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Palm Harbor, Fl

Provided Consulting Services to Carrabba’s, Manta Catamaran’s, Old Harbor Bank, Bonefish, Lee Roy Selmon’s, St. Joseph's and St. Anthony's Hospitals, Cracker Barrel, ChoicePoint, Play It Again Sports, Wendy’s, WMOR-TV, Captain D’s, Checker’s Drive Thru Restaurants, Klondike, Busch Gardens and Carrollwood Development.Delivered an independent and comprehensive analysis identifying strengths and weaknesses. Separated “symptoms & causes” and provided objective recommendations to lower costs and increase revenues.

Clearwater, Fl

Built Media Management Company into one of the largest in the Southeast United States. Clients included: Wendy’s International; Klondike; Captain D’s Seafood; Checkers Drive Thru; Holiday Inn Worldwide; ChoicePoint; Silk Greenhouse; Hearst Corporation; Clear Channel Communications; Bond Jewelers; Busch Gardens; Manta Catamarans; Play It Again Sports; Carrollwood Development, St. Joseph's and St. Anthony's Hospitals, Old Harbor Bank.Hired, trained, and managed 15 employees in account service, media, creative, and research.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Responsible for all “Retail” accounts and new business development.Increased capitalized billings from $12.5 million to $33.7 million.Managed a staff of 17.Built a “Retail Division” complete with its own creative and media departments. Retail division included banking, restaurant, jewelry, attractions, automotive, and health care (hospitals).Hired, trained, and managed all new account service personnel.Implemented use of state-of-the-art software in the media, creative, and account service departments.

Managed the in-house marketing, advertising, media, promotions, and research departments. Staff of 29.Developed zero based budgets for all departments.Developed and presented strategic marketing plans and budgets to board of directors. Developed award winning promotions including “Picture Pick-up Promise”, “New Mother’s Club”, and “No Fault Guarantee”.Managed national creative and media agencies to develop branding and promotional campaigns..

La Jolla California

 Managed 15 markets containing over 1200 Fotomat Kiosks Direct reporting staff of 15. Over 2500 employees (Fotomates) Developed zero based budgets for all departments. Developed marketing and promotional plans for all markets in conjunction with corporate marketing department. Responsible for top line sales and bottom line profits. Awarded “Top Region” 2 years in a row.

Greater Los Angeles Area

 Managed 5 markets containing over 400 Fotomat Kiosks Direct reporting staff of 14. Over 850 employees (Fotomates & Office staff) Developed zero based budgets for all departments. Responsible for top line sales and bottom line profits. Awarded “Top Group Manager” .

Greater San Diego Area

 Managed San Diego Market containing 42 Fotomats. Direct reporting staff of 8. Over 100 employees (Fotomates & Office staff) Developed zero based budgets for all departments. Responsible for top line sales and bottom line profits. Awarded “Market of the Year”.

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

Instructed 9 – 12th grade Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mathematics And Computer Science, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Math Fraternity - Pi Mu Epsilon Tau Kappa Epsilon

Marketing/Advertising Classes

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Epsilon