Responsible for all business functions to include Marketing and P&L.Create and implement project management plans.Construct bid’s and estimates for property rehabilitation and remodeling projects.Oversee and manage projects from start to completion monitoring workmanship, budgeting, scheduling.Provide leasing, concierge, remodeling, rehabilitation, and restoration services for residential and commercial properties.

Responsible for Business Operations, Project Management, Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Planning and Human Resources.Create and implement project management plans.Create and present bids for new and landscape renovation projects.Oversee and manage projects from start to completion monitoring workmanship, budgeting, scheduling and inventory.Responsible for human resource functions to include talent acquisition, goal setting, training and performance reviews.

Responsible for collecting biological samples and age structures (otoliths, illiciems, scales), along with economic data regarding fishing effort while deployed on commercial trawl and gillnet fishing vessels. Gathered and recorded detailed data regarding kept catch, discarded catch, incidental takes (sea turtles, birds, mammals), and species of particular interest (e.g. sharks).Worked closely with National Marine Fisheries and the Northeast Fisheries Sampling Branch to organize data and complete extensive paperwork used to manage fish stocks and protected species populations.Recipient of the “Silver Scales Award” from National Marine Fisheries Service for Data quality excellence.

Fish physiology laboratory assistant experienced in conducting experiments and collecting physiological data using radio telemetry, swim tunnels.Tested and collected data on shrimp trawl bycatch reduction devices.Collected and processed blood samples from a variety of shark species while conducting stress response research.Supervised graduate students and facilitated the collection of data to be used in graduate thesis projects. Used mark and recapture methods in conjunction with radio telemetry to assess adult movement and spawning habitats of crappie in flood control reservoirs. Responsible for laboratory set up and equipment maintenance.Responsible for safe handling, cleanup and disposal of chemical, radiological and bio-hazardous materials.

Managed a sales district of 47 Home Depots, 81 Lowe’s and 160 Wal-Marts, which produced annual revenues exceeding $73 million.Experienced at hiring, training and coaching sales teams which produce superior sales and service. Over the past 5 years I have coached and developed 3 Southeast Region “Sales Representatives of the Year” and 2 “Rookie of the Year” awards winners and 3 Sales Representatives from my team have been promoted to District Manager against national competition.Provided leadership and direction to a staff of 8 Sales Managers and up to 80 seasonal associates.Experienced at managing the Lawn and Garden business at Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Wal-Mart in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri and Mississippi.Member of the “Home Center Advisory Council”, responsible for giving direction and recommendations on how The Scott’s Company can better interact with its home center customers.Created, communicated and monitored District Business Plans, including developing, planning and implementing sales and merchandising objectives/goals for each class of trade within the district.Performed district human resource and financial management functions to include evaluations, reviews, and budgetary controls.Created forecast plans based on year to year sales by month, by store and by product to assure ample product during peak periods over the course of a selling season.

Managed Sales and Service of Ortho and Roundup products to all Home Depots in Georgia, North Florida and Central Florida Markets.Increased overall Sales of Ortho and Roundup products from 0 to a growth of 19%. Responsible for creating and implementing area marketing plans.Responsible for calling on Regional and National Merchants at The Home Depot and successfully gained additional product listings. Worked closely with Regional and National Merchants to create and implement POG’s and sales programs resulting in greater space allocations for Monsanto products. Responsible for creating business plans, budgetary alignment, area business P&L, and Inventory planning and control.

Developed and implemented marketing techniques which resulted in increased sales for all manufactures represented.Represented manufactures which included: Monsanto Solaris, 3M, Werner Ladders, Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods and General Mills.Developed and instructed product knowledge training programs to sales representatives and account personnel.Monitored and utilized sales data to write orders and maintain proper inventory levels.Plan, organize and direct sales activities based on advertising campaigns and in store promotions.Created and presented monthly marketing and sales business reviews and action plans to all levels of management.Served as the liaison between retailers and manufacturers/distributors.