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Urbandale, IA, US

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Quarry has merged with four other firms to create Marketbridge!I am responsible for leading a portfolio of enterprise-level B2B accounts. Responsibilities include:- Client relationship building- Maintaining a deep understanding of my clients' businesses (beyond the marketing function)- Consistently focusing on strategic growth opportunities for our.

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

I lead an account team and a portfolio of enterprise-level client brands for Quarry - a top B2B demand generation marketing firm.

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Responsible for leading and growing the account of a large global aerial lift manufacturer. Established the AOR relationship and worked closely with key leadership across the company to build their integrated marketing strategy.I was also responsible for new business development, working with our team to create a new agency business development function.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

I owned a portfolio of fitness and martial arts locations in the Des Moines, IA, area. I purchased two existing locations in August of 2014 and quickly implemented improvements in programming, staffing, and facilities that created over 20% revenue growth in the first year of ownership.I led a team of over 130 employees to deliver a combined average of over.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

I had sales leadership and team management responsibility for Successful Farming, Living the Country Life and Agriculture.com brands. I maintained relationships within all levels of client organizations, including John Deere, DuPont Pioneer, Kubota, Bayer Animal Health and Land O'Lakes Purina while developing new business and the sales team.I used.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

• I had sales, marketing and brand leadership responsibilities with the Living the Country Life brand, a multi-platform media brand serving the rural lifestyle consumer. I worked closely with our content, consumer.
• Consistently met or beat sales goals
• Implemented a new data intelligence campaign and revised qualification requirements for subscribers
• Completed a radio operations integration for a joint-venture partnership buyback
• Developed a consumer research project and implemented editorial and design changes based on consumer feedback

Des Moines, Iowa Area

I served as the President of the non-profit American Advertising Federation of Des Moines (AAF of Des Moines). I led a 14 person Board of Directors and supervised two part-time contractors to ensure the smooth operation and growth of the organization.In 2012, AAF of Des Moines was recognized as the AAF Division Three Club of the Year and I was recognized.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

I worked with Nationwide Insurance to plan local and regional marketing and advertising strategies in six states. During my time at the agency, we created and launched a new co-op structure for the key Ohio and West Virginia region. I spent considerable time on the road working with agents and regional leadership to sell-in the new co-op program and work.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

I oversaw the operations and P&Ls for three fresh departments at a Des Moines area Hy-Vee store. I worked with each department head to grow sales, manage labor, execute promotions, achieve the proper pricing blends, minimize inventory expense and maximize profit.During this time I also graduated from Hy-Vee University. This was an intensive training.

I started working for Hy-Vee when I turned 15, sacking groceries and bringing in carts at one of the most profitable stores in the chain. Little did I know that my experience at Hy-Vee would become a foundation for my professional career.I admire the company for it's decentralized decision making and willingness to take risks. My managers gave me the.