IKIGAI International embraces the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai, encapsulating a commitment to starting small with meticulous attention to detail, authentically telling diverse stories, fostering harmony and sustainability through collaboration, finding joy in subtle storytelling nuances, and being present in the creative process. The company is dedicated to bridging the creator-consumer gap, providing financial opportunities for investors, and supporting filmmakers in realizing their creative visions.IKIGAI International aims to become a leading global content management and finance facilitator. By strategically managing stories to resonate with audiences worldwide, the company aspires to create meaningful content that impacts global markets. The company's approach includes leveraging a data-driven strategy for distribution and fostering partnerships with investors who share a belief in the project's potential.

PAKKE's mission is to be an inclusive company that facilitates the discovery of unique and moving stories; give brands a more meaningful way to connect with audiences; and offer up a platform for artists to forge emotional connections through their self- expression.PAKKE, which launched in live event production, made a transition to digital media and filmmaking in early 2020. Our current focus is creative solutions for brands and nonprofits; original content including screenplays, documentaries, and short films.We are a full-service production and design agency, with an award-winning staff, that can take your vision, make it visually captivating, and craft a story that will draw audiences from around the country and the world.Brand DesignDigital & PrintSocial MediaBrand StrategyMarketing & Business Development Nonprofit & CorporateAnimationShots on location of a business or event Aerial CoverageSite InspectionPersonal InterviewsPromotional Footage Music Video Production Design Technical Assistance Post Production

At Phone2Action, my responsibilities spanned a variety of functions that any representative would experience at a fast-growth startup. Including:- Contracted negotiations with small to large international brands and associations, effectively guiding clients through the sales process by listening to their needs and customizing agreements to solve identified challenges- Collaborated on multi-faceted projects with in-house teams, including marketing, customer success, and product to ensure the best possible outcome for future business growth- Strategized the creation of efficient sales operation channels, including cold calling, product demonstrations, contract negotiations, and building high-value partnerships to help scale company recurring revenue month over month- Worked closely with the executive leadership team to identify deficiencies in the business development strategy and optimize our sales approach to increase revenue- Closed top-value contracts that averaged $20,000 each

By creating a culture that attracts fresh, innovative ideas, we continue to develop a strong business development team. At the forefront, my role includes attracting individuals and businesses to our company through a wide range of avenues. By harnessing email marketing, direct mail, B2B networking, cold calls, national trade shows and company events, my goal is to continuously change the way people think about Senseware as an emerging technology and how they can leverage IoT. -Built a multi-channel business development strategy that attracted new clients and increased revenue by 11%- Developed marketing campaigns, message-driven phone campaigns, targeted direct mail, and tailor-made demo presentations- Analyzed large data sets of potential new clients and built compelling messaging specific to a diverse range of industries, including engineering firms, real estate owners, and SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) firms- Conducted live demos for clients to showcase our competitive edge in the market- Achieved sales goals that totaled gross revenue to achieve the company goal of a $10,000,000 valuation

- Sold commercial and residential solar installations of over $2,700,000 in total gross revenue - Increased profit by lowering costs of acquisition through creative sales strategies - Managed multi-layer projects from point-of-sale to post-installation by working closely with local governments, utility companies, and property owners to complete projects promptly- Maintained close relationships with utility, power, and state public utility companies to ensure solar installations remained on schedule- Utilized applications such as SalesForce, SketchUp design, and Microsoft to ensure clients' progress moved toward completion

- Closed deals of $2,200,000 in total gross revenue- Developed creative sales & marketing strategies to locate and target solar-qualifying homeowners in the state of Massachusetts- Sold company products at a 40% closing rate with a high percentage of self-generated and referral clients- Built individualized strategies for dozens of clients and oversaw each stage of implementation- Managed over 100 client installations through direct communication and coordination with construction crews, local governments, and local utility companies

- Developed innovative supply chain solutions for several multi-billion dollar clients- Headed multi-national accounts for clients based in Canada, Mexico, and Europe- Persuaded large customers to make CH Robinson its single supply chain provider- Led business development meetings with both new and existing clients to increase market share- Played an integral role in acquiring the largest healthcare account at CH Robinson, which generated $20 million in gross revenue in 2013- Was the main point of contact for the international division of the supply chain in Canada, Mexico, and Europe, which generated $2.2 million in gross revenue in 2013

- Booking talent for future events and concerts at the theatre- Operations associate for front and back of house - Bartender during run of show or events- Back of house assistant during large events with national acts- Worked closely with owner during dark hours