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Florida, United States

Firefly Buys lights the way to successful online marketplace selling by helping great brands and great products shine online. As a trusted partner to brands of all sizes, we drive sales growth and manage brand presence on a variety of online marketplaces/channels including Amazon, Walmart.com, eBay, Google, and shop.fireflybuys.com.

Managed the retail execution of the Waste Management Bagster program in the Southeast market. Lead the new store sell in, product deployment and ongoing service through a network of remote field personnel. Recruited, trained and mentored a team through consistent change and program modifications. Responsible for the ongoing service and event participation for 280 "Big Box" and independent retailers.* Completed the program roll-out within 12 new markets prior to projected completion… Show more Managed the retail execution of the Waste Management Bagster program in the Southeast market. Lead the new store sell in, product deployment and ongoing service through a network of remote field personnel. Recruited, trained and mentored a team through consistent change and program modifications. Responsible for the ongoing service and event participation for 280 "Big Box" and independent retailers.* Completed the program roll-out within 12 new markets prior to projected completion date.* Initiated and grew relationships at store and regional levels resulting in higher sell-ins and event invitations.* Budgeted hours and established routing for 17 field reps creating an effective allotment of resources.* Lead the development of an improved set of "Best Practices" for the field team and associated RM's.* Held regional training meetings to educate and motivate reps while aligning actions with program objectives. Show less

Regional manufacturers representative working with "Big Box" accounts within a five state territory. * Promoted the Armstrong brand through corporate sales presentations, in store training, vendor fairs and product demonstrations.* Facilitated the flow of inventory and information as a liaison between Armstrong, the customer and end consumers* Furthered "Best Practices" through developing promotional ideas and writing training material.* Participated in Six… Show more Regional manufacturers representative working with "Big Box" accounts within a five state territory. * Promoted the Armstrong brand through corporate sales presentations, in store training, vendor fairs and product demonstrations.* Facilitated the flow of inventory and information as a liaison between Armstrong, the customer and end consumers* Furthered "Best Practices" through developing promotional ideas and writing training material.* Participated in Six Sigma process improvements, procedural retreats and new product "Trailblazing". Show less

Started as a commissioned sales associate and within two years was ranked in the top one percent achieving the "corporate pacesetter" status. Subsequently promoted to Assistant manager, Manager and then Buyer for the Faconable Men's clothing line. * Introduced an exclusive product line to a new region while balancing a one million dollar open-to-buy and maintaining high profit margins through inventory and expense control.* Managed over 30 employees and coordinated… Show more Started as a commissioned sales associate and within two years was ranked in the top one percent achieving the "corporate pacesetter" status. Subsequently promoted to Assistant manager, Manager and then Buyer for the Faconable Men's clothing line. * Introduced an exclusive product line to a new region while balancing a one million dollar open-to-buy and maintaining high profit margins through inventory and expense control.* Managed over 30 employees and coordinated activities with display, logistic, human resource and maintenance teams.* Supported team members by setting high standards and expectations resulting in three promotions to management positions. Show less

Mba, Project Management

Activities and Societies: Graduated with Distinction

B.A, Business Administration And Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon, President and Philanthropy Chairman IFC President