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Greater Nashville Area, Tn

For over a decade, Acquisition Finders has successfully matched executives seeking to acquire and run their own businesses, individuals seeking direct ownership of a company, and companies seeking add-on businesses for their existing operations. Using a unique approach, we identify opportunities in a manner that protects and preserves the confidentiality of a transaction, allowing both the buyer and seller to maximize efficiency in the transition and preserve the trust of customers, employees, and suppliers. We’re a trusted partner for our clients and assist them in every step of the acquisition process. From initial discussions with business owners to collecting financials and putting together valuation and financial modeling for our clients, from structuring offers to securing financing, we provide an inclusive solution to those seeking to acquire an existing organization. In addition to our Buy-Side services, we also handle select Sell-Side transactions and operate an exclusive program for franchise resales.As Managing Director, I oversee the firm's daily operations, in addition to continuing my work with both buy-side and sell-side clients.

Nashville Metropolitan Area

As a Principal with Acquisition Finders, my role consists of a mix of the following skillsets:- Account Management- Relationship Management- Sales Cycle Management- P&L and Balance Sheet Analysis- Cashflow Analysis and Forecasting- Business Valuation- CIM Development- Negotiation- Go-to-Market Strategy Development- Buy-Side and Sell-Side Client Services

Memphis, Tn

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR) is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in North America, with more than 315,000 displays across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of billboard, interstate logo and transit advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. In addition to its more traditional out-of-home inventory, Lamar is proud to offer its customers the largest network of digital billboards in the United States with over 2,200 displays.As an Account Executive with Lamar Advertising, my role is to prospect and win new business, while continuing to service my current book of business, which is in excess of $1M+. I partner with my clients to help them get their message in front of their target market, which we identify together, and to do so in a cost-efficient manner. Outdoor advertising is an excellent stand-alone medium on its own, but I have demonstrated the ability to show my clients how outdoor can support any other existing advertising mediums they are utilizing, and how to fit outdoor into their budget so that their overall marketing mix delivers stronger results than they received prior to adding outdoor, while maintaining the client's budget integrity.

Memphis, Tn

Clear Channel Outdoor is one of the world's largest outdoor media companies. As an Account Executive, In my role, I assisted clients in targeting their key demographics through in-depth outdoor marketing campaigns. Taking a consultative approach, I oversaw all steps, from planning to implementation, of a client's outdoor campaign, and insured that their goals were achieved by the campaign we put in place.In addition to sales, I also spent time managing and operating our network of digital bulletins within our market. I oversaw all aspects of our digital network, from scheduling campaigns and managing content to resolving network issues and delivering metrics to our digital clients to ensure performance goals are attained.

Denver, Co

Responsible for day-to-day management of two sales teams in two specific areas: Sales Rep development and data/team management. Job functions include coaching/mentoring sales reps to promote their professional growth within the company, as well as all aspects of data management in terms of CRM and client and internal reporting. Led all weekly calls with client and developed reporting tools and methods to provide client with industry insight not previously available.

Denver, Co

Lead Sales Rep for client. Managed the largest territory, including federal segment. Overachieved quota every quarter for two years. Developed strong ability to obtain additional business from existing clientele, leading to very high personal conversion rates. Successfully negotiated and closed largest account in team history.

Denver, Co

Hired as fourth sales rep for client. Implemented product life tracking for client. Mentored struggling rep, turning their performance around; sales rep obtained quota next three quarters. Strong individual performance led to ability of company to downsize team to three sales reps.

Denver, Co

Responsibilities included guest relationship management, scheduling and conflict resolution. Oversaw more than 60 employees while being directly responsible for 25 employees. Also responsible for effectively managing labor hours for restaurant staff.

Oxford, Ms

Responsible for all back-of-house operations during business hours. Responsible for training kitchen staff and implementing new menu items. Managed all stations to effectively time patron’s orders. Assisted with inventory management and supplier deliveries. Held this position while enrolled full-time in school.

Seattle, Wa

Summer Internship. Impacted weekly sales through inventory management with wholesale locations. Administered product samplings and designed product layouts in wholesaler retail locations. Success in boosting sales in wholesale locations led to company sending me to Salt Lake City, UT, to assist full-time field rep with their territory.

B.B.A., Marketing

Maintained full-time employment, including a management position, along with full-time enrollment in school.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Red and Blue Society; Men's A Capella GroupWorked part-time during high school career.