Experience

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  CW Communications

  • Consultant/Owner

    • 1995 - Present

    Self employed. Offer marketing, communications, and project management services to businesses, hotels, corporate groups, political candidates, and nonprofit organizations. Services include advertising, public relations, sales promotion, meeting planning, event management, and media production.

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  Marriott Vacation Club International

  • Lihue, Hawaii

  • Senior Sales Executive

    • 2003 - 2011
    • Lihue, Hawaii

    Conducted sales presentations for the Marriott Vacation Club portfolio of vacation ownership products and closed business the same day. Provided a high level of customer service to owners to maintain brand loyalty and secure secondary sales. Generated and nurtured owner referrals to build prospect base and increase sales volume.

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  Mattel

  • El Segundo, California

  • Senior Manager of Promotional Services

    • 1985 - 1994
    • El Segundo, California

    Founded and managed the in-house Sales Promotion Department that served all domestic and international brands and divisions of Mattel Toys. Launched new product lines for all brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Nickelodeon, and Disney. Produced and staged meetings and conventions, domestic and international trade shows, training programs, press conferences, award shows, theme parties, and special events.

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  Jim Sant'Andrea Productions

  • New York, New York

  • Senior Multi-Media Producer

    • 1983 - 1985
    • New York, New York

    Produced and staged large-scale multimedia sales meetings, new product introductions, business theater productions, and extravaganza events for major corporate accounts.