ViewLink Technology/MYVU Corporation, A Foxconn CompanyVICE PRESIDENT, Sales & Marketing: Wearable Video & Augmented Reality; Consumer Electronics Market
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2012Singapore, SingaporeWhile at ViewLink, I participated in the development of the world's 1st Android Smartglasses for which the patents were sold to Google for Google Glass. I was an active member of the acquisition team for the Foxconn purchase of assets in 2010. Spearheading market research and development for the "Smart Glasses" augmented reality product, the ViewLink division was formed. Through mindful marketing design and orchestration, the company transitioned from an exclusively industrial market to including the consumer electronics marketplace. I headed the efforts of 7 direct reports and the worldwide sales team all charged with expanding brand awareness and increasing demand across the United States, Asia, and Europe with careful planning and participation in trade show events, which effectively prompted news of the product's impressive technology for international press release distribution. Performing as corporate spokesperson for an integrated multi-channel media campaign and having involvement in live broadcasts earned me the title of trail blazer for augmented reality products. Accomplishments in this position include: • Establishing MYVU as premier leader in video glasses, personal media viewers, within 18 months by redesigning the company's image and elevating consumer brand recognition
• Having our video glasses product selected by Warner Brothers as a promotional item for Watchmen and Terminator 3 movie releases
• Generating an impressive 400% sales increase in 2008 from zero to several million dollars by introducing a fresh, revitalized product and launching a corporate partnership with Virgin Atlantic and Best Buy
• Optimizing big box retail and cellular provider business internationally including Best Buy, WalMart, Amazon, AT&T, and Sprint
• Expediting prototype development and introducing the world's first Android smart glasses
• Amassing exceptional audience scores for speaking engagements delivered at Intel and Retail Vision Middle East sponsored events