One of the regions most highly regarded entertainment providers to the wedding and corporate community. Strong reputation and word of mouth has provided us year over year growth for more than a decade with thousands served. Many years of experience building a reputation for excellence as a Master of Ceremonies and performer for both private and corporate events. Music architect and event coordinator. Have led events with attendance in excess of 2,000. Clients to include; Transamerica, Bank of America, Clear Channel, Fox TV/ American Idol, NC & SC's chapters of ALFA, Ameristeel, American Express, The American Red Cross, Downs Syndrome, Carolina Weddings & Events, SeaLife Aquarium, Westin Hotels, The Alzheimer's Associaton and Make a Wish Foundation. Sound & Voice for The Bridal Showcase held twice annually at the Charlotte Convention Center (2000-2019).Co-created this niche, high end provider with full involvement in naming, branding, collateral development, social media presence, marketing and market positioning. We are followed on Instagram and Facebook.Winner of TheKnot.com's 'Best Of Weddings' 2012-13, 2015-23’Winner of TheKnot.com's 'Best Of Weddings’ Hall of Fame, 2016Winner of Wedding Wire's 'Couples Choice Award' 2012, 2017-23’NOTE: I am not involved in the day to day operation of the business. I am contracted to perform and or present on occasion, typically a weekend evening event. This does not/ hasn't, affected my primary employment.

MDS for the Carolinas & Southern Virginia

The pioneer and industry leader in doorstep trash collection and Multifamily’s premier amenity provider currently serving 1.8 million apartment homes nationally.Hired as RSE for Charlotte Metro NorthRSE all Charlotte Metro late 2020RSE Charlotte Metro/ Asheville/ Boone Q1 2021President’s Club 2021RSE Charlotte Metro/ Asheville/ Triad NC Q1 2022Market Director of Sales Carolinas & SVA 20232021- 138% to plan with $4.7m in new business2022- 130%/ ranked #3 nationally with $6.3m in new business/ #4 overall in retention with an additional $3m renewed2023- 154% through Q2

Added responsibility for all day to day of the Hampton Roads, VA publication.

Responsible for all aspects of day to day operations for suite of publications offering lifestyle options to the senior/ retiree demographic, generating above $1 million annually. 5 direct reports (account execs): Charlotte Metro NC, Triangle & Triad NC, Midlands SC and Upstate/ Coastal SC. 3 indirect reports (graphic design/ accounting/ collections) Managed the output of all distribution associates that operated within my region. Responsible for personnel management, HR, payroll, account management, account & market development, product distribution, marketing, corporate level negotiations, P&L control, annual budget planning and implementation, feature and content writing, design & execution of product.

Promoted to Senior Publisher for flagship book in Charlotte. Grew revenues to the highest levels to date while in the role.

Responsible for the Midlands & Upstate SC Editions of SLG. Built markets to the revenue levels necessary to be able to sustain individual reps each. Saw 400% gain in revenues in Midlands while achieving 300%+ gain in Upstate for our first year of ownership of the publications.

Director of Marketing for 16 Charlotte NC area luxury apartment communities for then Charlotte based Summit Properties, a developer, builder and manager of Multifamily communities. Marketed the portfolio to the corporate and civic community, increased occupancies across the portfolio. Worked with corporate HR and recruiters to showcase our product. Created and implemented programs at the communities to grow market share. Key wins included; Microsoft, Rack Room Shoes, Bank of America, Wachovia and TIAA Cref. Also held jobs for Summit that included multiple site leasing, sales and property management, most notably a premier new construction lease up community north of Charlotte in Huntersville.

• Ranked top 10% nationally year one• Top 3% nationally, year twoResidential Sales Rep responsible for selling to the multifamily industry locally. Primary role was to establish new community accounts and to build a referral relationship with them to bring in new business. Branched out to garner a larger percentage of the emerging corporate housing market. Networked and secured meetings with corporate clients and HR professionals. Personally responsible for securing the CAROLINA PANTHERS contract upon their start up.

•Habersham Pointe/ Insignia•Wellington Farms &•Oxford Commons/ Gibraltar •Charlotte Woods/ EaslanActing property manager for several different companies in the greater Charlotte market. Specialized in challenged (problem) properties. I was able to effectively lead and market several back to financial profitability by restructuring their market presence, correcting personnel deficiencies, rebuilding resident relations and process improvement. These communities ranged in size from 200 to near 300 units total with an average staff of 5-6. All were near full occupancy and profitable upon my departure.

* Maintained a nearly 70% sales conversion ratio through my first year.Leasing representative for a 470 unit lease up, promoted to assistant manager shortly after one year anniversary date. Personally leased a total of 202 apartments my first 12 months (on a staff of 5). Surpassed all divisional records at that time for conversion of prospects to leases AND gross leases for a single month with 33 toured and 29 leased (88%). Bested that by leasing to 31 prospects the following month.