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Texas, United States

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Build and lead a book of business through prospecting, guiding and onboarding new clients with programmatic year-round solutions, as well as maintaining and growing existing customers through constant communication, collaboration and understanding of their (existing and future) Brand Marketing business needs.

Frisco, Texas

As the national business development lead, I cultivate relationships with global, national, regional and locally-based companies and brands. I use my 15+ years of industry experience, key relationships, networking, and research skills to develop a pipeline of unique partnership opportunities. I use all resources available to define and indentify the "right" book of partner prospects that align with KidZaniaUSA's objectives, and conversely who'll benefit through a multi-year, multi-faceted partnership program.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

I connected brands and businesses with one of the United States’ premier sports properties by unlocking their business objectives and bringing them true ROI. I helped brands think strategically about their business through a variety of touch points at the track such as sports entitlements, corporate hospitality and fan engagement. I look to go beyond what is considered normal sponsorship by finding creative new ways to partner and activate at Texas Motor Speedway’s world class venue.

Dallas, Tx

Oversee, manage and secure corporate partnerships for Susan G. Komen in the Sports, Entertainment, Dining, Travel, CPG, Home/Office, Insurance and Sporting Equipment channels. Help carry out the mission of Susan G. Komen to end breast cancer forever by managing large partnerships and sponsorships with top companies within the channels I serve.

Dallas, Texas, United States

multiple roles –oldest to latest1. Account Executive, 2006 AT&T Winter Olympic Games, Torino, Italy. Nov. 2005 – March 2006Managed on-site events and activations for AT&T at the 2006 AT&T Winter Olympic Games. • Organized and hosted 80+ AT&T elite sales groups and C-level executives (incl. AT&T CEO). • Managed timelines and production of all event materials and managed all day-to-day logistics. • Developed schedules and assisted with all VIP guest management. 2. Account Exec. & Field Sales Mngr. March 2006 – Jan. 2008 Led execution and launch of AT&T U-verse IPTV initiative in San Antonio, TX. • Acted as lead consultant for ideas and processes for In-Home U-Verse TV demonstrations. • Hired and managed over 50 part-time Field Sales Consultants • Lead team of 5 managers for the Dallas Market U-verse rollout and Legacy product initiatives • Assisted with and implemented universal training tool for ongoing training purposes. 3. Account Manager - Feb. 2008 – Feb. 2011 Managed budgets of $175K+ for AT&T client • Managed creation and implementation of new College Influencer on-campus program at five (5) major universities (Rutgers, Tulane, Ohio State, Southern University and DePaul). • Hired, trained, and managed 60 student field marketers to promote and sell new AT&T products. • Fostered client relationships to help meet local market objectives. • Managed a direct report to assist on program execution. • Worked alongside agency AT&T IP Mngmt. team to help activate athletic sponsorships. • Created budgets, renderings, and proposals for on-site marketing activations (Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Yankees, Ohio State University, Chicago Cubs, Rutgers University Athletics and more).

Ma, Sports Marketing/Management And Communications, Masters Of The Arts

Activities and Societies: • Master’s studies academic scholarship, School of Mass Communications • Public Relations Teaching Assistant.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Mass Communication/Media Studies, 3.6 (Cum Laude)

Activities and Societies: • Scholarship, NCAA Div. II, Women’s Volleyball, 4 years (MSU) • Team captain, 2 years • Public Relations.