Experience

Keller Williams Realty Centres

• Canada
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Realtor

  • Aug 2022 - Present



CTM Media Group

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2022

  I specialize in helping attractions, restaurants and retail businesses connect with visitors and travelers looking for FUN things to do in MD, DC and VA. By learning and understanding my clients’ business, I am able to make the best place-based media recommendations and digital advertising solutions to increase visitor traffic. BROCHURES CTM distributes over 100 million brochures each year at over 14000 brochure locations Brochures are the #1 Market Influence 84% of non-residence pick up a brochure when deciding what to do on their trip MAPS Maps are the #1 Requested Tourism Aid IN-MARKET DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT Exploreboards (42” digital touchscreens) recorded 20 Million Digital Engagements in 2016 10 out of 10 visitors found the Exploreboard helpful in planning their recreational activities 9 out of 10 visitors are likely to visit an attraction they saw on Exploreboard 9 out of 10 visitors became aware of a business on Exploreboard VAN WRAPS Received First Place in % of new business for fiscal 2016 Received Top Sales Award for fiscal 2015 for exceeding Overall Revenue Plan and Digital Plan http://www.ctmmediagroup.com/who-we-are Member of: Visit Baltimore Destination DC Washington Area Concierge Association National Concierge Association Maryland Tourism Coalition Linked In Business Show less



The Gazette

• Newspaper Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advertising Director

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  This is a state wide subscribed paper published by the Gazette. Prospecting and new business acquisition of business to business customers. Event planning and implementation of P&B's top 53, Bagels and Business procurement breakfasts, Innovative Business Special Section, Leadership Montgomery publication, Top 25 CEO's and going Green with Bethesda Green. Dummied the special sections and worked with the creative department to design and release a quality publication. Board member of the Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce. Continued designing and presenting proposals to new business prospects. Show less

• New Business Development

  • Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  Responsible for prospecting and acquiring "untapped" business throughout the county to increase overall revenue.

• Marketing Rep for upper Montgomery County

  • Aug 2004 - Mar 2011

  Active prospecting, maintaining and upselling active clients in the Gaithersburg, Germantown, Bethesda, Potomac, Damascus and Clarksburg territories for the Gazette newspaper. Consistently increased monthly sales by 15 - 20% by implementing strategies (such as creating "digests" and special banner pages and ads) to develop and expand existing customer base and acquisition of new business. Created successful, cost effective media campaigns while promoting useful marketing insight and recommendations to my client base. Also optimized current revenue streams by networking for additional business prospects through the Gaithersburg Germantown Chamber of Commerce and established clients. Managed budget forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts. Contacted new and existing customers to discuss how specific products could meet their needs. Participated in client relationship-building activities and meetings such as ribbon cuttings and Small Business University. Added value to marketing material by introducing creative advertising concepts. Answered customer questions regarding products, prices and availability. Top Producer of new contract agreements at least 11 quarters out of 3 years until the program was discontinued. Top Revenue generator for special sections on a continual basis. Sold 90% of all Daily Deals for the full year it was implemented. Show less



Classic Furniture and Floori

• Rockville, Maryland, United States

• Small Business Owner

  • Aug 1993 - Jul 2004

  Purchasing, Store and Home Interior Design, Sales, Hiring, Training, Furniture Delivery and Employee Scheduling, Tax Preparation, Payroll Administration, Purchasing, Store and Home Interior Design, Sales, Hiring, Training, Furniture Delivery and Employee Scheduling, Tax Preparation, Payroll Administration,