Home security sales to new homeowners; won national sales award during first three weeks of employment.

In-store demonstrations and sales of stick vacuum cleaners to Sam's Club member all over the Southeast U.S.

Retail sales of high-end patio furniture and accessories in downtown Naples location.

As the Catering and Gifting Manager I was responsible for achieving the monthly catering budget, which I marketed via phone, email, and in-person to businesses, schools, churches, etc. I was awarded Catering Associate of the Month for July, 2014. I was also responsible for achieving the 2014 holiday gifting budget, which I exceeded by 32% via the same marketing methods.

In this position I performed a variety of duties, including interviewing and writing press releases and articles, proofreading, research, media planning and execution, event planning and execution, and cultivating new business for the Agency.

In this position I sold a variety of products and services on behalf of the Chamber. The most important project was that I doubled the number of member restaurants to participate in a new Chamber cookbook in one month, thereby maintaining it as a viable revenue-producing publication for the Chamber. I also sold ads into their Arts Festival program, and Chamber memberships.

I began my tenure with this company as a Collier County Account Executive, responsible for increasing ad sales into Gulfshore Life, Naples on the Gulf, Homebuyer, and Naples Health publications. I was promoted to the Homebuyer Advertising Director in October, 2006, and added new revenue via three new ad sections and an impactful realtor presentation.

I was a Collier County Account Executive for four local radio stations: WOLZ, WCKT, WJZZ, and WBTT. In addition to selling air time, I also sold many promotional opportunities for local events, like Jazz on the Green, the Everglades Seafood Festival, and music concerts. I also sold other ad opportunities like the annual NASCAR Race Guide booklet, and a WJZZ CD insert. I won a Sales Dept. award for the Best Presentation of WBTT's new rating book highlights.

As the Collier County/Cape Coral Advertising Sales Manager of the 10 person department:I built the Department from the ground up: hired sales and support staff, oversaw installation of computers and complicated ad insertion equipment, created Department policies and procedures, created promotional materials (media kit and direct mailer) for Department marketing purposes.I was responsible for the $2 million Department budget, including budgeting, re-estimates, and management of… Show more As the Collier County/Cape Coral Advertising Sales Manager of the 10 person department:I built the Department from the ground up: hired sales and support staff, oversaw installation of computers and complicated ad insertion equipment, created Department policies and procedures, created promotional materials (media kit and direct mailer) for Department marketing purposes.I was responsible for the $2 million Department budget, including budgeting, re-estimates, and management of Department expenses and cash flow.I managed support staff, and oversaw collection efforts with Account Executives.I trained and motivated the sales staff via sales packages, promotions, and sales incentive contests. These efforts contributed to TRIPLING the System's advertising revenue.Marketed and promoted the Department via Chamber trade show booths, direct-mail campaigns to Chamber members, and TV commercials on our air. Show less