Billy Dixon Email & Phone Number

United States

Bringing EVERY student the opportunity to hear and be inspired by award-winning and bestselling authors.

United States

Published author of three chapter book and middle grade series, including most recently, The Origin Society Trilogy. Book 1 of that series, They, to be featured nationwide on Scholastic Book Fairs in the Fall 2020 season. Performed author presentations at more than 300 elementary schools to more than 200,000 students.

North Carolina, United States

In first year, ranked top 5 in the country in contracts generated, Pilots program sales, Pilot program conversions and multi-year contracts. Reached 120% of prior year sales in Qs2-4.

Mid-Atlantic Region

• Consultant, Territory Owner of a start up in the book fair industry, focused on creating a new outlet for school and library fundraising during Covid-19 limitations.• One of original four Regional VPs, who built and conceived every aspect of the new business including marketing strategy, sales strategy, and bringing it to market in less than 3 months.• Responsible for marketing and advertising messaging.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

* Developed account and territory level strategic plan to win back business currently held by competitors. Created from ground up the strategy and a war room for tracking and visual accountability.* Hired and managed a team to implement strategy by territory.* In first year, recaptured more than $750,000 of lost business, prevented the loss of another $500,000 by utilizing strategic plan.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

* Led team of 23 field sales representatives and field support representatives. Increased assigned account revenue by more than 10% in a $20 million territory.* Implemented new Signature fair brand for high volume, high value customers. Increased sales by 13% first year.* Regional Director for annual Reading Summit, a literary conference featuring the top academic children’s literary minds. Host more than 500 educators for the event. Search for and procure, then work closely with hotel/conference center to coordinate all details.

Johnson City, Tennessee Area

* Instrumental in taking a start-up company to a $1 million LLC. In four years as a operations manager, advanced company from $150,000 a year in sales to its current status as one of the country's largest elementary school book fair companies. Orchestrated the opening of five new territories in four states.* Responsibilities include all aspects of the operation, including inventory procurement, distribution, scheduling, logistics, and transportation. Negotiated terms with numerous suppliers increasing profit margins by more than 50 per cent.* Negotiated partnership deal with American Book Company* Responsible for managing 13 employees.

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

Covered local sports, including being named as beat writer for NASCAR (with a focus on Bristol Motor Speedway) and East Tennessee State.

Earned full scholarship as a student assistant on the University of Tennessee’s SEC Champion baseball team.