Regional Director

• Oct 2023 - Present

My overall objective is the continued dedication to hiring and developing capable men and women from all backgrounds who can provide effective and innovative solutions for the problems people and businesses face. My expertise includes recruiting within the financial services industry, with the focus on attracting, hiring, and retaining outstanding individuals with strong business acumen and superlative organizational, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills. My overall objective is the continued dedication to hiring and developing capable men and women from all backgrounds who can provide effective and innovative solutions for the problems people and businesses face. My expertise includes recruiting within the financial services industry, with the focus on attracting, hiring, and retaining outstanding individuals with strong business acumen and superlative organizational, analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.

Growth & Development Director

• Oct 2022 - Sep 2023

As a Growth and Development Director, I supported the advisor recruitment and development efforts of the Fairfield County, CT network of offices. As a Growth and Development Director, I supported the advisor recruitment and development efforts of the Fairfield County, CT network of offices.

Partner

• 2017 - Oct 2022

As Partner, I provided strategic leadership within the NYC flagship office of 350+ financial representatives. I drove revenue and influenced P&L by recruiting, developing, and training advisors to build and manage strong books of business, including client acquisition/onboarding. ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS:◉ Earned multiple double-digit awards for outperforming plan by 120%+ annually. ◉ Ranked #1 Recruiter for 2020 & 2021. ◉ Drove 3x greater revenue and 200% improvement in retention by transforming culture. ◉ Reduced cost of licensing defined expense account by 96.8% – while improving training materials. ◉ Optimized efficiency & call productivity by introducing Jeb Blount’s “Fanatical Prospecting” method, which was integrated companywide. ◉ Achieved 100% improvement in Salesforce utilization & adoption. ◉ Transformed marketing strategy and ensured scalability by building out in-house marketing function. Show less

Associate Partner

• 2017 - 2017

Licensed Agent | Financial Advisor (NYLIFE Securities LLC)

• 2015 - 2017

I joined New York Life on a fast-track program to become Partner. In this role, I developed a solid book of business and achieved Executive Council level, recognized as among the top 25% of advisors nationwide in my 1st year.I became a Registered Representative offering securities products and services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, A Licensed Insurance Agency.

Area Manager - Northeast

• 2013 - 2015

Adidas is a German multinational corporation (FWB: ADS), the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the 2nd largest in the world. Based on outstanding performance as GM and Manager of Store Operations, I earned a promotion to become Area Manager, a multi-unit leader with P&L responsibility for a $50M+ operation across a key region comprised of NY, NJ, and CT. In this role, I oversaw 350+ employees and all 3 company brands – Adidas, Reebok, & Rockport. ◉ Catapulted area profitability by 32% and won “Highest Sales Gain in $ over Last Year” award.◉ Coached store leadership teams to drive revenue and KPIs, while managing expenses to optimize costs and profitability. ◉ Achieved recognition for operational excellence within a geographically dispersed market by building a culture of unity and consistency across stores. ◉ Championed technology by piloting a workforce management system and helping integrate new POS.◉ Transformed and rebuilt Garden State Plaza team, serving as interim store manager in 2013. Recruited Store Manager for a new store opening.◉ Drove 18% improvement in accuracy (to 95%+) of store-to-store transfer across all full price stores in the NYC metro area.◉ Empowered 18 leadership promotions in less than 2 years by implementing succession planning.◉ Maintained 80%+ internal promotion rate for leadership roles throughout entire career at Adidas.#opentowork #opentoopportunities Show less

Manager, Store Operations - Northeast

• 2012 - 2013

General Manager

• 2008 - 2013

Store Manager

• 2004 - 2007

I oversaw all aspects of an athletic apparel retail store with $1M annual sales, 2 managers, and to 30 staff. ◉ Improved store profitability 80% and earned numerous awards and recognition, including Rookie of the Year, Sales Leadership, Top District Sales Gain, Productivity, and Winning Formula awards. ◉ Set a company record by reshaping employee culture to minimize loss (.04%). ◉ Developed & mentored successor to win Manager of the Year award. Promoted 2 Store Managers. I oversaw all aspects of an athletic apparel retail store with $1M annual sales, 2 managers, and to 30 staff. ◉ Improved store profitability 80% and earned numerous awards and recognition, including Rookie of the Year, Sales Leadership, Top District Sales Gain, Productivity, and Winning Formula awards. ◉ Set a company record by reshaping employee culture to minimize loss (.04%). ◉ Developed & mentored successor to win Manager of the Year award. Promoted 2 Store Managers.