Build sales with new clients and existing customer base. Build, manage, train, and mentor sales force. Develop and manage sales presentations and materials. Develop and manage all marketing collateral and brand messaging. Manage web marketing efforts and all web content.

INNOVATOR – Pioneered a groundbreaking Audio/video automation package for the Daybreak community, the largest residential community in Utah, accounting for 20% of all new home sales in the state. Partnered with Holmes Homes and Control 4 to create a sophisticated and affordable automation package standard in every home. This project, literally the first of its kind in the country has been featured in numerous national magazines (CE Pro, Electronic House, Residential Systems, and Utah Style) and was featured on the cover of Residential Systems magazine (Jan. 2011). Have received many inquiries from other integrators around the country wanting to duplicate this package.SALES ACHIEVER – Led Safe & Sound to all time record sales of $7.1 Million in 2007, +43% over previous year (ranked #38 by CE Pro “Elite 100 companies” out of over 5000 companies in North America). In 2008 achieved sales of $6.3 Million (2nd best in 14 years) and ranked #33 by CE Pro “Elite 100 companies” in the country.BUSINESS DEVELOPER – Created a “Why Choose Safe & Sound” marketing packet to solicit new builders and commercial projects. Personally signed up 19 builders (50% of all Safe & Sound builders) and four commercial projects (over a four year period).ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER – Created and guided a weekly Director’s meeting for Finance, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Design, and Purchasing functions (not formally in place). Leveraged Ford experience to improve communication and foster teamwork. Created “Target Sales Report” as a forecasting, budgeting, goal setting, and performance management tool.

TOP PERFORMER - Earned District Manager of the Year and received "Top Achiever" ranking three years in a row (1 of 17 in the U.S.).RESULTS DRIVEN - Achieved 116% of Sales object (over 5 years) representing an increase of +$82 Million in incremental profit to Ford. Increased retail car and truck sales through merchandising & sales promotions: SUV sales +20% (Garmin GPS sales promotion), Focus sales +39% (Focus Street Appearance Package), total car and truck sales +35% (Ford Tent Event). Re-gained truck leadership over Chevrolet with Chrome package promotion (F-150 sales +49% vs. Nation +15%). Chrome package was so successful it was launched Nationally.CHANGE AGENT - Transferred to District on “special assignment” to repair Dealer relations and to re-launch distribution channel after Ford's "Auto Collection" Retail Network failure. Improved Dealer attitudes and relations (measured by NADA Dealer survey).ADVERTISING EXPERT - Supervised three Ford Dealer Advertising Boards: Wasatch Front ($5 Million budget), Western States ($9 Million budget), Las Vegas ($6 Million budget) comprising 60 Ford dealerships in Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming. Advertising board was responsible for all advertising decisions (T.V., print, radio, direct mail, Internet), sales promotions, and sponsorships. Provided direction to advertising agency and managed advertising budget.PEOPLE DEVELOPER - Supervised, trained, and mentored new Zone Managers. Prepared and developed seasoned Zone Managers for advancement. Assisted with personnel decisions, including compensation and career development.SOLUTIONS ORIENTED – Spearheaded creation of Lincoln Mercury Co-op Advertising group (had Dealers match Lincoln Mercury divisional funds) to increase advertising presence, brand awareness of new products, and to increase customer traffic and retail sales.Information on positions listed in title available upon request.