Kevin Lebel Email & Phone Number

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Herbal Bliss makes a variety of all natural teas and energy drinks. All of our beverages are made using only the finest ingredients and exotic flavors sourced from our specialty herb farms in Thailand. Additionally, all of our products are free from any additives and preservatives; they are pure extracts from nature.Visit our website at www.herbal-bliss.com to find out more information, buy online, or find retail stores that sell our beverages in your area.•Grew market share by 185% during first quarter of employment.•Increased sales by 1,600% year to date. •Expanded retail footprint throughout the southeast. Beverages are found in over 100 “Big Box” retailers across 5 states including Whole Foods, Bi-Lo, Southern Season, and UGO.•Finalizing negotiations with two other “big box” retailers to add 400 additional retail locations.

Charleston, South Carolina

The Cooper River Bridge Run is the 3rd largest 10k road race in the United States with approximately 40k participants and up to 65k runners and spectators in attendance. The race has an $18.5 million economic impact on the Charleston economy.•Work with the race director and assistant directors to plan and execute events at the start line, finish line, finish festival and Kid’s Run. •Directly responsible for set-up and tear down of all informational and promotional signage along the race course, and assisting sponsors with set-up of promotional booths.

Mount Pleasant, Sc

Palmetto Pits is one of the finest manufacturers of custom BBQ pits in the Southeastern United States. As the owner/operator, I am responsible for the overall leadership, growth, and direction of the business.• Manage all day-to-day operations including: design, product sourcing, fabrication, manufacturing, marketing, sales, project management, and accounting.• In two years I have grown the business from a garage start-up to nationwide company.• Our pits have been featured by companies such as Landshark Beer and Volkswagen in their marketing campaigns.

Mount Pleasant, Sc

Assisted "start up" ventures with all aspects of business formation.• Assisted startup ventures with all aspects of business formation. •Analyzed market trends and performed SWOT analysis to determine the feasibility of concepts. •Collaborated with entrepreneurs to develop strategic plans and wrote supporting business plans. •Proposed sales and marketing strategies to drive revenues and market share. •Developed sales and growth projections based on internal and external market factors. •Helped entrepreneurs raise needed capital.

Charleston, Sc

Direct Source Imports was one of the foremost international wood purveyors in the United States. I was directly responsible for expanding the company's product lines to feature both exotic and domestic "green" species.• Contributed to DSI being ranked South Carolina's fastest growing company in 2009.• Launched the initial marketing and sales campaign for the first FSC certified laminate in the US.• Developed business relationships with executives at some of the biggest flooring companies and home builders in the country.

Charleston, Sc

•Designed and implemented a strategic marketing program, which educated a diverse audience about the benefits of chiropractic care.

Charleston, South Carolina

Owned and operated my own real estate company with a primary focus on investment properties.• Achieved sales of $2.1 million in 2006 and over $1.5 million through September 2007• Successfully partnered with Remax Ocean Surf Costa Rica to establish the first US/Costa Rica referral network.

Isle Of Palms, Sc

•Wild Dunes was the #2 ranked tennis resort in the world during my tenure.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management - Finance/Marketing

Graduated with High Honor

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Management

Activities and Societies: Tennis team, Student Government, TutoringGraduated with High Honor Minors/Certificates in Finance & Marketing