Manage and run all operational functions for a nine person, 4th generation plumbing company.• Created new business processes and operational procedures to streamline commercial and residential services• Added Quickbooks to my knowledge base to earn promotion for accounting and management position• Key functions include: scheduling, project management, inventory tracking and selling, payroll, billing and accounting.

Conceptualized, managed and coordinated marketing and special communication events supporting large/Enterprise-level organizations to deliver highly effective programs on time and within budget.• Managed Sprint’s annual 5-state regional sales kickoff meeting and social networking event.

Designed a new marketing/sales strategy, created and produced supporting collateral and signed 12 new clients generating $500,000 in new revenue within six months.• Re-designed website focusing on new targets and outlining a stronger plan of attraction for new business.• Created all new offerings, focused on “experiential tours”, resulting in more exciting and dynamic product offerings.

Established the sales and marketing department for a newly established strategic alliance, including brand creation, strategic marketing and initiated sales activities to position the organization as a top-tier events company and drive revenue growth. • Successfully positioned Live Events Media Group as a strong production company within tri-state region through networking, formal presentations, advertising, website and personal interfacing. • Secured impressive list of new clients… Show more Established the sales and marketing department for a newly established strategic alliance, including brand creation, strategic marketing and initiated sales activities to position the organization as a top-tier events company and drive revenue growth. • Successfully positioned Live Events Media Group as a strong production company within tri-state region through networking, formal presentations, advertising, website and personal interfacing. • Secured impressive list of new clients within 8 month period, delivering 17 proposals prior to company re-organization.• Recognized within the Charlotte Business Community as a philanthropic supporter, by volunteering and sponsoring events for Center City Partners, 2nd Harvest Food Bank, Visit Charlotte, Matthews Chamber of Commerce and Boy Scouts. Show less

“Jump started” an underperforming sales and marketing department selling comprehensive and customized services to large sized and Fortune 1000 organization’s meeting and event planners. •Gained significant exposure in tri-state region and generated a 23% increase in overall revenue.•Garnered business community recognition with awards for event solutions, technical support and video production.•Earned Business Journal’s annual events contract, created television show for syndication… Show more “Jump started” an underperforming sales and marketing department selling comprehensive and customized services to large sized and Fortune 1000 organization’s meeting and event planners. •Gained significant exposure in tri-state region and generated a 23% increase in overall revenue.•Garnered business community recognition with awards for event solutions, technical support and video production.•Earned Business Journal’s annual events contract, created television show for syndication and established firm market presence. Show less

Built a successful meetings, events and corporate communications company by capitalizing on 5+ years of freelance Producer/Director success supporting Busch Creative Services, Southwestern Bell Telephone and Maritz Communications. • Conceptualized and implemented creative solutions and deliverables for Fortune 500 companies to address key internal and external communication initiatives earning repeat business. • Managed engagements from ranging from $10,000. to $2,000,000 with… Show more Built a successful meetings, events and corporate communications company by capitalizing on 5+ years of freelance Producer/Director success supporting Busch Creative Services, Southwestern Bell Telephone and Maritz Communications. • Conceptualized and implemented creative solutions and deliverables for Fortune 500 companies to address key internal and external communication initiatives earning repeat business. • Managed engagements from ranging from $10,000. to $2,000,000 with responsibility for comprehensive event planning, project coordination or meeting management, administrative, financial management/budget development, creative development of concept or theme, décor design, logistics, technical management, entertainment, staffing, vendor sourcing and negotiations, coordination of city services, travel/hotel accommodations arrangements and destination management, marketing and promotions.• Client List: Anheuser-Busch Inc., AT&T, MCI, Southwestern Bell Telephone, Maritz Communications, Coca-Cola, Nissan, Toyota and more.• Noteworthy Engagements: o Management of Anheuser-Busch’s Annual Meeting earning repeat contracts from major competitors.o Researched, wrote and produced PBS documentary for St. Louis Historical Society on Robert Campbell’s life.o Hired and managed 156 film production specialists for Coca-Cola broadcast commercial.o Member of executive team creating and producing the Summer Olympic Game’s Opening Ceremony. Show less