John Weakley

About John Weakley

As a visionary and innovator at heart, as well a natural strategist, I couldn\'t have been more fortunate to have spent over a decade working as a corporate advisor to some of the largest and most influential companies in the world, with a focus on the development and implementation of innovative business development strategies and revenue-generating initiatives. Over my career, I have been exceedingly fortunate to have amassed such a wide array of experiences working closely with companies that ranged in size from emerging startups to multinational Fortune 500 companies. More significantly, was my exposure to diversity of clients that included: media conglomerates, national law firms, global financial institutions, multi-national retail chains, hospitality groups, restaurant franchises, publicly traded oil & gas companies, as well as industry leaders in construction, real estate, architecture, as well many others who\'ve I had the pleasure of working with. Due to the nature and scope of my various advisory roles and client engagements, I\'ve had the unique opportunity to learn from; and work directly alongside, some of the most skilled and talented executives in corporate America that have been instrumental in my development as a business leader.At my core, I remain a humanitarian, environmentalist, and social justice advocate. During my sabbatical, I was able to team up with some amazing NGOs to spearhead innovative initiatives that leveraged corporate partnerships and emerging technologies to increase access to water in some of the most remote and poverty-stricken regions on earth. Currently, I am focused on leveraging my diverse background and skillsets to pursue projects and initiatives that prioritize:•Expanding access to high-quality affordable housing in thriving communities.•Improving access and increased utilization of mental health services. •Development and implementation of scalable and cost-effective environmental solutions such as carbon capture, sustainable wastewater treatment and reuse, hybrid clean energy production.•Leveraging digital innovation to improve economic equity and remove barriers to homeownership and financial services for historically marginalized individuals.

Experience

1. Managing Partner

   Water Solutions International

   Nov 2014 — Present

   Our water conservation projects increase water supply by converting contaminated wastewater to potable water. We are currently working on projects in California and a number of other drought stricken states, Afghanistan, Casablanca, Morocco, Tehran, Iran, India, Pakistan, Mexico, and Peru. Our efforts will combat drought-stricken areas domestically and internationally, and provide cost-effective water treatment around the world.

Education

• University of Oklahoma

  International Business

• The Ohio State University

  Marketing/ Sociology

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Business Transformation
• Sales Operations
• Entrepreneurship
• Performance Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Management Consulting
• Team Management
• Program Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Market Research
• Public Speaking
• Vendor Management
• Business Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Planning
• Business Development
• Social Media
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Sales