Experience

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  Trade Show Options

  • United States

  • President

    • Sep 2009 - Present
    • United States

    Built new venture to provide Trade Show Installation/Dismantling services to companies of all sizes throughout the U.S.; Tradeshow Options successfully manages a nationwide network of tradeshow vendors throughout most industries. As President, hold full strategic planning, sales, marketing, financial, and operating responsibility. Personally consult with all clients to ensure superior service. Established an outstanding reputation for high ethics, integrity, service and quality.

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  M&J Innovations

  • Managing Director

    • Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

    Recruited by national Tradeshow Services Company to direct all functions, develop new business, cultivate key client relationships, manage vendor relationships, create and implement revenue growth strategies, analyze financials, and improve organizational performance. Selected accomplishments included significantly increasing operation efficiencies (streamlined processes & procedures, etc.), leading FT/PT/Contract employees, expanding vendor network, developing high-impact sales & marketing strategies, mentoring and developing sales team to deliver strong and sustainable financial results while personally establishing/managing account relationships, providing exceptional service to hundreds of clients, overseeing main Warehouse (managed inventory, etc.), and much more. Significantly expanded national presence and was recognized by both Company President and CFO for exceeding all objectives and providing outstanding leadership.

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  MICE North America

  • City Manager

    • Nov 2001 - May 2007

    Successful 5-year tenure with Trade Show & Event Services organization. Responsible for directing daily NY operations, developing new business, assessing and supervising labor, controlling inventory, handling shipping, and managing annual budget; held P&L responsibility. Selected accomplishments included interviewing/hiring/mentoring/motivating staff to deliver strong results, directing 125+ Carpenters at various Trade Shows & Events, managing vendor relations, leading projects, and more. Served as Frontline contact on show floor to ensure exceptional client service (monitored up to 85 clients during 1 show), and achieved all targeted objectives amidst fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Received high accolades from Executive management for outstanding work ethic and leadership performance.

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  The Options Group

  • Executive Recruiter

    • Jan 1998 - Aug 2001

    Recruited by Managing Director to generate immediate and long-term revenue. Successfully developed and cultivated company/client relationships (multiple industries), sourced, identified, coached and placed job candidates, and consistently achieved and surpassed all targeted sales goals.

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  RH Donnelley

  • Premise Sales Executive

    • Feb 1996 - Mar 1998

    Achieved “Presidential Achievement Award” for outstanding production performance and “Top Salesperson of the week/month” numerous times; exceeded all sales quotas (122% in 1999) and provided exceptional client service to ensure long-term growth/retention.