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mchiongson
Business Development Manager
Dynamic professional with extensive experience spanning blockchain policy, advocacy, entrepreneurship, sales, and customer relations. Recognized for building coalitions between public and private sectors, advancing innovation through policy, and delivering exceptional customer engagement. Skilled at driving education, awareness, and adoption of emerging technologies while consistently exceeding performance goals.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $60,000
Hourly rate: $30
Nationality: 🇺🇸 United States
Residency: 🇺🇸 United States
Experience
Blockchain Policy Advisor
WTIA Cascadia Blockchain Council 2025 - 2025
Shape regional blockchain innovation, regulation, and adoption strategies across the Pacific Northwest. Advise on policy initiatives that balance technological advancement with responsible governance. Build coalitions among policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and communities to foster pro-innovation legislation. Drive awareness and education initiatives that highlight blockchain’s role in economic resilience and competitiveness.
Crypto Ambassador & Advocate
Stand With Crypto 2025 - 2025
Promote education and awareness of blockchain technology and digital assets. Advocate for fair and forward-looking crypto policies to ensure innovation remains accessible. Champion financial literacy and inclusion initiatives to broaden blockchain adoption. Engage communities and policymakers through thought leadership and public outreach.
Chief Executive Officer
Icarus Digital Asset Solutions (Self-Employed) 2024 - 2025
Lead business strategy and operations as CEO of a digital asset solutions firm. Inform, educate, and advocate for blockchain and digital asset adoption across industries. Drive client engagement through tailored blockchain strategies that enhance efficiency and transparency. Represent the business in regional and national discussions on digital asset policy and innovation.
Customer Sales Associate
Lowe’s 2021 - 2025
Provide expert assistance across multiple departments (plumbing, electrical, tools, hardware, seasonal, and garden). Recognized with two Bronze Star company awards for outstanding customer service and teamwork.
Customer Specialist III
CarMax 2017 - 2020
Guided customers through the sales process, from appraisals and test drives to financing. Conducted vehicle assessments and provided detailed reports to facilitate appraisals. Supported operational efficiency with accurate documentation and administrative support.
Account Manager
Fisher Honda & Kia, Third Eye Marketing, Balboa Capital 2014 - 2017
Leveraged data mining and customer retention strategies to drive sales. Fast-tracked to Account Manager, building and training high-performing marketing teams; ranked top 5 nationally in sales. Exceeded sales targets by 234% in the first year, driving small business lending success.
Various Roles
Automotive Dealerships, Retail Luxury Brands, Pacific Rim Records 2001 - 2014
Progressive experience in sales and management roles with automotive dealerships, retail luxury brands (Mont Blanc, Porsche Design), and as an entrepreneur. Developed strong expertise in customer engagement, team leadership, and revenue growth.
Skills
business-development
english