Vice President

• Jan 2022 - Present

Vice President

• Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

Board Member

• Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

The Carolina Franchise Association was created to give franchisors, franchisees, and other franchise professionals an opportunity to build their business relationships with like-minded individuals in North Carolina and South Carolina. Our events are open to anyone associated with franchising who is interested in growing their network, building their community, and expanding their knowledge of franchising. The Carolina Franchise Association was created to give franchisors, franchisees, and other franchise professionals an opportunity to build their business relationships with like-minded individuals in North Carolina and South Carolina. Our events are open to anyone associated with franchising who is interested in growing their network, building their community, and expanding their knowledge of franchising.

Regional Director, SureStay Development

• Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

• Awarded 2019 “Top Performer” at annual sales meeting • Helping grow a new brand from 25 opened properties to over 150 in a year. • Brought in over 15 million dollars of anticipated fees to company with deals executed quarterly • Responsible for growing the SureStay brand in the Southeast regions of the U.S. • Built, fostered, and maintain productive relationships with current and potential franchisees, commercial real estate brokers, lenders, and vendors. • Negotiates franchise agreement terms, and facilitates contracting and successful on-boarding processes. Show less

Franchise Development Manager

• Sep 2017 - Apr 2018

• Responsible for growing the brand in the Southeast of the U.S region, potential owners and developers achieve their hospitality investment goals • Guided prospective franchisees through entire franchise development process including locating potential assets, ensuring match with brand value proposition • Created entire sales process for the brand • Assisted with sales marketing to help increase lead generation • Attend trade shows and sales conference to maintain up to date knowledge and network with industry contacts Show less

Director of Franchise Sales & Development

• Oct 2014 - Sep 2017

Responsible for all development activities related to new franchise sales and resales for Maaco, covering the entire U.S. and Canada. My accomplishments include but are not limited to:•Awarded over 35 new Maaco licenses within 19 months•Responsible for entire sales process from initial contact to closing the new franchisee•Assisted with sales marketing to help increase lead generation•Attended trade shows and sales conferences•Tapped into multiple markets where Maaco had no previous presence Show less

Franchise Sales Marketing Manager/ Sales Manager

• Aug 2013 - Oct 2014

• Generated over 300 qualified leads per year resulting in most license sales in the company’s 42 year history• Contacted and qualifies over 50 Leads per day • Attended regional sales meetings, while finding potential franchisees• Relaunched Franchise website yielding a 45% increase in weekly visitors and making it a lead generator for the team• Managed a $300,000 budget to ensure quality leads and tested new selling tactics• Facilitated and attends Discovery Days with perspective clients • Managed 6 step approval process of potential franchisees• Developed skills in all aspects of business to business sales including executing a sales process, product development, and sales forecasting• Established relationships with renowned media outlets, which include Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur Show less