Rob Rosenberger
MBA, CPCM, PMP, CSSGB, ITIL v3
C-Level Visionary Leader...with deep business growth focus
- Globally Recognized Business Leader
- National Defense and US Intelligence Executive
- Federal Acquisitions and Procurement Expert
- Legislative Consultant with Capitol Hill Experience
- CIA-trained International Negotiations Expert
- Resourceful Thinker and Skilled Problem Solver
- National TV Contributor and Bestselling Author
Dynamic and motivated executive with a proven record of generating and building relationships, managing complex projects from concept to completion, designing marketing strategies, and inspiring individuals to achieve personal success beyond their imagination. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals.
Earns trust, uncovers key business drivers and finds common ground as chief negotiator and identifier of revenue opportunities in sales, operations, and account management roles spanning federal contracting and commercial business industries including legislative affairs.
Navigates challenges while jumping time zones, leads international teams and manages corporate accounts to deliver exceptional customer experience. A seasoned executive leader, highly sought after as a go-to for both winning and delivering complex federal contracts alike—bridging the divide spanning the development of successful win strategies to winning contracts and then optimizing performance of contracts won.
- Tenacious Quest for Success + Learning. Earned MBA plus additional 3 Master Certificates from major universities in just 5 years while working full-time as a CIA negotiator and Contracting Officer overseeing large, sophisticated intelligence programs around the world with allies – gaining hands-on experience in international cultures, laws/regulations, business operations and all aspects of financial management.
- Results-Driven Leadership. Whether leading Baby Boomers, Gen X or Millennials—figures out what makes teams tick, trains and transforms individuals into top-performers. Helps top leaders see "holes" in their processes and personnel then creates solutions for improvement.
- Challenger of Conventional Wisdom. Always asks the WHY. Improves the bottom line through smart, strategic thinking that anticipates outcomes. Presents strong business cases that influence, and leads change that drives both efficiency and profitability.
Corporate Expertise
Disruptive Business Growth Strategies for New/Old Markets
Renowned pioneer at conceiving groundbreaking business ideas and inventive models which disrupt markets by addressing repressed demands — those demands that have been ignored by leading providers and vendors of the industry — and providing solutions which the current industry players have failed to deliver or are incompetent in doing so.
Government Relations, Public Affairs and Lobbying
Seasoned navigator of legislative and regulatory challenges to achieve objectives; develops and implements aggressive offensive and defensive strategies for government affairs; identifies issues and opportunities affecting decision-making; finds opportunities to enhance bottom line; and provides practical solutions to gain a competitive advantage.
Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
Veteran executive with 20+ years' experience building compelling businesses from concept development to expansion in highly competitive software, IT, intelligence analysis, and managed services industries. Innovative leader with a passion for providing exceptional service to customers. Strong sales acumen with proven success at forging effective strategic alliances.
Organizational Performance Optimization
Experienced corporate leader well versed at analyzing “what” is being done well and “what” opportunities are available to improve the bottom line. Creates accountability cross-departmentally and launches plan(s) to strengthen organizational weaknesses and threats on revenue / performance, productivity, and growth.
Former Candidate For US Congress, Texas District 17
Former Congressional Fellow, US House of Representatives (2014-2015)
- Senior Staffer/Advisor to assorted members of US House and Senate
- Advised various committees in both US House and Senate
- Singlehandedly drafted and shaped concepts for 190+ potential new legislation bills
- Interacted with other staffers
Ran For Public Office in 2022
- Managed campaign for a 14-county congressional district
- Led fundraising initiatives across many communities
- Assembled, organized, and directed consulting team
- Spoke at many public events with large audiences
- Earned hundreds of public endorsements
Achievements, Accolades and Awards
20 Most Innovative Business Leaders To Watch In 2021
– Global Business Leaders Magazine
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2019 Moxie Award Winner
"Professional Services" Category
Seven CEO judges unanimously voted Blackdragon as the most disruptive change agent for its industry from over 100+ finalist contestant companies throughout various industries. Blackdragon was a finalist for same award for two consecutive years prior to winning.
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Education & Credentials
University of Baltimore: Baltimore, MD
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Emphasis: Public Affairs
Texas A&M University: College Station, TX
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Majors: Finance, Management
- Emphasis: Accounting, Electrical Engineering and Business Analysis
Professional Development
George Washington University: Washington, DC
- Masters Certificate: Commercial Contract Management
George Washington University: Washington, DC
- Masters Certificate: Government Contracting
University of Maryland: College Park, MD
- Masters Certificate: Business Technology in Public Affairs Sector
Board Positions
Texas A&M Club - National Capital Chapter:
- Member, Board of Directors
University of Richmond:
- Advisor for "Customer Experience Certificate Program"
Recommendations & Endorsements
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Reaching The Next Level
Take-flight executive known for constantly adapting to fast-changing corporate and external environments. Transforms underachieving companies into high-growth industry conquerors despite complex circumstances and challenges.
- Pioneering path maker and successful leader.
- Possesses mastery of change through creating a strategic vision and translating it into action to drive impacts across all aspects of the business.
- Turns around failing organizations.
- Reenergizes companies facing downturns.
- Helps companies break through growth plateaus.
- People-first management approach empowers team members to outperform normal expectations.
- Profound sense of integrity.