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Marketing and sales consultant to companies ranging in size from two employees to divisions of Fortune 500 companies. Function as right-arm to senior executives in regards to strategic direction, market identification, sales management, positioning/branding, awareness building, lead generation, organizational structure, sales & marketing processes, customer retention, personnel development, industry analyst relations, trade show planning, public relations, digital content development, sales promotion & support programs, cross-functional brainstorming. Experience has proven that the best value for clients involves working on-site to lead teams in implementation of recommendations resulting from research, observation and analysis.

Cincinnati Area

I work with adults who are pursuing the GED or desire improvement in their reading, writing and math skills. Most of these students desire to improve their prospects for employment.

At Cincinnati based HMO managed staff of 36 professionals in sales, marketing, public relations, and advertising. Budget responsibilities included revenue budget of $250 million (180,000 members) and operational budget of $8.3 million. Expense budget of $4.0 million for advertising, public relations, and market research. ChoiceCare acquired by Humana Health Plan in 1997.

American Association of Advertising Agencies (4 A’s) marketing communications agency with $10 million in billings and 25 employees at my departure. Firm acquired by Bridge Worldwide. Provided leadership to account service, media and public relations departments. Account supervisor for all major clients. Directed research, planning and implementation of major campaigns

B.A., Art History

Mba

B.S., Economics