for clients that range from whole of industry economic analyses and government policy recommendations through to strategic partnering advice and detailed market research.
Due to a background in information technology I was also responsible for managing the company’s agency agreements with the developers of intellectual property management, corporate governance compliance and enterprise resource planning software products.
Employer:
BioAssayLINK Pty Ltd
Position:
Market Research
Time period:
June 2006 - January 2007
Employer:
Tissue Therapies Ltd
Position:
Marketing Assistant
Time period:
May 2004 - June 2006
Employer:
Sundata Pty Ltd
Position:
Account Manager / Internetwork Specialist
Time period:
January 1999 - November 2002
Description:
Sundata is a Brisbane based Information Technology solution provider whose primary clients are in the areas of professional services, manufacturing and distribution.
In the role of account manager I worked closely with the sales and engineering teams to provide cutting edge solutions to clients, solving business problems and improving processes. This required the evaluation, maintenance and development of relationships with clients, suppliers, vendors and other shareholders. I was responsible for development of the communications and networking business. Reporting to the sales director, I assisted with the development of business strategies, market analysis, and evaluation of new technologies plus the management of key industry partnerships. New business was generated from within existing clients, through word of mouth and marketing programs that I managed in conjunction with vendors such as IBM, Cisco Systems and major telecommunication carriers.
As the specialist for communications and networking I was involved with, and led dynamic project teams in order to design and execute solutions for a broad range of small, medium, and enterprise and government clients. I developed solutions by analyzing client requirements, identification and allocation of necessary resources and the development of proposals followed by presentation to the key stakeholders. Being a technical resource I was also involved in consulting, pre and post sales and the implementation of solutions.
Employer:
Kendalls Information Technology
Position:
Technical Sales Coordinator
Time period:
October 1997 - December 1998
Employer:
Harvey Norman
Position:
Computer Technician / Customer Service
Time period:
November 1996 - August 1997
PUBLICATIONS
Papers:
- InnovaChile: Global Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Opportunities, Confidential - February 2008
- Opportunities from Bioprospecting: Lessons for Chile, Confidential - January 2008
- Strategic Options to Accelerate Adoption of Biotechnology in the Queensland Beef Industry, Queensland Government - June 2007
- Supply of Venture Capital in Australia and Other Influences on Public sector R&D Commercialization, Confidential Superannuation/Pension Fund – March 2007
INFORMATION
Hobbies:
Health, Fitness, Swimming, Travel and Entrepreneurial Ideas
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