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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio Area

I uncover projects, develop relationships and promote the brand to create revenue generating opportunities in the markets we serve.

Lewis Center, Oh

Planned and launched a logo wear business with my wife. This company focused on the high school athletics market. We provided new and exciting designs for the fans, families and supporters of high school teams. We partnered with schools and booster organizations by offering team web sites providing them with a new fundraising source.

Columbus, Oh

Initially hired to lead business development and marketing I was given, within one year, responsibility for all business management including operations, finance, IT and HR.Notable Accomplishments:Secured additional projects worth $1.4 millionIncreased leads and interview rate by 25%Increased market coverageLed re-branding effortPlanned and implemented new technologiesLed right-sizing efforts and provided cash flow solutions

Columbus, Ohio Area

Marketing, consulting and advertising services company providing strategic planning and tactical implementation services for small businesses.Notable Accomplishments:1. Helped launch a new computer services company by providing market research, strategic direction and marketing services. Services included branding, marketing and sales collateral, customer acquisition processes and web site development.2. Created a comprehensive marketing plan for a pest control company. Spearheaded the direct mail campaign and referral system.3. Developed a marketing system for the home remodeling industry.4. Created marketing materials, advertising, web content and sales plans for multiple companies.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Recruited by Stratus Computer to manage a critical AT&T account, the AT&T 800 service network. I maintained the executive relationship with the customer and led a sales team to grow revenues and service their network. The company was acquired by Ascend Communications which was then acquired by Lucent Technologies. My role essentially remained the same until 2001 when I became a member of the Lucent team servicing the AT&T business data network. In 2003 I was asked to transfer to the Verizon account team.Notable Accomplishments:1. Attained annual revenue from $5MM to $26.5MM2. Won new projects with an initial value of $15MM3. Led team to mitigate and remedy severe network outage4. Negotiated complex contracts/managed product rollouts5. Contributed to a team that sole over $150MM to Verizon data networks

Held various positions over a 16 year career including sales manager of the New England Region and Nationwide Insurance team leader.

Bs Bus Admin, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity

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