
Strategist: Web as a Medium
Greater New York City Area

Strategist: Web as a Medium
Greater New York City Area
My work is informed by a transdisciplinary approach: in technology, media, finance, and politics, I engage in markets and industries at various levels. Then, with each position and project, I utilize lessons learned from past positions and projects, creating immediate value for whatever the purpose.
research, product spec, concept development, project management, content monetization, leadership development, capital markets intelligence
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
March 2007 — Present (1 year 3 months)
As the Technology Strategist for National Public Media's Interactive division, I serve as the internal Web and New Media Strategist, as well as the external consulting partner for our interactive advertising clients.
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
August 2006 — Present (1 year 10 months)
In the Fall of 2006 I founded BricaBox, LLC with a partner to develop a platform for user-generated micro-content linked through social networking. In February of 2007 we released our first site on this platform, VentBox.com, and we continue to develop this platform for other uses.
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
June 2002 — Present (6 years)
Since 2002, I have performed several consulting and analytical roles for Westheimer Enterprises, a family office managing 60 accounts and direct investments for two dozen individuals. Westheimer Enterprises specializes in early stage venture capital and also invests in real estate.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Capital Markets industry)
August 2005 — July 2006 (1 year)
As the newest addition to InvestorCom's stock watch department, I have a portfolio of 8 publically traded companies - mid and small-cap - for whom I provide strategic investor relations support, with data and analysis relating to the clients' shareholder base.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Political Organization industry)
May 2005 — November 2005 (7 months)
As the DBV & Internet Communications director, I orchastrated a strategic communications plan aimed to build and enforce the candidate's base, as well as disrupt the base of his opponant.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
October 2001 — December 2004 (3 years 3 months)
In 2001, I joined BTV when it was on the air for less than 2 hours per week. In the fall of 2002, I led BTV to 24/7 broadcasting and built the station's infrastructure and brand. After significantly increasing student participation and confidence, I eventually achieved "secured" status for the organization by passing an amendment to the Brandeis University Student Union Constitution. Under my leadership, and the leadership of those who worked with me, BTV became one of the most respected organizations at Brandeis University: it grew its membership by 400% and its funding by 300% during that time.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Investment Management industry)
June 2002 — August 2002 (3 months)
As an intern during the Summer of 2002, I assisted in the research efforts for one of this firms partners, Peter Williams (also a LinkedIn member). Researh efforts included communication with investment advisors, using electronic tools such as Bloomberg and Baseline, and reading institutional research reports from Morgan Stanley, CBIC, and UBS.
B.A., Sociology, Politics, August 2001 — May 2005
During my four year college career, I spend one year at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
N/A, Politics, Sociology, Anthropology, 2003 — 2004
I received a "Superior" certificate from the Cervantes Institute by passing the highest level of their "DELE" exam, the national institution's highest certificate conferred upon non-native speakers and writers of the Spanish language.
web-trends, politics, Cincinnati, business incubation, leadership, investing, retail, new ideas, snowboarding, new ventures,
Brandeis University Alumni Association, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of NYC's Young Professionals Committee, Youth Venture
Dewey-Boyte Prize for the Scholarship and Practice of Democracy - Brandeis University, 2005
Brandeis Acheivement Award - Brandeis University, 2004 (Inagural receipiant)
The Brandeis Alumni Association Leadership Award - Brandeis University, 2005
Karpf Peace Award - Brandeis Univerisity, 2003; For the documentary entitled: "The Prologue"