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Long Grove, Illinois, United States

Sales and market research, online marketing, business formation and development, sales lead generation, customer-oriented problem solving, project management, and commercial real estate investment-As Founder and Principal of several special purpose companies, identified and developed early online market opportunities, negotiated sales contracts as well as wholesale sourcing contracts to lock in higher margins-Actively utilized CRM tools, organized sales cycles, and closing process techniques to improve yields and results-Created sales programs and customer contact protocols to maximize high-value customer touch points and nurture customer relationships-Developed call scripts for use by other sales personnel to qualify customers and increase customer acquisition and retention-Developed and launched online ad campaigns in highly competitive verticals, structured lead generation pipelines, and improved customer acquisition rates-Commercial real estate investing, including market research, due diligence, and property management

Des Plaines, Illinois, United States

As a design and manufacturing General Manager, directed the continuous design, manufacturing, and management of point-of-purchase display projects for major national consumer goods marketers (Gillette, Nabisco, American Greetings, Kraft, Bridgestone, and many more), resulting in growth in revenue and net income from existing and new customers-Facilitated 1182% growth of annual revenue from $2.8 to $33.1 million-Expanded customer base by 142%, and Increased net income from 1.4% to 13.1% of sales-Directed design engineering, prototyping, estimating, project management, finishing, assembly/packing, and shipping-Evaluated and selected ERP system to better integrate operations, project management, and cost accounting, leading to better on-time performance on projects and a 32% year-over-year increase in net income as a percent of sales

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a Sales Executive for a global brand services company, opened Chicago office and increased revenue by 316% in 2 years-Successfully acquired detailed product knowledge, applied strategic prospecting techniques coupled with advanced communication skills including active listening, building rapport on calls, qualification questioning, objection handling and post-sale relationship management.

Executive Education Program, Soul Of Leadership

Executive Education Program, B2B Marketing

Bs, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: General Manager of the Daily Northwestern, the university's daily newspaper