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Manage and oversee all Athletic Leagues, including Bowling, Softball and Golf. Event Planning, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Program Development and Fundraising.

Manage all dues, contracts, finances, and league information. In constant contact with league officials and managers regarding the operation of all teams. Dispense weekly communications, including all mail, e-mail, league data and social media correspondence. Run and Manage league website.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, Us

In charge of all facilities, and assets within the company buildings.

Livonia, Mi, Us

- In charge of the entire sales process, including planning, sourcing, budgeting, price analysis, quoting, contract negotiation, order entry, and purchasing. - Manage entire Sales territory, working closely with Sales rep.- Perform strategic sourcing activities across multiple categories, searching for better deals, unique options, and more profitable suppliers and partners.- Constantly updating job and industry knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations and trade shows.- Pride and passion in Customer Service. Loyalty. Customer satisfaction always the main objective.

-Finding and researching early planning stage leads and projects.-Following up on previously identified projects and opportunities-Product specification and document review. -Cold calling, Territory and project management. Work closely with outside sales representatives to provide assistance, and support to help grow sales, and identify projects.-Providing project leads and support to fabricators, glaziers, and manufacturers.-Managed and helped oversee ShowerGuard's Registered Dealer Program, across the United States and Canada-Responsible for gaining new business by registering new dealers and generating sales volume for the department.-Grew dealer program over 60% in one year.-Oversee customer rebate program, dealing directly with end users.-Utilize sales and marketing tools, cold calling, and follow-up techniques

Coordinated the entire sales process, including price analysis, quoting, contract negotiation, order entry, shipping coordination and expediting for large O-Ring, Plastic and Rubber Seals, and Gasket distributor. Accounts included Aerospace, Military, Automotive, hydraulic/pneumatic rebuilders and others located in Michigan and throughout the United States. Managed high profile accounts include Eaton Aerospace, Beaver Aerospace, Honeywell, Ford, and their associated Tier 1 & 2 suppliers. Sales dollars increased each year.Inventory control/management- forecasted for production and stock items and was heavily involved in the development and implementation of the Zap-It* inventory management program. Quality Control - Worked in conjunction with company quality manager to ensure products met/exceeded customer expectations.Assisted in the development and training of all new personnel within the company.Created and implemented cost saving methods to achieve corporate financial goals.Assisted customer engineering in sealing solutions, problem solving and acquiring goods needed.Acted as a liaison between company accounting department and customer accounts payable departments.

Responsible for buying, and procuring from the company's largest manufacturer, and second largest product line. Products included, Polypaks and U-Cups, encompassing a large dollar value.Dealt directly with major manufacturers regarding pricing, quoting and expediting of all items, also saving the company upwards of 5-10% annually.

Advertising CopywriterProvided advertising copywriting for several large advertising agencies throughout metropolitan Detroit on a freelance basis. Ideas and copy were utilized for radio spots, print ads and bus advertising.