Pioneering entrepreneur of 8(a)/SDB/Woman-owned firm for more than 12 years. Goal-oriented professional manager with 16 years of combined first line and executive level general management, program management, operations management, sales and marketing management experience.  Excel in working with cross functional teams effectively managing and tracking activities with on-going projects.  Exceptional record of implementing marketing tools and leading edge systems for small business development, program management, sales planning, forecasting and budgeting.  Develop, implement, and review annual budgets.  Responsible for hiring and dismissal of employees and subcontractors.  Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strategic communications expert: writer, professional presenter, trainer and multimedia producer.  Versatile leader who communicates effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, management, hourly, supervisory, staff, and government liaisons.