1. SteveParlin
(603) 498-5801
steve@invoxe.com
6 Tirrell Pl
Durham, NH 03824
www.linkedin.com/in/steveparlin
Nineteen years of experience leading proposal and program management, as well as corporate
development and new product development. Twelve plus years of direct business
development and PMO leadership at the world’s largest aerospace testing/engineering firm.
Proven track record of driving growth and service offering expansion. Strong relationship
builder, bid/proposal specialist, and business strategist. Highly motivated self-starter with both
start-up and executive management experience in a quality driven, fast-paced setting.
Proposal & Program Management
Former Corporate Program Office (PMO) Director
18 years of PM experience in aerospace, defense, energy, and commercial markets
Oversaw all proposals and program management for a $250M business segment
PMP based program management and hands-on project management
Cross functional stakeholder proposal team development in a matrix organization
Management, development, and oversight of all offshore outsourced services
Product lifecycle management tied to business strategy objectives
Corporate/Business Development
Large proposal management & development (Commercial & Government)
Strategic planning & Strategy Map development
Partnering & positioning - Joint venture development for proposals and fullfillment
Mergers & acquisitions (Target ID & initial due diligence)
Balanced Scorecard TM
(KPI's tied to the corporate strategy map)
Strategic account development, B2B solution sales to Fortune 100 companies
Market/Consumer Research
Developed and managed the market research for Timex - Outdoor/Sport products
Performed conjoint analysis, test plan development, test panel selection, results
analysis, and recommended design changes to Timex's Chief Marketing Officer
Entrepreneurship/Business Management
Consumer product/service start-up experience (INVOXE, Zev Yoga Studios)
Product concept development (R&D solutions for Disney, Universal, Timex, LG)
Business plan development
Have run three successful start-ups from concept to profit
INVOXE TECHNOLOGIES
Chief Executive Officer
Portsmouth, NH | January 2012 – present
Developed and implemented the growth strategy for a small technology and engineering start-
up by pre-marketing and capturing large contracts within the energy sector and consumer
product markets.
Successful proposal & program management for the qualification and supply of 12
critical systems for South Korea and the UAE's recent nuclear power plants.
Lead program manager for Hyundai and LG's power plant products.
Negotiated three large scale teaming agreements, one with a fortune 500 company as
well as another with a MIT spinoff. Penetrated Disney’s executive tier and brought the
Vice-President of Creative and the Director of Connected Experiences to negotiations
for a new product for use in all Disney theme parks.
Invented and designed multiple products to address both business and consumer
problems. (portfolio of work available upon request)
VALUE OFFERED
KEY SKILLS
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
2. SteveParlin
(603) 498-5801
steve@invoxe.com
6 Tirrell Pl
Durham, NH 03824
www.linkedin.com/in/steveparlin
References Available Upon Request
NTS - NATIONAL TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Director, Corporate Program Office (PMO) | 2008 – 2012
Director, Business Development, Aerospace| 2006 – 2008
VP Business Development, Engineering Staffing | 2004 – 2006
Senior Program Manager, Energy Sector| 1997 – 2001
Culver City, CA / Salem, NH / Acton, MA
Progressed through a series of promotions, culminating in the Director of the Corporate
Program Office role overseeing and directing all large proposal development and subsequent
program management for the world's largest aerospace testing/certification laboratory.
(NTS Enterprise Award recipient)
Managed all large proposals (bid phase) and subsequent program management
(fulfillment phase) for NTS. Developed a matrix organization structure involving the
lead PM's in the entire proposal process to decrease program risk and provide smooth
program transition.
Developed KPI's for all programs linked to the corporate strategy map.
Successfully managed over 100 individual high profile product testing programs from
cell phone certification programs to projects for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Directed and assisted a multinational sales force located throughout the U.S., Canada,
Europe, South America, Mexico, and Asia. Managed a $22M+ portfolio of global
accounts and directed forecasting, market analytics, and sales team
training/development programs.
Developed the NTS engineering services group and was directly responsible for the
growth of the onsite managed services offering with clients such as HP and NASA.
Served as a think tank/incubator group by managing a small team of executives to
drive new business segments form concept to mainstream P&L centers.
NEXUS TECHNICAL SERVICES
Lead Program Manager
Chicago, IL | 2001 – 2004
Developed and managed the Boston office for Nexus, a fire protection and engineering
firm in the energy sector.
Worked as the senior business development lead as well as the senior program
manager on large engineering efforts.
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | Durham, NH | 1995
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minors in Physics & Ocean Engineering
Awarded Deans List Scholarship
Founder and current Chairman of the Board of Zev Yoga Studios
Analyzed yoga market to provide an industry first value proposition
Built and grew three studios with over 1000 members, largest in New England
Studios were voted "BEST YOGA STUDIOS" in NH Seacoast five years running
Former Pro Watercraft (Jet Ski) Racing Champion
5-time Eastern US Region Pro Champion, 1990 - 2003
Formerly ranked in the top 10 in the world
Hobbies
Creating solutions, 3D Design using Zbrush, electronics and RFID design, advancing the
Mars agenda, mountaineering, hiking, camping, surfing, skiing, and quantum physics.
EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL
PAST WORK EXPERIENCE