Experience

Reinhart Realtors

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Residential Sales Consultant

  • Jan 2020 - Present



Phire Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Business Development

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2019



Range Light LLC

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2016

  Developed a new market strategy for a startup investment firm and partnered with outside agencies and media outlets to introduce the firm to the industries of interest. Initiated contact with owners or business leaders of targeted companies and developed relationships that led to investment discussions with the firm. Built relationships with industry influencers, intermediaries, and investment representatives to generate deal flow for the firm. Part of the investment team that reviewed venture, growth, and later-stage investment opportunities in Active Lifestyle, Consumer Product, Natural Foods, and Technology companies that had an enterprise value between $5 million and $50 million. Show less



Fleet Feet Chicago

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Brand + Business Development

  • May 2011 - Aug 2014

  Part of the senior management team at an award-winning Active Lifestyle company. Led all sponsorship sales and strategic partnership creation for the company. Developed concept for the BTN Big 10K and managed the strategic partnership with the Big Ten Network to execute all facets of the event which attracted 15,000+ in its third year. Connected with key stakeholders at the Chicago Bears and negotiated partnership agreement for the creation of their inaugural 5K during Back to Football Week. The event attracted 3,000+ in its second year. Directed all branding, advertising, social media, and public relation elements for the company’s portfolio of eight participatory events that had 50,000+ participants annually. Show less



Life Time Inc.

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Brand Builder

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  Recruited to join Life Time Fitness to work with global brands and fast-growing, health-based companies on strategic partnership programs. Developed and implement branding and messaging strategies to engage a large, national active lifestyle audience through multiple channels. Recruited to join Life Time Fitness to work with global brands and fast-growing, health-based companies on strategic partnership programs. Developed and implement branding and messaging strategies to engage a large, national active lifestyle audience through multiple channels.



Competitor Group, Inc.

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Publisher

  • Apr 2009 - Aug 2010

  Integral part of management team at one of the world's largest endurance sports media and event companies. Developed the strategy for and led a nationwide sales team in selling customized integrated marketing packages to the most recognizable brands in the industry. Part of the publishing management team that consolidated 12 regional media titles into one national brand including a complete re-concept of the editorial and design. Led the RFP and negotiation process to identify a new printing partner for the company's print media assets that resulted in consolidated savings of $2.1 million annually. Company enjoyed double digit revenue growth in 2009 and 2010. Show less



Gen-A Media & Marketing

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Publisher

  • Aug 2007 - Apr 2009

  Rejoined company after being contacted by former employer and tasked with the responsibility of identifying areas of improvement, creation of new processes, and increasing profitability. Company was acquired by Competitor Group in April 2009. Rejoined company after being contacted by former employer and tasked with the responsibility of identifying areas of improvement, creation of new processes, and increasing profitability. Company was acquired by Competitor Group in April 2009.



Jigsaw Media

• Naperville, IL

• Publisher, Co-Founder

  • May 2005 - Aug 2007

  Established a lifestyle media company based on market research and the identification of an underserved market opportunity in the western suburbs of Chicago. Led a team of employees in the creation of content and design that would be attractive to and well-received by our targeted reader and advertiser. Lead revenue generator for the company through the sale of advertising and marketing programs. Approached by an interested party and sold the business after 21 months returning more than 3x the investors' original investments. Media properties currently owned and operated by the Tribune Media Group. Show less



Gen-A Media & Marketing

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Account Executive

  • Jan 2000 - May 2005

  Consistently the top revenue producer during tenure. Developed, presented, and implemented advertising and marketing programs for a variety of national clients including BMW, Nissan, Subaru, Gatorade, New Balance Athletic, Brooks Running, and Clif Bar. Managed portfolio of company sponsorships that included the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Boston Marathon, among others. Consistently the top revenue producer during tenure. Developed, presented, and implemented advertising and marketing programs for a variety of national clients including BMW, Nissan, Subaru, Gatorade, New Balance Athletic, Brooks Running, and Clif Bar. Managed portfolio of company sponsorships that included the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, New York City Marathon, and Boston Marathon, among others.



Sport & Social Clubs of the US

• Chicago, IL

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 1996 - Nov 1999

  Began career on the playing fields of the Sport & Social Clubs of the U.S. as part of a team that created memorable experiences for the post-collegiate set in 20 major markets. Activated sponsorship programs for Anheuser-Busch, Brown-Forman, Coca-Cola, Ford Motor Company, New Balance Athletic, and Wilson Sporting Goods. Began career on the playing fields of the Sport & Social Clubs of the U.S. as part of a team that created memorable experiences for the post-collegiate set in 20 major markets. Activated sponsorship programs for Anheuser-Busch, Brown-Forman, Coca-Cola, Ford Motor Company, New Balance Athletic, and Wilson Sporting Goods.