Agency Owner

• Apr 2021 - Present

CFO / Board of Directors

• Feb 2020 - Present

Sales Representative

• Jan 2017 - Mar 2021

Board of Directors Member

• Dec 2017 - Jan 2020

District Manager

• Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

Manage a team of Route Sales RepresentativesLead the district in sales and promotional materialsDrive metrics to promote growth and retention Meet with accounts to build and maintain business relationships

Route Operations Manager

• Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

-Recruit, hire, train, and develop Route Sales employees-Proactively follow up on accounts in jeopardy and lost accounts-Perform daily route check-in, weekly route observations, and truck audits as necessary-Approve credits, soil counts and all orders-Maintain coordination with production department to resolve shortages and other production related opportunities-Aid in conducting evaluations of staff to provide feedback on their overall performance, growth and customer service skills-Maintain satisfactory Market Center targets for cost controls and growth-Ensure timely new account installations and maintain customer satisfaction-Coordinate and execute contract renewals through Route Sales Employees Show less

Associate District Manager

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

-Within assigned districts, support the efforts to maintain satisfactory targets for cost controls and growth. -Proactively follow up on accounts in jeopardy and lost accounts. -Perform daily route check-in by reviewing and approving invoices, deposits and other -necessary documents for accuracy. -Conduct weekly route observations within assigned districts.-Execute prescribed action plan and truck audits when directed/as necessary.-Support the efforts to drive company Action Plans and hold the route organization accountable for executing against those plans.-Provide outstanding customer service and maintain a continuous focus on customer service. ---Make direct service calls and resolve service concerns. -Maintain close coordination with production department to resolve shortages and other production related opportunities.-Through implementation and execution of company safety initiatives, create an environment where safety is a primary concern.-Partner with the sales organization to identify areas of growth.-Periodically fill in on routes to cover for sick days, vacation, etc.-Achieving defined milestones to progress to ROM/DM position, ideally within 9-12 months.-Perform other duties as required or assigned by management. Show less

Event Coordinator/Marketing

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2014

As Event Coordinator it is my responsibility to plan, prepare and execute events held at Chicagoland Skydiving Center (CSC), as well as events held at The Flight Deck Bar & Grill, located on-site at CSC. Chicagoland Skydiving Center hosts 4 large events, and around 6 smaller events. For the Flight Deck Bar & Grill It is my responsibility to research and book live music and entertainment. As event coordinator I am in charge of booking, coordinating, and managing banquets, business meetings, private events/parties, receptions and off-site caterings. I created and currently run multiple programs including but not limited to The Flight Deck Volleyball Leagues, Thinkin' & Drinkin' (weekly team trivia) and a Beer Pong League, with more events to come. I create, coordinate and manage special events hosted by The Flight Deck such as our Halloween Party, Breakfast with Santa and New Year's Eve Celebration. In Marketing for CSC and The Flight Deck, I manage the CSC Street Team, which is our promotional team that is sent out to do outside marketing. I set up skydiving demonstration jumps where PRO rated skydivers parachute into events such as football games, festivals, and other various events. I am admin for the Flight Deck website and Facebook pages. I created and run an on-site advertising program where outside companies display their ads to the guests at our facility. I also create all of the graphic work for promotional fliers and other advertisements. Show less

Gymnastics/Tumbling Coach

• Oct 2008 - Dec 2011

I was a Head Coach for the YMCA Gymnastics and Tumbling teams. I would create practices and conditioning workouts, develop drills and exercises that would increase skills and prepare the gymnasts for competitions. I would attend and coach during competitions and create an environment that was always positive, encouraging and conducive for personal growth. I was a Head Coach for the YMCA Gymnastics and Tumbling teams. I would create practices and conditioning workouts, develop drills and exercises that would increase skills and prepare the gymnasts for competitions. I would attend and coach during competitions and create an environment that was always positive, encouraging and conducive for personal growth.