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Ramsey, New Jersey, Us

Commercial & residential technology professionals that guide customers from consultation through installation. Custom automation and security systems - full suite of products and services.More about Smart Homz:• Clare Controls Authorized Dealer• Control4 Authorized Dealer • Sonos Authorized Dealer• Lutron Residential PRO• Nest Certified Professional Installer • Fully Licensed & Insured in NJ & PAFRANCHISES AVAILABLE IN SELECT US MARKETS - Contact sales@smarthomz.com

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Us

• Oversaw all marketing and sales related activities including PR, Social and Creative Services.• Led initiatives for a revised creative vision, brand elevation and content marketing strategy.• Developed sales strategy that better aligned to the company’s strengths and increased ROI.• Performed refresh of sales/marketing collateral to better demonstrate value prop.• Created new Marketing Programs while managing and improving existing offerings.• Built a holistic strategy that included television, print, digital, experiential and retail partnerships.

Montvale, Nj, Us

• Managed Programs Team and guided them to deliver programs based on the needs of the organization. • Managed program timelines and activation plans for Sports Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Retail Marketing, National Campaigns (Television & Print), Brand Management and Co-op.• Managed all aspects of marketing programs and campaigns from conception to production, including project management, creative briefing and review, compliance, digital integration, and coordination.• Provided strategic direction to individuals supporting Color Innovation & Leadership, Brand Development, Store of the Future, New Entrepreneur Program, International Sales and Dealer Business Consulting.• Responsible for providing monthly dashboards to marketing leadership for all marketing programs.• Developed and presented metrics/analysis of programs and campaigns on a regular basis.

New York, Ny, Us

• Managing a portfolio consisting of eleven B2B/B2C merchants with over $2B in Amex annual volume.• Developed and launched several successful marketing campaigns with various B2B & B2C merchants.• Charged with signing over $150MM in incremental charge volume through B2B payments in 2013.• Retained 100% of all accounts and have grown annual portfolio volume by over 17% YoY.• Helped develop strategic partnerships that resulted in increased revenue and customer satisfaction.• Managing and deepening merchant relationships up to the C Level Executives.

New York, Ny, Us

• Targeted, negotiated and secured strategic partnerships as the key external distribution channels for of Amex’s fee services to non-Amex customers.• Managed the ongoing relationships with distribution partners, developed and executed marketing plans, drove channel optimization and identified additional opportunities for growth.• Managed prospect pipeline as well as preparing and presenting sales presentations to potential partners.• Successful launched 2 partnerships and moved several into final stages of development.• Handled all stages of contract negotiations and partnership implementation. • Led $7MM Travel Insurance RFP from lead generation through final submittal process.• Partnered with Product Development to create in-store versions of our online products in order to expand product distribution and increase partnership opportunities in 2012.• Developed new partnership strategies to avoid lengthy contracts, eliminate upfront costs and minimize tech involvement; resulting in shorter ramp up times and less financial risk.• Created an online aggregator model that increased product awareness, enhanced credibility within the market and established a new channel to expand offerings.

Aliso Viejo, Ca, Us

• Top revenue generator for the company in 2009, setting record numbers for campaigns launched and contracts closed.• Created custom marketing solutions for clients in a wide range of industries including consumer products, legal, medical, manufacturing, etc.• Charged with improving efficiency and performance through all company channels.• Created and conducted trainings to educate sales team and train new staff on SEO best practices and how to properly present products and strategies.• Designed vertical market strategies which increased lead generation effectiveness.• Led all aspects of product R&D, market research, establishing price points, competitive analysis, trend analysis and promotional initiatives for Internet Marketing Group that consisted of over 20 employees..

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

• Consistently met or exceeded sales goals.• Developed new business while managing a full book of existing business.• Educated business owners around online marketing strategies, e-commerce, web design, and paid search.• Created custom solution packages to help each client meet their unique business goals.• Organized and hosted seminars to educate prospective customers on products and services.

Norwalk, Ct, Us

Responsible for managing multiple pipelines and servicing outside sales force.• Helped to develop new business while managing existing accounts.• Main point of contact for all new business coming in.• Awarded the Title of Subject Matter Expert (SME); one of only 2 Account Managers to receive this honor.• As an SME I am responsible for answering colleagues’ questions relating to product guidelines, loan pricing, how to use the online system, reading credit reports, calculating income, etc. • Perform on-site training for Production Staff.• Manage the pipeline process from the upload through to the funding process.

Mahwah, New Jersey, Us

Responsible for all oversight and daily management of GE Consumer Finance Account. • Played a key role in growing the account’s revenues by over 400% in one year.• Charged with proactively managing and reducing operating costs, while consistently improving services and expanding offerings.• Created several comprehensive training modules, resulting in decreased ‘ramp-up’ time for new employees and reduced financial investment in those employees.• Delivered on-site training curricula and provided follow-up support.• Coordinated and facilitated daily client conference calls, detailed monitoring sessions and program performance review meetings.• Responsible for training and mentoring new Account Executives to ensure a smooth transition and improved retention rates.

• Consistently ranked as top Account Executive within the firm, exceeding new business and revenues targets. • Managed a team of three Recruiters, ensuring all client requirements were met in a timely and efficient manner.• Delivered client presentations in effort to establish new client relationships and grow existing ones. • Developed ‘DSI Healthcare Solutions Group’ to focus on industry-specific services to this unique sector. • Responsible for the recruitment, on-boarding and oversight of Recruiters and Administrative Personnel.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Journalism & Media Studies

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