Experience

NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Member Relations Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Present



NeoNova Network Services

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Director

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for ISP sales in the Upper Midwest in the Tier 3 Telecommunications market. NeoNova provides subscriber support, network management, cloud services, and professional services to customers throughout the independent telecommunications industry. Left position to care for an immediate family member with terminal illness. Responsible for ISP sales in the Upper Midwest in the Tier 3 Telecommunications market. NeoNova provides subscriber support, network management, cloud services, and professional services to customers throughout the independent telecommunications industry. Left position to care for an immediate family member with terminal illness.



NRTC

• Regional Business Manager

  • Oct 2005 - Jan 2013

  Worked with independent telephone companies, CLECs and WISPs in 18 states to represent and sell NRTC goods and services, which included IPTV technology and programming, MVNO services and satellite Internet services. Used a ranking system to prioritize prospects amongst the 500+ companies in my region and developed strong relationships with many General Managers and Technical Managers throughout the US. Used my knowledge and background of the telecommunications industry to help create, build and maintain those relationships. Show less



Consolidated Telecommunications Company

• Brainerd, MN

• Marketing and Sales Manager

  • 2001 - 2005

  Responsible for all marketing, sales, business development, public relations and community relations for this 10,000 line independent telecommunications company. Handled the roll-out of several product lines and offerings, including long distance and wireless service. Responsible for all marketing, sales, business development, public relations and community relations for this 10,000 line independent telecommunications company. Handled the roll-out of several product lines and offerings, including long distance and wireless service.



Born Information Services

• Wayzata, MN

• Marketing Communications Specialist

  • 1998 - 2000

  Developed public relations and marketing communications programs for the most successful information technology consulting company in Minnesota. Handled all media relations and public relations for this $100 million company. Performed market planning and budgeting, developed and wrote customer newsletter and supervised graphic design department. Worked to get BORN Information Services featured in national and regional media outlets including Inc. Magazine, CNNfn,, and several regional publications. Show less



Paul Bunyan Telephone

• Bemidji,MN

• Marketing Director

  • 1995 - 1998

  Handled all marketing, public relations and communications functions for this independent telecommunications company in Northern Minnesota. Worked closely on both the services and technical sectors of the company. Helped the company’s Internet offering, Paul BunyaNet, grow 800%. Won three national marketing awards for work done while with company. Handled all marketing, public relations and communications functions for this independent telecommunications company in Northern Minnesota. Worked closely on both the services and technical sectors of the company. Helped the company’s Internet offering, Paul BunyaNet, grow 800%. Won three national marketing awards for work done while with company.



Bozell

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • 1992 - 1995

  Worked with $35 million dollar high­tech start­up account to develop and implement all consumer and trade advertising, public relations, marketing, direct mail and pricing and sales strategies. Helped client grow from $0 to $100 million in sales in one year. Supervised Assistant Account Executive and Account Coordinator. Client: United States Satellite Broadcasting (USSB). Worked with $35 million dollar high­tech start­up account to develop and implement all consumer and trade advertising, public relations, marketing, direct mail and pricing and sales strategies. Helped client grow from $0 to $100 million in sales in one year. Supervised Assistant Account Executive and Account Coordinator. Client: United States Satellite Broadcasting (USSB).