I am a seasoned business professional with 29+ years of sales management and new business development experience in the distribution sector. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for leveraging new and innovative ideas for marketing growth, as well as for supervising and cultivating cross-functional teams and fostering strategic relationships with industry partners, I have a history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. Professional focal points include sales management, strategic planning, new business development, innovative solutions, cross-functional team leadership, marketing, information technology, market expansion, lead generation, process optimization, customer service, logistics, quality control, relationship management, inventory control, purchasing, operations management, and project management. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, negotiation skills, as well as business acumen, strategy development, budget management and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. I am the President of Instyle Distributors. Under my leadership, I streamline operations by overseeing sales, purchasing, customer service, information systems, and inventory control. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, customers, and cross-functional teams to ensure the company’s growth support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, sales and management expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.