Business Development, maintaining and growing territory. Consulting with Retailers to help them increase traffic, conversion rates and transaction amounts.

Contract employee at their home decor showroom in the America's Mart, Atlanta. Responsible for merchandising and sales in The Gerson Showroom,

Developed and maintained client relationships for the largest U.S. Manufacturer of Pipe and Drape.

Business development utilizing the “Valassis Sales Process” consisting of: New Customer Acquisition, Discovery, Solutions, Closing, Execution and Analytics.Other sales functions included analyzing data and customizing an advertising targeting zone based on pertinent variables, mapping these recommended coverage areas, preparing and presenting this data in Power Point and Excel format, artwork consultation and submission of sales orders to Client Services.

Managed and developed the corporate account business in the 5 print centers located within territory. Generated printing opportunities for Print on Demand, Offset and Custom printing and Forms and Litigation work, Liaison between the Retail Production group, the Office Supply division and the client. Developed and implemented customized pricing strategies and presentations for new business acquisition and client retention. Performed business reviews and coordinated Lunch & Learn seminars for key prospects and clients.

Owner of this promotional products/ad specialty distributor, profiding custom branded solutions to mid and large market companies. Sold company in Oct. 2002 to Global DocuGraphix, transitioning 100% of the business.