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Professional Summary:

With a diverse background spanning over four decades, I work at the intersection of business consulting, IT strategy, digital marketing, and healthcare innovation. I have helped launch and lead businesses in real estate, construction, tourism, and education—developing systems, websites, marketing platforms, and operational strategies that drive results.

My consulting practice supports companies across multiple industries in areas such as web development, SEO, logistics, customer experience, and IT infrastructure. I specialize in creating scalable solutions that align with each client’s goals, whether through launching a modular housing company, guiding a tourism brand, or providing digital growth strategies to established businesses.

I also maintain a distinguished background in orthodontics, where I continue to provide expert mentoring, training, and treatment design to dentists globally. For a full overview of my clinical credentials and orthodontic teaching, please visit my detailed Orthodontic Resume.

If you’re exploring how to improve business performance, streamline operations, or elevate your digital presence, feel free to connect. I’m always open to partnerships that value innovation, efficiency, and service excellence.


Experience

Business Consulting & Leadership

Seed Homes LatAm — Co-Founder & Partner (2025–Present)
Launched a factory-built modular housing company serving Panama and international markets. Responsible for logistics planning, administration systems, IT development, and branding.

Pan Pacific Interiors — IT & Marketing Consultant (2024–Present)
Advising a leading renovation and cabinetry firm on branding, digital presence, CRM integration, website performance, and customer experience design.

Utopia Realty & Concierge Services — Board Member & Consultant (2021–Present)
Oversee marketing strategy, web development, IT operations, and online visibility. Developed multiple platforms to support real estate growth and expat relocation services.

Charter Fishing Operation, Gulf of Chiriquí — Strategy & Marketing
Developed VIP guest experiences and implemented digital tools to support marketing, scheduling, and operational improvements. Personally hosted charters to ensure top-tier service.

Finca Lerida Hotel & Coffee Farm — Consultant to Board of Directors (2023)
Provided operational analysis and strategic input to improve efficiency and guest satisfaction. Engagement completed upon successful implementation of recommendations.

Orthodontic Consulting & Mentorship

  • Owner of ClearAligners Direct (2020–Present), delivering direct-to-patient orthodontic services and consulting on complex aligner treatment plans.

  • Former owner of Growth Orthodontics and True Alignment Orthodontics in New Zealand (2005–2023), managing and mentoring teams remotely before transitioning ownership.

  • International speaker and Certified Senior Instructor with the International Association for Orthodontics (IAO), with over 2,000 hours of clinical education delivered.

  • Recognized as a top 1% Invisalign provider globally.

Healthcare & Tourism Consulting

  • International Clear Aligner Consultants (2020–2023): Delivered global mentorship and workflow planning for aligner-based practices.

  • Tourism Consulting: Designed customer experience programs and digital strategies for medical and adventure tourism providers.

  • Agricultural Consulting: Provided sustainable farming and operational guidance for projects in New Zealand and Colombia.


Skills & Certifications

  • Certified Senior Instructor – International Association for Orthodontics (IAO)

  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – University of the Witwatersrand

  • First Aid Level 4 – New Zealand

  • Certified Karate Instructor – GKR Karate

  • Certified Light Sport Aircraft Pilot


Key Skills

  • Business Operations & Strategy: Logistics, branding, and operational planning across multiple sectors.

  • Digital Systems & Web Development: Custom website design, SEO, CRM, analytics, and user experience design.

  • Marketing & Client Acquisition: Campaign management, positioning strategy, and platform optimization.

  • Orthodontic Innovation & Education: Advanced aligner systems, airway-focused care, and mentoring.

  • Community Leadership & Training: Rotary president, vocational curriculum developer, and global consultant.


Community Involvement & Travel Experience

  • Active Rotarian since 1984; President of the Rotary Sunset Club of Boquete (2024–2025), supporting community development and vocational training.

  • Co-designer of the theory curriculum for Panama’s Diversified Vocational Academy.

  • Travelled extensively across six continents, bringing a global lens to consulting, operations, and customer care.