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General Counsel and Compliance Officer (July 2014- Present) • Active Corporate Attorney and Compliance Officer licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. • Collaborate with outside federal and state regulatory bodies to ensure full licensure and compliance in all 50 states.• Manage all external litigation specializing in consumer protection law and contract law.• Draft and negotiate all commercial contracts and transactions in the best interest of the Company.• Implement all internal legal procedures, employment law matters, and address multiple legal issues for the Company.Vice President (February 2017- Present) • Corporate Officer for CARS Protection Plus, Inc. and its affiliate, Florida CARS Protection Plus, Inc.• Assist with all Company decisions in coordination with President/CEO.

-Specializing in the areas of commercial litigation, environmental law, medical malpractice, mineral law, oil and gas, and electronic discovery, with a particular emphasis in energy law.-Experience in food and beverage law, franchising agreements, product recall, products liability, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, unfair trade practices and consumer protection law.-Drafted numerous memoranda, briefs, and contracts associated with various practice groups.-Evaluated cases to determine viability of claim while listening to client needs and expectations.

• Supervised western Pennsylvania sales force of 14 reps, 3 territory managers, 2 Brand Development Specialist, and 2 Team Enterprise Premium Brand Specialists, while maintaining all management responsibilities of a Delaware sales force.• Created budgets, sales programs, and marketing for all distributor teams.• Coordinated 1,800 Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) retail tastings across the state with FY10 budget of $360,000.• Developed suggested PLCB pricing calendars for all brands and analysis of competitive trend data.• Achieved company annual sales exceeding $15 million, increasing net profit by +4%, or $558,000.• Oversaw entire state and distributor sales force of 25 reps, 4 territory managers, and a director of sales while maintaining a book of business of 25 major liquor retailers.• Instituted a new 20 person on-premise sales team to increase distribution by +18% annually.• Created entire promotional team of 20 reps for direct consumer experiences; increasing consumer promotions 150% over the previous year while staying under budget.• Exceeded sales quotas for fiscal year by +10%, or 11,000 cases.

• Led a retail team of 16 reps and 3 managers to strengthen superior floor displays, shelf sets, signage, and overall condition of Bacardi USA, Inc. portfolio in Pennsylvania Wine & Spirit Stores.• Worked with a broker to institute effective statewide projects for all on/off-premise business and increased average annual portfolio growth +8% or 37,000 cases, annual sales exceeding $84 million, and an increase on-premise portfolio distribution by +25%.• Budgeted and managed $400,000 in point of sale allocation and $300,000 for on-premise growth.

• Maintained top 120 Philadelphia accounts in terms of volume and exposure for maximum growth.• Grew account depletions +45% and portfolio distribution of +40%.• Managed 3 Team Enterprises USA Sales Reps in Philadelphia Metro, Suburbs, and State College.

Premium Brand Specialist and Market Manager, Philadelphia & State College, PA• Managed 60 Philadelphia Metro Market accounts with premium spirits portfolio specializing in distribution, promotion, and brand education. On-premise sales increase +35%.• Marketed and promoted Bacardi USA spirits portfolio in State College Market. Increased core brand sales in 30 accounts by +240%, distribution +130%.• Maintained critical relationships with buyers/owners to improve go-to-market brand strategies.