Managed Chicago District Sales PerformanceOversaw 3rd party representationManaged Steelite Showroom & Experience Center in Chicago's West LoopActed as point person for special programs for top end-user customers

Oversaw 3rd party representation in the Midwest Region.Primary contact for key dealers and end users in target markets.Created and Oversaw National Rep Council.Trained Reps and Dealers on a National level as Glassware Specialist.

Downtown Chicago Territory Manager representing premier brands of smallwares and tabletop equipment including Forbes, Vitamix, Oneida, Tuxton, RAK Porcelain, Staub, Zwilling & more. Primary contact for dealer sales reps from Edward Don, Wasserstrom, TriMark, US Foods, Gordon Food Service. Specialized in end user relationships and product demonstrations.

Managed all events and private dining for 3 restaurants located in Midtown Manhattan. Specialized in sales of corporate events.

Private Event Director hired to create wine related experiential product offerings including tastings, dinners, cocktail parties, and private events at Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe, and Morrell Wine Store in Rockefeller Plaza. Also maintained retail client list and assisted in purchases from Morrell’s world class inventory of fine and rare wines and spirits. Including organization and shipments of large orders for corporate gifting and acquisition of rare and highly allocated wines and spirits.

Corporate Account Manager responsible for event sales over $1 million in net revenue.• Surpassed 2014 sales goal by 26%

• Responsibilities include managing and negotiating contracts for ticket sales; maintaining relationships with ticketing agents and media outlets; scheduling appearances; and serving as sales representative at tourism board meetings, conventions, and venues.• Negotiated performance contract with Andy Williams Moon River Theatre.• Negotiated contract with NBC resulting in prime time television appearance on “The Sing Off” with Nick Lachey, Ben Folds, Shawn Stockman, and Sara Bareilles• Other responsibilities include supervising and maintaining a high standard of production, light design and audio design; accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, and collections.

• Responsibilities include venue and tour management: talent management and scheduling, merchandise inventory, and on site sales• Maintaining a high standard of production including of lighting and audio systems, set and costume upkeep• Negotiating contracts for ticket sales; maintaining relationships with ticketing agents and media outlets; scheduling appearances; and serving as sales representative at tourism board meetings, conventions, and venues.• Accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, and collections

• Performed in 3 production cast shows on the Norwegian Jewel. • Responsibilities also included hospitality, and event promotion.

• Performed 12 shows a week in Donn Arden’s Jubilee! at Bally’s Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

• Direct assistant to the owner of this public relations and marketing company.• Responsibilities included creating and maintaining media contact lists, tracking media coverage, creating media update reports and press books, brainstorming PR plans for new client projects• Clients: NAVTEQ, The Onion, Svedka Vodka, Nerve.com

• Supported 3 departments: Meeting and Event Planning, Wedding Planning, PR/Marketing• Responsibilities included drafting proposals, updating databases, on-site event management, vendor and staff management• Major Events: Allstate Insurance 75th Anniversary, Chicago Cares Day, NeoCon World’s Trade Fair