Lead and take ownership, start to finish, to drive multi-business unit proposals in the industry of education Direct a process that can involve several dozen subject matter experts Extremely fast paced, detail and deadline driven environment Critical thinking and problem solving contributes to increased effectiveness Final product must be a complete, concise and compelling solution

Established Universal Amusements. Sold two Franchises (Planet X) with the plan of franchising internationally Created an environment that is clean, inviting and affordable to all demographics in the community The four locations have generated more than $17.0 million in gross revenue Concept won an "Innovative Business" award first year in market

Strategic Planning, Financial Responsibility, Marketing Communications, Human Resources, Scheduling, Day to day operations.

Represented an $18 million exhibit company throughout the MidwestOperated as the Iowa office and grew client base from one to twelve, and revenue from $50,000 to $500,000Utilized talents in sales, creative direction, project management and client services to generate repeat orders

Responsible and accountable for a department budget of over $3 millionDeveloped all collateral material, national media plans for trade and retail advertising, and public relationsDesigned an industry unique "planning guide" that set us head and shoulders apart from the competitionCreated and then coordinated the production of an extremely versatile, modular tradeshow exhibit

Responsible for representing a $9 million printing house throughout Eastern IowaExceeded quota five of the six months and averaged 23 contacts per dayOffered creative consultation as a value-added benefit to enhance the sale

Managed a creative group of six staff members that was responsible for ALL retail advertising supportDeveloped and presented an Advertising Workshop at various locations nationallyComposed the visuals for the ENTIRE Raytheon Appliance Group (Amana, Speed Queen, and Caloric)Presentation was voted the BEST among 28 subsidiariesManaged a $1 million plus golf inventory in support of The Amana VIP Golf Classic

Solely managed all communicative functions across three subsidiaries with a $1 million budget

CREATED an art department which evolved into supervision, coordination, design and art direction

Headed a small department responsible for all support material for the department of Hospital Administration