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-Develop and implement strategic franchise growth plans aligned with each client’s unique goals and industries-Implement lead-generation strategies to attract qualified potential franchise owners-Provide sales support through the franchise development journey, from initial inquiries to contract finalization-Ensure adherence to legal requirements and industry regulations in franchise agreements and disclosure documents-Implement support programs to assist new and existing franchisees in launching and operating successful businesses

Responsibilities include awarding franchise licenses and assisting the national support operationsstaff for the following brands of United Franchise Group. Signarama and Fully Promoted-Guide potential franchise owners though steps of exploration who typically do not have prior business or industry experience.-Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates from the initial stage to closing, overseeing the entire new store development pipeline, from lead generation to store opening.-Help franchisees and multi-unit operators build and grow successful businesses in their local communities. Provide business coaching, P & L analysis and marketing support.-Manage the resale process of existing franchise locations.-Provide real estate assistance in location searches, aiding in negotiations, ongoing training and support on a local level.-Provide financing assistance for new & existing franchise owners.-Sales & Marketing training and support

Responsibilities include awarding franchise licenses and managing the regional support operationsstaff for the following brands of United Franchise Group in the southeast. Signarama, Fully Promoted and Preveer.-Guide potential franchise owners though steps of exploration who typically do not have prior business or industry experience.-Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates from the initial stage to closing, overseeing the entire new store development pipeline, from lead generation to store opening.-Help franchisees and multi-unit operators build and grow successful businesses in their local communities. Provide business coaching, P & L analysis and marketing support.-Manage the resale process of existing franchise locations.-Provide real estate assistance in location searches, aiding in negotiations, ongoing training and support on a local level.-Provide financing assistance for new & existing franchise owners.-Sales & Marketing training and support

Responsibilities include awarding franchise licenses and managing the regional support operationsstaff for the following brands of United Franchise Group on the West Coast.Signarama, Fully Promoted, Venture X, Jon Smith Subs, The Great Greek, Graze Craze, Network. Lead Exchange, Preveer and Accurate Franchising.-Guide potential franchise owners though steps of exploration who typically do not have prior business or industry experience.-Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates from the initial stage to closing, overseeing the entire new store development pipeline, from lead generation to store opening.-Help franchisees and multi-unit operators build and grow successful businesses in their local communities. Provide business coaching, P & L analysis and marketing support.-Manage the resale process of existing franchise locations.-Provide real estate assistance in location searches, aiding in negotiations, ongoing training and support on a local level.-Provide financing assistance for new & existing franchise owners.-Sales & Marketing training and support

Responsibilities include awarding franchise licenses and managing the regional support operationsstaff for each of United Franchise Group's franchise brands for North Carolina and South Carolina.Signarama, Fully Promoted, Venture X, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, The Great Greek, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising, Network Lead Exchange and Resource Operations International-Guide potential franchise owners though steps of exploration who typically do not have prior business or industry experience.-Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates from the initial stage to closing, overseeing the entire new store development pipeline, from lead generation to store opening.-Help franchisees and multi-unit operators build and grow successful businesses in their local communities. Provide business coaching, P & L analysis and marketing support.-Manage the resale process of existing franchise locations.-Provide real estate assistance in location searches, aiding in negotiations, ongoing training and support on a local level.-Provide financing assistance for new & existing franchise owners.-Sales & Marketing training and support

Responsibilities include awarding franchise licenses and managing the regional support operationsstaff for each of United Franchise Group's franchise brands for Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.Signarama, Fully Promoted, Venture X, Experimax, Jon Smith Subs, The Great Greek, SuperGreen Solutions, Transworld Business Advisors, Accurate Franchising & Network Lead Exchange.• Assist the Mountain-Plains Executive Vice President with the following:-Guide potential franchise owners though steps of exploration who typically do not have prior business or industry experience.-Develop and maintain relationships with potential candidates from the initial stage to closing, overseeing the entire new store development pipeline, from lead generation to store opening.-Help franchisees and multi-unit operators build and grow successful businesses in their local communities. Provide business coaching, P & L analysis and marketing support.-Manage the resale process of existing franchise locations.-Provide real estate assistance in location searches, aiding in negotiations, ongoing training and support on a local level.-Provide financing assistance for new & existing franchise owners.-Sales & Marketing training and support

-Attend industry specific trade shows nationwide to educate individuals of different franchise opportunities -Qualify and generate new lead opportunities for our multiple brands-Assist Regional Managers and Vice Presidents with the coordination brand development-Answer every new inquiry and introduce prospective franchisees to the brand, inform them of the startup cost, qualify interest, and introduce them to our local Regional Managers and Vice Presidents. -Coordinate training and education of new Franchise Development Representatives

-Qualify and generate new lead opportunities for Franchise Development-Assist Regional Managers and Vice Presidents with brand development-Answer every new inquiry and introduce prospective franchisees to the brand, inform them of the startup cost, qualify interest, and introduce them to our local Regional Managers and Vice Presidents.

•Organize all resident activities, on and off premises•Conduct an assessment to determine those activities in which the residents would be most interested in pursuing and/or participating•Act as a liaison between residents and The Oaks Room Restaurant/Catering company in planning private events•Supervise the development of new and existing clubs that reflect the interests of the Community. •Document resident participation in group and recreational programs•Coordinate all club meetings and use of rooms.•Manage all areas of special events, games and entertainment encouraging participation•Obtain survey feedback from residents after each major event•Create and manage event timelines and budgets•Oversee the activity budget to ensure that costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines.•Maintain current information databases for business contacts, vendors, sponsors and guests•Create proposals, contracts and invoices for sponsors and vendors.•Provide research support and complete tasks required for event preparation•Supervise catering (food and beverage) for functions•Supervise decorating and promotions for functions•Attend local Social Director meetings for residential propertiesI continue to oversee all marketing efforts that were the responsibility of the Director of Marketing.

Primary Function:•Promote public relations internally•Develop and implement an annual marketing plan•Increase public relations for The Oaks at Boca Raton in the greater community area of Boca Raton and Palm Beach.•Focus on website presence and to increase The Oaks at Boca Raton exposure to realtors and to prospective homebuyers Marketing – Internal:•Responsible for developing and distributing the quarterly property newsletters, advertisement layouts, size of ads and sales.•Design and create digital signage•Design and send club e-mails to residents•Create and distribute surveys to residents•Promote communication about social, tennis, spa and fitness events•Coordinate weekly meetings to develop new promotions with department heads of Tennis, Fitness and Spa•Take pictures of Community events, parties and other special occasions.Marketing – External:•Develop sponsorship packages for local businesses to advertise with The Oaks at Boca Raton•Write and distribute press releases to local and national media •Interface with local realty companies •Coordinate marketing meetings with other marketing professionals from FirstService Residential, Standard Pacific Homes and Richmond American Homes•Attend local brand development meetings for residential properties•Write and maintain public website content, upload photos to the online photo gallery and track website usage through Google Analytics

-Research, implement and organize marketing strategies for the Department of Campus Recreation-Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate approximately eight marketing staff members-Develop, edit, revise, and publish all marketing materials and website for the Department of Campus Recreation-Manage social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Ustream

-Acted as Interim Coordinator of Sport Clubs by preparing the $40,000 Sport Club budget and facilitating meetings with club officers-Assisted in preparation of summer camp activities, acted as a camp counselor and head lifeguard-Managed Kayak Rental Center at the Boathouse on campus by renting and instructing patrons on proper use of equipment.

Sport Club Supervisor:-Developed a marketing plan.-Created and updated the Sport Club media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and the Sport Club Blog-Designed digital advertisements for upcoming events-Designed and published the monthly Sport Club Illustrated Newsletter-Trained co-workers on the proper usage of cameras, software and social media platforms-Assisted with the promotion of the American Collegiate Intramural Sports (ACIS) program and its products.-Managed club meetings, field set-ups for practices and game days, and created tournament promotions.-Responsible for opening and closing the 24 acre Hattie L. Preston Intramural Sports Complex-Enforced policies of the Intramural-Recreation Sports Complex-Served as first responder for minor injuries and medical emergencies-Acted as a representative for Intramural-Recreational Sports at various club practices and competitions.-Assisted the Sport Club Graduate Assistant with paperwork and other office duties as needed.Lifeguard:-Act as the first responder to any injuries or incidents occurring in or around the water-Enforce the policies and procedures of the Bill Powell Natatorium-Daily chemical tests, pool maintenance and cleaning the pool deck.-Attend monthly in-service meetings to work on skill building exercises and review organization policiesChallenge Course Facilitator:-Lead groups of various sizes through low and high ropes obstacles-Organize activities that will emphasize the importance of teamwork and leadership for participants.-Ensure the course is properly maintained by doing service work and cleaning the area-Design advertisements and promotional material for the Challenge CourseFitness Center Attendant:-Enforce the policies and procedures of the Fitness Center-Ensure the facility and equipment are well maintained-Handing out exercise equipment and towels using CSI Facility Management Software, putting weights away and cleaning the Fitness Center.

-Managed a Junior Counselor and a cabin of 8-20 campers on a weekly basis.-Created and lead canoeing, mountain boarding, bible study, camp newspaper and sports/fitness programs-Facilitate and lead groups on the low ropes challenge course while teaching team building activities.-Assisted in the kitchen during the preparation, serving time and clean up of meals.-Cleaned and worked on multiple maintenance jobs on a daily basis.