James Gilbert, PMP (LION)

James Gilbert is a seasoned business development consultant with over 8,000 hours of project management experience. He has a proven track record of helping small and medium-sized businesses win large contracts in various sectors, including healthcare, finance, government, banking, retail, and more. Gilbert's skills have contributed to securing over billions of dollars in sales contracts. He has strong government and regulatory affairs expertise and has successfully authored and lobbied for the enactment of two state laws advantageous to his employer. Gilbert is an optimistic, adventurous risk-taker with a can-do attitude, always ready to embrace alternative solutions to problems. His adventurous spirit and commitment to undertakings have yielded admirable results in every career phase.

Gilbert has undergone various professional development programs, including ITIL certificate, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Project Management Professional Training Certificate program. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications and an education certificate from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Loyola University of Chicago, respectively.

Gilbert's professional experience spans across several reputable organizations, including Sage Projects (formerly JMG Revenue), Municipal Intelligence Group, Harris & Harris Ltd., Municipal Services Bureau, American Recovery Systems Inc., Collecto, and Corporate Express. His specialties include regulatory and government affairs, project management, business development, RFP/RFQ, bid process, C-suite relationship management, media relations, B2B account sales, subject matter expert testimony, contract negotiation, strategic alliances, and Six Sigma quality management.