ERIN ROSS

3 3504 Ellery Cr., Falls Church, Virginia 22041

703.231.5536
eross@nanres.org/erin.ross26@gmail.com

SENIOR EXECUTIVE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Highly accomplished business leader with extensive experience providing business
solutions that enhance productivity, improve quality, drive sustained business
performance, and maximize revenue potential. Exemplify a strong passion for the
energy field focusing primarily on the utilization of nanotechnology for clean e
nergy and resources.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
- Dynamic, accomplished and results-driven professional with government ex
perience and proven track record of applying appropriate, practical technology t
hat meet business needs while minimizing risks
- Effective in reorganizing, streamlining and strengthening financial oper
ations to maximize performance and profitability
- Track record in driving innovation in process design and in creating and
implementing organizational solutions that positively affect the bottom line
- Outstanding project manager who coordinates communications, information
and highly skilled professionals to meet technology needs and evaluate progress
while assuring smooth, efficient projects and activities
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communicator who can deliver ef
fective presentations, consult on projects and maintain collaborative relationsh
ips
- Exceptional problem-solver with keen ability to resolve issues; provide
recommendations for system enhancements; analyze business processes for improvem
ent; and define, design, develop and implement highly successful solution

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Business Process Development
- Industry/Network Analysis
- University Research
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Business Systems Documentation
- Planning, Management and Implementation
- Start Up Operations
- Marketing Initiatives
- Opportunity Identification
- Policy Analysis
- Issues Advocacy
- Finance, Budgeting Cost Management
- Deal Structuring and Negotiations
- Operations Management
- Board Relations and Advisor
- Business Analysis and Design
- Workflow Analysis
- Customer Support

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NANO ASSOCIATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY SECURITY (NANRES) ~ WASHINGTON,
DC 2009-PRESENT
CO-FOUNDER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Direct all aspects of business operations; file articles of incorporatio
n, conceptualize website content, found pro bono legal assistance, organize mark
eting database, open bank account, implement board meetings as well as manage an
d execute financial initiatives
- Assume full responsibility in developing and implementing organizational
business strategies, as well as creating marketing plan that assess key initiat
ives through industry research as well as objective and segmentation plans
- Manage, develop and supervise daily operations and reporting to the Boar
d Directors
- Oversee development and implementation of strategic plan for NANRES
- Design and organize program initiative to maintain membership growth and
NANRES strategic objectives
- Formulate and implement websites releases and all promotional resources
- Accountable for the organization of all project proposals and value prop
ositions
- Participate in multiple meetings of key stakeholders within nanotechnol
ogy, defense, intelligence, energy, finance, academia and environmental communit
ies
- Proactively meet with various personnel; senior congressional and senato
rial members, which include nanotechnology caucus to counsel and edify policymak
ers on key matters relating to nanotechnologyâ⠬⠢s role in national security, clean energ
nd environmental initiatives
- Integrate policy recommendations that aim to create new bi-partisan effo
rts in clean energy and nanotechnology
- Collate and prepare organizational financial documents, including revenu
e and expense report, cash flow analysis and balance sheet
- Provide legal assistance such as filing articles of incorporation and or
ganizational tax exemption
- Maintain, monitor and perform research on key legislative issues relatin
g to clean energy and nanotechnology
- Effectively develop communications strategies for cross-sectors as well
as advocate for clean energy initiatives
- Establish and perform extensive industry and scientific research
- Coordinate with various universities and start-ups who are developing te
chnologies at the grass roots level
- Promote and maintain key relationships with key industry executives as w
ell as handle membership relations
- Consistently meet with key stakeholders in the government, including DoD
, DoE, EERE, ARPA-E, Intel, NSF, military and national research labs
- Assume accountability for legal and financial negotiations
- Manage other duties as assigned and related to executive director
CENTER FOR A NEW AMERICAN SECURITY ~ WASHINGTON, DC 2008-2008
ENERGY SECURITY RESEARCH INTERN
- Provided assistance in policy research, writing, exposure to national po
licy debates and decision-makers, and professional development
- Played an integral role in supporting the climate change war activities
involving national and international participants to study and highlight the nat
ional security threats posed by climate change
- Participated in foreign policy briefings on Capitol Hill; discussed ener
gy related work, Iran, Iraq, Pacific Affairs and nuclear proliferation
- Facilitated and integrated communities of interest, improved the flow of
information to decision-makers as well as designed practical methods and polici
es to accomplish energy security

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BANK ONE/JP MORGAN CHASE ~ FREDERICK, MD 2002-2005
FINANCIAL LOSS REPRESENTATIVE
MAYORâ⠬⠢S INC. ~ VIENNA, VA 2001-2002
SENIOR SALES PROFESSIONAL
STERLING INC. ~ BETHESDA, MD 1999-2001
SECOND ASSISTANT TO MANAGER/ASSOCIATE

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business and Management | GPA: 3.75 (2007)
Johns Hopkins University ~ Baltimore, MD

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Childrenâ⠬⠢s Oncology Center, Volunteer, John Hopkins Hospital
Community Leader, Adoption of 15 financial need-based families for the holidays
to benefit Pediatric HIV clinic
Participant, Yellow Ribbon Fundraising
Former Member, World Affairs Council -Meridian International Center, Smithsonian
, and U.S. Chess Federation