Sales, marketing, administration, design and production of CoolRays® Tees and More! products, including tee shirts and sweatshirts. The CoolRays® design is based on a tee shirt created by my youngest daughter when she was nearly eight years old. The centerpiece of the shirt is a bright yellow sun with sunglasses and a smile. Our goal is to provide apparel and products that enable individuals to feel good, each and every day! In fact, CoolRays® products are "Guaranteed to make you smile!"™

1997 –2009(12 years)For 10+ years, I was responsible for new sales from existing customers and prospects for one of the leading global subscription agents, including traditional as well as electronic services. From 2000 to 2001, I was the Sales Administration Manager for Swets Blackwell, responsible for responding to all bids and quotations, managing a staff of seven, providing support to sales staff, customer service, marketing and top-level administrators. Also kept track of… Show more 1997 –2009(12 years)For 10+ years, I was responsible for new sales from existing customers and prospects for one of the leading global subscription agents, including traditional as well as electronic services. From 2000 to 2001, I was the Sales Administration Manager for Swets Blackwell, responsible for responding to all bids and quotations, managing a staff of seven, providing support to sales staff, customer service, marketing and top-level administrators. Also kept track of subscription gains and cancellations and lost accounts for three service centers, including our UK center for North America. Show less

Responsible for new sales and maintaining and increasing usage of current accounts. NewsNet was one of the original online information providers, beginning operations in 1982. The Southeasthad been neglected during the year prior to my hiring. Revenues decreased by as much as 25%. During my tenure, the revenue basestabilized, realizing increases over the previous year’s monthly revenue total. We were in the process of working on major proposals with The Coca-Cola Company and the Ballistic… Show more Responsible for new sales and maintaining and increasing usage of current accounts. NewsNet was one of the original online information providers, beginning operations in 1982. The Southeasthad been neglected during the year prior to my hiring. Revenues decreased by as much as 25%. During my tenure, the revenue basestabilized, realizing increases over the previous year’s monthly revenue total. We were in the process of working on major proposals with The Coca-Cola Company and the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization when NewsNet ceased sales operations on July 31, 1997. Show less

An inside sales position for a national educational technology magazine. Sales increased by 295% over the course of seven years. Accounts included major educational software companies, electronicsmanufacturers, and library automation companies.

Monthly magazine devoted to issues relevant to Schools, Kids and Involved Parents.Total circulation: 40,000. Developed editorial content, edited and wrote manuscripts. Oversaw production of each issue, from planning stages to final mechanicals.

A regional edition of SKiP Magazine. Circulation: 10,000. Responsible for own advertising sales, distribution and editorial.

Wrote and edited cable television sports copy, including sports Close-ups. Had daily contact with pro and college teams and cable networks for program information.

Planned and executed overall strategy of public information for a multi-million dollar federal training and employment program.