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Willow Park, Texas

Looked over proposed building plans from developers. Either approved them to be forwarded to the city council for final acceptance or disapprove them base on lack of information, not fitting specific city building codes, etc. Served twice on the board and in the final year of 2016, served as Chairman of the Commision

Holly Lake Ranch, Texas

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Fort Worth, Texas

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Fort Worth, Texas

Took over the Fort Worth segment of the DFWAMA in 2009 focused on guiding it into becoming an accepting and inclusive professional association dedicated to the advancement of the marketing profession in Fort Worth.Since 2009, we have brought the association presence to the forefront in Fort Worth with the association events drawing good attendance and membership in Fort Worth on the rise. My specific role was to hold monthly Executive Luncheons and Networking Events associated with marketing professional. As the 2013 - 2014 board year begins, Fort Worth now has 3 positions on the board including my new role as EVP Fort Worth Strategies and a new EVP Fort Worth Program in place Andra Dunn.Left board position in order to pass to incoming volunteer which was always my plan. When I took on the challenge of rebuilding the DFWAMA presence in Fort Worth, one of my goals was not only to have a functioning Fort Worth committee but also to set up a path for any of those that volunteered to move up in the organization. That goal was met as of April of 2014. Now, I have assumed the role of volunteer on the Fort Worth committee as an advisor to the new EVP Fort Worth Programs.

Fort Worth, Texas

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Was used as a floater who help each committee as needed.

Due to family concerns I moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth area in September of 2004 and accepted a position with Authentic in outside sales. In the first full year with in company and in the region, my sales totaled just over $500,000.00. Over that time, I was able to open several new accounts including some Top 200 corporations. In June of 2005, was asked to take over the position of Business Development Manager. In this position, my responsibilities included sales management, prospect development, sales representation in selected accounts and database management. As of April 2006, was able to get all sales leads into a prospecting system based on ACT and began the process of educating the sales team on the use of a PIM system. In May of the 2006, company merged with another organization and the position I was filling was eliminated.

I joined the firm in March as sales representative with focus on identifying and marketing to new client segments in order to take better advantage of new equipment acquisitions. From 1997 on, sales grew consistently with the addition of several high profile clients. I also developed and maintained an ACT database for prospect identification, core business analysis, geographic profile and client specific data to name a few Accepted and preformed role as sales manager although not formally named to position. My departure from the company was due to move to Texas for family issues.

On Demand Digital; I joined firm in 1994 to assist in the development of a market for a cutting edge technology company. Responsibilities included identifying target markets, developing marketing strategies, direct sales, developing client and prospect databases, digital marketing and representing organization at trade shows and industry gatherings. Upon joining firm, sales were just over $600,000.00 for the previous year. As of the end of 1996, sales were in excess of $1,700,000.00.

I assisted in the establishment of a national magazine focused on the coffee industry. My responsibilities included concept and design of corporation image, direct advertiser contact, public relations, advertising design, database marketing and trade show coordination. I designed a trade show image that won several awards including best of show at the 1994 Specialty Coffee Association Convention in Long Beach. From a beginning of no client base, advertising sales grew to over $50,000.00 an issue within 6 months and established magazine's industry image as a leader in innovative design and progressive public relations.

Originally hired to developed client base for new 40-inch sheet fed press. Within a year, I acquired the responsibilities of Sales Manager that included the supervision of seven sales representatives, communications with production, market research, competitor evaluations, formulation of pricing strategies and client relations. Within a few months, sales department went from sales of $200,000 a month to over $400,000 a month. Overall sales department attitude moved 180 degrees to very positive from overwhelmingly negative. Customer complaints and reruns dropped significantly resulting in better profit picture. During this time, in acknowledgement of the changes landscape of graphic arts, I acquired computer graphics knowledge.

Hired to development new accounts along with servicing of house clients, active participation in production, some manager assistance and sales supervision. In 1988 through 1989, I negotiated a major contract that represented 40% of total company sales in those years. As a direct result, my personal sales increased from "0" to $1,500,000.00 within three years. During this time, due to the need of my primary client, I designed and implemented a new production line for technical manuals. These changes helped improve total quality of the production facility and resulted in a Standard Operating Procedure Manual being established for the company.

Bba Marketing, Business, Marketing, Economic, Music

Activities and Societies: Member of Jazz Ensemble / Business Manager for JTAC - Student Newspaper / ROTC - Two Years

Sales

Carew involved a two week extensive study of the sales process

Sales

Basic Education

Activities and Societies: Music