Experience

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  Professional Gaming Services (PGS)

  • Avon, Ohio, United States

  • Owner/Partner

    • Jun 2023 - Present
    • Avon, Ohio, United States

    As a seasoned and State Licensed professional in the distribution of charitable gaming products and services, particularly specializing in pull tabs, I offer customized, holistic programs designed to empower 501(c)(3) charities in optimizing their revenue streams through the enhancement of existing pull tab initiatives or the establishment of new programs. PGS boasts a strong reputation within the industry, with a primary emphasis on School Programs aligned with the ethos of "Every Child Needs an Opportunity." Our dedicated initiatives have generated millions of dollars in support of education, athletics, and other special causes, and we continue to experience rapid expansion in response to the escalating financial needs of these sectors.

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  GES - Global Experience Specialists

  • National & International

  • Vice President of Client Relations / New Business Dev Team Lead / Marketing Influencer

    • 2011 - Present
    • National & International

    As VP, Client Relations / New Business Dev Team Lead / Marketing Influencer with Global Experience Specialists (GES), I supervised a national team consisting of 15 direct and 16 indirect executives functioning on a global scale. I contributed actively to a team accountable for tying strategic and creative efforts of internal and external stakeholders together, internationally and domestically. I acted as a corporate level link to support cooperation and communication among GES EMEA and GES Americas teams, thereby facilitating close working relationships between these groups.Some of my key contributions to this role include the following:• I managed and co managed a team of 40 people managing and delivering a double digit annual growth P & L with over $70M in revenue supported by an industry staggering 37%+ profit margin.• I served as executive sponsor to hundreds of Fortune Plus clients on a global level.• I drafted, executed, and managed an annual sales plan; plan was distilled down and balanced, identifying a sales and revenue goal for each team member.• I structured high value deals to benefit clients and company, keeping all stakeholder interests in forefront.• I managed a six figure overhead budget at or below planned number on an annual basis.• I was praised by company and employees for management and leadership style, with results gathered from internal surveys having over an 85% participation response.

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  EDE Corp.

  • Director of Sales & Marketing

    • 2009 - 2011

    As Dir., Marketing & Sales for EDE Corporation, I oversaw numerous key international and domestic corporate accounts with a particular emphasis on revitalizing a corporate strategy for all marketing and sales efforts. I sourced and recruited top talent to fill any sales position vacancies; I provided coaching sessions and programs, professional development opportunities, and occupational guidance to sales professionals at all career levels. I built, expanded, and grew new business opportunities via summarization of a seven step, 12 month strategy for this purpose. I formulated strategic plans, in addition to establishing and maintaining relationships with new industries for generating revenues, while supporting and functioning in close collaboration with senior leadership team colleagues.Some of my key contributions to this role include the following:• I rebranded company, introducing a new logo, website, and marketing campaign to support sales team efforts.• I grew sales by 62.5% within two years ($5M to $8M), supported by a 38% bottom line margin.

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  Riha Design Group, Inc.

  • Senior Vice President

    • 1985 - 2009

    Launched relationship in 1985 focusing on development of an Exhibit Design Firm with mainstream focus on Fortune 1000 Companies and the Real Estate Industry. www.rihacompanies.com The company’s offerings flourished to include exhibit and graphic design and fabrication, interior design, architecture, interactive technology, 3-D/virtual reality, printing, fabrication and installation with superior customer service. Strength in developing sales and marketing environments for a myriad of corporations and over 200 developments or retail environments throughout the United States. Focused on developing sales and marketing exhibit environments for Fortune 1000 companies, such as Monsanto, Nestle, ICL, Univar USA, Brunswick, Hilton, Electronic Arts, Starwood, Hines, Forest City, Trammell Crow and others. Firms engaged us for our leading edge expertise in design, innovative creativity, strategic marketing plans, and value-added offerings to present their products and services to both B2B and B2C platforms.

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  Andrews / Bartlett & Assoc.

  • Assistant National Operations Manager

    • 1983 - 1985