Experience

Restoration 1 Greater Charlotte

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present



Cativa Health

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Oct 2022 - Present



Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA)

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Sales Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Oct 2022



Independent

• Branding / Social Media / Advertising Consultant

  • 2015 - Mar 2022

  Strategic planning and execution. Creating engaging internet, mobile, digital / print ad, and social media content focusing on a target audience to prompt action, increase traffic, and deliver sales results. Engage existing and potential customers to capture sales leads, establish brand presence, and build online reputation. Design / create promotional materials and social media campaigns to support businesses in a variety of industries including: real estate, automotive dealerships, industrial, racing teams, restaurants, salons, health care, etc. Monitor trending topics, events, and competitive activity, adjusting campaigns accordingly. Design / create social media ad campaigns, press releases, and blogs to increase leads, compliment / support website, increase engagement, and boost SEO rankings. Show less



Boat & Yacht Dealership

• Finance Manager & Sales Consultant

  • 2017 - 2022

  F&I Manager also assisting with daily operations in all departments of the dealership including: Sales, Accounting, Service and Parts Departments. Build a finance portfolio and build rapport with prime and subprime lenders to maximize financing opportunities. Structure deals and submit funding packages to financial institutions, making sure to meet all criteria to ensure fundable contracts and maximize profitability. Maintain 100% CSI and provide a world class customer experience to guarantee repeat and referral business. Show less



Parks Automotive Group

• Sales Consultant & Business Development

  • 2014 - 2017

  Generate, capture, and respond to sales leads via telephone, internet, and in person. Drive traffic to the dealership. Demonstrate the product and features to convert shoppers to buyers. Deliver excellent customer service to ensure repeat and referral business. Strategically negotiate with customers to close deals and to up-sell additional products and services such as protection plans, accessories, etc. Generate, capture, and respond to sales leads via telephone, internet, and in person. Drive traffic to the dealership. Demonstrate the product and features to convert shoppers to buyers. Deliver excellent customer service to ensure repeat and referral business. Strategically negotiate with customers to close deals and to up-sell additional products and services such as protection plans, accessories, etc.



Advantage Solutions

• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Territory Manager, Brand Development, Account Manager

  • 2006 - 2014

  Account Executive and Territory Sales Manager focused on expanding brand presence for multiple clients (Pepsi, Gatorade, Del Monte Foods, Energizer, Folgers, Pillsbury, Mars, Novartis, Unilever, etc.) and maximizing sales in all customer accounts (Walmart, Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Best Buy, Target, etc.). Made presentations to decision makers to ensure program execution / brand success at the market level. Utilize Neilson data, CRM, POS materials, and other tools to increase success and communicate best practices. Consistently ranked in the top 5% nationwide. Show less



Creative Homeowner

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Training Manager - Sales & Merchandising Representative - Team Leader

  • 2005 - 2007

  Sales and Merchandising Representative & Team Leader promoted to Training Manager responsible for training new hires and developing talent. Demonstrated great success in each role. Created and implemented a new training program and authored a step-by-step training manual to increase efficiency and quality of work. Placed POS/POP displays, executed retail programs, and secured orders to increase sales. Maintain visual and merchandising standards and developing rapport with key decision makers at Lowe's Home Improvement stores. Show less



Mountain Entertainment

• General Manager, Multi-Unit Manager / Multi-Location Manager, Store Manager

  • 2004 - 2006

  Multi-unit manager responsible for operations, marketing promotion, and success of of a chain of movie theaters in multiple locations. Organize, advertise, host, and promote community events to increase engagement and ticket sales. Performed audits and reconciled reports including: cash register, inventory, box office, payroll, daily deposits, accounts payable, expenses, and profit and loss (P&L) reporting. Operate and maintain film and projection equipment, maintain inventory and stock levels, and ensure safe food handling practices. Coach, train, and delegate to multiple staff members in each location. Show less



EQT Corporation

• United States
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Account Executive

  • 2002 - 2004

  Streamlined many processes to increase efficiency and contribute to an increase of $450 million in profits. Responsible for the land department and permit application process. Secured permits and managed legal notices to and from utilities, land owners, and government agencies for gas well drilling and pipelines. Issued payments, performed account reconciliations, and maintained accounts payable. Supervise, train, and support mail room and office staff. Streamlined many processes to increase efficiency and contribute to an increase of $450 million in profits. Responsible for the land department and permit application process. Secured permits and managed legal notices to and from utilities, land owners, and government agencies for gas well drilling and pipelines. Issued payments, performed account reconciliations, and maintained accounts payable. Supervise, train, and support mail room and office staff.



Travelocity

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Team Leader, Customer Service and Sales Representative, Travel Agent

  • 2001 - 2002

  Top producing travel agent promoted to team leader. Coached team members, trained new sales and customer service representatives, and managed escalated calls. Sold travel plans, secured reservations, and provided customer service and vendor assistance. Promoted packages, excursions, and other up-selling opportunities. Top producing travel agent promoted to team leader. Coached team members, trained new sales and customer service representatives, and managed escalated calls. Sold travel plans, secured reservations, and provided customer service and vendor assistance. Promoted packages, excursions, and other up-selling opportunities.