Experience

ValuTeachers, Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retirement Education Specialist at ValuTeachers /National Life Group

  • May 2016 - Present

  Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

• Retirement Education Specialist at ValuTeachers

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Knoxville, Tennessee Area ValuTeachers is a mission driven company helping to educate teachers on what their state pensions provide and what their 403b options offer.



Retirement Specialist ValuTeachers

• Retirement Plan Specialist

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Knoxville TN



ABN Financial Group NAA

• Insurance Agent

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Knoxville TN I am a licensed Agent in the State of Tennessee helping to protect families with life insurance and retirement products. I represent over 15 industry giants and can find the right products to fit any situation.



Scripps Networks Interactive Inc.

• Product Resource Editor

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2013

  Liason with Production Companies for Product Resource Placement on Company Web-Site. Manage and edit content and copy for all products placed in shopping portal. Maintained shopping portal for all products used in all shows on HGTV and DIY.



East Tennessee Arthrits Foundation

• Community Development Director

  • May 2009 - Aug 2010

  Knoxville, Tennessee Area Coordinated All Aspects of Community Events, such as Jingle Bell Run, The Arthritis Walk, and Health Fairs, To raise awareness and funds for research for Arthritis and all its related diseases.



Town Square Graphics

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Project Manager

  • May 2006 - Dec 2008

  Knoxville Worked with county chamber of commerce and local newspaper to create community graphic of area. Partnered with educational insitutions, business community, agricutural community and,churches to depict accurate and unique flair to county graphic. Coordinated all efforts between partners, artist, and distribution outlets.



GoTrain.net

• Marketing Communications Specialist

  • Oct 2000 - May 2001

  I conducted Market Research, wrote sales collateral, and managed trade advertising as well as trade shows.



B & T Distributing

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On-Premise Sales Manager; Off-premise Sales Manager

  • May 1993 - Jun 1998

  Knoxville, Tennessee Area • Promoted to manage a staff of 7 to drive sales and profitability for restaurants, bars, and retail liquor stores located in the greater East Tennessee region (Johnson City to Cleveland) • Increased on premise restaurant beverage sales from 10% to 25% of overall sales • Responsible for managing relationships with wine and liquor vendors o Negotiated pricing, promotion, and distribution terms o Developed industry’s first education programs for restaurants - Hands on training for… Show more • Promoted to manage a staff of 7 to drive sales and profitability for restaurants, bars, and retail liquor stores located in the greater East Tennessee region (Johnson City to Cleveland) • Increased on premise restaurant beverage sales from 10% to 25% of overall sales • Responsible for managing relationships with wine and liquor vendors o Negotiated pricing, promotion, and distribution terms o Developed industry’s first education programs for restaurants - Hands on training for wait staff to promote product knowledge and sales techniques Show less