Experience

YESCO

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Kansas City, Missouri Area Sign and Lighting Service, Maintenance and Energy Efficient Solutions. Responsible for driving the implementation of strategic initiatives to accelerate growth in sales incorporating all the product & service offerings of Young Sign Co. & YESCO Sign & Lighting; coordinate sales and business initiatives and integrate sales processes across in the Kansas City market. Sign Service, Lighting Service, Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions, Retrofit Lighting - Go Green and Save Green… Show more Sign and Lighting Service, Maintenance and Energy Efficient Solutions. Responsible for driving the implementation of strategic initiatives to accelerate growth in sales incorporating all the product & service offerings of Young Sign Co. & YESCO Sign & Lighting; coordinate sales and business initiatives and integrate sales processes across in the Kansas City market. Sign Service, Lighting Service, Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions, Retrofit Lighting - Go Green and Save Green, Electrical Service. Show less



Young Sign Company, Inc.

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2016 - Present

  Kansas City, Missouri Area Responsible for driving the implementation of strategic initiatives to accelerate growth in sales incorporating all the product & service offerings of Young Sign Co. & YESCO Sign & Lighting; coordinate sales and business initiatives and integrate sales processes across in the Kansas City market. Custom Signs, Sign Installation, Sign Removal, Sign Restoration, Electronic Messaging Displays, Video Displays, Interior Displays, Vehicle Graphics/Wraps



YP, The Real Yellow Pages®

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Executive

  • Dec 2014 - Jul 2016

  Washington D.C. Metro Area YP is a leading local marketing solutions provider in the US dedicated to helping local businesses and communities grow. Formerly AT&T Interactive and AT&T Advertising Solutions, YP launched in May 2012, bringing the two companies together with the mission of helping local businesses and communities grow.YP’s flagship consumer brands include the popular YP℠ app and YP.com, which are used by more than 80 million visitors each month in the U.S. and The Real Yellow Pages® directory.Connecting… Show more YP is a leading local marketing solutions provider in the US dedicated to helping local businesses and communities grow. Formerly AT&T Interactive and AT&T Advertising Solutions, YP launched in May 2012, bringing the two companies together with the mission of helping local businesses and communities grow.YP’s flagship consumer brands include the popular YP℠ app and YP.com, which are used by more than 80 million visitors each month in the U.S. and The Real Yellow Pages® directory.Connecting consumers with businesses when they’re ready to buy is what YP is all about, and we’ve been doing this for over 100 years. YP’s end-to-end suite of advertising products and services gives local businesses more opportunities than ever to increase their online visibility and drive customers to their business. Website: http://corporate.yp.com/ Industry: Internet Type: Privately Held Company Size: 5001-10,000 employees Founded: 2012 Show less



Emirates

• United Arab Emirates
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

  Washington DC • Managed, developed and maximized business generated from Commercial, Government and Travel Management Companies. • Oversaw and managed regional sales team through training, development and motivation to ensure targets were met and tracking toward monthly and yearly KPI’s for new and existing accounts. • Procured, negotiated, contracted, and implemented direct client accounts locally, nationally, and globally, in line with Emirates KPI’s. • Increased the portfolio of accounts, through… Show more • Managed, developed and maximized business generated from Commercial, Government and Travel Management Companies. • Oversaw and managed regional sales team through training, development and motivation to ensure targets were met and tracking toward monthly and yearly KPI’s for new and existing accounts. • Procured, negotiated, contracted, and implemented direct client accounts locally, nationally, and globally, in line with Emirates KPI’s. • Increased the portfolio of accounts, through qualifying new prospects and ensuring new business is qualified, in line with the strategic business plans. • Led relationship with UAE Embassy and relevant Embassies to Emirates global network ensuring open communication, and leveraging the local relationships. Show less



Etihad

• United Arab Emirates
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Corporate Sales Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Jul 2012

  Sydney, Australia • Increased total account portfolio revenue by 36% YOY with no additional seat capacity into the Australian market. • Procured, negotiated, contracted, and implemented direct client accounts locally, nationally, and globally, in line with Etihad KPI’s. • Expanded portfolio of accounts, through qualifying new prospects and ensuring new business is qualified, in line with the strategic business plans. • Implemented multiple marketing and incentive campaigns nationally, working closely… Show more • Increased total account portfolio revenue by 36% YOY with no additional seat capacity into the Australian market. • Procured, negotiated, contracted, and implemented direct client accounts locally, nationally, and globally, in line with Etihad KPI’s. • Expanded portfolio of accounts, through qualifying new prospects and ensuring new business is qualified, in line with the strategic business plans. • Implemented multiple marketing and incentive campaigns nationally, working closely with marketing to achieve the desired outcome in line with sales strategy. • Established partnership with AGC (Australian Gulf Council) through sponsorship to leverage corporate contacts through their affiliations. • Oversaw and managed regional corporate sales team. Show less



Best Western Australasia

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• National Sales Manager

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2011

  Sydney, Australia • Coordinated Travel Industry groups (TMC’s, Retail Agents, Corporate bookers, Government agencies, and Wholesale agencies) to obtain maximum exposure and opportunities within the Best Western portfolio. • Increased the portfolio of accounts through qualifying new prospects and ensuring new business was qualified in line with the strategic business plans. • Participated in training and support of Best Western properties via scheduled visits, property sales analysis, revenue management… Show more • Coordinated Travel Industry groups (TMC’s, Retail Agents, Corporate bookers, Government agencies, and Wholesale agencies) to obtain maximum exposure and opportunities within the Best Western portfolio. • Increased the portfolio of accounts through qualifying new prospects and ensuring new business was qualified in line with the strategic business plans. • Participated in training and support of Best Western properties via scheduled visits, property sales analysis, revenue management, and competitor analysis. • Reported to General Manager of Sales & Marketing and helped develop profitable business opportunities nationally. • Oversaw the daily functions of internal and external sales teams. Show less



NRMA Tourism & Leisure

• Travel Agency Manager

  • Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Sydney Area, Australia • Conducted training of new employees and continued systems and sales training for all existing employees. • Directed, coordinated, and participated in merchandising travel agency services, such as packaged or specialized tours, or vacation packages and member only offers/tours. • Trained staff in advising clients on current travel conditions, planning and coordinating itineraries, ticketing, and calculating costs for transportation and accommodations.



American Express Travel Centurion

• Premium Travel Executive

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Sydney, Australia



American Express Business Travel

• Business Travel Executive

  • Sep 2006 - Nov 2007

  London, United Kingdom



Hayes and Jarvis

• Travel Executive

  • Sep 2005 - Aug 2006

  London, United Kingdom