Dynamic and results-driven sales executive with 15+ years of experience in digital advertising, omnichannel solutions, and premium sponsorship sales. Proven expertise in driving revenue growth and developing innovative first-to-market media solutions across multiple verticals. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, data-driven strategy, and building high-performing sales teams to deliver exceptional client value. In my role as a dynamic sales and business development executive, I've been at the forefront of introducing bleeding-edge consumer and marketing technologies to the advertising industry. Recognized for expertise in guiding brands on organically leveraging innovations to engage with their target audiences, I have successfully contributed to the success of esteemed companies such as Vibenomics (acquired by Mood Media), Launchmetrics (acquired by Lectra), Whisper, ooVoo, Alloy Media + Marketing (now Defy Media), Y2M: Youth Media + Marketing (acquired by Viacom's mtvU), XOS Digital (acquired by Catapult Sports), and CO-ED Magazine/COED Media Group (acquired by bluTonic).I have a history of introducing pioneering digital media opportunities across various domains, including social networks (early days of Facebook), social gaming (RockYou), virtual worlds (Habbo Hotel, Zwinky), mobile search, group video chat, programmatic streaming audio, and in-store retail media. Specializing in trend-spotting, I excel in creating unique advertising products for emerging trends and establishing high-performing SaaS and media sales teams.My expertise spans the evolution of disruptive technologies, from influencer marketing and conversational commerce to generative AI and machine learning. I bring a hands-on, player-coach approach to leadership, consistently driving success in national sales teams while staying at the forefront of industry trends. Let's connect and explore how my strategic insights can contribute to your organization's growth in the digital advertising space.