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At A Loyal Companion, we believe that moving comfortably is the key to your dog’s quality of life, no matter his age. Knowing that pain & stiffness are limiting his activities can be stressful & frustrating for both of you. Through our unique combination of mobility products & services, we’ll help you get him back to enjoying – & exuding – the pure joy of life as only a dog can. The caring and professionally-trained staff at A Loyal Companion work with the whole dog – mind, body & spirit – to keep him moving comfortably. Canine massage is the core of all our mobility programs. Our individualized programs include a mix of massage, stretching & Reiki to suit his needs. We work closely with your veterinarian so you can feel secure that you’re also complimenting his long-term care.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Proactively managed client relationships totaling $8M and directed circulation operational activities in 17 Western cities.• Maintained quality contact by addressing client concerns and improving operational efficiency with major convenience store and grocery store chains and their banners including Kroger, Safeway, Circle K, Chevron, and 7-Eleven • Responsible for operational presentations during sales calls to major potential clients such as SuperValu Inc. and Alberston’s LLC• Collaborated with display manufacturers to develop racking to meet needs of existing and potential partners• Planned and coordinated execution of display roll-outs across the Western region by working closely with 17 circulation managers, their staffs and independent contractors• Managed third-party distribution relationships totaling $250K with publishers in California and Washington, including program negotiation, set-up, roll-out and continued evaluation

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Directed operational, administrative and revenue-generating activities of circulation departments in three diverse markets (Phoenix, Tucson and Las Vegas).• Successfully forecasted and managed a $3.5M budget• Developed creative sales and marketing plans to drive unit growth and revenue increases• Conducted extensive business analysis related to adding/combining product offerings, new outlet partner opportunities and eliminating underperforming outlets• Managed and developed three circulation managers and their combined staffs of 10• Worked with National Circulation Sales Manager to drive outlet growth by 7% and deepen national partnerships on the local level • Developed independent contractor compensation plans that reduced delivery costs by 30%• Improved operational efficiency by 10%

Prospected, negotiated, and closed marketing partnerships that drove revenue and generated greater awareness of Trader products in the Tucson market.• Created and implemented effective marketing and promotions plans• Designed, implemented, and analyzed consumer marketing research study• Generated 25% of local office total weekly revenue

Developed and executed online circulation strategy for The Industry Standard magazine with emphasis on building alliances to increase paid circulation. • Crafted and implemented cash and barter deal structures using all SMI properties (print ad pages, list rental, online advertising, conference sponsorships, etc.) • Effectively managed $1M marketing budget• Increased circulation file by 6% in six months through partnerships with top financial Web sites and conference organizations• Directed and tested all circulation promotional activities on TheStandard.com • Developed bulk subscription sales strategy in a team environment

Initiated, negotiated, closed, and managed strategic relationships with major business-to-business and SMB partners to bring new products and services to inc.com users, and drive traffic through distribution of content and third-party tools. • Structured and managed team that integrated solutions into e-commerce platform• Worked with technical and marketing teams to integrate co-branded solutions on partner sites and promote partnerships through digital and traditional means • Conducted competitive research and modeling to help direct e-commerce strategy

New York, New York, Us

Negotiated and managed vendor partnerships for development and acquisition of new products for online, multi-unit, direct marketing, and retail sales channels. • Assessed partner integrity, technical merits, strategic fit, and overall quality of partner products resulting in 6 new partnerships and 19 new products for IBR • Improved efficiency and quality of offerings by developing a process for working with partners in product design, technical development, quality control, and packaging design• Directed team of sales staff, account managers, and partners to identify, create, and customize products and packaging that generated $2M+ in revenue

New York, New York, Us

Directed teams of print managers, artists, and outside vendors throughout customization and production processes to generate specialized products and packaging for bulk sales to corporate clients. Maintained ongoing development of IBR’s online presence including introduction of new products and features. Directed technical and creative production of digital products including product catalog CD-ROMs and original CD-ROM products incorporating vendor software, original IBR content, and Inc. magazine content

New York, New York, Us

Developed IBR area of Inc.’s America Online site. Created overall structure, screen layout and design, and customer service avenues. Lowered order fulfillment costs by 40% through integration planning and implementation of new e-commerce processes.

Ccrp

Cvt, Veterinary Technology

Ctmt, Csmt, Canine Massage Therapy

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Master Of Science - Ms, Recreation, Sports, And Fitness Management

Ba, History