As a Director of Business Development and Franchise Development Sales, I love helping businesses thrive. To me, nothing is more rewarding than starting up, turning around and revitalizing companies and individuals to realize their dream of successfully growing a business.As the Director of Franchise Development at Lift Brands, I sold 30 new Yoga Fit/Wellness concept locations in 13 states, managing process to ensure legal compliance. At St. Croix Retail, a retail development company with corporate stores, airport locations, and retail stores in entertainment venues, I increased sales and profits by 7% in addition, I identified targeted business opportunities, including researching, working on RFP’s and RFQ’s.Previously, as the Director Franchise Development at Let’s Dish!, I developed five new territories with multi- and single-unit stores, resulting in 10% growth.At International Dairy Queen, in Franchise Sales, I was part of the opening team, setting up accounts, hiring, and training. Over three years, I opened 60 new locations in Canada and the U.S. And, over the next six years, I was among the top in sales with an average of 25 locations per year. As a leader, I believe people first then profit and it's served me and my organizations well. I’ve managed teams and budgets to meet aggressive growth objectives. Experienced in both small and large organizations, my focus is on delivering win-win results. One of the nicest things anyone ever said to me was, “You build trust with people and people trust you.” Integrity and ethical practices are fundamental to my personal and business philosophy.