Founded a Venture Capital/Business Consulting firm to allow those interested in small business investments to have the opportunity to both invest and advise local companies. Our mission:We passionately strive to enable and accelerate small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups toward achieving their maximum potential.

New business and continuing business responsibilities for all product lines through the replacement channel for New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Southern California

•Managed highest volume territory in southern California with a total portfolio value over $7 million•Tasked with all account management responsibilities for 200+ direct accounts including commercial, government, and utility entities and 5 dealers, including the highest priority dealer in Southern California•Key contact for local indirect sales channel – developed & trained dealer salesmen, built incentive programs for dealer principals, and leveraged such relationships to increase market share•As the company regional expert in government environmental policy, developed and gave numerous presentations on changing laws to current and potential clients as a value-added service•Completed 500+ hours of formal training in consultative selling methodology and application

• Exceeded Quarterly Goals every quarter since hire for territory valued at over $3 Million • Formally ranked in the top 10% of peers within field sales organization of over 400 based on POS dollars driven & Territory Execution goals• Planned, implemented, & executed monthly marketing events that to-date have generated over $80,000 in sales & created over 3,000 individual impressions among target market• Led a team of 7 in an initiative I designed that led to over $500,000 in orders within 2 months • Interfaced with client Key Decision Makers within territory, included Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Managers, & Store Managers, by providing POS updates, negotiating for increased product footprints within stores, & leveraging relationships to increase orders and sell-thru of product• Developed product knowledge presentations and presented to over 200 client employees in targeted marketing events including road shows, woodworking shows, trade shows, and info sessions

• Expanded direction of firm by developing new target market from inception• Developed relationships leading to 16 new clients with signed fee agreements• Maintained candidate relationships with a pool of 2500+ individuals