Responsible for the development and execution of all elements of the division’s National Marketing Plan which supports the marketing objectives in a manner that cultivates brand stewardship and provides strategic and creative excellence that is both effective and efficient. * Successfully manage all aspects of concept, creative development and production for the division’s corporate identity, direct communications, sales aides, public relations, website content, collateral materials, tradeshow participation, marketing budgets, promotional products, and print advertisements;* Strategically develop all collateral, mailer, e-marketing, and advertising content. Oversee graphic design process and insure consistent and uniform corporate appearance.* Manage multiple project timelines to insure timely and quality fulfillment of all marketing needs without sacrificing quality or budget;* Actively oversee vendor relationships for providers of outside print, promotional products, signs, advertising, email marketing, mailing house, and customer/referral source gifting.

- Actively worked a number of freelance SBA marketing assignments during severance period. Areas of expertise include SBA marketing, SBA credit/underwriting, SBA sales management, recruiting of SBA staff, SBA originations, SBA training, and start-up of national SBA lending platforms.- Employed full-time by CPA firm to conduct SBA 7a file reviews. CPA firm currently holds a contract with the federal government to perform detailed, virtual audits of SBA files.

Director of Marketing for national SBA lender. Started at Quadrant Financial, Inc. in 2009. Quadrant was subsequently sold to CertusBank which was, in turn, sold to BankUnited, N.A. Managed all aspects of the day-to-day requirements of the division's national marketing platform including the unique needs required to successfully navigate both transitions.

Cooperative Business Services (CBS) is a credit union service organization (CUSO) which provides comprehensive member business lending solutions for credit unions. This includes business development, analysis, underwriting, servicing, documentation preparation, pricing, education, training, and strategic planning. CBS gives credit unions the opportunity to participate in Member Business Lending at a minimal cost without assuming all of the loan risk on their balance sheets.In my role as Vice President of Marketing I: * Developed and executed a full-service marketing platform on behalf of the CUSO’s business development officers;* Developed and implemented corporate marketing initiatives designed to establish and promote the CUSO's brand awareness;* Developed outsourced Marketing Department solutions for subscriber credit unions;* Sought out additional clients who were in need of "one off" and/or retainer-based marketing services;* Maintained and managed the CUSO’s website and marketing databases;* Assisted with growing the CBS footprint in (primarily) Georgia and Tennessee.

Marketing manager for nationwide small business lender.

6 month contract assignment to assist Capital One with the launch of their SBA lending program.

Completed Management Associate Training Program and then worked as a commercial lender.