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High Point, NC

Garner, NC

• Worked with Lane team to accomplish the following:
• On pace to grow top line revenue app 30% in 2021 and EBITDA 60%
• Acquired and integrated eight practices into Lane group
• Changed accounting platform from QuickBooks to NetSuite significantly increasing productivity and timeliness of creating financial statements
• Negotiated a mid 7 figure forgivable PPP loan and utilized HR6201 to keep 450+ people fully employed during the height of COVID
• Moved payroll from small local company to ADP providing greater record keeping and enhancing HR information access to all team members.

High Point, NC

Led team to 20+% growth and added double digit new accounts working with Lean Manufacturing production team.

Lafayette, Indiana

Develop sales growth model through internal call center learning best in industry customer service habits and connecting with over 5000 interior designers, re-upholsterers, workrooms, and retail fabric shops. Define branding strategy with consistent look and message after merger of three unique companies. Coordinate new product introductions focusing on.

High Point, NC

Led team to double digit sales growth and 7 figure profit growth in first five years. Added over 2000 new accounts. Improved productivity and call quality of sales staff yielding greater returns on salary investments without increasing personnel. Negotiated significant cost savings on sample book investments. Introduced wellness programs and greater.

High Point, NC

• Senior level manager of a 2 million sf showroom complex in the world’s largest home furnishings market. Staff of 37 with a $20+ million sales budget.
• Expanded temporary exhibitor base nearly 40% from under 200 in April 2009 to over 275 customers in October 2011 during a declining market. Total exhibitors in seven buildings exceeded 500.
• Increased revenue every semi-annual market after first show with fewer leasing directors on the payroll.
• Negotiated and signed the largest new tenant (48,000 sf) in the past six years to a five year $2 million plus contract.
• Initiated a Made in America pavilion to grow a previously empty floor to over 16,000sf of occupancy generating approximately $300,000 revenue annually.
• Created with VP of marketing a new area called SALON, a juried high-style market segment which commands premium prices and establishes a must see destination for buyers at market thereby increasing traffic throughout.

High Point, NC

• Started and directed the premier weaver of upscale decorative tapestries on the world market.
• Established and implemented strategic vision that led company to profitability three years after start up and to become completely debt free in 2005.
• Created a unique look and niche in decorative wall décor to meet needs in the home accent business.
• Developed company’s marketing strategy and new product introductions.
• Directed a sales team of 15-20 independent reps throughout the country growing accounts sold to over 1200..
• Participated in six to eight trade shows annually (High Point, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, Chicago, Dubai).

High Point, NC

• Started and managed innovative converter of mid-priced upholstery fabrics for the domestic and international upholstered furniture markets.
• Grew sales profitably from zero to in excess of $5 million.
• Directed product development and new fabric constructions.
• Managed accounting, operations, sales, and distribution teams.
• Created a close out fabric division as a supplemental cash cow for the business

Master Of Business Administration

One of only thirteen students accepted directly from undergraduate school.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Earned Morehead Scholarship awarded for academic achievement, leadership abilities, moral character, and.