Experience

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  Community Advocate

  • Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

  • General Manager

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

    Currently handling sales management and general project management, along with implementation and oversight of expansion opportunities.

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  Main Street Journal

  • President

    • 1996 - 2021

    Managed all phases of a successful newspaper startup including investor recruitment and staff development while serving as the lead writer/editor and top sales producer. Achieved number one status among media outlets serving Marlborough in both content produced and distribution to Marlborough subscribers, less than five years after startup.

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  Commmunity Advocate

  • General Manager

    • 1992 - 1996

    Helped execute shift of business model from shopper’s guide to community newspaper format. Helped develop and implement strategies to improve profitability. Implemented a sales plan that more than doubled revenues in two key territories. Successful in cultivating and managing productive and prosperous relationships with numerous small business clients.

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  Greystone Studios

  • Videographer/Editor

    • 1990 - 1992

    Video recording and post production services for weddings, special events and small business.

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  IMC Marketing

  • Project Manager

    • 1986 - 1990

    Successfully managed the sales, production and distribution of community directory displays installed at multiple locations in nearly a dozen New England communities.

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  Sandford Advertising

  • Sales Executive

    • 1982 - 1985

    Outside sales position, selling advertising on specialty products to small business clients, primarily in central Massachusetts.

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  Texas Instruments

  • Project Manager/Communications

    • 1979 - 1982

    Worked with a team of engineers to develop quality improvement and cost reduction programs. Served as communications liaison between engineering team and upper level management.