Experience

Wilson Warehouse

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  I work with manufacturers that need access to 3PL for North American distribution. We are co-located at ports on the Gulf Coast which offer direct import of goods. We inbound, inventory, package, distribute, and ship your most valuable commodity: your brand. I work with manufacturers that need access to 3PL for North American distribution. We are co-located at ports on the Gulf Coast which offer direct import of goods. We inbound, inventory, package, distribute, and ship your most valuable commodity: your brand.



Silvercrest Advertising

• Marketing Director

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  Silvercrest is a technology firm that provides marketing and media solutions for brands through a Martech platform called LMap. I was responsible for a total rebrand of the company to include brand guidelines, website, outbound digital marketing materials and the scheduling of digital campaigns. Silvercrest is a technology firm that provides marketing and media solutions for brands through a Martech platform called LMap. I was responsible for a total rebrand of the company to include brand guidelines, website, outbound digital marketing materials and the scheduling of digital campaigns.



Vivid Ink Graphics

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Sales & Marketing Director

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  One of the premier large format print providers in the South, I served a dual role as Marketing and National Sales Director. I was responsible for all outbound marketing to include digital and traditional media and for reaching the franchise space for new business. One of the premier large format print providers in the South, I served a dual role as Marketing and National Sales Director. I was responsible for all outbound marketing to include digital and traditional media and for reaching the franchise space for new business.



PacTec, Inc.

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Representative for Western United States

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Responsible for increasing market share in the western region for national soft-sided hazardous waste containment corporation. Responsible for increasing market share in the western region for national soft-sided hazardous waste containment corporation.



Lazarus Development

• United States
• Real Estate

• Managing Partner

  • Mar 2011 - Aug 2015

  Jamaican Humanitarian Development Consultant for the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce regarding the Global Logistics Hub Initiative. Elements of this initiative include the development of Vernam Field, a multi-modal air cargo facility, Kingston Container Port, Jamaica Railway Corporation, and other governmental assets.

• Managing Partner

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2015

  Office of Marketing and CommunicationsEstablished the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) for Christian Life Academy to bring collegiate quality to the branding and communications of the school. Established the first marketing guide, designed all institutional logos, and established brand standards. Thisfirst effort was completed in 2012, and subsequently updated in 2015. OMC also established a spirit store, selling school merchandise, which sold over $35,000 in retail product the first year. OMC was responsible for the corporate communications between the institute and parents, students and church families. Created all branding designs for clothing and spirit gear.• Patriots Memorial Center The PMC is a 35,000 square foot multi-use entertainment facility on the campus of Christian Life Academy. Redesigned facility after initial construction began to include a 232-seat theater, Memorial Hall, Memorial Dining Hall, and Memorial Sports Arena. Building is currently in process of construction. Was responsible for all promotional marketing for the facility to include, videos, 3D representations, web and brochure designs. Show less

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2010

  The Villages Of ColumbiaA 200-acre Traditional Neighborhood Development. Responsible for location, design, horizontal and vertical architecture to include all plan books, covenants, and restrictions. Responsible for business plan, Economic Development District (EDD), Tax Incremental Financing (TIFF), bond financing, and bank financing.

• Managing Partner

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

  WoodhavenLocated in West Feliciana Parish, Woodhaven is a 60 acre development designed as second / vacation home development. Responsible for all marketing, plat, and architectural designs.

• Managing Partner

  • Mar 2004 - Dec 2005

  DVSECLed a team of industry professionals to create the Death Valley Sports Entertainment Complex; a proposed sixty million dollar renovation of LSU’s Tiger Stadium. Worked with LSU officials, the Governor and various legislative officials for project approval, which led to LSU officials scheduling an RFP for the project in May of 2005. The project was cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina.



Communications 2000

• Canada
• Telecommunications

• VP Marketing

  • 1999 - 2001

  Design and launch of five bundled pre-paid products. This was done in the first thirty days to include: product design, corporate identity, packaging, and television advertising. • Identifying CENTREX accounts with focus on offering facilities based management contracts with LD and dial tone bundles. 5-6M in revenue in first 24 months. • Responsible for hiring the personnel for the marketing department and defining their core job responsibilities. This process required acute knowledge of graphic design skill-sets, equipment necessary to complete task, and a keen eye for design talent. Show less



Nomadic Display

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal

  • 1996 - 1999

  • Bootstrapped HLD from a 5K investment into a 1.2M firm in one year. • Debt-free within 12 months of opening the New Orleans office. • Designed laptop media presentations that positioned HLD as a distinct and favored alternative to our competition. This use of media (technology) was instrumental in our success as a company. • 1998 Distributor of the Year for Nomadic Displays, a trade-show display manufacturer located in Springfield, Virginia. • Successfully trained staff and developed leadership within the company. This training and development allowed Huye Long Design to be sold after only 4 years in business. Show less



Skyline Exhibits & Events

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Representative, Creative Director

  • 1987 - 1996

  Regional Sales Representative covering Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana. • Top 5 nationally in sales 1995 &1996. • Invented the Bubble Panel, a new method of lighting traditional displays. This product revitalized the oldest product line. Skyline’s 1996 product review estimated sales of Bubble Panels and related hardware to be an $8M value. Formally introduced at Exhibitor Show in 1996. Regional Sales Representative covering Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana. • Top 5 nationally in sales 1995 &1996. • Invented the Bubble Panel, a new method of lighting traditional displays. This product revitalized the oldest product line. Skyline’s 1996 product review estimated sales of Bubble Panels and related hardware to be an $8M value. Formally introduced at Exhibitor Show in 1996.



Louisiana National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Captain

  • 1984 - 1990

  Captain USAR, 1999. Inactive Ready Reserve 241st Public Affairs Detachment, Adjutant Generals Dept. • 1LT Leader of Video Away Team for the Pentagon, Jamaica, 1990. • Responsible for documenting the National Guard’s reconstruction efforts after hurricane Hugo. • 2LT Successfully led Video Team for the REFORGER exercises to Europe. • 2LT 769 Engr. Bn. • Horizontal and vertical construction officer responsible for surveying, clearing, construction of rural infrastructure in Panama. This included grading, culverts, mountain top removal and all necessary logistical support. • 2LT Platoon Leader, Assistant S-3, Battalion Staff, 1985 – 1987. Assisted the S-3 in all logistical and planning operations for the 769 Engineering Battalion. Show less