Senior Producer

• Dec 2022 - Present

Develop content for an educational documentary series on public television; a noncommercial, invite-only, platform. Research relevant content as it relates to assigned topics to be covered from an unbiased perspective, per public television standards. Identify and interview prospective guests to determine which stories will be featured, make recommendations to an Executive Board for selection and project approval. Develop content for an educational documentary series on public television; a noncommercial, invite-only, platform. Research relevant content as it relates to assigned topics to be covered from an unbiased perspective, per public television standards. Identify and interview prospective guests to determine which stories will be featured, make recommendations to an Executive Board for selection and project approval.

Investor Owner

• Sep 2022 - Present

Owner investor for Red Trailer Shake-Ups' Panama City Beach / Florida Panhandle location. Red Trailer Shake-Ups is a mobile food and beverage franchise which provides services at fairs, festivals, and other events. Owner investor for Red Trailer Shake-Ups' Panama City Beach / Florida Panhandle location. Red Trailer Shake-Ups is a mobile food and beverage franchise which provides services at fairs, festivals, and other events.

Content Producer

• May 2020 - Jan 2023

Business Development

• Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

Researches prospects and shares information regarding Skyline Analytics' business intelligence and Financial Planning & Analysis consulting services. Handles prospect and client communication. Researches prospects and shares information regarding Skyline Analytics' business intelligence and Financial Planning & Analysis consulting services. Handles prospect and client communication.

Consultant

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2019

Identifies prospective investor, venue and artist partners for participation in "pop up" art gallery venture, with focus on the South Florida market. Initiates outreach and communication to expand audience, increase awareness, grow market share and build corporate credibility. Assists with marketing strategy, content and deployment. Identifies prospective investor, venue and artist partners for participation in "pop up" art gallery venture, with focus on the South Florida market. Initiates outreach and communication to expand audience, increase awareness, grow market share and build corporate credibility. Assists with marketing strategy, content and deployment.

Content Strategist

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2019

Hippo Reads is a content agency that specializes in thought-leadership campaigns to organically create and place content with Forbes, VentureBeat, Entrepreneur and other major publications that builds our clients' brand equity. Sources new clients, conducts client needs discovery calls, works with internal team to create campaign recommendations, negotiates agreements and manages content strategy campaigns. Serves as liaison between clients, academic researchers and editorial staff to ensure clients' content goals are achieved. Show less

Independent Luxury Air Travel Consultant

• Dec 2016 - Jan 2019

We provide luxury travel services to travel agents, travel managers, lifestyle/concierge companies and large blue-chip corporations. Our specialty is providing heavily discounted business and first class net fares on major airlines servicing international itineraries originating or concluding in North America. We provide luxury travel services to travel agents, travel managers, lifestyle/concierge companies and large blue-chip corporations. Our specialty is providing heavily discounted business and first class net fares on major airlines servicing international itineraries originating or concluding in North America.

Business Development Manager

• Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

* Please see August 2017 Sun-Sentinel article link. Responsible for researching industry resources to identify potential business partnership opportunities for the development and manufacturing of over the counter and prescription products as well as the development of ANDAs. Contacts pharmaceutical developers, distributors and other organizations to determine the level of interest in company services and long term mutually beneficial business relationships. Works with prospects and clients of all sizes, ranging from small, privately held companies to leading presentations and one on one meetings with C-Suite executives from billion dollar international organizations. Hosts prospect and client visits to facility to promote company services and capabilities as well as make introductions to PharmaTech team. Works with team to provide quotes to prospects and clients for OTC and RX product manufacturing as well as ANDA development projects. Attends industry trade shows to create and foster relationships with prospects and clients and build company awareness. Originates proposals, negotiates agreements and closes six figure deals. Oversees direction of company's marketing initiatives including participation in industry trade shows and conferences, development of marketing collateral, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, website and overall digital presence and corporate branding. Show less

Business Development Representative

• Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

Leads team as new business hunter via cold calls to source new builder leads; networks with the local home builder community, associations and boards in order to influence business decisions and create relationships with new prospects; responsible for establishing and cultivating relationships with local home builder, developers and real estate industry executives. Responsible for strategic planning, new business development, sales management and partnership cultivation for Tribune’s real estate focused business; works closely with local leadership teams to develop and execute strategy to grow pay for performance revenue within the real estate category; works with our newspaper sales teams to identify new or existing opportunities. Meets with builders and developers to glean information to help us create plans that help to achieve sales goals while meeting expense goals. Collaborates with newspaper sales teams and marketing team to craft comprehensive marketing plans and draft proposals; vets product, pricing and sales strategy of potential builder clients; pitches proposals and negotiates six figure contracts with business owners and C-Level executives. Manages relationships with builder and developer clients and communicates marketing plan optimizations and sales performance expectations. Revenue & profit (OCF) goal responsibility for assigned territory. Show less

Digital Product Specialist / Account Manager

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

Developed new and existing business by selling a full suite of digital marketing products and services including online advertising on both Tribune and our national network of affiliated websites, mobile including mobile web, phone and tablet applications, e-mail marketing, and newsletter sponsorships. Google AdWord certified. Advised prospects and existing clients regarding strategies for increasing their digital presence so that new clients and customers can find their business online with search engine optimization, search engine marketing and all other things digital. Assisted clients with developing complete media plans including digital display, online media solutions and print advertising options. Responsibilities included prospecting, in-person consultative meetings, establishing new accounts, customizing media plans, campaign optimization, and customer service. Show less

Director of Business Administration and Development

• Apr 2010 - Aug 2012

Located, developed, defined, negotiated, closed and maintained business relationships with new and existing operations software clients. Administered and updated company website and social media outlets and wrote web content. Represented company and demonstrated software at external high profile trade conferences; led prospect webinar and in person software demonstrations; designed and composed sales and marketing collateral to highlight software capabilities and functionality. Handled client, vendor, prospect and internal communications; managed software services agreements, vendor contracts and ad hoc projects. Planned, organized and executed company and client conferences. Maintained corporate budget and supervised corporate financial management. Show less

Special Event and Catering Sales/Operations

• Jun 1997 - Apr 2010

Managed booking of special and catered events (as shared employee with Levy Restaurants/Boston Culinary Group/Centerplate) at facility for Miami Dolphins; Florida Marlins; University of Miami Hurricanes; major concerts; Micron PC.com Bowl; Carquest Bowl; FedEx Orange Bowl; BCS National Championship Games; 1999, 2007, and 2010 Super Bowl; 1997 and 2003 World Series; non-game day and other premier events. Handled all event order contracts, client communication and all billing and revenue reporting associated with special events. Worked closely with high end clients such as National Football League, Major League Baseball, Super Bowl Host Committee, governmental agencies, media outlets, concert promoters, charitable organizations, major corporations and universities. Maintained database responsible for space allocation within facility and master event calendar and handled all communication of event details to all appropriate parties and departments; designed brochures and other sales collateral to market special events. Assisted clients in all aspects of planning events and served as a liaison between client, facility, partner companies and outside vendors. Show less