Directed the planning, design, deployment, and management of business development, curriculum development, and operational activities to establish and launch the non-profit character education organization from its inception. * Voted President of the Board of Directors as a result of professional networking skills, connections, marketing/business acumen, and leadership. * Sourced and Secured Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships with Fortune 500/Fortune 1000 Organizations across multiple industries, including banking, finance, and education. * Designed and Implemented a Comprehensive Sales Training Program on best practices in client engagement, closing techniques, and pipeline development. * Seated the Board and Advisory Committees with Executives and Nationally Recognized Educators, including the Past President of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), Co-Founder of a $100MM multinational literacy program, Senior Vice President (SVP) of Investment with a Fortune 100 organization, principals at collegiate high schools, and Chief Operations Officers (CIO) of multiple technology companies. * Updated/Enhanced the Curriculum to mirror the educational, cultural, and societal needs of each client/business target. * Led the Rapid Expansion of the Program into New/Uncharted Territories comprised of multiple states (AZ, CA, TX, and AL) by identifying the key influencers of each educational institution, delivering compelling value propositions/marketing presentations, overcoming objections, and positioning the program’s benefits and advantages against competitor offerings.

Utilizing extensive experience in the K-12 space, and a national network of strategists, decision makers, and influencers, We do what we are passionate about; create unique and sustainable go to market strategies and opportunities for products and services that have a direct, positive impact on the K-12 educational system. Just as there are no shortcuts in educating kids, there are no shortcuts in K-12 sales. But, there are strategies and ways to shorten the sales cycle, and make sure your sales people are talking to the right decision makers.

Manage the US based Sales & Business Development Team as we carry out Impero’s global mission of creating better educational outcomes through multi-faceted cloud based technology.

LEARNING A-Z: Tucson, AZDeveloped targeted marketing/sales strategies to close the sales of cloud-based, leveled reading/science content with the K-5 education market while formulating creative solutions to win new accounts across a multistate territory. * Won Multiple Awards for Revenue Growth, Retention, and Leadership. * Consistently Surpassed Sales Quotas by 7-15%. * Grew Year-Over-Year (YoY) New Business Sales by an Average of 34%. * Achieved and Maintained a 95% Customer Retention Rate by formulating professional relationships with multiple stakeholders/parties at each institution. * Led a Complete Transformation of the New Jersey Territory from a low-producing region to a highly lucrative territory by designing targeted marketing campaigns, capitalizing on government legislation updates, and securing pull-through sales. * Established a Secure Relationship with the President of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) to gain key introductions and trust with inner-city schools.