Experience

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  Simply Smooth Special Events

  • Allentown, PA

  • Proprietor

    • 1990 - 2018
    • Allentown, PA

    Capitalized on the opportunity to direct the start-up of this successful business that grew to $5.5+ million prior to company sale. Offered full-service event planning within a niche market while continually developing quality-focused client relationships.Strategically steered event coordination ...

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  Elegant Lehigh Valley Weddings & Special Ev...

  • Lehigh Valley, PA

  • Board Member

    • 2003 - 2010
    • Lehigh Valley, PA

    Recognized as a “go-to” board member of this dynamic trade group tasked with coordinating high-attendance bridal shows. Gained initial invitation to the board by the late Gary Wagner, former well-respected owner of industry-leading Phoebe Floral.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Built strong vendor relation...

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  Allentown Mazda-Volvo

  • Allentown, PA

  • Sales Associate

    • 1987 - 1991
    • Allentown, PA

    Maximized bottom-line performance by driving competitive automotive sales within the Lehigh Valley, including proactively evaluating customers’ needs, obtaining essential financing, and building and sustaining solid relationships to generate repeat / referral business.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Contin...

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  This End Up Furniture

  • Assistant Manager

    • 1986 - 1988

    Applied strong leadership talents toward directing all facets of store operations, including driving results in a fast-paced retail environment with a dedication toward meeting and / or exceeding customers’ individual design objectives via in-person and phone consultations.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• E...