Before joining Back to the Bricks, Amber Taylor worked in marketing and advertising and in construction over the past 5 years. Prior to that she worked as a retail manager. She has been active and involved in other local nonprofit groups including the Flint Women’s Forum where she serves as President, she's assisted on events with Whaley Children’s Center and is on the Hurley Ball Committee for the Hurley Foundation. Chairman Steve Hobson indicated that Back to the Bricks has grown so… Show more Before joining Back to the Bricks, Amber Taylor worked in marketing and advertising and in construction over the past 5 years. Prior to that she worked as a retail manager. She has been active and involved in other local nonprofit groups including the Flint Women’s Forum where she serves as President, she's assisted on events with Whaley Children’s Center and is on the Hurley Ball Committee for the Hurley Foundation. Chairman Steve Hobson indicated that Back to the Bricks has grown so successfully in its first 15 years that it has become necessary to engage professional staff to maintain its operations and to continue expanding its activities. Back to the Bricks not only produces the main Back to the Bricks event on the third Saturday in August in downtown Flint and the Tune up Parties and Cruises in Genesee County communities during the two week period preceding the Saturday Car Show, but also will host the 10th Promotional Tour this year as well as the 5th Chrome and Ice Winter Car Show this February. Back to the Bricks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, governed by a 21 member Board of Directors. Show less

As an Ambassador for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce I had the pleasure of welcoming new members through our social 5 minute parties with fellow Ambassadors. I was able to be in the front row of meeting Business owners, and networking with leaders in the area. Ribbon Cuttings became a new favorite for me. Being able to congratulate a business on opening a new location or business for the first time allowed me to see the growth in Genesee County first hand. The Chamber's networking… Show more As an Ambassador for the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce I had the pleasure of welcoming new members through our social 5 minute parties with fellow Ambassadors. I was able to be in the front row of meeting Business owners, and networking with leaders in the area. Ribbon Cuttings became a new favorite for me. Being able to congratulate a business on opening a new location or business for the first time allowed me to see the growth in Genesee County first hand. The Chamber's networking events were over the top amazing. I looked forward to seeing 75 to 150 members at each Lunch on Us and After hours Wine Down events. It helped my personal business grow exceptionally. I recommend anyone getting involved in the Chamber and becoming an Ambassador. It's a fantastic opportunity. Show less

The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is among the top 10 largest chambers in the state measured by revenue and number of members. It is a premier business membership organization unlike most chambers. In addition to traditional member services, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce also serves as the lead economic development agency for Flint & Genesee, working with marketing tourism, developing and educating youth and business training, and offers a complete Shared Services Center… Show more The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce is among the top 10 largest chambers in the state measured by revenue and number of members. It is a premier business membership organization unlike most chambers. In addition to traditional member services, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce also serves as the lead economic development agency for Flint & Genesee, working with marketing tourism, developing and educating youth and business training, and offers a complete Shared Services Center. Offering personal and professional growth through various education and training opportunities in turn, helps the local economy and businesses have sustainability and continue to grow. Of course some of the best features of a Chamber is the Networking events that are offered that bring the community together for work and play. Our Chamber offers two dynamic opportunities each month to network with business and community leaders, professionals of all industries, right down to the small mom and pop ran businesses. Our After Hours Wine Down events offers casual networking, while our Lunch on us events keeps us up to date on business trends, offers training and establishing business contacts through your lunch break. There's a committee for Everyone! Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce offers 6 Committee's to serve on and take part in. From our Sales Lead Round Table, to Ambassadors of the Chamber, to our Disability Works group, down to our Young Professionals, our committee's were established to help improve the community we live in. So why should you join our Chamber? * Have another Pair of eyes and ears, stay informed and have a voice in the community * Have an extra set of hands for your business through our staff's training and business tools * Build connections, network and engage * Give back to your community ***And the number 1 reason is, to help make our community the kind of place you can be proud to live and work in. Show less

Primarily responsible for direct sales by researching new opportunities, opening doors and developing business relationships. With my love of networking I work on fostering relationships with developers, owners, facility end users, architects, engineers, real estate brokers, and industry professionals. Some active skills:• Network and develop a sales pipeline to generate new business• Track opportunity leads and prepare reports• Secure meetings with high level decision… Show more Primarily responsible for direct sales by researching new opportunities, opening doors and developing business relationships. With my love of networking I work on fostering relationships with developers, owners, facility end users, architects, engineers, real estate brokers, and industry professionals. Some active skills:• Network and develop a sales pipeline to generate new business• Track opportunity leads and prepare reports• Secure meetings with high level decision makers• Seek and pursue opportunities with clients and prospects• Position the team for key pursuits• Identify potential projects that are early in the planning phase (RFP / RFQ), gather information that will assist in proposal responses and improve the chance for award.• Meet with customers and prospects frequently with the goal to acquire work and new opportunities• Entertain customers and attend customer and company functions• Assist in preparation for and attend presentations• Assist Project Management as needed Show less

Project Manager and Marketing Director for First Response Restoration LLC, or FRR for short. It is a full service remodeling, renovation and 24/7 repair company, specializing in Water, Fire and Mold issues serving all of Genesee County and the surrounding areas. As a family-run business, they are committed to providing their clientele with more personalized services that make your bottom line their top priority. Without the cumbersome overhead costs associated with larger, less versatile… Show more Project Manager and Marketing Director for First Response Restoration LLC, or FRR for short. It is a full service remodeling, renovation and 24/7 repair company, specializing in Water, Fire and Mold issues serving all of Genesee County and the surrounding areas. As a family-run business, they are committed to providing their clientele with more personalized services that make your bottom line their top priority. Without the cumbersome overhead costs associated with larger, less versatile remodeling companies, with First Response Restoration LLC you can rest assured that more of your hard earned money goes into the work itself. Show less

Purves Construction is a General Contractor, and was established in 1998 by Jason Purves, who wanted to focus on new construction. My job at Purves Construction was to make others aware of our complete capabilities. I enjoyed working with many organizations like the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce, The Hurley Ball Committee, networking with influential people in the community such as Kristy Cantleberry and the Keller Williams Team. I attend… Show more Purves Construction is a General Contractor, and was established in 1998 by Jason Purves, who wanted to focus on new construction. My job at Purves Construction was to make others aware of our complete capabilities. I enjoyed working with many organizations like the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce, The Hurley Ball Committee, networking with influential people in the community such as Kristy Cantleberry and the Keller Williams Team. I attend Adjuster meetings and was active in building my credibility in the industry by attending and becoming certified in our companies main lines of Service. I am certified by the IICRC in Water Damage Restoration, an Asbestos Contractor Supervisor with the State of Michigan and am excited to become Fire Certified. They are the type of company that you wouldn't have on speed dial, because frankly we hope you don't have to call us often. They are a 24/7 Emergency response company that will serve a 50 mile radius of Clio. Top notch Customer Service and Quality Contracting is all we are going to give. Our Motto is, "Where Quality and Customer Service Exceed Expectations." Show less

YP is the national leader in SMB digital search marketing and advertising. As of Q4 2014 we are also second only to Google itself in mobile search management and currently manage over 450,000 search campaigns across our online search platforms!Responsible for selling directional advertising solutions to various types of businesses, through a comprehensive suite of products that include YP.Com, Search Engine Marketing: Google, Yahoo and Bing, the print Yellow Pages, Direct Mail and Web… Show more YP is the national leader in SMB digital search marketing and advertising. As of Q4 2014 we are also second only to Google itself in mobile search management and currently manage over 450,000 search campaigns across our online search platforms!Responsible for selling directional advertising solutions to various types of businesses, through a comprehensive suite of products that include YP.Com, Search Engine Marketing: Google, Yahoo and Bing, the print Yellow Pages, Direct Mail and Web Sites. Specific responsibilities include: Account analysis & preparation, customer needs assessment, professional sales recommendations that meet each customer's specific needs, working on-site with clients. Show less

Responsible for driving all areas of the business and for leading teams to deliver results. Also in charge of monitoring and driving a range of KPIs within a fast paced, high volume retail environment. Duties: * Working with the General Manager to improve operations, sales and profitability. * Maximising profits by controlling labour costs and expenses. * Continuously reviewing and managing team performance. * Supporting the Store Manager in identifying… Show more Responsible for driving all areas of the business and for leading teams to deliver results. Also in charge of monitoring and driving a range of KPIs within a fast paced, high volume retail environment. Duties: * Working with the General Manager to improve operations, sales and profitability. * Maximising profits by controlling labour costs and expenses. * Continuously reviewing and managing team performance. * Supporting the Store Manager in identifying opportunities for commercial advantage. * Providing and exceptional in store experience for customers. * Checking off and signing invoices and credit notes on a weekly basis. * Managing staff training requirements. * Delegate work and give tasks to individuals to do. Show less

*Kept a dealership’s website up-to-date with vehicle specifications and availability.*Managed Internet sales leads, respond to inquiries in a timely fashion and answering questions on available stock and product performance.*Sold a minimum number of vehicles and or brang in a minimum of customers from the Internet, based on goals and objectives defined by the sales manager.*Coordinated with a webmaster to update the website and create Internet promotions and… Show more *Kept a dealership’s website up-to-date with vehicle specifications and availability.*Managed Internet sales leads, respond to inquiries in a timely fashion and answering questions on available stock and product performance.*Sold a minimum number of vehicles and or brang in a minimum of customers from the Internet, based on goals and objectives defined by the sales manager.*Coordinated with a webmaster to update the website and create Internet promotions and advertisements.*Scheduled appointments with interested buyers for test drives and delivery of vehicles. *Disclosed terms of sales with consumers and reviewed sales with dealership management. *Prepared sold vehicles for customer delivery prior to customer arrival*Ensured that the customer understood their vehicle’s operating features, warranty and paperwork. Show less

*Sells products by implementing sales plans; supervising sales staff.*Determined annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.*Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.*Implemented national sales programs by developing field sales action plans.*Maintained sales volume, product mix… Show more *Sells products by implementing sales plans; supervising sales staff.*Determined annual unit and gross-profit plans by implementing marketing strategies; analyzing trends and results.*Established sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.*Implemented national sales programs by developing field sales action plans.*Maintained sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.*Established and adjusted selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.*Completed national sales operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; followed up on work results.*Maintained national sales staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.*Maintained national sales staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.*Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.*Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less