David L Thomas

About David L Thomas

MAXIMIZING BUSINESS GROWTH AND MARKET POSITION As a C-level Executive and Change Agent, I drive growth and transform organizations through streamlining complex processes, effective team building and deploying unique solutions.My background includes multidisciplinary roles in corporate, consulting and military sectors, identifying new market opportunities and implementing process improvements within competitive B2B and B2C niches.By spearheading complex deal negotiations, building high performing multinational teams and allocating resources I’ve driven growth for matrixed organizations.My global exposure to cross-cultural practices in Latin America, Europe and North America combined with my background as a US Army Veteran Officer have contributed to my ability to lead multinational organizations to profitability.SPECIALTIES Business Unit Operations Turnaround Strategies New Product Introduction Change Management Large-Scale P&L / Budgeting Target Marketing Comprehensive M&A Support Strategic Sales and Marketing US Military Officer / Veteran Stakeholder Relations Enterprise Solutions International Business

Experience

1. Board Director Partner

   Alva Labs Llc

   Jan 2013 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Currently introducing Terahertz technology solution to detect improvised explosive devices (IED) for clients in military, medical and homeland security sectors. Lead team of West Point graduates in acquiring US and international patents for maximizing current terahertz imaging and linear applications.

Education

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  Executive Learning Program, Finance

  1999 — 1999

• Harvard University

  Fellowship 2016, Business Administration and Management, General

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  B.S., Engineering

  1978 — 1982

• Northeastern University

  Masters of Science, Business Leadership

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Marketing
• Management Consulting
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Advertising
• Public Speaking
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Organizational Development
• Government
• Sales
• Six Sigma
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Healthcare
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Program Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Performance Management
• Crm
• Sales Management
• Retail
• Process Improvement
• Human Resources
• Business Strategy
• Budgets
• Strategic Planning
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Training
• Strategic Leadership
• Military
• New Business Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups