Learned and applied all areas of internet sales & processing functions.

2021 Featured in NETWORK CONVERSATIONS by LinkedIn 20K active followers on Social Media#1 writer in 400,000 active users: Having only become a member halfway into the calendar year I was still crowd-source chosen as one of the top 250 ‘BlogPoets©’ (name not poetry related) LinkedIn writers for 2015. Out of 100 Million active users this averages to 1 per 400,000.● Created the Social CLOSER System©, a formula stressing the levels of important social engagement● Founded and manage [uᴉ™] also known as, ‘u group.’ It is by invite for awesome members only. The group’s logo is the [in] logo turned upside down to form a ‘U’ and ‘!’● Administrator for two other groups● Ebayer since 2002 with all 1500+ at 100% - ALL 5 StarsLetter of recommendation on LinkedIn exclaims, "His social media connections and prowess are but a couple of areas that make him a valuable contribution to any organization."Microsoft Social Sales IQ rank has risen to #1. The LinkedIn Social Selling Index is an automated dashboard analytic showing that I am in:a) the Top 1% in ‘Wholesale.'b) the Top 1% in Building Relationshipsc) the top 1% of Branding● Published 75+ original articles with many featured on LinkedIn Pulse● 20,000 connections ● 200-500 endorsements ALL 50 skills● All-Star status (just below Influencer)● SNP (1 of 6 Directors globally)● Influencer Status in SalesForce Chatter Many recommendations including being referred to as a "social media Guru. I am an ambivert, feeling equally comfortable alone behind a computer, in a tê te-à-tête, and at a large social gathering.

As part of a team of in-home consultants, I promoted the ThermoSpas brand of Hot Tubs and Swim Spas. During this time I was personally responsible for taking orders from between $750,000 and $1,250,000 per year. I won coveted Platinum awards and received other accolades, culminating in the Diamond Trophy

While performing the functions of a manufacturer's representative and duties normally associated with a territory manager at ECCO, was introduced to the use of SalesForce and Chatter. I continued with the use of SalesForce through to my career at Jacuzzi.The following represented a few of the highlights during the ongoing training...1) promulgated video instruction for a novel merchandising method to the entire global operation. This was then 'officially approved'​ and got 'likes'​ to the top of the corporate hierarchy2) suggested in SalesForce ‘Ideas’ that a new prospective client be entered as an account. A year later this was rolled out for use around the world3) worked the company’s booth in Atlanta twice yearly. Used Microsoft Suite to develop an invitation to make certain that trade show booth attendance was at its peak. Posted on chatter, this idea was ‘liked’ by a company director, who took the idea through Branding; thus the 'E-vite' was born. This was used to bring in more clients and qualified prospects4) Introduced FLIPS a unique flip chart that enabled the client's salespeople to sell catalog style on the sales-floor without the use of tablets. (see photo below)5) I created the material for Project VIPER which was an idea of Jeanne Hutson's. Each cash register area had a clientele tracking system specific. (see photo below) My SalesForce background and training included the use of multiple tools, add-ons, dashboards and reports through to my use in 2021 of credit card processing using SaleForce as a conduit.

Sold footwear, handbags, shoe related accessories & care items, as a wholesale manufacturer’s rep. in Florida and the Southeast.● grew sales from $850,000 per yr to 1.5 million in wholesale dollars. This 75% increase is 1250% higher than the US footwear sales increase of 6% during the same period● visited clients to present & close ‘futures orders’ with sales results to over 100% of LY. Goal for advance purchase orders was already a high 55% compared to national averages of 40%● fostered relationships with buyers to turn transactional relationships into strategic alliances. Exploitation of business opportunities benefited both sides of these partnerships; as an example, one account grew from 2500 pairs/year to 10,000+ per year in just 4 years♦ created B2B2C opportunity that promoted credit card use for a big financial corp. who offered to give our client's customers a $30 cash gift card with purchases, thus paying our GWP costs♦ developed & shared with the sales team a unique spiffing method to reduce company cash outlays by 33%♦ nominated 3 compeers who won Bravo awards♦ scouted for & mentored my own replacement that went on to win Field Sales/Year♦ originated an idea to make ordering of fill-ins & at-once new opportunities quick. With compeer created “the EZ Order Form,"​ which rolled out to the USA team♦ relentlessly fought against consumer product counterfeiting & uncovered 3 such Internet rings♦ converted a chance meeting into $11,500 worth of free publicity♦ using PowerPoint, produced a video, which turned a unique way for the company logo to be displayed, into a globally approved training method♦ designed logos to facilitate the celebration of ECCO USA 25 year anniversary♦ devised, developed, implemented, tested, & revised a clientele record book & matched it with a prospect lead development system for client. Named, 'VIPER'​ for Very Important Person’s ECCO Registry, it was the only system of its kind to be used (150 stores) by this client.

Responsibilities This was a commission only earning position at Dillard's, selling footwear on the sales floor. The first two years were spent concentrating on Men's Shoes, and the following 8 years in Women's Shoes. This strong retail background developed into an ideal candidate to enter the wholesale shoe arena...Accomplishments ● 1996-2006 Amongst the top ECCO shoe producers at all locations which led to becoming a loyal Advocate for the brand. ● Number 1 at use of clientele for Dillard's Exclusive Brand Launch of comfort shoes ● 2005-2006 Oviedo Store recognition as "Dillard's Credit Star" ● 2000-2005 Number 1 at use of clientele for special events for BØRN, Clarks, and Easy Spirit ● 2004 Chosen by store manager to participate at the General Electric Money-bank's offsite launch of the Dillard's credit card (only 2 of the stores associates were selected from each store.) I was able to move and work in four different locations filling various needs within the organization.

Legerdemain comes from the French language and literally means 'light-of-hand.' It could therefore be used as 'sleight-of-hand,' or, today, any form of the entertaining art of magic. Legerdemaniac is a noun coined in the first half of the prior century to denote someone that is crazy about magic.Jammin' Ben has been my stage name and I advertised by way of custom colored motif on a bright red truck that was large enough to carry my magic trunks and tables. The local phone number wasJBM-agic. Shows varied from business grand openings to birthday celebrations.I designed my business cards so that they could be given out in groups of four per person allowing the recipient to create a solved puzzle in the form of a complete square. Rearranging the four cards, another square could be formed with a small square area of missing matter (a square hole) in the center. Once people got tired of the puzzles they could give out the other three cards to friends. Just for fun you can print the card below and print it four times, and cut it out, to solve both puzzles:1) Medium square2) Small missing square in a big square

This work was done for pleasure and to earn in between re-careering in 2016Freelance homeowner general remodeling 1994-1996Home Framing Carpenter and Handyman

I was partnered with Jud Ware (Judd-O the Clown) in this magic store and performing arts theatre. We put on 2 extravagant magic productions every Saturday and Sunday while running the store the rest of the time 7 days a week.The theater sat 50 in our first location and 75 in our second, larger home. The shoes consisted of many stand alone acts including:1) opening segment with magical production of props and quick costume change, etc.2) Misers Dream w/jumbo and flying coins3) Interlude of change of flat rabbit to real4) Fire eating show5) Extravagant escape routineThe last routine featured our sidekick and apprentice magician Jevon Stefanik. Jevon later opened a magic store in Guam.I did charitable work as can be seen by the letters hear and the listings under volunteer heading below.I was also the founder and President of the St. Augustine assembly of The American Society of Magicians whom Houdini founded.