• Apply learned business practices to create and test exploratory solutions for real-world business challenges at organizations Crown Ventures has a vested interest in. • Use empirical data to measure the solution(s) results for each identified business challenge.

• Hire and train the L&D team to construct a culture of valued learning utilizing tactical interviews with leadership and team members to create and maintain strategic relationships to be used for: o The Identification of strategies and solutions directly linked to organizational and departmental goals. o Formulate the strategy that will drive Empire Packing’s Learning and Development direction. o Create training curricula, develop learning material, and training facilitation schedule. o Deploy and execute core learning programs and initiatives across the company.• Fostered the learning and development effort by developing, refining, and maintaining the L&D and SOP libraries for all business processes and procedures, and system end-user functionality.• Designed curricula and training solutions using the A.D.D.I.E methodology of instructional design to: o Prioritize and delegate team workload o Organize and streamline the course content. o Assess trainees, trainers, and training program’s effectiveness and value to the organization.

• Managed a team of sales professionals who developed customized warehousing and JIT packaging material distribution solutions for food and beverage manufacturing plants within their territories. Responsible for meeting sales goals and growing revenue by signing new partner plants and expanding existing relationships at current partner plants to uncover additional sales opportunities.o Added 12 new partner plants: adding over 10.8 million dollars new revenue. • Collaborated with ownership and corporate leadership to design, develop, and cultivate a culture of growth utilizing fluid yet repetitive warehouse management trainee courses.• Design curriculum, develop learning material, schedule & facilitate training events for a corporate learning program.

Sold services associated with this alliance between ADP and Standard Register to deliver solutions in automotive and document management. Served as a source for dealership forms, supplies, and marketing collateral.

Created and sold customized HR management services to current Paychex clients based needs-based consultations identifying strategies that would achieve business objectives concerning Professional Employer Organizations (EPOs) compliance to Federal and State employment laws and regulations, employee handbooks, and outsourcing options for all company assigned HR management tasks.

Built a book of business that revolved around commercial account sales for multiple business locations. Maintained chain account sales and account management oversight. Developed contracts, worked on building territories, and consolidated bills to minimize costs.

• Expanded company presence through the development of high-end corporate apparel programs and service solutions. Grew existing accounts and created new business opportunities within healthcare and hospitality markets for all business units. Mentored and trained new Sales Consultants on best practices for territory management, development, and growth.o Achieved President’s Club - Diamond Level for increasing sales by $414,333, and growing the business by 210.03% over the previous year - FY’ 2010. o Awarded the Sales Growth Award and President’s Club - Diamond Level for increasing sales by $93,041, growing the business by 55.7% over the prior year - FY’ 2009.o Achieved President’s Club - Diamond Level for increasing sales by $414,333, growing the business by 78.9% over the previous year - FY’ 2008. o Achieved President’s Club - Diamond Level for increasing sales by $557,319, growing the business by 122.8% over the previous year - FY’ 2007.o Awarded Field Sales Representative of the Year - FY’ 2007.o Earned the President’s Club Sales Level for increasing sales by $298,280, growing the business by 68.9% over the previous year - FY’ 2006.o Accomplished Rookie of the Year Award - FY’ 2005.

• Partnered with client SMEs to identify end-user learning needs for various SAP verticals.• Designed curricula and developed end-user training documentation that supported the client’s learning strategy and accomplished the client’s learning objectives.• Utilized a variety of media to develop end-user learning material.• Delivered instructor-led and web-based training for classes of 10-50 end user students at all levels of the organization.• Designed all curriculum using the A.D.D.I.E methodology of instructional design to organize and streamline course content and to assess trainees, trainers, and training program’s effectiveness.

• Partnered with client SMEs to develop detailed process flows, work instructions, training exercises, and course evaluation documentation for multiple Siebel verticals.• Utilized various development applications to develop Static learning material, eLearning simulations, and web-based tutorials and help content.• Experience with web-based and instructor-led training for classes of 10-50 students at all levels of the client organization.

Created, built, and maintained long-term business relationships by using a consultative selling approach. Sold total retirement solutions to school districts and administrative personnel in the K-12 Greater Cincinnati education market. Conducted presentations to groups with up 300 audience members, introducing retirement pre-planning and investing concepts and benefits. Obtained a Series 63 Investing License.Awards & Achievements: Top Dog Award - 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999.

• Specialized in the warehousing and transportation of various ammunition and missile systems.• Served as a unit armorer with responsibilities for over 600 weapons.• Served as a support specialist for the 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment.• Participated in Operations Desert Storm and Just Cause.