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Denver, Nc, Us

Denver, Nc

Denver, North Carolina, United States

Denver, North Carolina, United States

- Prepared, negotiated and executed sales proposals for residential and commercial construction projects. - Coordinated fulfillment of client orders, including acquisition and on-time delivery, with vendors and distributors. - Utilized "Salesforce" CRM to document client interactions, monitor and develop sales efforts.

Lake Norman, Nc

“REAL Estate Done Right.” It may seem a little corny, but it is at the core of who we are. We believe in the simplicity of this business and strive to make every transaction as seamless and enjoyable as it should be.Real Estate is not a complicated business. Ultimately we are here to provide a service. But more than mere customer service, we believe strongly in Customer Delight. We want you to look back on this experience as one of the best of your life. So, whether you are looking to… Show more “REAL Estate Done Right.” It may seem a little corny, but it is at the core of who we are. We believe in the simplicity of this business and strive to make every transaction as seamless and enjoyable as it should be.Real Estate is not a complicated business. Ultimately we are here to provide a service. But more than mere customer service, we believe strongly in Customer Delight. We want you to look back on this experience as one of the best of your life. So, whether you are looking to buy or sell, up or down size, looking for land to build the perfect home, or ultimately realize the dream of living on the lake, give us the chance to show you how Real Estate should be done. - Managed over 150 home purchases and sales with a combined revenue of over $49m and a 84.5% client referral rate. - Launched new Real Estate firm including all branding and marketing efforts, team recruitment and retention, business planning and P&L. - Oversaw new agent training and development. - Named LKN Woman Magazine's "8 LKN Men You Should Know" in 2014 and 2016. Show less

Cornelius, Nc

Serving Those Who Served Us - Developed and defined the mission of SEAL Swim Charities, a 501(c)3 organization. Planned and coordinated all fundraising efforts and public events, including marketing and brand development, volunteer staffing, location scouting, vendor relationships, public safety protocols and media communications. - Raised over $750,000 for veterans suffering with PTSD and Combat Related Stress (CRS). This has helped an innumerable number of veterans, and their… Show more Serving Those Who Served Us - Developed and defined the mission of SEAL Swim Charities, a 501(c)3 organization. Planned and coordinated all fundraising efforts and public events, including marketing and brand development, volunteer staffing, location scouting, vendor relationships, public safety protocols and media communications. - Raised over $750,000 for veterans suffering with PTSD and Combat Related Stress (CRS). This has helped an innumerable number of veterans, and their families, to better their lives through individually focused solutions. - Honored with the cover of 'Lake Norman Woman' magazine's March 2016 edition of '8 LKN Men You Should Know', the only man to date to be named to this list twice. Show less

Atlanta, Ga - Charlotte, Nc

- Created sales recruiting, training and retention methodologies. - Developed compensation structures for sales and service personnel. - Re-designed CRM functionality and reporting systems to provide enhanced, actionable data on sales performance and planning.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Deployed new online store and merchandise offerings. - Managed professional sports sponsorships and events. - Streamlined internal order flow and fulfillment processes.

Accokeek, Md

Certified Law Enforcement Instructor - Tactical Pistol, Tactical Shotgun, Taser. Beretta and Benelli armorer. - Negotiated government contracts for weapons sales to Law Enforcement and Military agencies. - Provided hands-on training to Law Enforcement and Military personnel on new weapons systems. - Represented Beretta at conferences, trade shows, and training events.

Atlanta, Ga

Head of sales and training for North American operations, specializing in force on force, scenario based training for law enforcement and military personnel.Using less than lethal weapons technology, AirMunition took weapons training to the next level. By allowing officers and soldiers to utilize their own weapons in real life situations. Getting officers off the standard range and putting them in the same type of high stress situations they encounter on a day to day basis, we were… Show more Head of sales and training for North American operations, specializing in force on force, scenario based training for law enforcement and military personnel.Using less than lethal weapons technology, AirMunition took weapons training to the next level. By allowing officers and soldiers to utilize their own weapons in real life situations. Getting officers off the standard range and putting them in the same type of high stress situations they encounter on a day to day basis, we were able to teach them to fight through stress inoculation and maintain the skill sets so vitally important to their survival on the front lines. - Managed US based sales and training operations. - Developed scenario based training for end-user application. - Developed Train-the-Trainer guidelines for field trainers. - Oversaw ATF compliance documentation and licensing. Show less

Greater Atlanta Area

Project lead for "SalesForce 2000", a restructuring project aimed at maximizing sales force effectiveness and efficiency through proper staff selection, training, performance metrics, and effective utilization of sales tools and reporting systems. While the scope of this project was mainly focused on the U.S. based sales force, we also assisted in the (when appropriate) implementation throughout our Canadian and European regions. - Designed and deployed new sales force structure for… Show more Project lead for "SalesForce 2000", a restructuring project aimed at maximizing sales force effectiveness and efficiency through proper staff selection, training, performance metrics, and effective utilization of sales tools and reporting systems. While the scope of this project was mainly focused on the U.S. based sales force, we also assisted in the (when appropriate) implementation throughout our Canadian and European regions. - Designed and deployed new sales force structure for $700mm test District - 65,000 customers and 72 field personnel. Increased district sales performance ranking from 48th to 12th (out of 60) in 1st year. - Directed "model" customer service call center with 107 phone agents and 22 management personnel. Grew small business revenues by 13% - $12.5mm. - Managed Sales, Support, Accounting, Marketing and Operations personnel of up to 214 reports. - Developed and managed $15mm budget with full P&L responsibility maintaining a "below plan" status. - Planned and directed the restructuring of all UPS sales personnel (globally) including recruitment, training and retention as well as business planning and performance metrics and system enhancements. - Wrote Business Requirements for multiple sales reporting systems and sales force automation tools. Show less

Ba, Polictical Science

Education record

Activities and Societies: Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

High School Diploma, General Studies