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Pa

All-in-one small business internet business development and educational portal. Ideal small business development and/or start-up systems and environment for any individual or existing small business owner. Best-Of-Breed recommendations to dramatically improve business results both online and OFF whether you currently have a web presence or not. One of just 40 individuals world-wide approved to instruct the 30 hour college-level course entitled: Building A Successful Business Using The Internet. We educate, assist and truly partner in developing your online and offline business.

Managed the dealer channel business development of a twenty-five county area in PA, NY and OH. Primary growth initiatives included relationship solidification, new dealer start-up and development, sales goals and performance expectations on monthly basis. Problem solving, customer service, product training. Responsible for three direct report employees and 20 plus indirect. Coached dealers with Co-op advertising qualifications via sales goal achievement. Increased total gross sales steadily by plus 5-10% on a month to month basis.**Achievements: Improved relations between the company and dealers/reps resulting in greater confidence and markedly increased sales over the last 10 months. Provided new expertise in sales and marketing/advertising for dealers as well as for Cellular One. One of my personal suggestions has been accepted for probable inclusion in National Advertising campaigns.

Erie, Pa

Sales of Verizon and Alltel Yellow Pages advertising; Assisted and helped develop/create print and Internet advertising campaigns for hundreds of area small businesses.**Achievements: Developed hundreds of new sales and business relationships in OH, NY and PA. Currently creating several highly effective small businesses online that will increase general awareness, sales and annual growth for my clients. Considered expert in many areas of marketing/advertising/sales.

Magazine-advertising sales to variety of computer software/ technology companies across the US. Daily telephone sales, occasional trade show travel in a very regimented format. Directly responsible for profit center. ** Achievements: First to complete the company sales training program. Set immediate sales record for initial ad directory. Sold largest single account in company history. Established profitable territory within first six months. Selected into the company sales management planning process. Sold most in CRM specialty.

Sold specialty chemicals (heating and cooling systems anti-corrosion scaling) and related service to auto, food and other diversified manufacturers. Intensive account management. Chemistry, engineering microbiological, metallurgical applications. ** Achievements: Obtained commitments for two new accounts within first five months. Recaptured the business of two major accounts considered in jeopardy. Identified several new prospects. Improved all technical and business skills. Increased knowledge of chemistry / engineering applications.

Sales of various Water Chemistry analyzer systems to the Power, Municipal and Pulp and Paper industries. Profitably managed network over 18 state territory (Midwest and Northeastern U.S.) ** Achievements: Successfully transitioned from local to regional territory. Refined time management and cost containment skills. Implemented complete, functional home-based office. Diagnoses of plant /instrumentation problems resulted in improved sales and customer devotion. Trained 2 Regional Managers for U.S. Positions. - one becoming National Sales Manager.

Monitored 80 % of water using industries in city for proper waste discharges and EPA permits. Performed all plant/lab related chemical analysis. Major inventory, procurement, MSDS, quality control and safety responsibilities. Calculated polymer cost/usage ratios. Developed microbiology program into meaningful analytical tool.** Achievements: Markedly expanded technical laboratory and instrumentation experience. techniques. G.C., M.S., Atomic Absorption, etc. Gained knowledge of MSDS, safety/health, and governmental regulatory compliance (RCRA, SARA. CERCLA, OSHA. etc.) Penn State University Certificate: Wastewater Micro life. Became valuable resource to community and to PA DEP.

Bs, Pre-Medical, Biology, Science

Activities and Societies: Home Coming Nominee; Men's Baseball, BBB Biological SocietyPre-Medical Biology and Science

Distinction Diploma, Advanced Placement College Prep

Activities and Societies: Varsity Baseball and Basketball, Advanced placement science, math, english, etc.