Experience

North Park Hockey Association, Inc.

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Coach & Operations Director

  • Sep 2022 - 1 year 4 months

  New York, New York, United States Head Coach: 22-23 Season: 12U Peewee Minor AA - 2011's 23-24 Season: 12U Peewee Major AA - 2011's (State Bound) 2024: Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament Professional Coach: All North Park Hockey Players Operations Director: North Park Hockey the Non-Profit



Play Hockey

• Canada
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hockey Coach

  • Jun 2021 - 2 years 7 months

  Buffalo, New York, United States Assistant Coach of the championship-winning East Coast Prime 12U Elite AAA team, summer 2021. Head Coach, East Coast Prime 14U Elite AAA, summer 2022.



Vector Marketing

• India
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• District Manager

  • Apr 2020 - Sep 2020

  Corning, New York, United States Remote District Manager. Operating virtual sales office. Territory population of 700,000. #1 New District Manager in Mid-West region, Summer of 2020.



Ellicottville Greens

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, CEO

  • Oct 2018 - Dec 2019

  Ellicottville, New York, United States Creator and first driving force of the Agri-Tech startup. Supplying Buffalo, WNY, and surrounding local areas with indoor vertical farmed greens. Sustainable all-season production, 24/7.



Funding Merchant Source

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Closer

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

  Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Closed/funded $4,000,000+ within a 16 month duration.



Sensu Music

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Senior Vice President of Growth

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2018

  Los Angeles, California Sensu Music is the first fully comprehensive music platform. A digital hub for the music industry. Sensu facilitates the business of music to create a social 'data-drive' community that collaboratively tailors the discovery, development, and management of the modern-day artist. Immediately focusing on the centric transaction and foundation of the music industry, booking. As one of the Founders, I play a vital role on the executive management team. Active efforts in; product development… Show more Sensu Music is the first fully comprehensive music platform. A digital hub for the music industry. Sensu facilitates the business of music to create a social 'data-drive' community that collaboratively tailors the discovery, development, and management of the modern-day artist. Immediately focusing on the centric transaction and foundation of the music industry, booking. As one of the Founders, I play a vital role on the executive management team. Active efforts in; product development, business development, brand curation, growth tactics, fundraising, and recruiting. As the SVP of Growth, I am responsible for, but not limited to, the company's Marketing, Sales, and Partnerships. I lead the 'Go To Market' strategy, structure Growth plans, oversee partnerships, and drive the Customer Experience. I hold high standards in Customer Success, greatly prioritizing B2B user ROI. Which in effect improves both User Acquisition and Retention. I am in constant pursuit and thus attract new business development, in both traditional markets as well as markets of new opportunity. I reflect, identify and therefore adjust Sensu's core Value Proposition, slightly every day, and greatly every year. Show less



Coco Libre

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales And Marketing Specialist

  • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  Culver City, California Marketed product samples and grocery stores like whole foods and trader Joe's. Sold customers on product to take home. Sold stores on larger bulk orders or just trying product on shelves. Increased our shelf space at stores by increasing sales that day or over the long term. Negotiated heavily with store managers that were in charge of shelf space. Worked the beverage Expo in Anaheim.



Art and Living Magazine

• Executive Producer

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Los Angeles, California Art and Living Media founded in 2004, is a global luxury magazine featuring the most interesting creators around the world. I shared in the origination of strategies curated to transform a hard copy paper magazine into an interactive hybrid digital solution. Restructuring the distributing of old and new content through an OTT TV network that engages and retains the everyday global consumer.



Castle Company Services

• United Kingdom

• VP, Sales & Marketing

  • Feb 2014 - Mar 2016

  Buffalo, New York Developed a back end inventory management solution for the hospitality industry. Through meetings with Fortune 500 companies, we built a business model and software structure around a proprietary algorithm. Could not take this company to raise the correct capital it needed while in Buffalo, NY. This was my first tech startup, an experience that orchestrated the conceptualization of Sensu Music.

• District Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Feb 2016

  Toledo, Ohio Area I recruited, hired and trained a team of sales representatives to sell Cutco cutlery. I taught individuals how to effectively public speak, how to conduct sales presentations, how to build rapport and how to manage their time. Responsibilities: - Managed district office to sell over $3 Million worth of Cutco Cutlery - Screened, interviewed and made hiring decisions for sales positions - Developed and executed business plans quarterly and yearly - Established mutually… Show more I recruited, hired and trained a team of sales representatives to sell Cutco cutlery. I taught individuals how to effectively public speak, how to conduct sales presentations, how to build rapport and how to manage their time. Responsibilities: - Managed district office to sell over $3 Million worth of Cutco Cutlery - Screened, interviewed and made hiring decisions for sales positions - Developed and executed business plans quarterly and yearly - Established mutually beneficial relationship with career services and student government at Univesity of Toledo and Bowling Green State University - Provided weekly consultations for sales representatives - Managed a team of receptionists - Ran weekly workshops and meetings to generate sales and representative retention - Taught several sales representatives how to run their own businesses - Taught effective public speaking and entrepreneurship Summer 2015 #2 New District Manager in the Mid-West Region of Vector Marketing Corporation. Show less

• Production Manager

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  Buffalo, New York Founded by business owners that recognize the need to offer fast and easy financing to small businesses. Providing financing alternatives compared to traditional banks with a focus on a business’ cash flows, rather than traditional bank underwriting guidelines. Worked hard to provide working capital to small and medium-sized businesses in a fast and simple manner. Whether your business requires capital for smaller, ongoing costs like rent, or for larger projects like remodeling and/or… Show more Founded by business owners that recognize the need to offer fast and easy financing to small businesses. Providing financing alternatives compared to traditional banks with a focus on a business’ cash flows, rather than traditional bank underwriting guidelines. Worked hard to provide working capital to small and medium-sized businesses in a fast and simple manner. Whether your business requires capital for smaller, ongoing costs like rent, or for larger projects like remodeling and/or expansion, we’re here to help facilitate your business’ growth. I was a part of the founding Buffalo, NY startup team/office. I was responsible for sales script iterations and sales process structure. I acted as an active headhunter for the startup's internal team, as well as managed sales floor operations as a deal closer. Show less

• Branch Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

  Newark, Ohio As a Branch Manager for Vector Marketing, I am responsible for developing a team of top sales representatives and managers. With my management team, I oversee recruiting and sales in the Newark metropolitan area. I focus on helping my people excel at the highest level, providing them an opportunity to develop valuable business and life skills. At Vector, we market the World’s Finest Cutlery – Cutco. We have been in business since 1949 and are one of the premier work opportunities for… Show more As a Branch Manager for Vector Marketing, I am responsible for developing a team of top sales representatives and managers. With my management team, I oversee recruiting and sales in the Newark metropolitan area. I focus on helping my people excel at the highest level, providing them an opportunity to develop valuable business and life skills. At Vector, we market the World’s Finest Cutlery – Cutco. We have been in business since 1949 and are one of the premier work opportunities for young people in America. I was the #4 New Branch in Mid-West Region Summer of 2014

• Sales Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

  Buffalo, New York Head assistant to District Manager. Broke Buffalo NY District Summer Sales Record in 2013

• Sales Representative

  • Dec 2012 - Apr 2013

  Buffalo, New York Selling Cutco Cutlery. Broke (in 2012-2013 and presently holds) Buffalo, NY District Fast Start Record (First 10 days on the Job)



Mathewson McCarthy Baseball

• United States
• Spectator Sports

• NYS Umpire

  • Mar 2004 - Aug 2012

  Buffalo, New York Skilled and very respected youth baseball NYS Umpire.



USA Hockey

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 500 - 600 Employee

• USA Hockey Referee

  • Oct 2006 - Mar 2012

  Buffalo, New York NYS Youth Ice Hockey Referee.



La Nova Pizzeria

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pizza Maker

  • Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

  Williamsville, New York Pizza master.



Coffee Culture

• India
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Baristo

  • Mar 2010 - Nov 2010

  Williamsville, New York, United States Baristo. Food service.



Erie Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grounds Crew Member

  • Apr 2008 - Sep 2008

  Williamsville, New York, United States Grounds Crew. Youth Progam Summer Job. Sidewalk cleaning, lawn raking, picking up litter like cigarette butts, basic building maintenance.



Matt Berke Lawncare

• Neighborhood Lawn Care

  • Sep 2002 - Apr 2005

  Williamsville, New York Starting out I would rake leaves in the neighborhood, going door to door. Eventually built a constistent client base. Towards the end I had a lawn mower, multiple rakes, trash bins, and even a leaf blower. Would employ other to work with and/or for me. Neighborhood kids, mostly my younger brothers.