Experience

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  Valpak of West Michigan

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Director of Sales and Operations

    • Sep 2013 - Present
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Reaching an audience of almost 40 million homes monthly, Valpak offers customized print and digital advertising solutions to local, regional and national companies. Valpak helps businesses attract, nurture and influence their audience. Valpak is the leading transaction driving promotional company working with businesses of all sizes.

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  CreativeRain

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Owner/Director

    • May 2017 - Present
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    CreativeRain combines the resources and capabilities of a large marketing team with the expertise of a strategic consulting firm. We add our creative edge, local knowledge, a lot of heart, and personal touch to attract, nurture and influence your consumer engagement through all stages of the buying process.

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  CWD Real Estate Investment

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Planning and execution of real estate brokerage, marketing and branding functions.

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  The Regus Group/HQ Global Workplaces

  • Luxembourg
  • Facilities Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Area Sales Manager - US Central Region

    • Apr 2008 - Jun 2011

    RIOT Area Sales Manager As a member of the Regus International Opening Team (RIOT), I traveled to new markets to assist with the opening of Regus/HQ locations. In this capacity I worked to bring brand awareness to the local business and brokerage communities and to generate revenue through proactive lead generation and reactive selling. In addition to RIOT duties, I was responsible for assisting in established markets across the central region, providing sales support and training as needed.

  • General Manager

    • 2008 - Jun 2010

    Held overall responsibility for the running of a Regus business centre profitably while driving both sales and operations. Focused on generating new sales, whilst growing and retaining existing customers by delivering exceptional customer service.

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  Lifetouch National School Studios

  • Territory Sales Manager

    • Aug 2005 - Apr 2008