Cathie Nelson
Sierra Vista, AZ
Phone: 832-***-****
Email: ******.******@**********-************.***
Skills Summary
. Business Development Executive with experience in the small and large
business arena.
. Experience includes business development working directly with
engineering staff to create products addressing the needs of various
branches of the US Federal Government including DOD, DARPA, DHS, NSA,
DOE and DOI.
. Technology including Blue Force tracking, UAV, sensor and ground
station communications, mobile communications. Security, surveillance
and electronic warfare technologies.
. Proven track record and comfort level in the small business
environment.
. Intrinsic capability for tactical and strategic assessment as well as
the capacity to visualize the big picture and the identify components,
prioritize and develop paths to achieve goals.
. History of continuously exceeded standards, creating quality teams
focused on creating revenue, meeting and surpassing goals and working
as a cohesive unit.
. Natural instinct for technology; successful in developing lasting
relationships between engineering and sales teams with a focus on
success and the needs of the client.
. Created and cultivated a large contact base throughout government,
public and private industries.
. Extensive experience with developing external partner relationships;
excellent back ground in direct customer relations and experienced in
domestic, government and international sales and marketing.
Employment
Resolution Technologies January 2009-Present
Consultant
. Bringing foreign-developed technology to America as surveillance and
security solutions specializing in Border and Perimeter Security.
Engaged with US Army intelligence branch on a pilot project.
. Currently working with:
o Steadicopter
o Spidertech
o Magna BSP
o EMX
o BlueBird
o Pressler Evaluation
ID MASS, Reston, VA August 2008-
January 2009
Executive Vice President
. Strategic market assessment for startup defense contractor and product
placement of Blue Force Tracking products throughout various US
Government agencies including the Department of Defense as well as
well as the public arena.
. Create Strategy for driving business and win contracts.
. Work with key engineering and marketing personnel to define new
products and bring them to market on time.
. Set Priorities and drive sales team to reach goals.
Sagem Morpho, Inc., Alexandria, VA January 2008-
August 2008
Sr. Director Identity Management
. Senior Director of Identity Management with a focus on the Department
of Homeland Security biometric applications.
. Interaction with DARPA, NSA, DoD and Major Government Contractors
Supervision of State and Local Government opportunities.
. Responsible for Austin, Texas sales office.
Wins:
. Department of Homeland Security US VISIT 10 print upgrades evaluation.
. Integration of Facial Recognition products into DARPA, NSA and
Homeland Security.
FBN, Inc., Hereford, AZ December 2003-
November 2007
President
. Business Development, marketing, product placement and positioning for
small startup Tactical Surveillance Company.
. Liaison between FBN, Inc. and Divisions of Federal, State and Local
Government including, DOD, DHS, DOE, DOI as well as on Capitol Hill.
. Responsible for research and coordination of design and engineering,
production and implementation of products.
. Overseeing day to day business activities including project
management, technical support, human resources and accounting.
Wins:
. $5 Million development funding with Department of Defense.
. Partner in initial SBInet development
. Partner in US Congressional Border Fence design.
KAN Communications, Flower Mound, TX January 1998-
October 2001
Partner
. Voice Over IP Integration Consultants responsible for marketing
products and services, customer sales of products, system engineering
and system implementation.
. Responsible for coordination of customer sales and out sourcing of
engineering requirements as well as hardware and component sales.
Choice Solutions, Colleyville, TX January 1997-
January 1998
Business Development Specialist
. Voice Over IP Systems Integration Specialist responsible for design
and instillation coordination of Nortel Networks Voice Over IP
equipment into Dallas area businesses.
. Also responsible for account management and customer relations.
Nortel Networks, Simi Valley, CA May 1991-
January 1997
International/Domestic Business Development
. Support of International Voice Over IP Distributors. Including
product and component sales support.
. Responsible for assisting distributors with sales of systems and
components, updating distributors with specification changes and
support, including direct customer contact.
RAMAR Communications, Chatsworth, CA December 1985-
April 1991
Director Business Development
. Directly responsible for business development of small microwave
communications engineering company.
. Responsible for expansion of Domestic and International sales 120%
within two years. =
IBC/ Integrated Business Computers, Chatsworth, CA January 1979-
December 1985
Business Development International Sales and Marketing Manager
. Overseeing system and component sales for European, Australian and
South African distributors.
. Distributor marketing and sales support for each individual country.
Education
. UCLA, University California Los Angeles 1976-
1979
. Undergraduate Studies
Resume Attachment
Defense industry contacts and experience includes:
Technology consultant for the Congressional Fence amendment.
The Future Combat System
Southern Border Initiative
Border Perimeter Security Consultant
Israeli Technology Consultant for American Defense Applications
Experience Includes
DHS
Trusted/Registered Travel Program
National Protection and Programs Directorate
Human Factors Division Science and Technology
Directorate of Border & Transportation Security
Enforcement Systems Division Customs and Border Protection
National Security and Record Verification Directorate Immigration and
Customs Enforcement
Office of Procurement Operations SBI Acquisition Office
CBP/OBP Border & Transportation Security
Border & Transportation, Security Portfolio, Science and Technology
Legislative Affairs Science and Technology
America's Shield Initiative Customs and Border Protection
Throughout:
FBI
Secret Service
Treasury, Criminal Investigation Division
DOE
As well as experience with and contacts within:
AFOTEC
Battle Lab
DARPA
JUAV
USAIC
TD&I
TRADOC
And throughout:
US Navy Seals
US Marines
US Air Force
US Army
Industry contacts:
Boeing
Integrated Defense Systems
Boeing-St. Louis- SBI.net
Boeing-Huntington Beach- R&D UAV/Sensor project Northrop Grumman
Raytheon
L-3
Raytheon
Battelle Institute
Current groups and associations:
Security Metrics, ASIS International, Global Security Network, The Federal
Contractors Network, Terrorism Studies Group, Homeland Security, Institute
of Terrorism Research and Response, Homeland1, Open Security Exchange,
Defense and Aerospace Connections, Homeland Security Professional, Defense
Industry Network, IACSP: International Association for Counterterrorism and
Security Professionals, Security Analysis and Risk Management Association,
Energy Security, Homeland Security & Defense Business Council, Emergency
Management and Homeland Security Professionals, and U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, DHS. As well as Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces,
American Israel Chamber of Commerce, AIPAC - The American Israel Public
Affairs Committee and multiple US political organizations, as well as the
Republican Jewish Coalition.