Experience

State Beauty Supply

• Cosmetics
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Sales Manager position with State Beauty Supply in Kansas City, a market leader in the beauty industry. SBS of Greater Kansas City has a strong sales team and network of stores offering full-service distribution to licensed professionals in the salon and spa industry. State represents some amazing manufacturers including: Redken, Matrix, Pureology, L'Oreal Professional, Kenra, American Crew, Surface, Sexy Hair and 30+ other brands. Sales Manager position with State Beauty Supply in Kansas City, a market leader in the beauty industry. SBS of Greater Kansas City has a strong sales team and network of stores offering full-service distribution to licensed professionals in the salon and spa industry. State represents some amazing manufacturers including: Redken, Matrix, Pureology, L'Oreal Professional, Kenra, American Crew, Surface, Sexy Hair and 30+ other brands.



IN Kansas City Magazine

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Publisher

  • May 2018 - Jul 2020

  KC Media firmly established itself as the premier source of upscale, niche-driven magazine, online, and event content in the Kansas City metro area. The initial product launch was “In Kansas City" magazine. Digital and social content launched in conjunction with the magazine. KC Media’s online strategy is to be the premier city and lifestyle content provider for Kansas Citians interested in what’s happening in Kansas City, sharing the best places to go, what to see, the latest fashion trends amazing homes & gardens, new restaurants, what's new, who's who and a robust events calendar. Our online calendar quickly became the go-to resource for events in Kansas City. . KC Media’s events division will produce a new signature event annually—“Innovators & Influencers.” It’s a 21st century version of the “Best Of “issues that city magazines have been doing for decades, but "In Kansas City" will take it to a new level. This will quickly become one of Kansas City's top events. Sponsorship details launch in 2020. Our mission is to create and market a preeminent lifestyle brand (through print, digital, and events) that Kansas Citians don’t want to miss and for the advertisers who want to reach them. "In Kansas City" is setting the new standard as KC’s elevated city and lifestyle magazine. Interested in advertising partnerships or career opportunities, please contact Chad Parkhurst at cparkhurst@inkansascity.com, chadparkhurstkc@gmail.com or 816-916-4314. Show less



The Kansas City Star

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Publisher, Magazine Division

  • Nov 2017 - May 2018

• Retail Advertising Director, Kansas City Star Media Company

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

• Sales Manager

  • Sep 2009 - Feb 2017

  Grand Communications is the targeted publication and events division of The Kansas City Star. Grand Communications provides a print and digital portfolio of solutions, with some of the most targeted and best-read magazines in the Kansas City area, including "Kansas City Spaces," "KC Weddings," "Ink," "The Phoenix Newsletter," and local custom publications. In addition to publishing magazines, Grand Communications produces "KC Weddings Bridal Spectacular," one of the largest bridal shows in the Midwest and Ink's Middle of the Map. Ink's MOTM is entering it's sixth year and is an 11-day cultural explosion of discover. Music, film and more conversation than ever before. All right in the middle of Kansas City. Show less



Plain Dealer Publishing Co.

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales Development Manager & Key Account Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Sep 2009

  The Plain Dealer Publishing Co. takes pride in, and has committed to, the challenge of positively influencing our community. Our core competencies (the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to be successful) and determination make it possible to produce a quality product every day. Our workforce is driven, and without quality employees, we would not be where we are today. As a result, The Plain Dealer maintains its place in the top 20 ranking for newspapers in the United States. The Sales Development Manager's role was to work with local and key Account Executives to develop strategies to help customers enhance their brand awareness in the Cleveland market. Show less



Modern Salon Services

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2007

  Modern Salon Services is a distributor committed to representing an array of high end, high profile, and salon exclusive lines. Brands like Davines, Comfort Zone, Alterna, Terax, etc. Modern Salon Services is a distributor committed to representing an array of high end, high profile, and salon exclusive lines. Brands like Davines, Comfort Zone, Alterna, Terax, etc.

• Co-Owner, State Chain Services (chain division of State Beauty Supply)

  • Apr 2003 - Jun 2006

  All State Beauty Supply stores are locally owned and operated by an entrepreneurial team of professional salon & beauty supply distributorships that have over 50 years of expertise. We specialize in connecting stylists to the finest professional brands and offering the latest in salon education and business solutions. in 2003 the chain division focused on partners like Dillard's, Beauty Brands, etc. All State Beauty Supply stores are locally owned and operated by an entrepreneurial team of professional salon & beauty supply distributorships that have over 50 years of expertise. We specialize in connecting stylists to the finest professional brands and offering the latest in salon education and business solutions. in 2003 the chain division focused on partners like Dillard's, Beauty Brands, etc.



The Klindt Corporation

• Vice President of Sales and Marketing

  • Sep 1993 - Apr 2003

  The Klindt Corporation is a wholesale distributor of beauty supplies and salon products for hair salons and spas throughout Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. Klindt offers personalized service by experienced Sales Consultants and educational support by manufacturer trained Educators. In business for over 30 years. Klindt also delivers professional salon products with advanced educational and marketing programs to build solid relationships with our clients to help grow their business. Represented Paul Mitchell, Sebastian, Goldwell, Brocato, Graham Webb, Belevedere and more. Show less