Solving problems for our customers and offering ways to streamline their success is paramount to my short and long term goals.

Cycle City or Erie/Offroad ExpressAugust 2006 - June 2014 (7 years 10 months) • Erie, Pennsylvania General Manager Assumed roll in effort to reorganize business to survive severe industry downturn and internal ownerships issues. Handled all aspects of running a small business from customer service to being appointed by US Bankruptcy Court as the Trustee of the business in reorganization.> Implemented marketing campaigns valued at $70,000 for under $10,000> Reduced operating expenses by 40% in 6 months with not efficiency decline> Managed 45 employees with $8 million annual sales> Install programs, procedures and guidelines to streamline our focus on customer satisfaction.> Daily planning for financial and business operations and marketing* During the transition after Cycle City closed for business I was part of the transfer team and while the owner occupied the GM position I was asked to stay on board and run the most daunting department, Service. While I enjoy my job it does not satisfy my ambition to get back to business management and greater challenges.Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, Client Relations, administration

Small Business Consulting Firm, specializing in reorganizations and turn arounds.

Overall operational responsiblity and planning to recover financially challenged restaurant

North America Business Development Manager $2.7 Billion annual company specializing in premier optics worldwide. Progressed through various departments to be trained for handling sales and marketing for North American Sports Optics Divisions. Drove new product process that resulted in the shortest time to market and most successful new product launch in the division’s history. Coordinated and budgeted external contractors worldwide Collaborated internal and external teams to design, direct and produce all marketing materials and events with $1 million + budget. Validated and managed sales team monthly forecast and regional sales plans Product Manager responsible for complete life cycle of three industry award winning product series. Recipient of 2000 & 2001 Zeiss NA Above & Beyond Call of Duty Award, 2001 Raving Fans Award recipient (voted by over 100 national sales reps) 2000 Zeiss Worldwide Product Designer winnerSkills: Product Management, Sales & Marketing, International Marketing, Training

Managing Director Specialists in bulletproof armor manufacturing and tactical equipment and training. Progressed through various roles. Managed all day to day operation, developed product, testing and marketing programs Established new industry standards and worked with suppliers to establish new products, technology and cost structures Implemented training program for LE and Federal agencies ensuring a better understanding of the industry products but best practice to use Validated and managed sales team monthly forecast and regional sales plansSkills: Lean Manufacturing, administration