Sales leader focused on empowering districts, schools and teachers with early literacy resources from PK3 through grade 3 in TX, LA, MS & AR.

I work with companies on GTM strategy and coach teams, as well as work with school districts on best instructional practices in SEL, ELA and using data and technology effectively.

Business Development in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Product: Carnegie Learning Mathematic Curriculum (Software and Textbooks) for Grades 6-12 and Professional Development for Math teachers and Leadership in Grades K-12. Developed a client base by meeting and presenting to Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Technology Directors and Teachers. Work with a team of Sales Support, Professional Development, Order Management and Product Development individuals to create a strong solutions to help secondary students perform better in Math

Senior outside sales representative responsible for new and expansion sales of K-12 educational online software throughout Multistate region. Develop relationships with key decision makers, including county level Directors and Administrators, District Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Technology Directors, Building Principals, etc. to facilitate sales process. Responsible for territory management including prospecting, forecasting, conducting consultative meetings, product presentations, teacher training, scheduling and creating territory specific marketing campaigns.High Performer Leadership Cohort- 2017President's Club (110% of quota) - 2017, 2018Century Club (100% of quota) - 2015, 2016, 2017

Led all sales activities, departments and personnel involved in Sales and Marketing for DoreUSA.Provide leadership to the day-to-day operations of the sales department, while maintaining focus on the company’s strategic goals. Analyze sales statistics to determine business growth potential.Create sales and marketing plan and strategy for DoreUSA.Increased sales by $73,000 in first month in public school market and increased private school partnerships from 6 to 20 in first month resulting in 228% increase in client enrollment.Represent DoreUSA at trade shows and conferences, positioning DoreUSA competitively in the marketplace.Create all branding, marketing collateral material and packaged product for school sites, creating school site license model and collaborated on school implementation protocol.Led team to collaborate and develop early childhood multisensory program for schools and created strategy to market product to schools.Led and coordinated outsourcing of longitudinal data collection to create research studies and white paper for product in marketplace. Create and deliver sales presentations, sales proposals and sales contracts to district decision makers.Responsible for profit margin and overhead costs incurred for the department's operation. Establish performance goals for all sales department employees, and monitors performance on a continual basis. Use Salesforce CRM for lead and contact management.

Developed strategic plan for districts and school sites to effectively implement data to measure growth and drive instruction.Established growth targets for individual students and classrooms. Integrated data systems and instructional technology at building and district level. Improved differentiated and performance level instruction for all students.Communicated performance and achievement data to students, parents, teachers and administrators.Actively involved in data coaching in public schools throughout the state of Mississippi.Actively involved in creating and presenting professional development workshops for effective instructional strategies, drop-out prevention, using data to met instructional needs of all students and differentiated instruction.

Co-created and built successful consulting practice, specializing in strategic planning, organizational development and infrastructure architecture focused in the hospitality industry with first year gross sales of over $3 million.Developed all systems and infrastructure for practice and fostered positive client relationships.Marketed business services at industry events through relationship building, networking and through online marketing efforts, creating opportunities for new business.Collaborated and executed strategic planning process for company, developing short and long term goals for company growth and direction.Managed daily functions of start-up consulting business, directing and managing staff and outsourced vendors.Developed communications and marketing strategy, incorporating web marketing, social media marketing, development of all business collateral materials and strategic partnerships.Wrote and edited all web copy, marketing materials, as well as edited and reviewed Kathleen Wood's upcoming book, "The Best Shift of Your Life".

Created dynamic lesson plans for Honors American Literature aligned with district and state objectives.Examined the connections of the American story from the Native Americans to the Harlem Renaissance.Served on District Literacy committee, assisted in developing training modules for faculty to meet literacy goals and presented modules to faculty, resulting in raising literacy scores by 25% district wide.

Consistently raised student achievement on district and state testing, exceeding district goals.Co-created and facilitated pull-out program with Millsaps College for low-performing readers and raised reading levels by one to two grade levels within nine weeks.Served as cheerleader sponsor, assistant girl’s track coach and taught in summer enrichment academy.Represented school district at national NCTE conference in Pittsburgh, PA, November, 2005.Represented school at Whole Arts Institute, Delta State University, June, 2002.Served as sixth grade level co-chairperson for the Teacher Support Team.

Boutique off-site catering company specializing in corporate and event catering with unique and innovative Southern focus.Marketed and sold catering events to local businesses, government agencies, medical practices and arts organizations through relationship building, networking, and direct marketing campaigns. Sales resulted in $1,750,000 gross in first year and over 150 events.Managed and trained staff of 30 - 50 employees. Consistently produced events under budget and received high client satisfaction scores.Responsible for menu development and cost analysis.