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Trego, WI, US

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Phenix City, Alabama, United States

• I was brought on at the inception of this small veteran-owned business to develop and execute a marketing plan and implement systems to capture and retain clientele. I utilized my graphic design, photography, and.
• Conducted thorough market research and reported the viability of service offerings to include Pet Portraits.
• Created coop marketing with local businesses to bring awareness of this new business in a highly competitive market.
• Implemented appropriate pricing to ensure profitability.
• Gross revenue is on track to reach the six-figure benchmark at one year since opening.

Fort Benning, GA

• Soldier photos is a small photography company contracted through the Fort Benning MWR, Servicing multiple military organizations within the Maneuver Center of Excellence. Marketing of the company services to the.
• Increased profits by 10% in one year through simple restructure of operating procedures and reducing cost.
• Improved and maintained working relations at a 90% success rate.
• Led and assisted initiatives to research, analyze and create comprehensive bid packages for multiple AAFES contracts at Fort Benning, Fort Jackson, and Fort Leonard Wood.

Fort Benning, GA

• Full authority and oversite to create and implement this division, adding significant revenue and fulfilling a more comprehensive client experience. Marketed and continuously negotiated to improve sales and working.
• First-year revenue totaled $300,000, with only 10 hours per week in operation.
• Maintained and cultivated relationships with National Infantry Museum leadership to ensure our tenure, earning the respect and reputation of a beneficial partner for the National Infantry Museum.

Fort Benning, GA

• Maintained quality control of all images and delivered a superior product to increase sales.
• Increased youth sports revenue by 75% through the personal initiative to improve efficiency and sales process.
• Increased school photography revenue 300% through an increasing number of schools served, efficiency and sales process.

Fort Benning, GA

• A one-year limited AAFES contract, designed to be a traditional portrait studio. Fully responsible for all marketing initiatives, day to day operations, management and training of four employees. Responsible for.
• Designed marketing material that enhanced the client relationship and communicated the company value.
• Generated new and innovative solutions with limited direction and varied internal client needs.
• Established and oversaw implementation of an effective budgeting and accounting system that improved efficiency and reduced costs.

• Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
• Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
• Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of accuracy.
• Dedicated to continuously improving sales abilities and product knowledge.

• Developed public speaking skills through instructing first aid courses to non¬-medical personnel.
• Maintained a supervisory position over eight other soldiers, mentoring and developing them to further their career.
• Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $100k.
• Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Marketing, 3.78

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

Professional Photography

I completed my professional photography certification online while living overseas for the military. This experience led me on the path to.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

I started at Ashford University while working as a Combat Medic in the Army. This experience helped me to develop multi-tasking and.