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Building Businesses. Developing Talent. Connecting Opportunities. Executing Strategy.

Opportunity is discovered through observation, developed through strategy, and realized through execution.

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Jacksonville, Florida · Locally Grounded. Globally Connected.

About

Turning Vision Into Strategy. Strategy Into Execution. Execution Into Opportunity.

I am a multidisciplinary entrepreneur and business professional with experience spanning commercial sales, business operations, recruiting, real estate investment, subcontractor management, international maritime logistics, financial services, technology development, publishing, and entertainment. I focus on identifying opportunities, structuring agreements, developing relationships, and coordinating the resources needed to move business ideas toward execution.

Sales & RevenueProspecting, proposals, pricing, and negotiation

Talent & VendorsSubcontractor sourcing and service-provider coordination

OperationsScopes of work, scheduling, and contract administration

Real EstateLeasing, seller financing, and creative structuring

InternationalMaritime logistics and cross-border networks

Creative & TechBooks, screenplays, and software concepts

Professional Resume

Executive Professional Summary

Entrepreneurial business development and operations professional with multidisciplinary experience in commercial sales, contract negotiation, recruitment strategy, real estate investment, subcontractor coordination, maritime logistics, financial operations, and technology venture development.

Experience includes developing proposals, structuring agreements, coordinating service providers, evaluating investment opportunities, and designing operational and revenue models. Strengths include strategic relationships, international professional networking, vendor sourcing, business process planning, and practical problem-solving.

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Career Targets

Roles I am pursuing — presented as targets, not past titles.

Business Development Manager
Director of Business Operations
Sales Operations Manager
Recruiting Manager
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Commercial Account Manager
Vendor Operations Manager
Real Estate Acquisitions Manager

Sales & Business Development

Opportunity Identification to Signed Agreement

Commercial sales built on relationships, clear proposals, and deal structures that work for every party at the table.

Pipeline & Prospecting

B2B prospecting and outreach
Opportunity identification
Commercial account development
Client relationship management

Proposals & Deals

Proposal preparation and scopes
Pricing strategy
Contract negotiation
Deal structuring

Growth & Retention

Revenue strategy
Strategic partnerships
Client retention
Cross-selling additional services

Case Studies

Commercial Maintenance — Duval Landing Community

From prospect to a signed commercial maintenance agreement (July 2026)

Opportunity: identified a commercial community needing recurring grounds and exterior maintenance.
Proposal: priced a core maintenance program with optional add-on services (pressure washing and fencing, tree trimming, landscape bed restoration, sidewalk crack treatment).
Cross-selling: structured add-ons so the client could expand scope over time.
Outcome: commercial maintenance agreement signed July 2026. See the full operations case study and quoted pricing →

Real Estate — Creative Transaction Structuring

Land leasing, seller financing, lease options, and long-term commercial lease concepts

Approach: matched deal structure to each party's goals — monthly income, installment terms, a path to ownership, or revenue participation.
Range of structures: a structured land lease, a seller-financed scenario, a residential lease option, and a commercial land development proposal.
Outcome: values shown are scheduled or proposed amounts. See the real estate section →

No quotas, conversion rates, customer counts, or closed-sales totals are claimed here. Dollar figures elsewhere on this site are labeled as quoted, scheduled, or proposed values.

Recruiting, Talent Acquisition & Workforce Coordination

The Right People and Partners, Qualified and Ready

Every service I deliver depends on finding, qualifying, and coordinating capable people — subcontractors, vendors, and service providers, locally and internationally.

Sourcing & Evaluation

Talent and subcontractor sourcing
Contractor recruitment
Vendor identification and evaluation
Service-provider qualification

Workforce Planning

Workforce planning for service scopes
Onboarding workflow development
Compliance planning
Retention strategy

Global Reach

International professional networking
Remote service-provider relationships
Multicultural communication
Cross-border vendor relationships

One United Enterprise

Operating

Commercial subcontractor sourcing and coordination — identifying, evaluating, and scheduling field service providers to deliver commercial property maintenance scopes such as Duval Landing.

QualifyStaff.com

Concept

A concept for tracking credentials, certifications, background checks, and renewal dates across industries — designed from the recurring problem of keeping a qualified workforce compliant.

Scope note: demonstrated experience centers on contractor, subcontractor, and vendor sourcing and coordination. It is distinct from formal employee hiring or HR management, and no placement counts or headcounts are claimed.

Business Operations & Management

Disciplined Execution, From Scope to Service

Scopes of work
Contract administration
Project coordination
Scheduling
Procurement planning
Cost analysis
Subcontractor management
Vendor management
Financial process awareness
Risk management
Customer service
Recurring commercial service development

One United Enterprise LLC / One United Property Services

Commercial property services delivered through a coordinated subcontractor network.

Landscaping
Grounds maintenance
Pressure washing
Tree trimming
Landscape restoration
Exterior maintenance

What the Engagement Demonstrates

Contract development — itemized, priced service scopes
Client relations — a recurring commercial relationship
Subcontractor coordination — matching crews to services
Material planning — supplies for restoration and treatment work
Recurring account strategy — repeat cycles with add-on services

Case Study: Duval Landing Community, Jacksonville

Commercial maintenance agreement signed July 2026

Quoted amounts from the commercial maintenance agreement. The total is an **illustrative scope value, not verified collected revenue.**
Service	Quoted amount
Initial grounds maintenance	$3,400
Subsequent maintenance	$1,500 per cycle
Pressure washing / fencing	$1,400
Tree trimming	$995
Landscape bed restoration	$1,285
Sidewalk crack treatment	$1,500 per service
Illustrative scope: initial service + one subsequent cycle + one occurrence of each additional serviceIllustrative scope value — not verified collected revenue	$10,080

Real Estate Investment & Transactions

Creative Structures, Clear Economics

Residential investment evaluation, vacant land utilization, leasing, seller financing, lease options, commercial land opportunities, and loan-to-value analysis.

Lorenzo Court, Jacksonville

Structured Lease

$450/month

$5,400 annualized scheduled rent

Land lease putting vacant land to productive use.

Seller-Financed Property

Proposed Scenario

$25,000

Proposed transaction price

Installment terms structured for buyer access and seller income.

Residential Lease Option

Proposed Scenario

$120,000

Proposed price · $1,300/month rental component

Lease-to-own path combining rental income with a future purchase option.

Commercial Land Development

Proposed Lease Value

≈ $315,000

Proposed ten-year base rent

Alternative concepts included monthly rent, revenue participation, and potential equity.

Financing Analysis

Analysis

Evaluation of property debt, loan-to-value (LTV), and investment structures to test whether a deal works before it is offered.

How to Read These Figures

$145,000 is the combined proposed transaction prices of the two residential scenarios — not closed gross sales.
$315,000 is a proposed long-term lease value.
$5,400 is annualized scheduled rent.
These figures are never summed into a realized sales claim.

Verified Records

Updated upon verification

Completed transactions, actual gross sales, and realized returns are listed here only once verified.

Verified closed transactions: Pending verification
Actual gross sales: Pending verification
Realized returns: Pending verification

Merchant Marine & International Operations

International Shipping in a Demanding Era

c. 2009 – 2011

Civilian Merchant Marine experience during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflict era, with exposure to international shipping and wartime logistics. Responsibilities included bridge-watch duties and vessel operations within a close-knit crew where teamwork and safety awareness were non-negotiable.

A severe-weather experience at sea near Spain in 2010 reinforced the value of preparation, composure, and coordinated action in high-pressure environments.

International logistics
Risk awareness
Discipline
Adaptability
Teamwork
Safety culture

Merchant Marine service is civilian maritime work; it is not presented as military enlistment or veteran status.

International Business Network

Locally Grounded. Globally Connected.

My professional network extends beyond the United States, including connections in the Philippines, Poland, and additional international markets — supporting cross-border networking, multicultural communication, international talent and vendor relationships, and remote collaboration, informed by maritime logistics exposure.

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The map shows professional relationships and contacts. It does not represent overseas offices, employees, or completed international transactions.

Business & Venture Portfolio

Companies, Initiatives, and Concepts

Operating In Development Concept

One United Enterprise LLC

Operating

Commercial business development

Commercial business development and operations, including the Duval Landing maintenance agreement.

One United Property Services

Operating

Property services

Property maintenance and contracting delivered through coordinated subcontractors.

New Jerusalem Transitional Housing LLC

In Development

Housing initiatives

Housing initiatives, leasing, and property utilization.

Mortgage Owl LLC

In Development

Financial services

Mortgage marketing and financial services business development.

Greenwood 100 Inc.

In Development

Nonprofit

Youth and community support, volunteer and partnership initiatives, and international liaison involvement.

Azoth International LLC / Azoth Studios

In Development

Technology & media

Technology, digital media, and creative development.

VentureCape

Concept

Brand concept

Venture strategy and business development brand concept.

Contractors Clearinghouse

Concept

Field services

Contractor and field service coordination concept.

Acquisitioneers

Concept

Acquisitions

Acquisition and investment relationship-development concept.

Help The Kids Win

In Development

Youth initiative

Youth-focused initiative.

Technology & Software Initiatives

Practical Problems, Platform Solutions

Software and platform concepts developed from real operational problems. Statuses reflect verified progress — no launches, users, revenue, or funding are claimed.

WatchingWise.com

Concept

Problem: Families and child-focused organizations struggle to oversee what children watch.
Solution: Parental video monitoring and content curation.
Audience: Families, schools, and childcare organizations.
Proposed revenue model: Subscriptions, institutional licensing, and per-seat pricing.

QualifyStaff.com

Concept

Problem: Credentials, certifications, and background checks expire or go untracked.
Solution: Multi-industry credential, certification, background-check, and renewal tracking.
Audience: Employers and contractors managing qualified workforces.
Proposed revenue model: Subscription tiers by workforce size.

AttorneyMenu.com

Concept

Problem: Finding the right legal professional is confusing and slow.
Solution: Legal professional discovery and referral.
Audience: Individuals and businesses seeking counsel; legal professionals.
Proposed revenue model: Professional listings and referral-based services, subject to applicable rules.

USALawsuitFunds.com

Concept

Problem: Plaintiffs can face financial pressure while cases are pending.
Solution: A legal funding business initiative connecting parties with funding options.
Audience: Plaintiffs, attorneys, and funding partners.
Proposed revenue model: Partner and origination arrangements, subject to regulation.

Rideshare Advertising Platform

Concept

Problem: Drivers have idle ad space; local advertisers lack attributable reach.
Solution: A network connecting drivers, advertisers, creators, and customers.
Audience: Rideshare drivers, local businesses, and content creators.
Proposed revenue model: Advertising fees and attributed sales commissions.

Azoth Platform

Concept

Problem: Small ventures need software, media, and automation without large teams.
Solution: Software, media, and automation concepts under Azoth.
Audience: Entrepreneurs, creators, and small businesses.
Proposed revenue model: Software subscriptions and project-based services.

Public Records Automation

Concept

Problem: Records research and government requests are manual and repetitive.
Solution: Automated research, forms, and government request workflows.
Audience: Investors, researchers, and professional services firms.
Proposed revenue model: Per-request and subscription pricing.

Civic Participation Strategy Platform

Concept

Problem: Civic engagement can feel abstract and disconnected.
Solution: A game-based civic engagement concept.
Audience: Students, community organizations, and citizens.
Proposed revenue model: Institutional and educational licensing.

Cybersecurity Initiatives

Concept

Problem: Small businesses and individuals lack security awareness and tools.
Solution: Education, digital investigation tools, and business security concepts.
Audience: Small businesses, families, and organizations.
Proposed revenue model: Training programs and security services.

Workflow Automation

Concept

Problem: Communications and admin tasks consume operating time.
Solution: Communications and administrative process automation.
Audience: Service businesses and operations teams.
Proposed revenue model: Implementation services and subscriptions.

Investment Strategy

Economics First. Terms Second. Long-Term Value Always.

Areas of Interest and Activity

Real estate
Commercial businesses
Technology
Recurring-revenue platforms
Strategic equity structures
Revenue-share structures
Entertainment
Intellectual property

Evaluation Lens

Economics — cash flow, cost basis, debt, and LTV
Contractual terms — structure, protections, and alignment
Operations — who executes, and how
Market demand — evidence the need is real
Long-term value — durability beyond the first transaction

Interests and proposed structures are shown separately from actual invested capital and returns. Verified figures appear in Verified Records once confirmed.

Film Production & Entertainment

Azoth Studios — Creative Media and Entertainment Development

Original storytelling, screenplay development, film and series concepts, production planning, IP strategy, financing concepts, creative partnerships, and distribution strategy.

In Development

POON

An Azoth Studios original · Concept

Featured Project

POON

An original adult crime-drama screenplay and concept exploring crime, power, manipulation, relationships, and consequences. The project is being explored as both a feature film and an episodic series.

Format: feature film and episodic series explored
Stage: screenplay and concept development
Focus: IP strategy, production planning, and creative partnerships

No completed films, production budgets, investors, distribution deals, or box-office results are claimed.

PostersAdded upon release

ScriptsAvailable on request

TrailersAdded upon release

ProductionsVerified productions only

CreditsVerified credits only

Books & Publications

The Library

Frameworks for life, relationships, and business — drawn from driving, chess, cards, commitment, and real estate.

ISBN Assigned

Who's Driving My Car?

Personal development through driving, racing, and pit-crew metaphors — who steers your life, who keeps you running, and who belongs in the passenger seat.

ISBN 9798172872020 · Retail availability being confirmed

Preview

A guide to taking the wheel: choosing your route, trusting your crew, and knowing when to pull into the pit.