Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization, including financial management, fundraising, operations, marketing, staff development, member relationships, committees, volunteers, community outreach and implementing the policies of the Board of Directors.

Lead Inside Sales team focused on increasing sales through customer contract uptake, lead generation and distributor partnerships. • Develop and implement strategic sales plan to achieve sales growth goals and increase customer base focused on distributor and supplier relationships, current customer accounts, and prospecting for new business. • Part of five-person corporate leadership team that maintains strategic direction of Alliant Purchasing• Lead development of proprietary electronic on-boarding process that streamlines the customer application process.• Focus on relationship building and customer account management to increase satisfaction and retention of customers. • Managed development of new company logo, website and use of email marketing to build brand awareness with distributors and customers.• Recruit, train and manage team as well as oversee team members’ activity and development• Built Star Business Partners (subsidiary of Alliant Purchasing) developing strategic business model and vendor portfolio, focused on contract negotiation, vendor/customer account management and creation of the marketing/sales strategy to create visibility and program participation

May 2009 - February 2014Developed, managed and marketed national discount programs for Yum! Brands franchisees to reduce restaurant costs. • Increased revenue over 500% and franchisee participation rates in programs doubled by marketing discount programs to franchisee owners and store level employees. • Managed new business development procurement processes and negotiation of contracts with vendor partners that enabled franchisees and store level employees to receive discounts on services and products. • Account vendor management of more than 70 national vendor relationships.• Administered RFP processes to secure savings for franchises; 35% waste savings; 45% equipment parts savings • Created and launched first marketing strategy to build brand awareness, relevance and participation in programs.• Strategic marketing initiatives included social media communication, weekly emails with consistent 25%-40% open rates, printed directories and collateral, Business Partner Alley strategy at tradeshows, website development, articles in magazines, direct relationship marketing and other lead generation tactics.• Designed and implemented focus groups and surveys to validate strategic direction and target markets. • To view directory of programs, copy & paste link into browser: www.rscs.com//Public/Services/web/flipviewerxpress.htmlMarch 2003 – May 2009Director of Operations • Lead operations department and managed team of eleven employees. • Revenue increased from $97MM to more than $200MM.• Led rollout and project management of Kentucky Grilled Chicken ovens for 5,000 KFC stores.• Appointed part of leadership team to establish new ERP system for company users. • Developed new value-add Parts partnership-sales grew from $30M to 250M per month within two years.• Reviewed P&L to analyze sales, margins and expenses. • Wrote annual strategic plan that defined growth drivers. • Instituted annual performance reviews and succession planning for team.

Darwin Networks (Dec 1999 – April 2001) / Telemics (April 2001 – May 2002) / Coolbakers (July – Dec 2002), Louisville, Kentucky Developed and implemented marketing strategies for all three start-up companies. • Tactics included lead generation, public relations, tradeshows, telemarketing and product development.• P&L responsibility for $1.5MM budget, plus strategy, implementation and management of marketing tactics for the commercial division at Darwin Networks. • Implemented direct mail campaign, which generated over 1,000 qualified leads in twelve months; advertising campaign, which generated more than 300 leads during three-month run. • Created, hired and supervised marketing department of six employees at Darwin Networks.

Supervised account team for a variety of clients.• Developed strategic marketing and budget plans in order to help clients achieve long and short term objectives.• Directed creative and media teams in order to execute client strategies.• Created new business presentations and led new business pitches.

Managed Humana Active Outlook Club, a strategic marketing initiative that ensured long-term member retention and increased member participation.• Directed pilot rollout in five markets and managed expansion with Art Linkletter as spokesperson. • Wrote initial marketing and operational plan and strategic three-year plan. • Wrote communication strategies and developed marketing materials.• Oversaw $4 million annual project budget.

Marketed, promoted and operated Coca-Cola Olympic City Interactive Theme Park. • Managed strategic partner relationships and negotiated contracts with sponsors and vendors.• Managed more than 100 promotional and special events.• Executed employee performance program which improved customer service and company moral.

Series 7 and 63 licensed. Assisted clients with retirement planning marketing a variety of investments products.

Marketed, publicized and managed sports trading card product lines from initial idea to final sale. Managed 25% of the company's total annual revenue ($15 million).Researched and wrote marketing plans, determined project components and managed project budget.Produced marketing materials and direct mail pieces and launched new products.Planned and bought $500M in media annually.Wrote press releases and coordinated media relations.Organized and implemented promotional events.Developed concept and executed rollout of national Collectors Club.