Experience

Luxury Guide USA

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  We’re Connectors of People and Creators of Win-Win Collaborations through implementation of our 5 Senses Marketing strategies that involve Experiential Events & Activations, Publishing of “printed” and direct-mailed Luxury Guides (Corporate and Custom - Our Publication made to look like Yours) and yes - Digital too!

• FOUNDER / CEO

  • Mar 2011 - Present



South Florida Auto Guide

• Publisher/General Manager

  • Feb 2007 - Nov 2010

  Responsible for running the magazine from sales, operations, managing company financials to ensure solid EBITDA numbers to product marketing, product distribution, consumer branding, recruiting and developing a strong team of promotable individuals. In charge of developing strategies that keep us ahead of the competition and ensure continuous growth. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Tripled revenue from $1,092,000 to $3,250,000 in 10 months (while building a brand new team and facing the economic challenges of the auto industry). • Increased magazine page count from 47 pages to 186 pages • Increased customer count from 21 to 76 in 10 months Show less



Auto Trader

• Netherlands
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• General Manager (promoted within)

  • Oct 2002 - May 2006

  GENERAL MANAGER - 12/04-6/06 - Led a $14 million dollar market to all time highs overseeing a team of 73 employees across 5 departments: Commercial Sales, Private Party Sales, Distribution/Circulation, Accounting, and Production/Composing. Responsible for sales, operations and company financials for 8 magazine titles including; Auto Trader. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Grew bottom line $1.4 million (05 to 06). • #1 Operating Margin in the country – 80 markets (Jan. 06). • #7 Revenue Producer in the country – 80 markets (Jan. 06). • Received an “Above Average” 360 evaluation from direct report staff FRANCHISE SALES MANAGER -10/02 – 12/04 ( Promoted to General Manager). Responsible for building, coaching and training sales teams consisting of 11 Sales Reps. ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Increased team revenue 33% over previous year (2003-2004); 30% for (2004-2005). • Promoted to General Manager Show less



South Florida Business Journal

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Executive

  • 2006 - 2006

  Responsible for revenue growth of the Commercial Real Estate division. During my short-term I secured accounts such as: Butters Construction and Stiles Corporation, just to name a few. While my stint was short, I left on great terms and have references to verify. Responsible for revenue growth of the Commercial Real Estate division. During my short-term I secured accounts such as: Butters Construction and Stiles Corporation, just to name a few. While my stint was short, I left on great terms and have references to verify.



Sanofi Pharmaceuticals

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Account Executive

  • 2001 - 2002

  • Sales ranked in the top 10% of the company during tenure – Recipient of two “Star Performance” awards • Managed territory of 150 physicians conducting sales, promotion and marketing of three blockbuster pharmaceutical products including; Ambien, Plavix and Avapro • Sales ranked in the top 10% of the company during tenure – Recipient of two “Star Performance” awards • Managed territory of 150 physicians conducting sales, promotion and marketing of three blockbuster pharmaceutical products including; Ambien, Plavix and Avapro



Basic Success, Inc.

• Owner

  • 2000 - 2002

  Owner/Business Development Manager • Consulted various business managers and owners on proactive improvement strategies to increase their sales and improve their business in the area of customer service, employee relations, employee/client retention primarily through the use of mystery shops and customer surveys. • Performed outside business-to-business sales. Partial client list includes: The Marriott Courtyard, Residence Inn, Hampton Inn, Park One Inc., Jewish Community Center, Gatsby Restaurant chain (5 locations), Joe’s Stone Crab, Graham Residential Properties, etc… • Managed and organized client projects and developed month-end reports based on evaluation results • Hired, trained and assigned over 100 independent contractors to various client projects Show less



American Invsco

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Director

  • 1997 - 2000

  • Successfully marketed/sold 80% of a 430-unit project exceeding $48 million dollars in sales • Successfully developed outside business alliances, nationally and internationally with over 70 Brokers and Investors to increase sales and expand promotion of a highly competitive product • Assisted in redefining target audience; restructured and expanded marketing campaign to include the global marketplace • Created strategic alliances with press, Latin America-focused publications, chambers of commerce, Realtors Association, etc. • Negotiated vendor contracts and several barter/trade transactions with various businesses in excess of $1 million dollars. • Created media plans, negotiating media contracts (print, radio, direct mail). • Organized all facets of large promotional events. • Increased project revenue through sales of corporate housing program. • Designed, developed and coordinated final output of all promotional marketing materials. Show less