Friendemic specializes in digital communication and reputation management tools for over 1,800 automotive and powersport dealerships.Director, Strategic AccountsMarketed and sold to dealers in support of Friendemic’s OEM corporate agreements and products.Worked directly with Honda, Cadillac, Porsche, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Ford dealers.Part of a growth team that helped the company accelerate revenues to new levels. Rolled out and sold the Friendemic Video product, Reputation Management software, DIY Social Ads platform, and helped in customer support when needed.Consistently ranked among the top two client-facing team members in customer call volume, emails, and meetings.

Designed to give Auto Dealers the power to connect, engage, and sell cars through social media.

SOCIALDEALER was founded in 2008 by a group of automotive industry professionals who, in a challenging economy, realized the need for revolutionary auto dealer marketing in order to evolve profitably. SOCIALDEALER launched our Automotive Social Media Management Platform® into the hands of revolutionary digital dealers looking to expand their sales opportunities through social media. In 2010, SOCIALDEALER began offering a truly unique social media management tool, providing dealers with the ability to enter into the complex, fast-changing world of internet and relationship marketing. Through the use of social media, dealerships can build their businesses, engage with customers, and drive dealership customer retention and loyalty.Our social media platform helps dealers communicate with their customers in real-time, directly target new in-market prospects, and deliver a consistent marketing message.

A software application for doctors which introduced them to technology in small doses. National Sales Manager• Hired, trained and managed sales staff.• Cold called medical billing companies and doctors offices.• Introduced RHealth to the Texas market.

Business applications for the automotive industry and government. TitleTec products help users save time and reduce costs by streamlining the workflow process and improving data quality. Sales ManagerMet and demonstrated TitleTec’s software solution with Florida and Texas County Tax Collectors to set-up Electronic Filing System (EFS).Managed a staff of seven sales people.Increased TitleTec’s dealer base from 34 to over 2,000 dealers in a seven month period.Increased Florida county participation from 4 to 20 in a three month period.Set-up DMS integration partnerships.Attended and hosted several tax collector and dealership trade shows.

Business applications for the automotive industry and government. TitleTec products help users save time and reduce costs by streamlining the workflow process and improving data quality. National Sales ManagerDemonstrated TitleTec’s software solution with Florida and Texas County Tax Collectors to set-up Electronic Filing System (EFS).Managed a staff of seven sales people.Increased TitleTec’s dealer base from 34 to over 2,000 dealers in a seven month period.Increased Florida county participation from 4 to 20 in a three month period.Set-up DMS integration partnerships.Attended and hosted several tax collector and dealership trade shows.

My responsibilities included selling, servicing and training automotive dealerships on processes and benefits on several software solutions including: Set-up of Business Development Centers’ infrastructure and processes (phone/web/email).Internet Marketing. CRM and CSI tools, server, ASP and wireless.Inventory Control metrics.Streaming video set-up and usage.Trained all personnel in sales and service on process and software.Presented products and training live and via web of product capabilities.Trained dealerships on ASP as well as server based CRM and software systems.Trained dealerships on inventory control, internet marketing, web presence and site content.Developed territories from infancy for several automotive vendors.

BasicOnLineDisasterEmergencyResponse, EPA funded and developed software, is the 1st of its kind for emergency responders and companies for required environmental compliance reporting, chemical incident, fire, medical and domestic terrorism emergency scenarios.• Presented and sold The B.O.L.D.E.R. Project to local, state and federal government agencies across the United States. • Presented and sold B.O.L.D.E.R. tools and inspection software to emergency responders, and potential clients.• Presented B.O.L.D.E.R. Project at numerous trade shows and conventions via PowerPoint presentation.

Area Manager, North Texas (October 1998 – August 1999)Managed and developed three branch offices, a $14 M market, through sales and quality service in North Texas.Responsibilities included increasing profit, developing new business, P & L accountability for all branches, and preparing annual operational budgets.Hired, trained, and mentored a staff of 20 employees.Implemented and maintained all operational changes within all branches resulting from a corporate buyout.Responsible for all sales in the North Texas markets. Branch Manager, Dallas (January 1997 – October 1998)Managed and developed a $12M market through sales and quality service in the Dallas market.Maintained the day to day office activities of 14 staff employees including continuous training, performance evaluations, Goal setting and sales and marketing.Managed P & L responsibilities.Increased branch sales by $2M and profit margins by 3%.Account Manager, Dallas (February 1994 – January 1997)

CCC is the leading provider of innovative technology based solutions to the automotive claims industry. Services and products include advanced application software, secure communications, and high quality databases and claims management services.Chicago AutoSearch Manager / Dealer Relations Manager (May 1993 – January 1994)Marketed and maintained 120 automotive dealers in the Chicago land area for AutoSearch, CCC’s vehicle locator service.Established and grew solid relationships with dealers and insurance companies through continuous sales and service training.Managed a staff of three internal Personal Auto Consultants as well as six Field Inventory Representatives.Dealer Services Manager (March 1985 – May 1993) Trained and Managed 32 Field Inventory Representatives.Marketed, implemented and maintained 300 plus auto dealerships across a five state southeast region.Researched, marketed, sold and developed 15 new insurance and dealer markets throughout the country.