Experience

Park Hill Portraits

• United States
• Photography
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager of Sales

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Park Hill Fine Art Portraits is the leading creators of Original Fine Art Family Portraits. As GM of sales, I lead a multi-million dollar sales team and train them in portrait sales through role-playing, shadowing and scripts. Also as GM, I was put in charge of Customer Service, and became a liaison to our Production team and artists. I hold weekly meetings, training seminars, and 1 on 1 coachings to help improve individual averages and the overall numbers of the studio.

• Art Director

  • Jan 2022 - Aug 2022

  Quickly became the top sales person in Fine Art Portrait sales. Set two company records: 1 for the largest single paid in full transaction, and 1 for the highest dollar amount brought in, in 1 day. I was later asked to mentor and train new Art Directors as they were brought in. Eventually was offered a General Manager position which I excepted.



Steeldeck Rentals

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Warehouse Associate and Driver

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Was in charge of full-filling orders via spreadsheets and direct client interactions. Managed to expedite receiving products back into inventory by creating standard operating procedures and working closely with management. Was also in charge of large truck deliveries in Tri-State area. (22ft truck, and make deliveries to all points NY, NJ, CT.) Was in charge of full-filling orders via spreadsheets and direct client interactions. Managed to expedite receiving products back into inventory by creating standard operating procedures and working closely with management. Was also in charge of large truck deliveries in Tri-State area. (22ft truck, and make deliveries to all points NY, NJ, CT.)



FAO Schwarz

• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019



Excite USA

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

  Brought in to market and distribute TrueBalance Coordination Game to ASTRA affiliated independent retailers by mass emails, video conference calls and trade shows. Resuscitated EXCITE’s social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram by gaining followers and promoting product lines. Helped to created new relationships with international distributors and rep. groups, leading to a multi-national sales division. At highest coverage, oversaw 500+ clients in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Show less



Marbles: The Brain Store

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Store Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Brought in to resuscitate the company’s flagship store. Reorganized employee roles, implemented new, salesmanship, and streamlined shipping and receiving procedures. By using strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize, overall profits increased by 40%, and returning customers increased by 62% in the first 3 months.

• Store Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Hired to open company’s largest store. Created brand new sales culture by hiring and training a dedicated workforce that grossed over $250,000 within first four months. Created networks by developing, directing and hosting in-store events for teachers, therapists, and counselors of special needs and the disabled; in doing so, became a major supplier for outreach programs and specialty summer camps. By leading and energizing employees, store surpassed daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals more than any other store in the district, attracting the attention and praise of Marbles’ top executives. Show less



D.R's Toy Chest

• Grapevine, TX

• Owner/Manager

  • 2014 - 2015

  Created a specialty, mall-and-ecommerce-based, toy company focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-based toys and games. Developed projections, negotiated and managed contracts, and served as product buyer. Secured sales locations and venues, liaised with financial investors, and represented the company at New York Toy Fair. Created a specialty, mall-and-ecommerce-based, toy company focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)-based toys and games. Developed projections, negotiated and managed contracts, and served as product buyer. Secured sales locations and venues, liaised with financial investors, and represented the company at New York Toy Fair.



Dipco Products

• Multiple Locations

• Senior Sales Manager and Trainor

  • 2008 - 2015

  DIPCO is the 70-year-old toy manufacturer of the Dip-er-Do stunt toy airplane. Rated top salesperson for 4 years, by creating returning customer base. Designed company’s training program that became the standard requirement for all new hires. Initiated and maintained good customer relations with many celebrity clients, including Halle Berry, Liv Tyler, and Dave Chappelle, among others. Top-selling toy demonstrator at FAO Schwarz (5th Avenue) and Toys “R” Us (Times Square). In recognition of outstanding performance, was sent to multiple locations to promote, sell and train other salespeople and to scout new sales venues. Show less



FAO Schwarz

• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Toy Demonstrator

  • 2007 - 2014

  Within 4 months, grew from seasonal toy demonstrator and Rubik’s Cube specialist to full-time employee and one of the top, all-around, sales producing toy demonstrators. Served as a Vendor Representative and Vendor Manager for two different companies within FAO. While serving as a Vendor Manager, was meritocratically selected to travel to Dubai (UAE) to create, train, and implement new sales techniques at Hamley’s Toy Shop. Performed as an iconic FAO Toy Soldier and ‘BIG’ piano instructor. Within 4 months, grew from seasonal toy demonstrator and Rubik’s Cube specialist to full-time employee and one of the top, all-around, sales producing toy demonstrators. Served as a Vendor Representative and Vendor Manager for two different companies within FAO. While serving as a Vendor Manager, was meritocratically selected to travel to Dubai (UAE) to create, train, and implement new sales techniques at Hamley’s Toy Shop. Performed as an iconic FAO Toy Soldier and ‘BIG’ piano instructor.