Represent >130 commercial lighting manufacturers with "white glove" customer service to the San Diego Architecture and Design (A&D) Community. Provide tailored lighting solutions that meet the needs and vision of the project. Facilitate communication between manufacturers, distributors, and contractors to ensure that specified lighting products are installed per project requirements. Provide product presentations and technical support while building strong relationships with clients.Mission: bring fun to lighting specification for the built environment

Commercial Flooring Problem Solver. Account Executive for Bentley Mills and Modulyss flooring (carpet tile, broadloom, luxury vinyl tile, 6’ goods) covering all of San Diego County for over 8 years. Connected with commercial interior designers & architects, facility managers & property managers, flooring contractors & general contractors to provide flooring solutions for all commercial real estate market segments. Brought value to customers by offering quality material, delivered on time, and transparently managing any challenges that arose. Maintained ongoing relationships with all clients to quickly address any concerns and facilitate future business. Made the flooring portion of the project easy from selection to installation. + Achieved status as a WELL AP (WELL Building Standard Accredited Professional) to be an informed resource for clients on this comprehensive evaluation of a commercial space which focuses on the health of the occupants. Such accreditation was a unique way to truly understand the needs of my clients, and was not a job requirement.+ 2021 - sales goal exceeded 10% but not shipped+ 2019 - sales goal exceeded by 20%; Presidents Club award winner+ 2018 - sales goal exceeded by 18%; Pinnacle Award winner for the Western Region "The Pinnacle Award celebrates the phenomenal achievement of an individual whose contribution has surpassed all others in their class and has maintained the Bentley tradition of quality salesmanship."+ 2017 - sales goal exceeded by 17%+ 2016 - sales goal exceeded+ 2015 - sales goal exceeded+ 2014 - sales goal exceeded+ Active member of CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) San Diego, serving on the Board of Directors for 3 years, and Advisory Board for 3 years. + Active member of IIDA So Cal, San Diego City Center, and served on the Board as Membership Co-Chair for 3 years.

Account Executive for Mohawk Group, the commercial flooring arm of Mohawk Industries.Responsible for growth of $5,200,000 territory. Team Leader for Orange County / Long Beach representing 325+ broadloom, carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile, VCT, quartz flooring, and rubber flooring products. Developed and strengthened relationships with commercial interior designers & architects, facility & property managers, and flooring contractors to provide flooring solutions for all commercial market segments. Managed the account for a retail restaurant chain with franchises in all 50 states that purchased over $1mil in materials each year. + Achieved corporate recognition for significant increase in sales for 2 brands from June 2012 - July 2013+ Earned Interior Design + Construction designation for LEED AP (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional) to maintain my depth of knowledge of this rating system for the sustainability of commercial buildings. Such accreditation was a unique way to truly understand the needs of my clients, and was not a job requirement.+ Selected as Sustainability Champion for Southern California region in 2013. + Active member of IIDA So Cal, Orange County City Center, and served on the Board as VP Advocacy.

Account Executive for J&J/Invision commercial flooring (broadloom and carpet tile) covering 4 territories in 6 years: Los Angeles County (on team of 3) & Inland Empire territory 3/2006 - 7/2007San Diego County & State of Hawaii 7/2007 - 7/2011Increased market share for J&J/Invision in each territory. New to the LA market as well as the flooring industry, I applied the hard learned lessons from that territory on day 1 in San Diego. Quickly immersed myself in the architecture and design community and positioned myself as a resource for my clients. Networked with flooring contractors and commercial interiors reps to uncover opportunities in San Diego county, and leverage the knowledge I had. + 20% growth from 2009 to 2010+ 2008 Sales Rep of the Year, Western Region+ 182% growth from June 2007 to June 2008+ 2007 Sales Rep of the Year, Western Region+ 147% growth for 2007 + Achieved status as a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional) to be a resource for clients on this extensive evaluation of the sustainability of commercial buildings. Organized a study group of 12 designers and everyone passed the exam. Such accreditation was a unique way to truly understand the needs of my clients and the exam prep process, and was not a requirement of my job.+ Active member of IIDA So Cal, San Diego City Center.

Professional organizing & customized space planning services Sponsored by New Century Title Company to provide presentations on downsizing solutions for real estate agents.Specialty with personalization of California Closets systems. Majority of clientele from repeat and referral customers.

100% commission sales of in-home organizational systemsSolely grew the California Closets Builder Program from $300K/yr to $1mil/yrEstablished & maintained relationships with Sales Reps, Purchasing Agents, Options Designers, Superintendents & Marketing Departments for 9 home builders and more than 20 residential developments in San Diego County. Responsible for design, measure, sale, drawings, management of timeline of installation, and overall satisfaction of homeowner and builder. Vendor of choice for successive developments with each builder. + 2002, 2003, 2004 Highest Closing Rate + 2002, 2003, 2004 Top 3 Highest Total Dollars Sold + Achieved corporate recognition for total sales in excess of $2,000,000 + 2001 Sales Rep of the Year, for outstanding customer service

Responsible for daily operations at PPI, a computer training facility. Facilitated opening of new office location. Established & maintained vendor relations. Regional elimination of position in September 1999

Assisted Director of Sales with lead management of physician licensees Generated all licensee communications for General Manager of Licensing Department & National Operations ManagersManaged implementation of new database for current & prospective licensees

Assisted 3 executive directors with management of 10 associations representing 40 companies & over 200 members in U.S. & EuropeProduced all meeting materials, brochures & membership directoriesCoordinated 2 annual meetings (varied location in US) & 5 - 7 committee meetings per month