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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

North Mankato, Mn, Us

As Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), I support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Leadership Team (LT) in the successful development of strategic and business planning for the achievement of profit and growth expectations of the firm. My key responsibilities include: -Identifying new markets and developing plans for execution to position the company in thesemarkets successfully-Lead and manage the business development and marketing department-Drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth through effective marketing initiatives, market research, and collaboration with cross-functional teams-Developing and implementing marketing strategies that align with the organization’s goals

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

As a member of the leadership team, I was responsible for expanding and increasing RISE Modular's brand awareness within the multi-family and hospitality construction industries in Minnesota and beyond. Sales, marketing, and business development responsibilities include:· Marketing: speaking, online, and in-person presentations on the benefits of modular at trade shows, conferences, and meetings, slide-deck presentations, networking, and creating brand standards· Sales: facilitating client and prospect meetings, presentations, demonstrations, and on-site visits, conducting pre-construction sales, implementing CRM, standardizing processes, and creating best practices· Business Development: in-person meetings, presentations, and demonstrations to position the company and clients for future-focused projects

Englewood, Co, Us

Lerch Bates is an international consulting services firm. In December of 2019, the company acquired Pie Consulting & Engineering (Pie), a leading global provider of building and forensic science experts who provide a comprehensive and diverse range of engineering, rehabilitative design, consulting, enclosure commissioning (BECx), construction management, and field performance testing services. In my role as a member of the Pie Minnesota leadership team, I focused on:· identifying and sourcing new projects, clients, and opportunities in alignment with our strategic plan· creating and executing strategies for the initial introduction and future procurement of new business leads and opportunities through traditional and social media channels

As a consultant specializing in all aspects of Business Development, I provided my clients with comprehensive outsourced or co-sourced services including:· benchmarking current sales activities, sales force development and training · analyzing market opportunities and developing strategic market planning· maximizing current accounts and sourcing new customer acquisition · partnering closely with clients to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships, and close sales

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

I joined the Greiner team in January 2011 to build a new business development and marketing department from the ground up. During my tenure, I was a leading force in:· identifying and establishing new client opportunities· securing profitable projects as the primary strategy advisor to the Principals · creating long-term relationships with clients and business partners· developing and implementing creative marketing strategies · successfully elevating the company to prominence in the Twin Cities area

Bloomington, Mn, Us

Cushman & Wakefield acquired NorthMarq Companies in 2017. As VP of Business Development, I led business development efforts in the Midwest for Northmarq Corporate Solutions, including:· targeting CFO and CRE executives in mid-cap companies with portfolios of under 10 million sq. ft· quickly establishing and maintaining executive-level relationships with partners and prospective clients in the corporate real estate and facility management outsourcing market· building a backlog of $3M in fees annually

30 Offices, Globally, Us

As an integrated design firm, DLR Group delivered architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. As Director of Corporate Business Development, I led all upper Midwest business development efforts, such as:· focused activities on commercial projects for nationally recognized, full-service architecture, engineering, and interiors firm · successfully penetrated market segments including Workplace, Mixed-Use, and Hospitality · generated outcomes in new architectural fees ranging from $5M–$15M annually

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Founded in 1989, EnviroBate serves as one of the largest environmental specialty contractors in the Midwest. The company completes nearly 1000 commercial and residential projects per year specializing in the removal of asbestos, lead, and mold. As Director of Sales and Marketing, I collaborated with the leadership team, to:· build a new marketing department from the ground up including team building and best practices· develop marketing materials for brand awareness and recognition to elevate market positioning· conduct formal business development presentations to groups of 6–100 people