Specializes in customer acquisition and retention, emphasizing business development and cultivating long term partnerships with customers. Consistently meets or exceeds sales quotas by generating new sales volume and enabling a targeted expansion of the customer base. Combines superior knowledge or product and service offerings with advanced mastery of CRM software to prospect for new leads, schedule appointments with prospects, and deliver compelling presentations. Travels locally to network with customers and contribute to the strategic development of the organization.

Worked with local Mississippi schools for nearly 10 years. Taught pre-algebra and algebra at the junior high and high school levels. Preparing effective and appropriate lesson plans that provided differentiating classroom instruction as necessary. Highly proficient in building relationships with students and communicating effectively to get them to embrace the learning process.Coached a variety of athletic teams including Soccer, Football, Track, and Tennis. Won the district title as the head coach of the boys and girls high school soccer team. Three years of experience as assistant football coach for 7th – 12 grades, resulting in 3 South AAA victories for the school. Additionally, coached the boys and girls tennis teams to 5 state championship wins over 3 years. Pioneered the athletic teams’ online presence- providing images, graphics, and updated schedules and statistics.Assisted with a student leadership program. Worked in small groups directly with sophomore students for 50 minutes weekly. This group setting was used to discuss several elements of the Habitudes program- a curriculum designed to help young adults identify health leadership habits and attitudes. Used a variety of PowerPoint presentations and DVD resources to grab students’ attention and help them buy into a positive mental life approach.Received the Watson Quality Ford Teacher of the Month award. Recently received an administrative endorsement from the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS), certifying the recipient to hold a top administrator position in any statewide member facility. Certified statewide in Mathematics 7-12 (154), Business Education (105), Physical Education (144), and Social Studies (192). Also taught senior economics courses.

Developed new and innovative avenues for advertisement to encourage growth and pursue development into new markets. Provided client booking information, follow-ups, and closing of the sale. Served as a liaison for businesses, universities, fraternities, Sororities, hotels, apartment, and bar representatives. Determined client needs and booked available services with consideration to overall operation. Responsible for accounts payable and payroll. Facilitated staff for promotional marketing at special events.Helped grow our fleet of 15 to 28 vehicles.Developed and managed the tax department

Established and maintained good relationships with clients to facilitate repeat business and referrals. Responsible for creating bulletins, brochures, circulars, promotions, press releases, and presentations. Organized data as a basis for marketing research and building comprehensive revenue generating initiatives. Managed and supervised an on-premise sales team and promotional team. Was accountable for employee projects, special events, and recognition.Increased sales by over 40% within one year of initial promotionAnnually achieved recurring weekly sales promotions in each of the top 10 accounts

Responsible for promotions, special events, and merchandise marketing. Established displays and packages for new product development. Created new marketing strategies and materials for the company.